Neither JBL Studio 290 nor Klipsch RF-82 II were recommended by experts this month
On 5 Mar 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 82 Speakers expert endorsements , however neither JBL Studio 290 nor Klipsch RF-82 II were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Speakers received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sony SSCS3 or other critically acclaimed Floorstanding Speakers of this month.
For reference, Sony SSCS3 received 5 endorsements this month, from BestReviews (1 Jul 2023), Gadget Review (14 Nov 2023) ZD Net (1 Jun 2023) and 2 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | BestReviews | The Sound Junky | Gadget Review | What Hi-Fi | ZD Net | The Master Switch | Music Critic | Popular Mechanics | stereocheck.com | ABT |
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1 | - | $228 | Sony SSCS3 The Sony SSCS3 floor-standing speakers offer decent sound quality, strong imaging, and respectable bass for a small tower speaker, making them a great budget-friendly option for music and movie enthusiasts. | 3 | - | 5 | - | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - |
N/A | N/A | Check price | JBL Studio 290 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $600 | Klipsch RF-82 II | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Floorstanding Speakers ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | BestReviews | The Sound Junky | Gadget Review | What Hi-Fi | ZD Net | The Master Switch | Music Critic | Popular Mechanics | stereocheck.com | ABT |
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1 | - | $228 | Sony SSCS3 The Sony SSCS3 floor-standing speakers offer decent sound quality, strong imaging, and respectable bass for a small tower speaker, making them a great budget-friendly option for music and movie enthusiasts. | 3 | - | 5 | - | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - |
2 | +3 | $1000 | SVS Ultra Tower The SVS Ultra Tower speakers offer exceptional sound quality, sleek design, and compatibility with various audio systems, making them a top choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
3 | -1 | $170 | Dayton Audio T652 The Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers are a budget-friendly and versatile option for those looking for clear and dynamic audio reproduction with a sleek and modern design. | 2 | - | 7 | - | - | 9 | 4 | - | - | - |
4 | +2 | $1499 | Q Acoustics 5040 The Q Acoustics 5040 speakers receive high praise for their exceptional sound quality, compact size, and versatile compatibility, making them a recommended choice for those seeking powerful home theater sound in a compact package. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 5
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- Dual 8" PolyPlas woofers deliver deep, powerful bass
- 1" CMMD Lite high-frequency driver for crystal clear highs
- 4" PolyPlas mid-range driver delivers unrivaled midrange accuracy
- High Definition Imaging (HDI) waveguide creates a wide soundstage with pinpoint imaging
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- Features -
- An ideal choice for serious listeners
- Fills large rooms with pure sonic excitement
- Equally impressive with music and movies
- Highly efficient design produces more output using less energy
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- Dual 8” PolyPlas drivers
- High Definition Imaging (HDI) waveguide design.
- Linear travel suspension
- Dual binding posts
- Dual rear-firing ports
- Titanium diaphragm compression driver
Klipsch RF-82 II are a very popular and one of the more expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as MartinLogan Motion 40 or Klipsch R-26FA .
Klipsch RF-82 II are $100.01 more expensive than average speakers ($499.99).