expired Posted by omar1927 • Jun 7, 2021
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expired Posted by omar1927 • Jun 7, 2021
Jun 7, 2021 2:28 PM
JBL Studio 530 5-1/4" Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair, Black)
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If I could do it all over again, I'd buy better bookshelf speakers and two subs. This is what I learned from my garage system as the bookshelf speakers with 5.25 inch woofers generally blend well with a 12 inch sub in-room.
So my suggestion: for the price of the floorstanding speakers anyone is looking at, spend it on bookshelf speakers, speaker stands, and a sub instead.
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1. I recommended the 520 center as a good complement to JBL's horn waveguide speakers.
2. You said it sucks because it's sideways.
3. You the said the 530 is better.
First, you're implying that JBL's engineers can't design a good waveguide center speaker.
Second, you recommended a 530 bookshelf for the center. No one wants to put a vertical speaker in the center. Well, maybe a handful of oddballs with awful looking setups.
Third, since most people want a horizontal center, they'd place the 530 horizontally. That's in no way better than the 530.
Sad I had to spell that out for you since it's difficult for you to follow basic logic steps.
https://www.stereophile
I've got nothing against this JBL speaker, LIKE I SAID EARLIER, I generally respect JBL's products especially their PA gear, I've got a couple of their bluetooth portables, I've looked at building an active crossover / DSP system with their theater horns, and have considered their floorstanders - HOWEVER, this speaker is still low sensitivity for a horn speaker. I know JBL likes to post generally accurate specs, I've read many of their pro audio datasheets.
I don't know why you would fool around with them when you could just get a set of MD49's:
https://jblpro.com/en/product_doc...a
https://www.stereophile.com/conte...asurements [stereophile.com]
That's very good for any home speaker but yeah of course their number is inflated. My Klipsch's from 25 years ago are rated like 4db more sensitive than what they actually do, maybe they are quoting for a pair lol. Regardless they are more efficient than anything short of a PA speaker and handle power well.
I've got nothing against this JBL speaker, LIKE I SAID EARLIER, I generally respect JBL's products especially their PA gear, I've got a couple of their bluetooth portables, I've looked at building an active crossover / DSP system with their theater horns, and have considered their floorstanders - HOWEVER, this speaker is still low sensitivity for a horn speaker. I know JBL likes to post generally accurate specs, I've read many of their pro audio datasheets.
I don't know why you would fool around with them when you could just get a set of MD49's:
https://jblpro.com/en/product_doc...a7a3102017 [jblpro.com]
Why would I get a pro speaker? Just because it can play loud? That's typically what they are designed for. They aren't designed to be flat and accurate and usually always struggle on the low end. Well, maybe those MD49s wouldn't since they have 2 freaking 15's in them! Who is going to put those in their house? You aren't even comparing apples to oranges, you are comparing apples to toast.
Why would I get a pro speaker? Just because it can play loud? That's typically what they are designed for. They aren't designed to be flat and accurate and usually always struggle on the low end. Well, maybe those MD49s wouldn't since they have 2 freaking 15's in them! Who is going to put those in their house? You aren't even comparing apples to oranges, you are comparing apples to toast.
Actually I'm comparing Apples to a Potato Cannon. Regardless, I watched a movie on my PA system last weekend, it was loud and sounded good.
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1. I recommended the 520 center as a good complement to JBL's horn waveguide speakers.
2. You said it sucks because it's sideways.
3. You the said the 530 is better.
First, you're implying that JBL's engineers can't design a good waveguide center speaker.
Second, you recommended a 530 bookshelf for the center. No one wants to put a vertical speaker in the center. Well, maybe a handful of oddballs with awful looking setups.
Third, since most people want a horizontal center, they'd place the 530 horizontally. That's in no way better than the 530.
Sad I had to spell that out for you since it's difficult for you to follow basic logic steps.
Anyway, here's a nice article on the issues: https://www.audioholics
Audioholics Vertical vs Horizontal Center Speaker Designs if the link doesn't work.
The beginning of the conclusion, after much measuring, sums it up nicely: "To get the most cohesive performance out of perhaps the most important channel in your home theater, strive for getting a center channel that is identical to your mains."
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Anyway, here's a nice article on the issues: https://www.audioholics
Audioholics Vertical vs Horizontal Center Speaker Designs if the link doesn't work.
The beginning of the conclusion, after much measuring, sums it up nicely: "To get the most cohesive performance out of perhaps the most important channel in your home theater, strive for getting a center channel that is identical to your mains."
OTOH, the 520 is designed to match the 530's. It works magnificently with JBL's horn waveguide speakers.
Placing a speaker behind an obstruction such as a projector screen degrades its sound far more than placing it sideways. Why waste a great sounding speaker by muffling it behind a screen? And why use a low performance mesh screen when there are far superior solid screens? The use case you're advocating for is a minuscule 0.001% of the consumer market. Even if people could afford that type of setup, most wouldn't want it nor have the space for it.
OTOH, the 520 is designed to match the 530's. It works magnificently with JBL's horn waveguide speakers.
Placing a speaker behind an obstruction such as a projector screen degrades its sound far more than placing it sideways. Why waste a great sounding speaker by muffling it behind a screen? And why use a low performance mesh screen when there are far superior solid screens? The use case you're advocating for is a minuscule 0.001% of the consumer market. Even if people could afford that type of setup, most wouldn't want it nor have the space for it.
I don't think audibly translucent screens are necessarily low quality. That seems to be the standard for high-end installations. You're going to EQ anyway.
Thoughts?
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