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JBL Studio 698 Dual 8" Woofer 6" Midrange Driver Floorstanding Loudspeaker

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IQ HOME ENTERTAINMENT via Amazon has JBL Studio 698 Dual 8" Woofer 6" Midrange Driver Floorstanding Loudspeaker (JBLS698DKWS, Dark Wood) for $749. Shipping is free.

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  • The Studio 698 is everything your inner audiofile was hoping for. With a 2414H-1 compression driver, High-Definition Imaging horn, 6" midrange driver & dual 8" PolyPlas cone woofers, it delivers true high-fidelity sound.
  • Fitted with a high-definition imaging waveguide using a high-frequency compression driver, your home listening experience will never be quite the same.
  • The dark wood cabinet includes a magnetically attached grille and brings an element of sophistication to any room.

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  • Our research indicates that this deal is $50.95 less (6.3% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $799.95 at the time of this posting.
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IQ HOME ENTERTAINMENT via Amazon has JBL Studio 698 Dual 8" Woofer 6" Midrange Driver Floorstanding Loudspeaker (JBLS698DKWS, Dark Wood) for $749. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Zorba1446 for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • The Studio 698 is everything your inner audiofile was hoping for. With a 2414H-1 compression driver, High-Definition Imaging horn, 6" midrange driver & dual 8" PolyPlas cone woofers, it delivers true high-fidelity sound.
  • Fitted with a high-definition imaging waveguide using a high-frequency compression driver, your home listening experience will never be quite the same.
  • The dark wood cabinet includes a magnetically attached grille and brings an element of sophistication to any room.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $50.95 less (6.3% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $799.95 at the time of this posting.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Mar 5, 2026 6:19 PM
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livewire2003Mar 5, 2026 6:19 PM
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Are you KIDDDDDING ME! Ugh. These things are freaking monsters.
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Quote from livewire2003 View quoted comment :
Are you KIDDDDDING ME! Ugh. These things are freaking monsters.
The laws of physics will be the laws of physics: if you want big sound, dinky little "lifestyle" speakers ain't gonna cut it. 🤣
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Mar 5, 2026 6:27 PM
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livewire2003Mar 5, 2026 6:27 PM
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Quote from Zorba1446 View quoted comment :
The laws of physics will be the laws of physics: if you want big sound, dinky little "lifestyle" speakers ain't gonna cut it. 🤣
I mean it in the way in which I already chose my front channels last year after not being able to get these on sale.
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Quote from livewire2003 View quoted comment :
I mean it in the way in which I already chose my front channels last year after not being able to get these on sale.
Ah, I see...out of curiosity, what did you buy for FL/FR?
Mar 5, 2026 8:48 PM
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minkyboodleMar 5, 2026 8:48 PM
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As a fan of the JBL Studio 530s for years, sad to see this line die. These are great speakers, RIP Studio line.
Mar 5, 2026 9:32 PM
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FusonMar 5, 2026 9:32 PM
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Anyone else having issues with Amazon?
Mar 5, 2026 9:34 PM
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Mar 5, 2026 9:42 PM
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duff1856Mar 5, 2026 9:42 PM
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Quote from Fuson View quoted comment :
Anyone else having issues with Amazon?
Yeah, all afternoon. Odd pricing things, can't see pricing until adding to cart, and lots of errors when trying to process a return.
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Quote from Fuson View quoted comment :
Anyone else having issues with Amazon?
Not here. Their checkout process is almost always perfectly smooth, unless you're using multiple coupons and discount codes. In this case, there are none because it's just a straight up clearance price made by a third party seller through Amazon.
Mar 5, 2026 9:52 PM
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BeanholioMar 5, 2026 9:52 PM
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Tempting....
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Quote from Beanholio View quoted comment :
Tempting....
Yes it is...for HT and dynamic music, these easily beat out a lot of tower speakers retailing up to $3-4K/pr. (just don't tell any actual owners of said speakers, because we know what hilariously thin skin and fragile little egos many "audiophiles" have. 😆

The next step up imo would be the PSA MTM-210T or MTM-212T.
Last edited by Zorba1446 March 10, 2026 at 07:03 PM.
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Mar 5, 2026 11:32 PM
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CrapnetoMar 5, 2026 11:32 PM
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How do these Towers compare to say a SVS Prime Pinnacle?
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Quote from Crapneto View quoted comment :
How do these Towers compare to say a SVS Prime Pinnacle?
The Primes will have a little bit more bass if you don't use a sub, but they will also have sharp peaks in the upper mids and treble. The JBL will be more tonally balanced with a slight treble roll off. And according to SVS specs, it's 2db lower sensitivity.

The SVS Ultra uses a less irritating/strident tweeter than the Prime series, but the price-gouging is even worse. 🤣
Last edited by Zorba1446 March 6, 2026 at 11:34 AM.
Mar 6, 2026 12:03 AM
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supermanrobMar 6, 2026 12:03 AM
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Quote from Beanholio View quoted comment :
Tempting....
If you bite, just make sure you keep the boxes and verify the return policy.

Have a major fan friend that had the 5(590) series then upgraded to 6(690) series 9 channel setup.

He proudly let several other people listen and they did not fall for the marketing hype.
If I recall, everyone that has listened decided to continue looking/weren't to impressed to buy.

Our other friends find it hilarious that he and two others making these claims, upgraded to "better" speakers and they weren't $3k-$4k priced speakers!
These definitely don't fall in that category!!

Can't blame JBL, if it works, milk it!
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Mar 6, 2026 12:14 AM
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rupterMar 6, 2026 12:14 AM
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How would these compare to Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II?

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