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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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jsuh0
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If you want to avoid a sub, you want to spend more on floorstanding speakers instead of bookshelves.
Mrvrsick
621 Posts
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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.
oahumike
2218 Posts
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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 25, 2021
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JustinN11
Jun 25, 2021
137 Posts
What speaker stand would people recommend for these, sitting next to a Ikea Kalax and a record player between them.
Jun 25, 2021
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He-Man
Jun 25, 2021
719 Posts
Quote from RunningOnEmpty :


I agree with you that the build quality is excellent for its price range and it even has magnetic grills which the Infinity's don't have. I really tried to like these. But I also have to agree with cheapaudioman's take on the s15's.

https://youtu.be/SSi8ipTyQi8?t=285

The bass was too boomy, undefined, mids and treble sounded veiled like I put a blanket over the rest of the speaker. Using it in a nearfield setup, the sound was worse at low volumes but I would need to crank it (LOUD) for it to sound decent, it got a lot better and mainly with house/trance music.

When I listened to the Sony Cores after, I noticed right away, the clarity in the mids, the tight, fast bass and the treble. Like a blanket was lifted off the speaker and it sounded good to me even at low volume.

That was my take but to each his own, I'm glad it worked out for you.worshipyummyWave
I think I like the S15s because the treble is not pronounced as in most speakers. Being a silk/terelyne dome tweeter, its just smooth and refined. We can always make it pronounced using the eq though. The bass is probably because of the bass port that Polk incorporates. It wasn't boomy for me (could be due to the placement). One thing I can surely say is that the S15s overall clarity is higher. I actually use them as front mains + surrounds. I hear every detail whether its music or movie. I am saying this after directly comparing them with other good ones like Elac B6.2, JBL 530s.
Jun 25, 2021
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He-Man
Jun 25, 2021
719 Posts
Quote from RunningOnEmpty :


I agree with you that the build quality is excellent for its price range and it even has magnetic grills which the Infinity's don't have. I really tried to like these. But I also have to agree with cheapaudioman's take on the s15's.

https://youtu.be/SSi8ipTyQi8?t=285

The bass was too boomy, undefined, mids and treble sounded veiled like I put a blanket over the rest of the speaker. Using it in a nearfield setup, the sound was worse at low volumes but I would need to crank it (LOUD) for it to sound decent, it got a lot better and mainly with house/trance music.

When I listened to the Sony Cores after, I noticed right away, the clarity in the mids, the tight, fast bass and the treble. Like a blanket was lifted off the speaker and it sounded good to me even at low volume.

That was my take but to each his own, I'm glad it worked out for you.worshipyummyWave
Infact, most people who owned the S15s disagreed with cheapaudioman's views. If we read the comments, none had issues with the Polks! They liked them a lot just like me. Same is the case with the reviews they are getting online everywhere. May be its just personal likes!!
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Jun 25, 2021
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mdknapp
Jun 25, 2021
39 Posts
Has anyone mounted these on a wall? Any mount suggestions if so?
Jun 25, 2021
137 Posts
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Jun 25, 2021
JustinN11
Jun 25, 2021
137 Posts
Quote from Mrvrsick :
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.
What's a good speaker stand for these? They seem a bit wider than some I saw, ~8" vs ~6" stands.
Jun 25, 2021
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ArchieK8536
Jun 25, 2021
151 Posts
I bought the 550p sub along with this. Was that a mistake, I started reading reviews and they weren't amazing. I thought it would integrate better being the same brand and line but that doesn't look like the consensus online.
Jun 25, 2021
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boohoo
Jun 25, 2021
385 Posts
how are these for pc speakerrs?

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Jun 25, 2021
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SeriousTerrier997
Jun 25, 2021
565 Posts
Quote from JustinN11 :
What speaker stand would people recommend for these, sitting next to a Ikea Kalax and a record player between them.
Find some wooden stools. It looks better and is more sturdier than any stands.
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Jun 25, 2021
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Mrvrsick
Jun 25, 2021
621 Posts
Quote from boohoo :
how are these for pc speakerrs?
It has been asked and answered, but they're big. And I would think that they're not the best for nearfield listening, but if you just play music on your computer and walk away, it should be good.
Jun 25, 2021
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Mrvrsick
Jun 25, 2021
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Quote from JustinN11 :
What's a good speaker stand for these? They seem a bit wider than some I saw, ~8" vs ~6" stands.
A nice and pretty pair would be the https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=12281 if they put them at the right height for your listening position. If you want to spend a bit more, there's the monolith series of the same brand, they're nicer but considerably more expensive. The overhang is not an issue unless they are unstable when placed on top.​
Jun 25, 2021
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Mrvrsick
Jun 25, 2021
621 Posts
Quote from SeriousTerrier997 :
Find some wooden stools. It looks better and is more sturdier than any stands.
Looks better is subjective, but sturdy is spot on. As long as the stool pan is small enough and the speaker placed forward so that there aren't some weird reflections going on, then it's the budget choice.
Jun 25, 2021
137 Posts
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JustinN11
Jun 25, 2021
137 Posts
Quote from SeriousTerrier997 :
Find some wooden stools. It looks better and is more sturdier than any stands.Y
Do you mean like a bar stool?
Jun 25, 2021
255 Posts
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Jun 25, 2021
choombak
Jun 25, 2021
255 Posts
Quote from jsuh0 :
If you want to avoid a sub, you want to spend more on floorstanding speakers instead of bookshelves.
If you want to avoid a sub, you simply add it later. ;-)

These are good enough for majority of the people.
Pro
Jun 25, 2021
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Jun 25, 2021
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Can anyone comment on how these compare to Klipsch RP-150M's or similar bookshelves from the RP line?

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Jun 26, 2021
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DavidD3540
Jun 26, 2021
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Bought and a center. Hope they work well with my polk fronts and Sony 12 sub

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