JBL Studio 6 Series Loudspeakers Owner’s Manual

JBL Studio 6 Series Loudspeakers Owner’s Manual

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INCLUDED ITEMS

• Studio 698
  

• Studio 690
  

• Studio 680

• Carpet Spikes Studio 698/690/680

• Feet Pad Studio 698/690/680

• Studio 665C/625C
  

• Studio 630/620/610
  

• Rubber Feet Studio 665C/625C (Pre-installed)

• Feet Pad Studio 630/620/610

PLACEMENT

STUDIO 698/STUDIO 690/STUDIO 680 – LEFT AND RIGHT CHANNELS

For the best results, place the speakers 6 – 10 feet (1.8m – 3m) apart. Angling the speakers toward the listening position can improve the stereo imaging. The speakers will produce the most accurate stereo soundstage when the angle between the listener and the speakers is between 40 and 60 degrees.

Generally, bass output will increase as the speaker is moved closer to a wall or corner.

For the best performance, we recommend that you place the speakers at least 20 inches (51cm) away from the side walls.

WALL MOUNTING THE STUDIO 610

We have designed the Studio 610 speakers to mount directly onto a wall. Each speaker has four keyholes on the back and will require four 4.0x38mm wood screws fastened to a wall stud. If a wall stud is unavailable, install an anchor appropriate for a 4.0x38mm screw.
NOTE: You are responsible for the correct selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores) that will ensure the proper and safe wall-mounting of the speakers. 4.0x38mm wood screws not provided.

1. Using the included wall brackets, mark the positions on the wall where you would like to place the mounting screws.
2. Fasten four 4.0x38mm wood screws to the wall using the markings from Step 1 as your guide. Leave an 1/16” (1.59mm) space between the wall and screwhead. If a wall stud is not available, use an appropriate anchor.
3. Place the speaker on the wall by aligning the keyholes on the back of the speaker to the screwheads on the wall.
   Once positioned properly, the speaker should slide down slightly and become secure.

STUDIO 625C/665C

You should place the 625C/665C center speaker directly above or below the center of your TV screen. The center of the speaker’s horn should be no more than 2 feet (61cm) above or below the centers of the front left and front right speakers’ horns. If your TV set is deep enoug

Note: You can place 625C/665C below or above the TV.
Note: For better audio listening performance, please align the center speaker towards your head level position.

STUDIO 630/620/610 – SURROUND CHANNELS (5.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM)

When you use Studio 630/620/610 speakers as surround-channel speakers in a 5.1 channel system, place them slightly behind the listening position, facing each other. Ideally, they should be 3 – 4 feet (0.9m – 1.2m) above the floor. An alternate location would be on a wall behind the listening position, facing forward. The surround speakers should not call attention to themselves while they’re playing. Experiment with their placement until you hear a diffuse, ambient sound accompanying the sounds that you hear from the front left, front right and center speakers.

STUDIO 630/620/610 – SURROUND CHANNELS (7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM)

When you use Studio 630/620/610 speakers as surround-channel speakers in a 7.1 channel system, place the surround side speakers directly to the sides of the listening position, at least 3 – 4 feet (0.9m – 1.2m) above the floor. Place the surround back speakers on the wall behind the listening position, also at least 3 – 4 feet (0.9m – 1.2m) above the floor and 3 – 6 feet (0.9m – 1.8m) apart.

REMOVING THE GRILLES

You can remove the Studio 6 speaker grilles by pulling them away from the enclosure.

CONNECTIONS

CAUTION: Make sure that all of the system’s electrical components are turned OFF (and preferably unplugged from their AC outlets) before making any connections.

Speakers and amplifiers have corresponding positive and negative (“+” and “–”) connectors. All Studio 6 series speakers have connectors that are marked “+” and “–” on the terminal-cup assembly. Additionally, the “+” connectors have red markings, while the “–” connectors have black markings.

To ensure proper polarity, connect each “+” connector on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the respective “+” (red) connector on each speaker. Connect the “–” connectors in a similar way. Do not reverse polarities (i.e., “+” to “–” or “–” to “+”) when making connections. Doing so will cause poor stereo imaging and diminished bass performance.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the “+” and “–” wires or connectors do not touch each other or the other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiver or amplifier

The Studio 6 series speakers’ gold-plated speaker connectors can accept a variety of wire connector types: bare wire, pin connectors, spade connectors and banana connectors.

USING BARE WIRE OR PIN CONNECTORS:

USING SPADE CONNECTORS:

USING BANANA CONNECTORS:

BASIC SINGLE-WIRE CONNECTION

To connect the speakers using a single wire, connect the amplifier to each speaker as shown in the illustration below. You can use either set of connectors on the connector panel.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the metal jumper bars from between the two sets of connectors when connecting the speaker wires.

BI-WIRE CONNECTION

Studio 698/690/680 speaker connector panels have two sets of input connectors that are joined by metal jumper bars. The upper set of connectors is for the compression-driver/horn assembly, and the lower set of connectors is for the woofer(s). This arrangement allows you to bi-wire the speakers using a single stereo amplifier or using two stereo amplifiers. Bi-wiring can offer performance advantages and more flexibility in power-amplifier selection over a conventional single-wire connection.

Before bi-wiring the speakers, remove the jumper bars.

SINGLE-AMPLIFIER BI-WIRING

DUAL-AMPLIFIER BI-WIRING

For more information about various speaker-wire and connection options, contact your local JBL dealer.

CARING FOR YOUR SPEAKERS

• Wipe the cabinet with a clean, dry cloth to remove dust. Damp cloth may dull the cabinet’s finish. Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene, paint thinner or alcohol on the cabinet.
• Do not spray insecticide near the cabinet.
• To remove dust from the grille fabric, use a vacuum cleaner set to low suction.
• Never apply suction or pressurized air to the horn opening.
• Do not wash the grilles in water, as it may fade the color or make it uneven.
• If the surfaces of the woofer cones become dusty, you can carefully sweep them clean with a soft, dry calligraphy brush or paint brush. Do not use a damp cloth.

SPECIFICATIONS

STUDIO 698

Dual 8″, 6″ mid, 3-way compression driver floor standing loudspeaker
6″ (152mm) PolyPlas Mid-range Transducer
Dual 8” (203mm) PolyPlas cone Low-Frequency Transducer
High Definition Imaging (HDI) Waveguide with 1” (25mm) High Frequency Compression Driver

Recommended Amplifier Power: Max 250W
Frequency Response:   36 Hz – 40 kHz
Sensitivity:   90 dB, 1M, @ 2.83V
Nominal Impedance:   6 Ohms
Crossover Frequencies: 320 Hz, 1.8 kHz
Enclosure Type:   Bass-Reflex via Rear-Firing Tuned Port
Dimensions (W x D x H): 300 x 400 x 1058 mm
Weight:   35.84 kg

STUDIO 690

Dual 8″, 2.5-way compression driver floor standing loudspeaker
Dual 8″ (203mm) PolyPlas Low-Frequency Woofer
High Definition Imaging (HDI) Waveguide with 1” (25mm) High Frequency Compression Driver

Recommended Amplifier Power :  Max 250W
Frequency Response: 36 Hz – 40 kHz
Sensitivity: 90 dB, 1M, @2.83V
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Crossover Frequencies : 600 Hz, 1.7 kHz
Enclosure Type: Bass-Reflex via Rear-Firing Tuned Port
Dimensions (W x D x H): 300 x 350 x1058 mm
Weight: 29.38 kg

STUDIO 680

Dual 6.5″, 2.5-way compression driver floor standing loudspeaker
Dual 6.5″ (165mm) PolyPlas Low-Frequency Woofer
High Definition Imaging (HDI) Waveguide with 1” (25mm) High Frequency Compression Driver

Recommended Amplifier Power: Max 200W
Frequency Response: 38 Hz – 40 kHz
Sensitivity: 88dB, 1M, @2.83V
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Crossover Frequencies: 600 Hz, 1.8 kHz
Enclosure Type: Bass-Reflex via Rear-Firing Tuned Port
Dimensions (W x D x H): 230 x 300 x 1005 mm
Weight: 22.64 kg

STUDIO 630

Single 6.5″, 2-way compression driver bookshelf loudspeaker
6.5″ (165mm) PolyPlas Low-Frequency Woofer
High Definition Imaging (HDI) Waveguide with 1” (25mm) High Frequency Compression Driver

Recommended Amplifier Power: Max 150W
Frequency Response: 45 Hz – 40 kHz
Sensitivity: 85 dB, 1M, @2.83V
Nominal Impedance : 6 Ohms
Crossover Frequencies: 1.9 kHz
Enclosure Type: Bass-Reflex via Rear-Firing Tuned Port
Dimensions (W x D x H): 230 x 280 x 372 mm
Weight: 9.02 kg

STUDIO 620

Single 5.25″, 2-way compression driver bookshelf loudspeaker
5.25″ (133mm) PolyPlas Low-Frequency Woofer
High Definition Imaging (HDI) Waveguide with 1” (25mm) High Frequency Compression Driver

Recommended Amplifier Power: Max 100W
Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 40 kHz
Sensitivity : 84 dB, 1M, @2.83V
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Crossover Frequencies: 2.3 kHz
Enclosure Type: Bass-Reflex via Rear-Firing Tuned Port
Dimensions (W x D x H): 190 x 240 x 312 mm
Weight: 6.88 kg

STUDIO 610

Single 5.25″, 2-way compression driver wall mountable surround loudspeaker
5.25″ (133mm) PolyPlas Low-Frequency Woofer
High Definition Imaging (HDI) Waveguide with 1” (25mm) High Frequency Compression Driver

Recommended Amplifier Power: Max 100W
Frequency Response: 65 Hz – 40 kHz
Sensitivity: 84 dB, 1M, @2.83V
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Crossover Frequencies: 2.4 kHz
Enclosure Type: Sealed Enclosure
Dimensions (W x D x H): 285 x 150 x 300 mm
Weight: 5.86 kg

STUDIO 665C

Quad 5.25″, 2.5-way compression driver center loudspeaker
Quad 5.25″ (133mm) PolyPlas Low-Frequency Woofer
High Definition Imaging (HDI) Waveguide with 1” (25mm) High Frequency Compression Driver

Recommended Amplifier Power: Max 200W
Frequency Response: 58 Hz – 40 kHz
Sensitivity: 90 dB, 1M, @2.83V
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Crossover Frequencies: 600 Hz, 2.2 kHz
Enclosure Type: Bass-Reflex via Rear-Firing Tuned Port
Dimensions (W x D x H): 760 x 230 x 190 mm
Weight: 16.12 kg

STUDIO 625C

Dual 5.25″, 2-way compression driver center loudspeaker
Dual 5.25″ (133mm) PolyPlas Low-Frequency Woofer
High Definition Imaging (HDI) Waveguide with 1” (25mm) High Frequency Compression Driver

Recommended Amplifier Power: Max 150W
Frequency Response: 64 Hz – 40 kHz
Sensitivity: 85 dB, 1M, @2.83V
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Crossover Frequencies: 1.7 kHz
Enclosure Type: Sealed Enclosure
Dimensions (W x D x H): 440 x 190 x 190 mm
Weight: 8.62 kg

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References

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