A/B comparison · Speakers
JBL Studio 580 vs Onkyo SKF-4800
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024 Scored with 10 + 10 Amazon reviews
JBL Studio 580 vs Onkyo SKF-4800 in brief
- Spec rows: JBL Studio 580 wins 1, Onkyo SKF-4800 wins 0, 8 tied or not compared, of 9 rows.
- Our scores: JBL Studio 580 7.9/10, Onkyo SKF-4800 8.2/10.
- JBL Studio 580 wins: value for money (8.9 vs 8.6).
- Onkyo SKF-4800 wins: bass response (7.7 vs 7.3), midrange clarity (8.2 vs 8), treble detail (8.5 vs 7.7), design (7.8 vs 7).
- Tied: sound quality (8.3 each).
- Who should buy which: Pick the JBL Studio 580 for value for money. Pick the Onkyo SKF-4800 if bass response, midrange clarity, treble detail and design matter most.
Channel A · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2011
Channel B · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2013
Rows won, of 9 compared JBL 1 · Onkyo 0 · tied or not compared 8
Datasheet · Side by side
Spec by spec
Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.
Sound & drivers
Power, electrical, physical
A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.
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From our reviews
How it scored, paired
6 aspects, two channels
Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.
Availability
Where they stand on price
JBL Studio 580
The JBL Studio 580 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the JBL Stage 2 260F.
Why this one: Same 2 way tower size class with dual 6.5 inch woofers matching the original driver size
Onkyo SKF-4800
The Onkyo SKF-4800 isn't sold new any more.
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