JBL Studio 530 Audiophile Loudspeakers

" I been an audiophile for many many years and a pro home theater installer as well, i have heard many high end speakers and very expensive speakers through the years, and let me just say this JBL are one of the best i ever heard, the sound quality is very neutral and never fatigue, everything sound good with these speakers its just unbelievable the soundstage this little boys present in my room, i can't even say right now what speakers in the market can outperform this speakers, i'm using them along with the 520 center channel and for movies they are phenomenal, i don't see anything even in the price range of 2,000$ dollars that sounds better than this JBL, yes they are that good, they have big cinematic sound with great dynamics and impact, i don't have enough words to describe how good this bookshelf's are. i want to congratulate JBL for this great product, don't be fooled by the horn this are the best horn speakers i ever heard." - Stharling on Amazon

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JBL Studio 530: Sound quality
The XX always provide an expansive, roomy soundstage, and latest track Angels is given detail and space aplenty. Voices have texture and detail, wile the reverb-laden guitar notes sound dynamic yet precise.

Play something more upbeat and while the midrange remains sweet, the livelier character that really defines the 530s comes to the fore. There's plenty of weight and power (provided they're not too close to the wall they shouldn't be overbearing) and even when pushed, in terms of both dexterity of notes and sheer volume the JBLs keep control.

Hans Zimmer's soundtrack for The Dark Knight Rises is a predictably stern test of dynamics and flexibility. The JBLs pass this test admirably, throwing in an extra dose of excitement and immersion thanks to impressive detail.

JBL Studio 530 at a glance:

5-1/4" (130mm) Low-Frequency Transducer
1" (25mm) High-Frequency Compression Driver
Glass-filled ABS Bi-Radial High-Frequency Horn
3/4" (19mm) 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

5-1/4" (130mm) Low-Frequency Transducer
The 5-1/4" (130mm) Low-Frequency Transducer on the JBL Studio 530BK is equipped with stiff, lightweight ribbed PolyPlas cones with rubber surround and 1-1/2"-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 with cleaner, more realistic HF sound over a wider listening area.

3/4" (19mm) 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 produces reduced distortion and coloration for improved sonic clarity.

Exclusive Design
Clean and Dynamic, one-of-a-kind look makes a dramatic design statement in any room. JBL Studio 530 is available in front- to-back black finish. 

Tech specs