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Features
6.5” PolyPlas driver delivers unrivaled purity, power, and realism
We have years of JBL acoustic testing under our belt. With its 6.5” PolyPlas front-firing driver delivering unrivaled midrange accuracy and power, we’ll let a masterpiece speak for itself.
1” CMMD® Lite high-frequency driver and High Definition Imaging (HDI) waveguide bring cinema-grade imaging and natural balance to your listening experience
The consummation of 67 years of pioneering sound research at our JBL labs, the Studio 230 incorporates bold technologies like a High Definition Imaging (HDI) waveguide and a 1” CMMD Lite high-frequency driver into its design. Together, these advances let you experience your sound cinematically – in all its precision imaging, detail, natural balance, and full spectrum mastery.
Visually striking 21st century design features that can’t fail to seduce
The JBL way is to make it look as good as it sounds. And with the Studio 230, we’ve made no exception. With its 21st century elegance – one that incorporates soft-rounded edges, black gloss paneling, and soft-touch paint – we’ve built something to seduce the eye as much as the ear.
Specs & Downloads
Item# STUDIO230BK
Description
Sonic dynastyfused with high-tech destiny
Place a new kind of legend on your bookshelf We admit it: we’ve made a loudspeaker that wouldn’t have been possible in another time and place. But so what? We’re in this business to break all the rules of impossible. Meet the new legend in town: the JBL® Studio 230 bookshelf speaker. As part of the new 10-piece JBL Studio 2 loudspeaker series, the Studio 230 was built to speak the languages of both legacy sound and forward-thinking technology. Tested relentlessly in the world’s most advanced sound research lab – our own – as well as pitted against competitors in real world comparative listening studies, we aimed this one for the fences. We constructed a front-firing 6.5” PolyPlas midrange speaker and a rear-firing Slipstream bass port to envelope your senses in tight, powerful bass. Others might have relaxed and called it a day – but that’s not how we do it at JBL. We took further cues from our work designing the world’s most legendary recording studios, and gave our Studio 230 the kind of tech that makes for premium cinema listening: a 1” CMMD® Lite high-frequency driver that ensures low-distortion, and a High Definition Imaging (HDI) waveguide design that offers pinpoint sound imaging and firm natural balance. Then we topped it off with seductive features like gloss black paneling, soft rounded edges, and your choice of either Black or Espresso woodgrain finish. We combined the power and precision of high-tech audio with the sleek urbanity of “it-factor” design. For those able to hear the truth, we’re confident you’ll hear it –full volume – upon first listen.
General Specifications
- Type
- 2-way 6.5" Bookshelf Loudspeaker
Audio Specifications
- Frequency Response
- 52 Hz – 22 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 88 dB
- Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power
- 20 – 150W
- Nominal Impedance
- 8 Ohms
Dimensions
- Depth (mm)
- 265
- Depth (in)
- 10-7/16
- Width (mm)
- 237
- Weight (kg)
- 7.9
- Width ( in)
- 9-5/16
- Weight (lb)
- 17.5
- Height (in)
- 15
- Height (mm)
- 381
Control and Connection Specifications
- Connector Type
- Gold-plated binding-post speaker terminals
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Reviews and Q&A
Customer Reviews
Product Q&A
I am using the studio 230 as left and right surround speakers, at what height should these speakers be?. The manual says that the tweeters should be ear level and also says that if you use as surrounds they must be 1.5m - 1.8 from the floor.
I had mind set on the Arena 130 but after reading all the positive reviews on the Studio 230 I’m considering changing my mind. Is there a huge difference in the sound quality between the two?
I have studio 190 speakers. Can i use studio 230 and 235c with studio 190 speakers. Thanks.
What is the crossover frequency of the JBL Studio 230?
hi. looking at my pair of 230s am i right in thinking banana plugs wont fit ?
Can these speakers be placed horizontal on a bookshelf instead of vertical as designed? It looks like the feet are not attached and could placed on the long side okay for a horizontal placement. Would placing on the side influence the sound in any way?
What is the speaker dimensions?
I’m planning to use this speakers as rear surround speakers but I Would like to know if the Studio 230 speakers are compatible with front jbl tower speakers L5.
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