The black JBL Studio 290 is a floorstanding speaker that is designed for robust sound production. This speaker has a 3-way design that includes a 1" CMMD Lite dome tweeter, 4" PolyPlas midrange, and two 8" PolyPlas woofers. With a recommended power handling of 20 - 225W, the JBL Studio 290 is compatible with a variety of amplifiers and music types. The speaker's power handling also contributes to its overall dynamic range.

The JBL Studio 290 features a rear-firing bass port with a slipstream designed enclosure for reduced port noise and distortion. To help the speaker remain sturdy and upright, four carpet spikes are included. The JBL Studio 290 features gold-plated binding-posts that provide high-quality connections between the speaker and your connected equipment. This speaker is also bi-wire capable for feeding two amplifier sources at a time for driving low and high-frequencies separately.