A/B comparison · Speakers
JBL Studio 180 vs ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated May 24, 2024
JBL Studio 180 vs ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52 in brief
- Spec rows: JBL Studio 180 wins 1, ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52 wins 0, 9 tied or not compared, of 10 rows.
- Our scores: JBL Studio 180 8.4/10, ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52 8.9/10.
- JBL Studio 180 wins: design (8 vs 7.5).
- ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52 wins: sound quality (9.2 vs 8.8), bass response (8.7 vs 7.5), midrange clarity (9.3 vs 8.7), treble detail (9 vs 8.6), value for money (9.5 vs 8.7).
- Who should buy which: Pick the JBL Studio 180 for design. Pick the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52 if sound quality, bass response, midrange clarity, treble detail and value for money matter most.
Channel A · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2010
Channel B · Bookshelf · 2020
Rows won, of 10 compared JBL 1 · ELAC 0 · tied or not compared 9
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 180
The JBL Studio 180 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the JBL Stage 2 260F.
Why this one: Current tower with dual 6.5 inch woofers matching the original woofer size in the same lineup slot.
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52
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