JBL Studio 590 vs Wharfedale Linton Heritage vs KEF LS50 Sound Demo

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5 жыл бұрын

Sound Comparison Of Soft Dome, Aluminum Dome And Compression Horn Drivers.
Timeline: 0:00 KEF LS50, Linton Heritage 7:00, JBL Studio 590 14:05
Room Size; 14x20x9ft room with big area rug and full furniture set.
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JBL Studio 590 Speakers
Price: $1999.90 Pair (Jun, 2018)
(JBL Studio 590 is even better buy than any of the speakers in this video when it on sale for less than $500 each)
Overall Rating ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ¾
My advice is before you buy anything, you must try Studio 590, Highly Recommended !
Pros: Good Mid Range, Bass Performance, Easy Placement.
Cons: Plastic Feet.
Highs:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️½
Mid-Range: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️½
Bass: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Sound Stage:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Price: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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Wharfedale Linton Heritage Speakers
Price: $1200.00 Pair (Jun, 2019)
Overall Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️¼
Reasonably priced Package with quality build, overall sound is a joy to listen.
Pros: Musical Sound, Quality Midrange.
Cons: Little More Treble Refinement & Bass definition Please.,
Build Quality: ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️½
Highs:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
Midrange: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️½
Bass: ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sound Stage:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Price: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ½
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KEF LS50 Black Edition Speakers
Price: $1300 Pair. (Jun, 2019)
Overall Rating ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Pros:High Quality Sound,Bass Performance,Best Midrange Under $5k.
Cons: None At This Price.
Highs:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
Mid-Range: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
Bass: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Sound Stage:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Price: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
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@boogiebebop2657 3 жыл бұрын

Kef (0:01 bass) (0:25 vocal) (1:51 hammond) (6:40 bass) Wharfedale (7:04 bass) (7:30 vocal) (8:56 hammond) (13:44 bass) Jbl (14:10 bass) (14:36 vocal) (16:02 hammond) (20:51 bass)

@storyjaam 2 жыл бұрын

Up you go ⬆️⬆️

@johnclark930 Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!!

@luiselmich Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@xsamitt 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered the Wharedale's Lintons!!!! They ship this Tuesday!!!!!!!!!!

@WillPower46 Күн бұрын

Me too mine Ship Tuesday as well :)

@Cherrytea558 4 жыл бұрын

The Lintons were a good mix of the other two. I like how the JBL’s reached down low but the Lintons seemed to reveal more of the song.

@Bradimus1 4 жыл бұрын

The JBLs are the only ones that give me impression of being in a cozy lounge listening to the performance. But they all sound good in their way.

@cs.b.9857 2 ай бұрын

Yes, because of the room's poor acoustics.

@Bradimus1 2 ай бұрын

@@cs.b.9857 so they integrate well with a bad room? Bonus feature?

@JEG6919 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent, organic, and honest review channel. Nice work!

@stephenbailey9969 3 жыл бұрын

KEF: neutral and clear (needs dynamic or musical sources to balance) Wharfedale: meaty and musical (needs neutral to bright sources to balance) JBL: bright, tiring (needs sources that bring out the mids and tame the treble to balance)

@brydon10 4 жыл бұрын

The Wharfedale is the best speaker here.

@AmbientWanderer 4 жыл бұрын

by far!

@motodork 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you believe this?

@brydon10 3 жыл бұрын

@@motodork Mid-range tone.

@thomasc1753 3 жыл бұрын

Ahahahaha! You win the dumbest comment from a fanboy award. You can't hear any of them to make an informed opinion. You can only hear the video's audio played back through whatever audio device you are using. For you to say X, Y, or Z is better based on ABCD is BS. That's just you being a fan of a brand.

@thomasc1753 3 жыл бұрын

@@motodork Because he's a goofball.

@Xx-xd3zo 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, now THAT is how you do a comparo! Well done, sir! I thoroughly enjoyed that! And man, I am really, really impressed by those JBL's. Course they can bring bass, but the quality of everything? Not too shabby at all! Great stuff.

@lesmatthews459 3 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right!!!

@jamocerwin5841 4 жыл бұрын

WHARFEDALE for me. The 3 sounds great!

@paterdoloris 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting demo. Thanks for sharing!

@6spdkeg 5 жыл бұрын

Warfedale has my vote here for sound. Probably over aesthetics as well if using in a family room. Just sounds like the warfedale plays more notes. more music being given off by them.

@NightWallWatch 2 жыл бұрын

As The Listener graduates from the smaller to the larger sizes, I find that as the units get bigger they handle the more complicated and muddy parts better. Definitely the JBL'S are best of all followed by The Wharfedals. I think the room size and the lack of dampening has something to do with the perception of the sound that's we are getting from the different sized cabinets. To me, the LS50'S would be much more suited for an office or a desk situation where the room is not large. I think that the sound would be more profound in a slightly smaller space. All are good especially at the price points!

@pascachi 4 жыл бұрын

They're all good sounding speakers depending on every personal listening choice. I have the studio 590 paired to Emotiva XPA using Anthem preamp and I'm so happy with it! I have used and played that same music (Coming Home) with my system seems it's more lively and detailed with no suppression, what I really thought with this demo is the acoustic of the room has played big part of sounds realism. But overall it a nice demo! Thanks Tharbamar....

@markussukram9290 4 жыл бұрын

Regarding aesthetics....the winner is BY FAR the Wharfedale linton!

@dawolyan13 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video brother! Appreciate it!

@StrangerInParadise58 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. To me, the Lintons sounded the most balanced and natural across the entire frequency range. Very articulate and detailed, without fatiguing exaggerations.

@dawolyan13 4 жыл бұрын

Patrick Would like to hear Heresy by Klipsch in this contest!

@StrangerInParadise58 4 жыл бұрын

dawolyan13 Sounds like a great idea to me! I haven't heard the Heresies, but I have heard great things about them!

@slumgullianpass 2 жыл бұрын

Not even close

@lockness3723 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. My choice would be the Linton above the JBL . Not realy into the KEF sonic signature. A tad bright for my taste.

@beslemeto 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah.Way too bright.I just like their look.The sound is not good.

@user-jb5yg3pk5y 5 күн бұрын

I was listening to a pair of speakers from KEF that cost between 25-50.000 per speaker, high end price with a horrible sound. Really dont understand what others hear in that brand 😅

@dawolyan13 4 жыл бұрын

Love the diversity in the way each company chose to “arrive” at their own awesome musical conclusions! Technology, brilliant minds, and brilliant minds challenging themselves to present each company’s best efforts! Love it! That the Kefs, which would appear to be easily overmatched(at least in the bells and whistles dept.), compete somewhat evenly, and shine in their own ways, is totally amazing to me! Love the wild wacky world of speaker stuff!!

@SpikeoutBattleStreet 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting sound demo. 👍👍👍

@gabrielegabrielli1217 3 жыл бұрын

Even in this 3-player match Linton wins hands down. Much more complete sound throughout the range

@jmcbeady8210 Жыл бұрын

Really nice demo of the loudspeakers.

@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 5 жыл бұрын

I finally found a new pair of Kefs on sale their just the Q100 got a great deal on them I'm very impressed and blown away that they have so much low end punch at low volumes and very large accurate sound from a small speaker box , i'm using them in a small dedicated music room what gets me is I heard the La50 but at a hifi shop and they didn't sound all that good think it was the room acoustics the room was filled with other speakers and amps these Q100s makes my 14set of speaker's I bought in 5 months lol video review coming soon ! Thank for the video !

@jimbird4649 3 жыл бұрын

Another great test!!

@jm-vq4cm 4 жыл бұрын

An 8 inch kef ls50 would be a very very interesting product.

@Unicorn-ST 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I have a pair of Kef C55, I think the first uni-Q generation, and it's a 8" together with a 8" passive radiator and the sound is excellent. I am sure an LS with 8" would be a greater speaker

@tomwebb7091 3 жыл бұрын

Kef now make an updated version with a matching sub. Problem solved. Easily trounces the Wharfedale but ive never heard the JBL in person.

@kohnfutner9637 4 жыл бұрын

Those JBL look so cool to me. I dig that's spaceship look. I got their 520c center to try out with my Elac ub5. It should be here 24th Dec.! So excited. The ls50 sound amazing. Elac ub5 are smashing this demo for me!

@joeslacker1020 4 жыл бұрын

How does it sound? did you buy any of the other JBL's line?

@briankelly3019 3 жыл бұрын

The linton's sound great! JBL very good to excellent. The LS50 sounds congested. But I've heard them, great for near-field listening. For my office I preferred Focal aria 906 (more efficient, front port allows placement choices, better bass - in my room, and wider soundstage) But will take a liston to the Linton's now. Thx

@AudiophileTubes 4 жыл бұрын

The JBL's sound the best to me. The music sounds more lively on them. Perhaps it has something to do with the horn loaded tweeter. They are gorgeous too. The Lintons sound great too, and remind me of the Polk Audio Monitor 7 series, that were popular back in the 80's.

@bkariru 5 жыл бұрын

Once again the Linton's come off sounding much better than the LS 50s

@albertcalderon3421 2 жыл бұрын

Saludos, excelente comparativa y aunque cada par de altavoces tiene lo suyo, el driver horn gana por su precisión, especialidad y contundencia, son los agudos más vivos, más presentes sin ser irritantes o que fastidien, por su mayor volumen las JBL ganan en presencia dinámica y construcción sonora, pero son sorprendentes por su tamaño las Kef, de las Wharfedale que decimos, honra su trayectoria, gracias por compartir ésta comparativa, sigue adelante, abrazos desde Bogotá, Colombia...

@electrobeats8203 3 жыл бұрын

This room sounds much better than the other one you use

@JosePereira-cc1ju 2 жыл бұрын

the dream team of speakers right here!>

@jianboo 4 жыл бұрын

Bro what mic, camera and post video editing have you use for this upload? Can you do a list and walkthrough of your video capture setup?

@zosmojsabusa 3 жыл бұрын

jbl 590s are lit. I'm amazed and never thought jbl's would compete at such high, clean, clarity, level.

@robertwoodward9231 2 жыл бұрын

Yes the jbl is hifi lore, for instance, just the old L100 will make you cry..

@madcrabber1113 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered the sacd that you are using here. Thanks!

@peacewpureveg.752 2 жыл бұрын

So we are deciding sound of these greats off our phone speakers!

@IrishNomad 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a review of PSAs speakers.

@mauikahului2098 4 жыл бұрын

Kef sounded like a portable boom box. It just does not produce a big sound compare to the Linton and JBL's. The Linton and JBL's sounded pretty accurate. Each has a different sound presence. If space were an issue, I would get the Linton. If you want deeper bass, get JBL's.

@AmbientWanderer Жыл бұрын

lol yup and the same price as the Lintons. i know what i'd choose. a no brainer really!

@rome8180 Жыл бұрын

I liked the Wharfedale's the best. I really liked the "knock" of the bass, especially on the kick drum. It was very tight and defined. The vocals were very forward and present in a way I enjoyed. Surprisingly the JBLs may have been my least favorite. They were actually TOO bassy for my tastes. Or maybe it was that the bass was a little flabby? I also felt that the JBL's frequencies sounded too "separate." At times it felt like the higher pitched instrument were coming from a different speaker. I'd have to hear them live to really know, of course. My headphones are adding their own character.

@chrishernandez2490 9 ай бұрын

I can guarantee that any boominess of the bass your hearing is just due to the fact that you're listening to a recording in a room. I've done a similar recording of my amateur built speakers and the recording made it seem like they had WAY more bass than they actually did. As a big JBL fan, I also agree that the wharfedales sounded sweet! I preferred them to the JBLs as well

@alichan8774 5 жыл бұрын

I'll go with JBL. Not sure though how much the room influence the sound quality, but it sound more natural and balance to me using Audeze X headphone with WA8 headphone amp. And I like your music record too. Thanks.

@robertwoodward9231 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen so many reviews of all speakers. I'm no audiophile and need to get back the hifi I don't have at this time. I'm just not looking anymore. It's not because of this video. but I'm gonna start with the Linton. I need to hear all my vynal before I die. I'll take all advice on the minimal set up I would need,,such as a receiver or anything that will make my phono happy. Thanks .

@dennyindarnanto2134 4 жыл бұрын

JBL lost the soul of the song... Keff were too bright to me... Wharfedale low freqwency helped by its woofer... I choose Wharfedale for the better sound on this song...

@kevinrandle-dukes9407 3 жыл бұрын

999o

@mewyattt 2 жыл бұрын

Starts 7:04 wharfedale 14:09 JBL

@StewartRoss 4 жыл бұрын

Clearly only one winner in the looks department. 👌

@mikef5659 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty amazing that the LS50 can match the other 2. Linton would be good but sub is mandatory. Jbl for bigger room. Man that LS50 is impressive.

@AmbientWanderer Жыл бұрын

match? they really dont! lol

@dmmm9344 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Finally someone who is doing this right.

@ankandas3651 3 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison 👍

@bareknuckles2u 3 жыл бұрын

The Lintons for me.

@aammdj 4 ай бұрын

The Lintons are the most open and revealing but those JBLs just bring the beef along with the very pleasant highs delivered by those horn loaded tweeters. I purchased the 590s based on your comparison video vs the Klipsch. I have never regretted the purchase. They are amazing when driven by my Sansui AU517 or 9090db.

@richardberry8830 Жыл бұрын

The JBLs were a little more open in the top end and articulation but I hear a little more hiss so maybe they bumped top end a little more. The Lintons gave them a run for the money. I think for double the price I can turn the treble up a little on the Lintons and match the JBL's. Here's hoping. The Compression Horn Drivers are hard to beat. Thanks for the great comparison. Your subject and the speed with which you set up the comparisons is to be applauded. Bravo.

@net_news 5 жыл бұрын

it's hard to give a definitive verdict but I liked the Lintons over the rest... not by much though

@iamnitrox 4 жыл бұрын

Blown away by those KEF speakers! Holy cow! So much sound out of those little things!

@fishingbear69 4 жыл бұрын

Very true

@realme5pro658 3 жыл бұрын

I have experience listening to kef playing hotel california. I have to say , the front end must be really good to make them sings. To me they are like hd800 . If your equipment not good, the speaker will tell. Alas , this guy front end is good .

@rogerwalter2500 5 жыл бұрын

Difference between them is like day and night. I'm hearing thru my cheap multimedia speakers with compressed audio courtesy by KZfaq

@carlsitler9071 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry guys, JBL wins as it sounds more like the band is there rather than a speaker. Highs more prominent than the Wharfy but not too bright like the KEF. Mids great like the other two. Lows don't sound like they are coming from a box like the other two. Very enjoyable comparison.

@djlilbone 8 ай бұрын

From 1st to 3rd… JBL, Wharfedale, KEF! Everything just blends so well with the JBL’s!

@Johnman9000 2 жыл бұрын

Bought the Klipsch RP160m When they were on sale a week ago. Just bought the JBL Studio 530 a few days ago. Comparing the two I noticed big differences that are making me want to buy the Studio 590 as soon as they go on sale. The Klipsch have very impressive bass, But when the music is good I find myself increasing the volume wanting more. The Klipsch quickly become fatiguing and harsh on the high tones which is disappointing and prevents me from enjoying them at high volumes. Based on the appearance of the JBL speakers i had expected them to lack bass and be bright on the top. But i am quite pleased to say the opposite. The JBL530 have good bass and relaxed highs. Even at low volumes the bass is clear and detailed. As I increase the volume the character stays the same, Never have the highs sounded harsh or bright on these. The only downside is that I keep wanting more volume out of them but I think I reached the limit on what these small woofers can do. It is time for the big 590's.

@jimbob3030 2 жыл бұрын

The next time they go on sale may be the last time you see the 590 new, looks like they actually are clearing them out, center is out of stock and sub too and neither have come back in stock for a while, I think this is it for the line. I grabbed 6 590 at the last sale and two 530. I'm thinking I will grab another pair of 530.

@bigjay1970 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimbob3030 Love my whole set up. Don't forget the 550p subs when/if back in stock. Very good for the buck!😉😇

@raywitkowski8547 3 жыл бұрын

Wow those JBL’s 💯

@manardh7387 4 жыл бұрын

The JBL speakers seem more relaxed and accurate. They fill the listening space better with a live like sensation over the other speakers.

@jamescamil 3 жыл бұрын

Because of the extended low end not boosted and high end boost; comparded to the other speakers

@chuckgillespie1 3 жыл бұрын

Funny - I totally disagree...Thank God there's more than one opinion in this world..Cheers mate!

@performingspecs7841 5 ай бұрын

Like the look of the JBLs mostly but the best sound to my ears are the Warfedales. I think you have to have a dedicated midrange to help fill the full spectrum of the music in most cases. Great demo.

@ferdousshanto3104 5 жыл бұрын

jbl 590 is the best speaker I ever listened to

@lodewijkscholten4261 5 жыл бұрын

jbl studio 590 is the best of the rest .cheers

@JezJerzy22 4 жыл бұрын

If you like JBL 590 you need to listen to some real JBL hi-end with compression drivers for example JBL Array 1400 :) These will blown you out the chair! :)

@ItalianCJM8232 4 жыл бұрын

Love my JBL studio 580’s. I prefer the 580’s over the 590’s. Had both and though the driver integration was better on the 580.

@phaeton925 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tharbamar, after listening to your demo I had to go out and buy Grace Mahya "Last Recording at Dug." Hard to find CD, and an Import to boot, but what a great CD, and I just purchased a pair of 590's and 4 530's with the huge JBL sale, Thanks.. Steve

@Tharbamar 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for sharing.

@oscarvalenzueladiaz9504 3 жыл бұрын

Las Wharfedale Linton son las mejores, las más entretenidas...

@ENGBriseB Жыл бұрын

The KEF punch above their weight, but nice sound. The Wharfedales were excellent. The JBL needed more room but still sounded good a little bit bright.

@burakgullu3459 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video . For me is Jbl because KEF has really clean sound but there is no bass means something like missing from melody, it is like torturing your ears that's why u can't go longer with it hours and hours. One thing that I wonder for the KEF, how those sound with a sub?

@thecliqueshallsetyoufree8745 5 жыл бұрын

Agree Jbls may not be flat but give more emotion . And yes the Kefs should sound better with sub although I thought some of the low mids got a little lost.

@point4894 4 жыл бұрын

Which mode KEF was activated ? Wall, desk... Its can switch behind one of the speakers.

@user-ev7ee9tk6i 4 жыл бұрын

WHARFEDALE for me.

@ronnieschmidt2849 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to hear the jbl studio 590's on a Mcintosh.

@hushpuppykl 4 жыл бұрын

The Lintons sound more relaxed. Might be great for vocals and instruments. LS50 ... well ... as usual. It’s that LS50 sound. I find they are great for HT duties and general music listening. The 590 seems to be in between. Might be a good compromise. Got the LS50 recently and was not impressed. It’s not as great as how reviewers rave about it.

@amigoz3201 4 жыл бұрын

hushpuppykl do you like your duke 2 i saw comments you has them? Are they picky for room? Small ones?

@hushpuppykl 4 жыл бұрын

Amigo Z ... the Duke 2s are really good speakers. In a small room you gotta keep it away from the front wall. The bass is strong if near the front wall. Mine are about 3’ away. The 2 reviews below are very accurate. Try the new Oscar Duo. It’s sealed box and cheaper. www.the-ear.net/review-hardware/marten-heritage-duke-2-standmount-loudspeaker www.stereonet.co.uk/reviews/review-marten-duke-2-standmount-speakers

@FEGTTTSDH 4 жыл бұрын

What electronic have and how big is your room?

@iowaudioreviews 3 жыл бұрын

Fun test, I'd take the Wharfdale. Please got some acoustic treatment if you already havent.

@cruzingrsx4484 5 жыл бұрын

After careful listening back and forth I’m partial to the heritage speakers. The heritage sound the most balanced of the three.

@Celestialrob 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding test. Wished you’d limited it to a couple of minutes per speaker. I’m really torn between them all. The problem with this is that’s is so damned subjective and based on our own experience. I have a high end Naim system where grip, pace, timing and rhythm is everything. I’m really surprised to favor the JBLs. Will be buying the vinyl of this artist. Just an outstanding post, thank you.

@InnovationStudiosLtd 4 жыл бұрын

1st...The KEFs played decent until the Wharfedale Lintons blew them away and it wasn't even close. Even through the biased and improperly setup test environment I can hear the depth of the soundstage, clearer tone/details that the KEFs just couldn't produce....Then came the Studio 590s. They didn't sound better than the WD Lintons. It was more a lateral move as far as bass output and even some sibilance which I was surprised to hear when the DB levels really climbed on the track. I am a JBL fanboy but they couldn't match the sound from the WDs. Winner by a clear margin: WD Linton Heritage. KEFs way down the line last.

@ralex3697 4 жыл бұрын

InnovationStudiosLtd Disagree They just sound bigger, not better. Not a fair comparison

@el34glo59 4 жыл бұрын

@@ralex3697 They sound better

@beslemeto 4 жыл бұрын

I was looking for those JBL 590s everywhere to buy them,but now i see they are outperformed by these Warfadales.Good for me since Warfadales are easy to find.I already got the JBL Studio 530's anyway :D

@DineshTwanabasu 4 жыл бұрын

sounds better than the original song. Cool Systems

@lpspinners8736 4 жыл бұрын

I would choose the Wharfedale Lintons as the winner here. Even though the JBLs sound accurate and immediate, I also feel they would cause listener fatigue rather quickly. The KEF's come in last in this comparison. There's something interesting about the Lintons. The sound is relaxed and not in your face. They represent the kind of sound you could play all afternoon long because of its easy going, balanced sound. I would be interested in hearing the Lintons with a nice tube integrated amplifier.

@Enemji 4 жыл бұрын

Same here. I was surprised.

@1Soundmiser 4 жыл бұрын

I hope to be acquiring a pair before the year is out to pair with a Jolida hybrid amp. I'm looking forward to that combination.

@arthurcrosby5755 5 жыл бұрын

Through my reasonable quality earphones via KZfaq, and taking into consideration comments regarding placement and reflections, I like the JBL’s. Lintons were good too. KEF were outshone I’m afraid, though they do a good job for their size. Thank you for sharing this audio experience. Take nay heed of the doomsayers! Well done!

@JUGGERNAUT41O 3 жыл бұрын

I would use shorter snippets overall but I'd definitely choose the 590s anyway

@bigjay1970 5 жыл бұрын

Oh I can tell anyone here in KZfaq land that I have been playing my new JBL 590 for the past week. I’ve been enjoying my JBL 590s like no other and I did find out about them on this channel. But The recording does not show the sound stage these deliver. It’s all in the compression horn and wave guide. It truly is remarkable and you won’t hear it through KZfaq you just won’t! I do not hear any of that greatness in my headphones listening to this recording. Now we all know this but just wanted others to realize that it doesn’t represent the sound of the speakers at all unfortunately regarding the JBL’s. Anyway when then you talk about home theater these JBL’s are just fantastic! 😬🥳. The kef sound small because they are small! That also is not apparent in the comparison. And the JBL’s look much better with grills on and it doesn’t affect sound at all!😜😬🤓. Unfortunately in my opinion the JBL are way too close to the side walls cause bloated bass. Put them where the KEFs are and you would change the sound dramatically as you must know just from your tip regarding these speakers😇😬. Those side walls were not nearly as close in your testing and review of the 590 speaker that’s for sure🙄🤔🤓🤗

@tinnitusintx 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I've owned LS50's and currently own the 590's. In a medium to large room the LS50's can't come close to touching the sound stage scale and dynamic capabilities of the JBL's biradial horn and two 8" drivers.

@bigjay1970 5 жыл бұрын

Michael T Went into a ultra and I mean a ultra high end audio place today and as I listen to the Bees Gees as I type this I am thrilled.😱🥳🤓 Listened to $100,000 systems today and I wasn’t impressed to say the least compared to the less than $1,000 I just spent not including the &149 c520 center that also kicks ASS! All I know is those $$$$$ speakers are a total rip off! Heck the $12,000 Mark Lenivenson integrated didn’t sound Any better than my Denon AVR! Just nuts!🤯🤯🤯🤯🤓🤓🤓😇😇😇🤗🤗

@thomasseb 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, I have 580's and the image (magic) these speakers create in front of you cannot be recorded and reproduced through a youtube video. In saying that, they still sound the best out of the 3.

@MrMadskillz407 4 жыл бұрын

I'm currently looking at the 590s, what are you using as the center? Thanks

@19761999 4 жыл бұрын

It's hard to pick a winner, however KEF LS50's are clearly the loser.

@brydon10 4 жыл бұрын

I hear you man. Just don't have the dynamics and effortlessness of the bigger speakers.

@mikehanks1399 3 жыл бұрын

To be fair, that's a pistol to rifle to cannon comparo. The KEF is clearly outgunned.

@julieta203 3 жыл бұрын

@rushgush 3 жыл бұрын

wireless ls50 have way more dynamics.

@sccanj Ай бұрын

They are overrated IMO, at least I sold mines when I bought a pair of Revel’s M16 which are the “cheap” ones, far more realistic highs, more open sound and less fatigue, but sound is subjective anyways

@cliffordcostley9798 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to hear the Wharfedale Linton Heritage vs their EVO 4.2 or EVO 4.3 (price wise a better match). Maybe just using a Cambridge CXA81 or Parasound NewClassic 200 integrated amplifier.

@tommyw7 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I am looking for

@cliffordcostley9798 4 жыл бұрын

@@tommyw7 I'm now considering the new Tekton Dragonfly.

@parisstromatias637 5 жыл бұрын

I go for the Lintons

@buttonman1831 5 жыл бұрын

incredible that those tiny kefs can produce that sound, they win just for that reason

@Jhon42 3 ай бұрын

Each acoustic system is super, for rooms of different sizes and volumes, but JBL is super!

@ichigobankai2343 5 жыл бұрын

IMO Kefs has the best midrange. Wharfedales and jbl mids are recessed. Also IMO all the speakers should be tested in the same spot having the kefs less apart then the other two speakers can change there sound.

@el34glo59 4 жыл бұрын

Vocals sound absolutely gorgeous on the Wharfedales

@BuzzRevival 4 жыл бұрын

The Kef have amazing sound regarding their size, but lack a bit of range and warmer/analogical sound. Never really liked Kef's metalic tweeters and their bright highs. Don't know what to think about the JBL, just they are too big, while the spatialisation is not as open and engaging to me... I whish the Linton was a bit more accurate and clean in the way it separates the frequencies; for sure it is warm, sounds more engaging and analogical, has a nice range, but i found them too messy regarding low medium and bass (could be better controled). Too bad, I thought it would be a perfect match with my tube amp :( Thank you very mutch for your reviews, very interesting!!

@kohnfutner9637 4 жыл бұрын

I think JBL needed to make a center the same mass as the 590 just squat with the woofers next to each other and the tweeter turned sideways on top. It maybe the same size woofers flanking the tweeter.

@congoblancotunero 2 жыл бұрын

Jbl 590,Linton heritage, ls 50 in that order

@Audiovont 25 күн бұрын

Linton’s clearly winners, the most balanced!

@pmolitierno 3 жыл бұрын

Those 590's are HUGE!!!

@briancrumrine6639 2 жыл бұрын

Lintons sound the best to me.

@cinqo7 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. In your opinion, being that no speaker is perfect, which is the most REVEALING, DETAILING, ANALYTICAL speaker (or bookshelf speaker) you've ever heard? Thanks a lot for your opinion!

@Tharbamar 5 жыл бұрын

Lower end Focal and Canton speakers for me, detail, cold and without any depth with my integrated or separate amps.

@cinqo7 5 жыл бұрын

Tharbamar thanks. Last question please, what do you think about Martin Logan Motion LX16 or 15? Thank you very much!!

@Tharbamar 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard 35XT I’m not sure if I can listen to them for everyday.

@pulDag Жыл бұрын

Voice comparison: 0:25 KEF 7:30 Wharfdale 14:36 JBL

@pulDag Жыл бұрын

btw lintons are designed to be listen with grills which has waveguide for tweeter (thus better sound).

@johnclark930 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@Doiche 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks You very much, this comparisson y really usefull, i can do back and foward and have almost reall time comparisson. I was a wharferdale team.... Now i don't know.... I must listen it several times to have a final conclussion. I'm surprised with ls50 ( although i found them too bright for Mu gaste ) Thanks again Greetings from argentina

@Vader4tw 3 жыл бұрын

590's with a tube amp rock. Mine are on 18 inch stands to get them off the floor.

@jusjash 5 жыл бұрын

JBL 590👏 THARBAMAR giving audiophiles what they love 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@kevinkraska3612 5 жыл бұрын

JBL splits the difference perfectly

@DANVIIL 10 ай бұрын

I prefer the Lintons over the Kef and JBL.

@richkunkiewicz1357 3 жыл бұрын

Wharfedale Lintons are the winner👍

@MegaPalesz 2 жыл бұрын

Wharfedale fantastic ,,

@justaboutsound 3 жыл бұрын

Wharfedale sounds great in this video and in real.

@markd4292 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Tharbamar. I am seriously looking at: JBL Studio 590 or 580, or Wharfedale Linton or Klipsch RP8000. Because I had some customer service problems with JBL few years ago, they are offering me 20% off any purchase. Right now the Studio 580's are on sale for 300/each but if I wait for the 590's to go on sale for 450/each which does happen now and than, I can use that 20% discount. My room is carpeted, furnished, paneling, and drop ceiling, and is in basement...my man cave..LOL. What you think: Still try the Studio 590's? or 580's? or something else? I don't like the KEF's or any KEF's because they hurt my ears. Go figure. I got a vintage Mitsubishi dual mono block amp that is just plan sweet. Appreciate your input. Peace.