JBL Studio 698

JBL Studio 698: 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker with a 152 mm midrange

The Studio 698 is the largest loudspeaker of the Studio 6 range and the only three-way one. Sold as a pair. To the configuration of the Studio 690 it adds a drive unit reserved for the middle frequencies.

There are four drive units: two 203 mm woofers with PolyPlas cones, a 152 mm midrange in the same material and a 25 mm compression driver with the HDI (High-Definition Imaging) waveguide. There are two crossover points, at 320 Hz and at 1.8 kHz. Loading is bass reflex, with a tuned port that exits at the rear.

Key features

• 3-way bass-reflex design with a rear port
• Two 203 mm PolyPlas woofers for the low range
• 152 mm PolyPlas midrange
• 25 mm compression driver on an HDI waveguide
• Frequency response: 36 Hz - 40 kHz
• Sensitivity 90 dB (2.83 V at 1 m) with a nominal impedance of 6 ohms
• Suggested amplifier: 250 W maximum

Technical data

One loudspeaker measures 300 x 400 x 1058 mm (width x depth x height) and weighs 35.8 kg: size and weight refer to a single unit. Range, sensitivity and permitted power match those of the Studio 690; what changes is the number of ways, the cabinet depth, 50 mm greater, and the weight, 6.5 kg higher.

Finishes

Dark Wood finish. The accessories of every loudspeaker include four carpet spikes and four feet.