Customer reviews from harmanaudio.com
JBL - Studio 530 5-1/4" 2-Way Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair) - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(11 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 11 reviews
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75%of customers recommend this product.
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3 out of
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Studio 530 5-1/4" 2-Way Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair) - Black
Customer Rating
5
Thank you JBL!
on August 10, 2021
Posted by: KB73
from Kaukauna, WI
I've been trying several brands of bookshelf speakers lately to settle in my new setup. To be honest, I haven't been a fan of the older versions (L100, L112 and 4312). I went out on whim based on all the rave reviews and was shocked how great they sounded! The horns/waveguide worried me since the competition has a harsh horn but these are just right! Great engineering!
My ears thank you!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing!
on June 12, 2020
Posted by: Luvnewgear
from Phoenix, AZ
I’m a speaker junkie and have owned dozens. B&W 685 S2, Kef Q100, Polk LSIM703, Def Tech SM55, and many more. These JBL 530’s are my favorite out of all of them. Perfectly balanced, huge soundstage, crystal clear, and great bass! I love them!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting harmanaudio.com
Customer Rating
4
Still burning in- quite nice
on March 26, 2021
Posted by: Scottie
from PNW
I’m about 20 hours of playback on these, and they seem to need less burn in than many others. I’m A/B testing with some likely familiar options- Klipsch, KEF, Wharfedale, and Polk. These 530’s are maybe the most neutral/flat of the group. I feel as though they’re a bit reduced in the higher end- like ~10khz and above (that’s a spitball guess- I haven’t actually measured). That’s a little surprising given the wave guide, but it’s not pronounced enough to be a shortcoming. Fit, finish, and materials are all very good. In my tests so far, the 530’s definitely image better than the Wharfdale Diamond 11.2. I’ve not thrown heaps of wattage at them yet. Presently using an IOTAVX amp that gives 40wpc and the 530’s seem happily driven. I’ll go to 100wpc with other amps, though I’m not sure that it’ll matter much.
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Customer Rating
5
A great surprise for Fathers Day JBL Studio 530
on June 14, 2021
Posted by: WER1
from New Your
The JBL Studio 530 speaker delivers a truly stunning life-like experience. The compression driver makes all the difference and reminds me of a live event. They are replacing The JBL Stage 170 floor standing speakers and a nice pair of Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2. The JBL Studio 530 is truly an amazing bookshelf speaker and does a great job with any kind of music. These are a great change of sound. Instruments sound real and ballsy, they now have some gravitas, some grunt . The sound is tight and fast, instruments start and stop with the right stuff/ pace. The plucking of guitar strings is so realistic, it’s alive. I was in the kitchen today and Patsy Cline was “in my living room”. Now listening to Herb Ellis & Ray Brown - Jazz At The Concord,73. With the JBL Studio 530 Kraftwerk sounds almost as good as the 1975 tour. I’ve NEVER heard this so real. It’s a couple steps closer to reality. Even at low volumes they sound amazing and at loud volumes they are breathtaking. I wish I had bought 2 pairs.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting harmanaudio.com
Customer Rating
4
Really great sound
on July 21, 2021
Posted by: thewebgal
from Fairfax, VA
Fantastic speakers I have heard at a friend's house - but - I don't like Black Ash cabinets. I miss the Beech finish they used to offer on similar speakers, or even the fake Cherry wood finish.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting harmanaudio.com
Customer Rating
5
Typical JBL sound quality
on January 24, 2022
Posted by: Just Bob
from Northern NY
These are great sounding bookshelf speakers. I have never been disappointed with JBL quality.
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Customer Rating
5
Sounds great after break-in
on January 30, 2022
Posted by: Linc
from Folsom CA
Upon arrival, the 530 sounds very disappointing. The highs are mellow, and the bass is boomy and mushy. After a week, the character completely changed. It is detailed and refined, and no fatigue.
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Customer Rating
5
Fantastic tonal balance!
on February 3, 2022
Posted by: Bill2022
from Nashville, TN
Just got the Studio 530 speakers, Love the balanced airy tones that surrounds
the image to you, smooth and tight!!
the image to you, smooth and tight!!
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