JBL Studio 698 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Pair
The JBL Studio 698 is a powerful and highly dynamic 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker engineered for audiophiles and home theatre enthusiasts who demand balanced, room-filling sound with authority and finesse. Leveraging decades of JBL research and design expertise, the Studio 698 combines advanced transducer technology with a robust cabinet for effortless performance across music and cinematic content.
Its precision-engineered drivers reproduce deep, controlled bass alongside clear mids and articulate highs, delivering a wide soundstage and expansive dynamic range. Whether part of a two-channel stereo system or the front channels of a detailed home theatre setup, the Studio 698 offers both power and refinement you can hear.
Driver & Acoustic Technology
The Studio 698 incorporates a 3-way driver configuration that separates low, mid, and high-frequency duties for clarity and control:
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Titanium-reinforced Pure-Pulp Woofers — deliver deep, taut bass with low distortion
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Soft-dome Midrange Driver — adds articulate midrange detail and vocal clarity
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High-frequency Tweeter — produces crisp, extended highs with minimal harshness
JBL’s careful integration of these drivers ensures smooth frequency transition and wide dispersion, making the speaker highly forgiving of room placement while offering coherent imaging.
Cabinet Design & Construction
The Studio 698 features a rigid, well-braced cabinet that reduces resonances and internal standing waves, allowing the drivers to operate effectively without coloration. The uniquely shaped baffle and port design help achieve both deep bass extension and controlled midrange performance, making the speaker highly suitable for large listening spaces.
Key Features
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Large-format 3-way floorstanding design for powerful, room-filling sound
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Titanium-reinforced pure-pulp cone woofers for deep, articulate bass
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Dedicated midrange driver for natural midband performance
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High-frequency tweeter for crisp, clear highs
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Braced, low-resonance cabinet for clarity and imaging
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Flexible crossover network for coherent frequency blending
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Ideal for stereo or home theatre front channels
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Product Type | 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker |
| Frequency Response | 35 Hz – 40 kHz (–6 dB) |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB (2.83 V @ 1 m) |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 Ω |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 15 W – 300 W |
| Bass Drivers | 2 × 8″ (203 mm) titanium-reinforced pure-pulp cones |
| Midrange Driver | 5.25″ (133 mm) soft-dome midrange |
| Tweeter | 1″ (25 mm) high-frequency dome |
| Weight | Approx. 84.8 lb (38.5 kg) |
| Finish | Dark Wood |
The JBL Studio 698 is a formidable floorstanding loudspeaker that delivers impactful bass, detailed midrange, and crisp highs with impressive dynamic authority. Whether used in a high-end stereo system or as part of a larger home theatre setup, it combines JBL’s engineering heritage with everyday usability and performance that rewards critical listening.
Condition: Good
Colour: Dark Wood
NOTE: This product does not include the original box and accessories
Price is for the Pair
R38,800.00
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