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JBL - Studio 520C Dual 4" 2-Way Center-Channel Loudspeaker
Average customer rating
4.8
(56 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 56 reviews
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Studio 520C Dual 4" 2-Way Center-Channel Loudspeaker
Customer Rating
5
Great center speaker
on March 27, 2017
Posted by: Vincerist 123
from Browns Mills, NJ, United States
I was pleasantly surprised that this small center speaker can keep up with the studio 590 speakers. Not only does it keep up but it blends flawlessly. I own several large center speakers like SVS Ultra center and Klipsch rc-64 ii both great speakers and wasn't to worried about having a center that worked in my system. Decide to try the studio 520C, I like to have systems that match. Vocals are crisp and clear and music sounds great. Crossed it over at 80hz and surprisingly get decent base out of it for the size woofers it has. I think it would be nice if JBL made a larger center so you have the opportunity to chose something with larger woofers, but all in all this center works much better than I thought it would, and couldn't be happier with the combination.
Great job JBL
PS. Had the JBL LS center and wasn't nearly as happy with it vocals were sometimes hard to hear.
The 520C is much more clear
Great job JBL
PS. Had the JBL LS center and wasn't nearly as happy with it vocals were sometimes hard to hear.
The 520C is much more clear
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Sound
on January 5, 2016
Posted by: Joe R
from Fernley NV
I bought a pair of 570's a pair of 530's and the 520 center and the sound blows me away how good they are.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Really good sound!
on November 5, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
from Ohio
I originally bought this to use with my 590/530 setup running of just AVR power, Tried it both with a Pioneer 140WPC and a Sony ZA5000ES 125WPC, Both sounded ok but I seemed to be missing the punch, Well I bought a good class a/b amp running 165WPC and OH MY GOD! After running Audyssey on my new Denon X4500 there is PLENTY of punch from this little underrated jewell. Many people said this center is not very good and doesn't equal the 590 output, GIVE IT POWER, It will amaze you! I have also had the Infiniti RC263 and Klipsch RP450, The Infiniti is a really good center but did not match the sound well, the klipsch, Well my ears hurt and sounded like a hollow tin can.
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Posted by: Anonymous
from On the Ohio River
Verified Purchase:Yes
Studio 520 center channel ,replaced image dynamics B1000 center speaker. The jbl is bigger and it sounds very clean . Paired with the studio tower speakers , the front sound stage sounds great.
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome
on November 5, 2019
Posted by: limpkins
from co
Needed to complete the set of Studio 590's and what a set it is.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Bi-Radial High-Frequency Horn Compression Driver
on December 16, 2019
Posted by: youngjack
from Portland Oregon
I used to own now older BL 4430 Studio Monitor Speakers (Baby Bumm Compression Driver) and always loved the way they sound, so I figured this 520C Center speaker and 2ea JBL Studio 590's would give me something close to that signature sound from JBL in a surround sound package, glad I picked these I find them Warm, musical and outstanding detail - specs below for 520C
Dual 4-Inch (130mm) Transducers with PolyPlas cones
1-Inch (25mm) Bi-Radial High -Frequency Compression Driver
Glass-filled ABS Bi-Radial High-Frequency Horn
3/4-Inch (19mm) ultra-ridged MDF Enclosure
1-Inch (25mm) Bi-Radial High -Frequency Compression Driver
Glass-filled ABS Bi-Radial High-Frequency Horn
3/4-Inch (19mm) ultra-ridged MDF Enclosure
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome sound
on July 14, 2020
Posted by: Sheen6391
from Chicago,IL
The sound is perfect and loud so if you see those deals get it right away if you’re lucky to catch them
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best speaker I own
on August 20, 2020
Posted by: Bradli
from Dallas, Texas
Wow! I’ve owned allot of speakers in my life and this one is by far the best I’ve ever owned. I would buy the complete set if I could. It has that classic bright jbl tweeter that is lively but not blaring or hissy. The soundfield from this center speaker is the widest I’ve ever experienced. The sound is warm and smooth. Not much bass, but you can hear it’s there for a full range response. I love the sound of horns as a jazz fan. My only complaint is the symbol sounds could be a little sharper and solid sounding. I’m just amazed at how one speaker can fill the room, have such definition and smoothness to it. Amazing!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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