
Review Summary
2021-06-03T20:00:00
I have the Studio 290 towers and the 235c center channel and these complete my 5.1 set up. I was using back speakers until I decided to get these. I couldn't believe the difference in sound that I got. These speakers aren't huge, but their sound is. Movies and music sound great! Happy to have all studio line speakers in my home theater.
JBL G.
2021-05-03T20:00:00
I used to have have this brand in the 70s so I knew they would sound good and I was not disappointed.
Tommy N.
2021-04-20T20:00:00
Replaced comparable model Polk with these... Better all around. Better bass response, cleaner highs and better volume at same output levels.
SDPower
2019-06-14T20:00:00
I bought these for rear surround sounds but had a hard time taking them from my office. I set them a top of my JBL L96s (3 way with 10 woofers) to test them when the arrived and immediately was impressed. Sarah McLaughlin was amazing and I listened to Mirrorball twice. At low volumes they filled the room with sound like the L96s and are perfect for easy listening. I moved them to the rear channels of my HT and ran the set up program and it set the cross aver at 80hz, the same as my studio 230s. My only regret is not buying 2 pair.
MacFarmer
2019-04-08T20:00:00
These replaced some old bookshelf’s used as rear surrounds. Highs are very crips and clear, and the 4” has just the right amount of bass. After EQing the room the audio sweet spot has opened up quite a bit for a better sounding experience. Fantastic sound from a small speaker!
Mr P.
2019-01-18T19:00:00
I bought these speakers about a month ago. I needed a new pair of speakers (as surrounds) for my audio/ video system. I have had many years of experience with JBL so I didn't need to look further than JBL for this purchase. I have a pair of JBL L110s that I purchased new 40 years ago (I had them re-coned about 10 yrs ago) that I use as the front/ main speakers and still sound perfect. I also have a 10" Sub and a JBL HLS center speaker, and needed to upgrade the surrounds. Enter the Studio 220s. The 220s are a perfect compliment to my system. Their sound is very clear and defined and defy their small size. I was also considering the Studio 230s, which are a little bigger but I couldn't pass up the sale on the 220s. I could not be happier. These little speakers can handle plenty of power, and sound much bigger than their size. Technology has changed over the years but JBL still produces top quality speakers. The critic in me has only one small complaint. The top surface of the speakers is made of black plastic. I don't know if this material contributes to the performance or has some other design function but is does cheapen their appearance somewhat. However, with the speakers on a bookshelf, the plastic isn't really visible. I would have rather seen the top of the speakers match the rest of the external surface. Overall, I still give them five stars. Thank you JBL.
htcamo
2018-12-19T19:00:00
Great fit with my Control 1 and Control LA speakers. Perfect addition to my home theatre setup.
Jaqxn
2018-03-22T20:00:00
Bought these to replace a set of G5s' as the rear surround, surprised at the increase in sound quality. Match the rest of my JBL system perfectly. Very happy with the transaction.
Jeflow
2018-03-22T20:00:00
Bought these to replace a set of G5s' as the rear surround, surprised at the increase in sound quality. Match the rest of my JBL system perfectly. Very happy with the transaction.
jeflow
Look and sound great!
By Jeflow
Bought these to replace a set of G5s' as the rear surround, surprised at the increase in sound quality. Match the rest of my JBL system perfectly. Very happy with the transaction.
Look and sound great!
By jeflow
Bought these to replace a set of G5s' as the rear surround, surprised at the increase in sound quality. Match the rest of my JBL system perfectly. Very happy with the transaction.
The JBL Studio 220 2-Way 4" Bookshelf Speaker (Pair, Black) is designed to deliver big sound for music and movies. Each JBL Studio 220 has a 2-way design that incorporates a 1" CMMD Lite dome tweeter and a 4" PolyPlas woofer. With a recommended power handling of 20 - 125W per speaker, the JBL Studio 220 is compatible with a wide variety of amplifiers and music types.
The JBL Studio 220 features a rear-firing bass port with a slipstream designed enclosure for reduced port noise and distortion. To help the speakers remain sturdy and upright, eight rubber cushion pads are included. This speaker pair features gold-plated binding-posts that provide high-quality connections between the speakers and your connected equipment.
1" CMMD Lite High-Frequency Driver and High Definition Imaging
The JBL Studio 220's 1" CMMD lite high-frequency dome tweeter works with the speaker's High Definition Imaging (HDI) horn design to optimize high frequency detail, sound imaging and balance. These optimizations help the JBL Studio 220 deliver a dynamic sound for music and movies.
Frequency Response
With a frequency response of 60 Hz - 22 kHz, the JBL Studio 220 is capable of handling a wide variety of music and movies, ranging from medium bass tones to high frequencies.