Our take
The Studio 520C center channel speaker shares a critical design characteristic with the massive JBL® Professional loudspeakers you hear movie theaters and concert venues, as well as with our most advanced residential speaker systems – a controlled-directivity compression drivers in a horn that delivers delicate highfrequency sound and live music experience to your ears with minimum interaction with walls and furniture. Designed by JBL chief engineer Greg Timbers, who also developed the acclaimed Everest DD6000, K2 and Project Array systems, the 520C features a 1-inch (25mm) HF compression driver and Bi-Radial® horn with dual 4-inch (100mm) cast-frame Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG) woofers for crisp movie dialogue and effects with dynamic realism and dimensional accuracy that closely duplicates the experience of a live performance. Engineered and voice matched to other speakers in the JBL Studio 5 Series, the Studio 520c center channel systems is powerful, accurate and styled to make a dramatic design statement in any listening environment.
"I personally guarantee this center channel to sound comparable, if not better than any center channels < RM5,000-ish in Malaysia. Impressive sound stage, voice clarity is superb even at low volumes. This center channel is bound to create an enveloping sound stage. ⚠️ Power-hungry ❌ Not for the faint-hearted." Thiban Chandra, TechX Group Director
Product details
The Studio 520C center channel speaker shares a critical design characteristic with the massive JBL Professional loudspeakers you hear movie theaters and concert venues, as well as with our most advanced residential speaker systems - a controlled-directivity compression drivers in a horn that delivers delicate high-frequency sound and live music experience to your ears with minimum interaction with walls and furniture. Designed by JBL chief engineer Greg Timbers, who also developed the acclaimed Everest DD6000, K2 and Project Array systems, the 520C features a 1-Inch (25mm) HF compression driver and Bi-Radial horn with dual 4-Inch (100mm) cast frame Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG) woofers for crisp movie dialogue and effects with dynamic realism and dimensional accuracy that closely duplicates the experience of a live performance. Engineered and voice matched to other speakers in the JBL Studio 5 Series, the Studio 520c center channel systems is powerful, accurate and styled to make a dramatic design statement in any listening environment.
JBL Studio 520CBK
Dual 4" Center Channel Loudspeaker with High-Frequency Compression Driver in a Horn and Classic JBL® Bass
Looking for a more dramatic audio experience? Try JBL Studio 520 center channel loudspeaker. Innovative materials and cutting-edge technology have always put JBL products out in front of the competition’s. So expect extreme output from us and be prepared for a high-impact performance that may surprise you. The JBL Studio line of loudspeakers – which incorporates the very best in modern design and proven technology – is becoming one of the world’s most recognized and admired.
JBL Studio 520CBK at a glance:
- Dual 4" (100mm) Low-Frequency Transducers
- 1" (25mm) High-Frequency Compression Driver
- Glass-filled ABS Bi-Radial High-Frequency Horn
- 5/8" (16mm) MDF Enclosure
- Low loss, 2-way crossover network
- Rear-facing bass port increases output and extends bass response
- Dual gold-plated binding posts with bi-wire capability increases connection options
- Exclusive Design
Key Features
Dual 4" (100mm) Low-Frequency Transducers
Dual 4" (100mm) Low-Frequency Transducers on the JBL Studio 520C is equipped with stiff, lightweight ribbed PolyPlas cones with rubber surround and 1"-diameter woofer voice coils. The heavy-duty magnet assemblies with Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG) technology and delivers clean, powerful bass response at all listening levels. All of this technology is beautifully stored in a rigid, non-resonant cast aluminum frame, resulting in a crisp, high-impact bass performance and more emotional impact at all listening levels.
1" (25mm) High-Frequency Compression Driver
The one-piece Teonex® diaphragm/surround with 1" voice coil produces a significantly lower distortion and greater dynamic range than conventional midrange and HF drivers. This feature vastly improves realism and clarity, espeically at lower output levels.
Glass-filled ABS Bi-Radial High-Frequency Horn
The glass-filled ABS Bi-Radial High-Frequency Horn is controlled directivity at ear level of seated listeners minimizes unwanted HF interaction with walls and furniture, which creates cleaner, more realistic HF sound over a wider listening area.
5/8" (16mm) MDF Enclosure
The rigid, heavily-braced design with non-parallel surfaces reduces unwanted resonances. Such enclosure provides a clearer, more detailed sound.
Low loss, 2-way crossover network
The 2-way crossover network smoothes transition between woofers and HF compression driver/horn. The crossover network reduces distortion and coloration for improved sonic clarity.
Exclusive Design
Clean and Dynamic, one-of-a-kind JBL Weave design makes a dramatic design statement in any room and adds a distinctive touch to any home décor. In other words, it's beautiful.. JBL Studio 520C is available in black finish.
Tech specs
| Low-frequency transducer | Two 4" (100mm) PolyPlas™ cone with SFG magnet structures, cast frames and rubber surrounds, magnetically shielded |
| High-frequency transducer | 1" (25mm) compression driver with neodymium magnet and one-piece Teonex® diaphragm on a glass-filled ABS Bi-Radial® horn, magnetically shielded |
| Recommended amplifier power | 150 Watts |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 Ohms |
| Frequency response | 60Hz – 40kHz (–6dB) |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB 1W/1m |
| Crossover frequencies | 1.5kHz |
| Enclosure type | Ported |
| Connector type | Dual gold-plated binding posts (bi-wire capable) |
| Dimensions | 6-3/4" x 21-7/8" x 6-5/8" (172mm x 555mm x 168mm) |
| Weight | 16.6 lb (7.5kg) |
| Color | Black |
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