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JBL Studio 530 5-1/4" Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair, Black)

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JBL has JBL Studio 530 5-1/4" Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair, Black) for $249.99. To earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

Harman Audio has JBL Studio 530 5-1/4" Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair, Black) for $249.99. To earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

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  • JBL Studio 530 Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair)
  • Horn Covers (Pair)
  • Port Tube Inserts (Pair)
  • Cards w/ Adhesive Rubber Feet (Pair)

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $349.96 lower (58% savings) than the list price of $599.95
    • This price is $30 lower than this recent Frontpage deal.
    • Price valid until 6/13 or while supplies last.
  • About this product:
  • About these stores:
    • Details of JBL's return policy can be found here.
    • Details of Harmon Audio's return policy can be found here.

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JBL has JBL Studio 530 5-1/4" Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair, Black) for $249.99. To earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

Harman Audio has JBL Studio 530 5-1/4" Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair, Black) for $249.99. To earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member omar1927 for finding this deal.

Includes:
  • JBL Studio 530 Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair)
  • Horn Covers (Pair)
  • Port Tube Inserts (Pair)
  • Cards w/ Adhesive Rubber Feet (Pair)

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $349.96 lower (58% savings) than the list price of $599.95
    • This price is $30 lower than this recent Frontpage deal.
    • Price valid until 6/13 or while supplies last.
  • About this product:
  • About these stores:
    • Details of JBL's return policy can be found here.
    • Details of Harmon Audio's return policy can be found here.

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Written by omar1927

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jsuh0
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If you want to avoid a sub, you want to spend more on floorstanding speakers instead of bookshelves.
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Mrvrsick
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I have some huge, 40+ pound floorstanding speakers in my main room, they still greatly benefit from a sub, especially for movie content.

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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oahumike
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Had these before and if I didn't go the wireless route, I'd buy a few pairs right now. I chose the infinity 162's because the center channel RC263 had rave reviews. I JUST hooked it up and love it so far as I didn't previously have the space to install it as is in my home because it's a beast
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Jun 11, 2021 1:31 AM
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webdoctorsJun 11, 2021 1:31 AM
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Quote from nottrollin View quoted comment :
I like Harman products but that Klipsch center with four 5.25" drivers is going to sound way better for HT than the JBL 520c with it's two little 4 inchers.
To be fair, it's like 2.5 times the speaker, in size and weight and 3 or 4 times the price.
By those metrics, the Infinity 263C is a beast, 3 way, heavy, and 2 6inch woofers, along with the mid and high. Just gotta wait for the next <$200 sale...
Jun 11, 2021 10:26 AM
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minkyboodleJun 11, 2021 10:26 AM
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I absolutely love mine, paired with my current older Yamaha avr and svs pb1000 pro sub, they sound great and get plenty loud for me. As to the whole horn thing lol. It sounds good, I am not alone in thinking this. Entertaining thread though, thanks to the OP for the heads up. I am very pleased
Jun 11, 2021 10:29 AM
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minkyboodleJun 11, 2021 10:29 AM
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Quote from webdoctors View quoted comment :
By those metrics, the Infinity 263C is a beast, 3 way, heavy, and 2 6inch woofers, along with the mid and high. Just gotta wait for the next <$200 sale...
I lusted after the 263 forever, I missed one sale a while ago and it seems to never come back. I will just add O got the rc252 last time it was ~100 bucks and it sounds great as well, granted Im sure the 263 blows it away, but it seems like it will never go on sale again (given Murphy's law, it will go on sale AS I post this lol)
Jun 11, 2021 1:54 PM
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HotChileJun 11, 2021 1:54 PM
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Every Klipsch Thread: Horns are outdated technology and are shrill and ear piercing!
Every JBL Studio 5XX Thread: *crickets*
Jun 12, 2021 4:28 AM
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GreenPanther4395Jun 12, 2021 4:28 AM
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Quote from Mrvrsick View quoted comment :
I have some huge, 40+ pound floorstanding speakers in my main room, they still greatly benefit from a sub, especially for movie content.

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.
The benefits of a larger tower is not really lower bass extension, it's the sensitivity. Most towers use the same exact drivers as their bookshelf counterparts. The bigger enclosure makes it more sensitive, which makes them far easier to drive to higher levels. The difference between 87-88db and 97-98db sensitivity is huge; you'd need 10x the power to get them to equal levels. (These are 86db, honestly terrible for home theater use.)

The idea that towers are meant to replace a sub is flawed, but towers still have an advantage.

Best to keep the towers, add subs, then cross them at ~60-80hz.
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Jun 12, 2021 4:33 AM
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GreenPanther4395Jun 12, 2021 4:33 AM
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Quote from HotChile View quoted comment :
Every Klipsch Thread: Horns are outdated technology and are shrill and ear piercing!
Every JBL Studio 5XX Thread: *crickets*
Horns aren't the issue. Compression drivers are. These CDs are harsh. They're good for movies, but not great for music.
Jun 12, 2021 5:51 PM
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He-ManJun 12, 2021 5:51 PM
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Got mine yesterday. Listening nonstop. These are rockstars.

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Jun 14, 2021 10:52 AM
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nismos14Jun 14, 2021 10:52 AM
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Quote from minkyboodle View quoted comment :
I lusted after the 263 forever, I missed one sale a while ago and it seems to never come back. I will just add O got the rc252 last time it was ~100 bucks and it sounds great as well, granted Im sure the 263 blows it away, but it seems like it will never go on sale again (given Murphy's law, it will go on sale AS I post this lol)
Like this? https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/t/15091210
Jun 14, 2021 3:11 PM
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webdoctorsJun 14, 2021 3:11 PM
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Quote from nismos14 View quoted comment :
Like this? https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/t/15091210
Ya except I think he's talking about the center.

It's weird how the center as almost same specs as the floorstanding, dual 6inch, 1 inch 5 mid and single tweeter so 4 speakers total but different weights.

You can probably just buy 3 of the floorstanders or centers depending on whichever one is on sale and is easier to place. At least with the floorstanding ones don't need to buy a stand.
Jun 14, 2021 5:20 PM
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minkyboodleJun 14, 2021 5:20 PM
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Quote from webdoctors View quoted comment :
Ya except I think he's talking about the center.

It's weird how the center as almost same specs as the floorstanding, dual 6inch, 1 inch 5 mid and single tweeter so 4 speakers total but different weights.

You can probably just buy 3 of the floorstanders or centers depending on whichever one is on sale and is easier to place. At least with the floorstanding ones don't need to buy a stand.
Exactly, its the center I'm talking about
Jun 14, 2021 5:32 PM
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HAL9001Jun 14, 2021 5:32 PM
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I got my 530 pair a couple days ago. However, when I compare these with my infinity P363 towers I got a few years back (also at discount), these speakers don't sound that great, there's no sparkle and openness that's in the infinity towers. Any idea if these need to be broken in or something ? if so, for how long? thanks in advance.
Jun 14, 2021 8:34 PM
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lifeatragedyJun 14, 2021 8:34 PM
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Is this overkill if used on a computer? I currently have Sony SSCS5 3-Way 3-Driver Bookshelf Speaker that I got for $77 last year, which sound pretty good. I only wish they had a little bit more of a thump to them.
Jun 14, 2021 8:43 PM
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lewiscypherJun 14, 2021 8:43 PM
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Damn.. the temptation of all these JBL and Infinity speakers are tempting me. My ears have always loved their speakers. I used to have the L890s and loved them so. Sadly tough times required sacrifice.
Jun 14, 2021 8:44 PM
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webdoctorsJun 14, 2021 8:44 PM
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Quote from lifeatragedy View quoted comment :
Is this overkill if used on a computer? I currently have Sony SSCS5 3-Way 3-Driver Bookshelf Speaker that I got for $77 last year, which sound pretty good. I only wish they had a little bit more of a thump to them.
These aren't even 6 inch woofers, I'd look elsewhere if you want to upgrade, like Polk S20 or what about just getting only an inline sub to upgrade your Sony's? Monoprice sub $100 one?
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=9723

But too expensive now

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Jun 14, 2021 8:49 PM
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lifeatragedyJun 14, 2021 8:49 PM
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Quote from webdoctors View quoted comment :
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=9723
But too expensive now
Interesting. Monoprice wasn't even on my radar for sub. I'll wait for the next sale from them. I got a cheap 100w Amplifier for the PC that unfortunately doesn't have a sub in. I need to find an alternative once I get a sub: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072Q157FY

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