At a glance
JBL Studio 180 in 5 facts
- Type: Floorstanding (tower) speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 45 Hz to 22 kHz
- Sensitivity: 89 dB
- Impedance: 8 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 8.4/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
In my experience with the JBL Studio 180 Floorstanding Speakers, they provide high quality sound with a robust bass and impressive soundstage presentation, all at a surprisingly affordable price point. While packaged potentially poorly with no distinct differentiation between left and right channels, these issues were minor in comparison to the sound quality. Despite being clocked at a lower price, these speakers still deliver remarkably, providing a substantial amount of low-end sound that was surprising. With this, they scored an admirable performance, easily matching pricier counterparts. While they may not satisfy the highly critical listeners due to a lack of studio-grade accuracy, the JBL Studio 180 Speakers are a satisfying proposition for casual music lovers on a budget. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Drivers
- 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer
- Frequency response
- 45 Hz to 22 kHz
- Crossover frequency
- 3.2 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 89 dB
- Impedance
- 8 Ω
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Bi-wire capable
- No
- Magnetically shielded
- Yes
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Floor
- Height
- 40 in 1016 mm
- Width
- 13.1 in 333 mm
- Depth
- 7.9 in 200 mm
- Weight
- 38.6 lb 17.5 kg
- Colors
- Black Cherry
From our review
What we found
Compared across 162 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
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.
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