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JBL - Studio 530 5-1/4" 2-Way Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair) - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(136 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 136 reviews
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96%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Studio 530 5-1/4" 2-Way Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair) - Black
Customer Rating
5
Surrounded by music!
on December 12, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
from Charlotte NC
Took a while to break in, but wow! Listening To Queen in stereo and music is everywhere it’s almost like wearing headphones. The sound stage is stupid wide. Sounds are coming from 4ft to the left and right of the speakers And everywhere in between. The only downside is they make my cheap subwoofer sound bad. I’m sure I’m not missing any details.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Superb sounding speakers
on December 20, 2019
Posted by: Speaker enthusiast
from Los Angeles
These robust speakers sound excellent. The treble and midrange are very clear and detailed. You may hear things you've never noticed before in some recordings. Bass is exceptional for only a 5 1/4" woofer though you'll need a sub for the deepest frequencies.
The imaging is excellent as well. I really like whenever your in the sweet spot the speakers appear that they're not even playing.
Build quality is strong and I like its appearance. The only knock I could give is that the bottom is unfinished. The round rubber feet that you stick on the bottom came in very handy preventing damage to fine wood that I set them on.
The imaging is excellent as well. I really like whenever your in the sweet spot the speakers appear that they're not even playing.
Build quality is strong and I like its appearance. The only knock I could give is that the bottom is unfinished. The round rubber feet that you stick on the bottom came in very handy preventing damage to fine wood that I set them on.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Amazing speakers!
on May 10, 2020
Posted by: Xuli1
from Houston area
I had purchased these about 8 months ago and thought they were great. However, I felt I could do better by spending more on speakers that had great professional reviews. I did spend 3X more for well reviewed speakers. They did not come close, IMHO, so here I am again with my 2nd purchase of these speakers. These are not going anywhere. They just do everything right. I like all genres of music, from Rock, Jazz, Zydeco to the Classics. The 530's work their magic will all of them. I was a bit skeptical because of the size of the woofer, but the designers made it work. I have the treble with no brightness or harshness, the bass that can stand alone, and all of it together works for me.
My system consists of Marantz 6013, Crown XLS1502 Amp. They work perfect for me. These speakers are very efficient, but sound really good and natural with the Crown amp. In closing, I will just say, "I LOVE THESE SPEAKERS!"
My system consists of Marantz 6013, Crown XLS1502 Amp. They work perfect for me. These speakers are very efficient, but sound really good and natural with the Crown amp. In closing, I will just say, "I LOVE THESE SPEAKERS!"
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Superb sound
on June 19, 2019
Posted by: Big ears
from KY
Looking for the last speakers I would buy and these are the ticket. I have only one (1) bone to pick: Not available to U.S. buyers in a Cherry veneer. Otherwise, I can say these are, in nearly 50 years of audiophiling, the most well-rounded speakers I've owned.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent speakers
on June 19, 2019
Posted by: Tin N
from Bay Area
Just the right blend of low end and clarity without crossing the line into harshness. I think I’m done with my bookshelf speaker search (it’s been a long run of MANY sets and an angry wife). I’m running these with a HSU VTF2 MK5 and Denon 4200w AVR crossovered at 80hz.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
AWESOME!
on November 9, 2019
Posted by: Wayner
from Minnesota
2nd pair of these. IMO, they are one of the best bookshelf speakers Very detailed high end, surprising bass. Perfect for my smaller vinyl room.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Very neutral sound
on December 14, 2019
Posted by: Builder
from Central Florida
Received the Studio 530’s a few weeks ago,and they are not sufficiently burned in yet. That being said I really like what I am hearing so far. The highs are natural not harsh, the mids are smooth, and the bottom is quite good for a 5” cone. Sound stage is getting larger each time I play them.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
All around fantastic!!!
on December 29, 2019
Posted by: Bwalt90
from Tx
Bought these and can't say enough good things. The mid bass from these is amazing. I have had many bookshelf speakers but this is my favorite by far. Absolutely love these speakers!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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