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JBL Studio 530 Bookshelf Speakers - JBL Website $300 - MSRP $599
Average Guy HiFi Rating - 41/50 = 82%
Demo - Adel
Album - 21
Song - Set Fire to the Rain
Amazon link:
www.amazon.com/21-Adele/dp/B0...
JBL Studio 530 Bookshelf Speakers
Type: 2 way bookshelf, rear ported
Frequency Response: 45 Hz - 40 kHz
Recommended Amplifier: 25 watts - 125 watts
Impedance: 6 ohms
Sensitivity: 86 dB
Low Frequency: 5.25” PolyPlas
High Frequency: 1" Teonex diaphragm
Dimensions (inches): 8 7/16" W x 18 3/8" H x 8 3/4" D
Weight: 17 lbs. Each
MSRP - $600
Where I Purchased - JBL website, during a sale
Listed Price - $300
Condition (not included in score) - 100%
I bought these brand new.
Quality - 8.0
These have nice sturdy cabinets and it appears JBL used nice speaker components, like woofer, binding posts etc.
One minor complaint if the wood grain vinyl. It looks nice but I think the seams, where they are bonded to the cabinet, seem like they have the potential to peel. It wasn’t peeling on this speaker or anything, just basing this on other speakers I’ve owned in the past.
For a MSRP of $600, these are definitely worthy of the price tag.
Sound - 8.5
I just loved the sound of these speakers. Like I mentioned in the video, they are energetic and fun speakers.
They have fantastic highs, great lows and they present a wide soundstage.
Like the RP-600M, they seem to be lacking slightly in the mid-bass regions.
Very nice sounding speakers and can get clean and loud. I would recommend adding a subwoofer though, like I always do:)
MSRP Rating - 8
These are positioned very nicely in the market place, when it comes to quality and performance.
I would wait for a sale though as they happen quite frequently, it seems.
Aesthetics - 7.5
This is definitely a love it or hate it type speaker, when it comes to looks.
I never really liked the looks of these speakers in photos but they are much better looking in person.
If I had to choose one word to describe them, I’d use intimidating.
Price Paid Value - 9.0
At $300 brand new, factory sealed, this is about as good as you can possibly do. These are an absolute steal at anything under $350.
Average Guy HiFi Rating - 41/50 = 82%
Final Thoughts -
These exceeded my expectations in just about all 5 categories.
They will play loud and clean and will reward you greatly, if you feed them high quality power.
If JBL comes out with a Studio 530, series II, if would be great if they improved on the mid bass.
Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with these babies!
Equipment Used -
CD Player - Oppo BDP-93
Preamp - Emotiva XDA-2
Amplifiers - Emotiva UPA-1 Qty. 2
Surge Protection- Panamax M5100-PM
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