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JBL.com has JBL Studio 580 200W Dual 6-1/2" Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Single) on sale for $299.99. Additionally, earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback before purchase when you follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

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HarmanAudio.com also has JBL Studio 580 200W Dual 6-1/2" Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Single) on sale for $299.99. Additionally, earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback before purchase when you follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout; cashback instructions refer to JBL but are valid for Harman as well). Shipping is free.

Key Features:
  • The Studio 580 speaker is a perfect complement to other members of the Studio 5 Series, including the Studio 530 bookshelf and the Studio 520C center-channel loudspeakers.
  • The Studio 580 features a 1" tweeter mounted on a glass-filled Bi-Radial horn – the technology used in JBL concert sound systems – to deliver concise, sustained high frequencies.
  • A pair of 6-1/2" PolyPlas cones with Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG) magnet assemblies handle low frequencies.
  • Includes 5-Year Limited Warranty
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Not smol (570), not ginormous (590), juuust right.
Perfect example of ignorance is bliss. Feel free to enjoy your "compact wireless speaker that sounds fantastic". Just don't come on here and proclaim they are better than floorstanding speakers in the same product line without any facts because they have "many many more features".

I'm pretty sure if one of the leading authorities on sound reproduction research (Dr. Floyd Toole) decided to go through the expense and effort of hanging 150lbs., full sized speakers on his wall they probably do actually sound better than their bookshelf counterparts. And yes, he does integrate them with subs so they are not running full range even though they are one of the true full range floorstanding speakers that don't cost more than a house. Like I said, the only benefit to bookshelf speakers is if you need to actually put them on a bookshelf or wall.
I owned the Polk RTi150s as well as the bookshelfs/dipole set as well as the center that was just leagues ahead of its time...

That said I don't think those JBLs would be "better."

I don't own the 580s...I do have the 590s...and while those produce a nice wall of sound that the Polks couldn't..they would do so at the loss of that silky smooth detail from the Polk's tweeter.

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duc135
10-14-2021 at 12:05 PM.
10-14-2021 at 12:05 PM.
Quote from ljbrandt :
Would it be feasible to wire two studio 530's to the center channel amp output as long as the amp was powerful enough?
It's possible, but not recommended. Not sure what you're trying to achieve. I'm assuming you're either trying to put one above and one below your screen or putting them on their sides in an MTTM type configuration. Just use one speaker upright and angle it so the tweeter is pointing towards ear level. If you have to, lay it down on its side, but I'm not sure the dispersion pattern of the tweeter horn will work well with the speaker on its side or not.
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10-14-2021 at 12:14 PM.
10-14-2021 at 12:14 PM.
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Almost everyone I know with JBL 5 series are not happy with the performance of the 520C, they all prefer/use Infinity's RC263 center.
I'm not familiar with the Studio series, but that's surprising that the Infinity center works better as a center in conjunction with the JBL Studios. I can see them working well since they are pretty much from the same manufacturer with the same design philosophies, but never would have expected them actually being better.

Then again, it's been a long time since I've been active in the audio scene. Ever since I've completed my room, I've prioritized actually enjoying it rather than keeping up with the latest and greatest in speaker offerings. Now I just research electronics when new features are added that pique my interest. Next up will be jumping into the Atmos bandwagon. It's not looking good for my bank account though.
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10-14-2021 at 12:16 PM.
10-14-2021 at 12:16 PM.
Quote from duc135 :
It's possible, but not recommended. Not sure what you're trying to achieve. I'm assuming you're either trying to put one above and one below your screen or putting them on their sides in an MTTM type configuration. Just use one speaker upright and angle it so the tweeter is pointing towards ear level. If you have to, lay it down on its side, but I'm not sure the dispersion pattern of the tweeter horn will work well with the speaker on its side or not.
Wider soundstage/dispersion...laying both horizontally in a mtm configuration.
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10-14-2021 at 12:30 PM.
10-14-2021 at 12:30 PM.
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I'm not familiar with the Studio series, but that's surprising that the Infinity center works better as a center in conjunction with the JBL Studios. I can see them working well since they are pretty much from the same manufacturer with the same design philosophies, but never would have expected them actually being better.

Then again, it's been a long time since I've been active in the audio scene. Ever since I've completed my room, I've prioritized actually enjoying it rather than keeping up with the latest and greatest in speaker offerings. Now I just research electronics when new features are added that pique my interest. Next up will be jumping into the Atmos bandwagon. It's not looking good for my bank account though.

Yea IMO I'm not sure the 263 matches great but would agree the 520 is very much the weak link.

As far as ""Atmos" in my experience I would suggest going with two pairs and follow the placement Dolby recommends as closely as you can.
If you can't it may not be worth it.
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10-14-2021 at 01:54 PM.
10-14-2021 at 01:54 PM.
What type of amp would be good to run these speakers? Stumbled onto this deal and will need to get an amp.
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10-14-2021 at 02:27 PM.
10-14-2021 at 02:27 PM.
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What type of amp would be good to run these speakers? Stumbled onto this deal and will need to get an amp.
Without knowing your setup no one can answer that properly.

1. How far is the listening position from the speakers?
2. How loud (in dB) do you plan on listening to them. You can look up dB equivalent values of common sounds online.
3. Will they be properly integrated with a sub? Or do you plan on running them full range?

The sensitivity of this 6Ohm speaker is 90dB/2.83V. This means it takes about 1W to play at 90dB (very loud) at 1 meter distance. Plan on losing about 6dB/doubling of distance. It will take twice the power to increase the SPL by 3dB. So at 2 meter distance you will be at 84dB (still quite loud) for ~1W of power. It will take ~5W to get you back to 90dB. At 4 meters you will need ~20W or so.

As you can see, you don't need a very powerful AVR or amp to drive these speakers. Even entry level AVRs/amps from a reputable manufacturer will be more than enough to drive these speakers in real world use cases. Keep in mind this is running the speakers full range. The power requirements will be far less if you properly integrate a sub into the system.
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10-14-2021 at 02:37 PM.
10-14-2021 at 02:37 PM.
How much louder will this a pair of 580s be than a pair of 530s? I have the 530s hooked up for stereo listening and I thought they will be louder, thinking on returning them so this looks like a next choice.
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10-14-2021 at 03:02 PM.
10-14-2021 at 03:02 PM.
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How much louder will this a pair of 580s be than a pair of 530s? I have the 530s hooked up for stereo listening and I thought they will be louder, thinking on returning them so this looks like a next choice.
Without knowing anything else about the speakers and just basing it on the power handling of the two, the 580 will play about 2dB louder than the 530.
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10-14-2021 at 03:30 PM.
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Science doesn't care what year it is? Tell that to my 16 year old self who had never heard of a compact wireless speaker that sounds fantastic and has many many more features.
Look, if you're still into floor standing speakers in 2021 that's all good and well. Just know for anyone still on the fence, floor standing speakers give off a real 40 year old virgin look in your house. Really guys? Come on
Perfect example of ignorance is bliss. Feel free to enjoy your "compact wireless speaker that sounds fantastic". Just don't come on here and proclaim they are better than floorstanding speakers in the same product line without any facts because they have "many many more features".

I'm pretty sure if one of the leading authorities on sound reproduction research (Dr. Floyd Toole) decided to go through the expense and effort of hanging 150lbs., full sized speakers on his wall they probably do actually sound better than their bookshelf counterparts. And yes, he does integrate them with subs so they are not running full range even though they are one of the true full range floorstanding speakers that don't cost more than a house. Like I said, the only benefit to bookshelf speakers is if you need to actually put them on a bookshelf or wall.
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10-14-2021 at 07:07 PM.
10-14-2021 at 07:07 PM.
Quote from SamSam75 :
Science doesn't care what year it is? Tell that to my 16 year old self who had never heard of a compact wireless speaker that sounds fantastic and has many many more features.
Look, if you're still into floor standing speakers in 2021 that's all good and well. Just know for anyone still on the fence, floor standing speakers give off a real 40 year old virgin look in your house. Really guys? Come on

Why are you even in this thread in the first place?

Without sounding like a giant bag of pretentious elitism please list the bookshelf speakers that produce more spl, detailed sound and a more enveloped Soundstage than the tower counterpart of the same line of speaker...

In this case...there is no replacement for displacement.
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10-14-2021 at 07:27 PM.
10-14-2021 at 07:27 PM.
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Please don't buy a floor standing speaker in 2021. Come on guys
Says the guy who lives in a closet
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10-14-2021 at 07:31 PM.
10-14-2021 at 07:31 PM.
Quote from SamSam75 :
Science doesn't care what year it is? Tell that to my 16 year old self who had never heard of a compact wireless speaker that sounds fantastic and has many many more features.
Look, if you're still into floor standing speakers in 2021 that's all good and well. Just know for anyone still on the fence, floor standing speakers give off a real 40 year old virgin look in your house. Really guys? Come on

"floor standing speakers give off a real 40 year old virgin look in your house"...IN YOUR OPINION 😂😂

You must be thinking of something like the Klipsch LaScala's 😂

Most towers I see these days look very sleek and contemporary...like the Jamo's, especially in white.
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10-14-2021 at 07:39 PM.
10-14-2021 at 07:39 PM.
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Why are you even in this thread in the first place?

Without sounding like a giant bag of pretentious elitism please list the bookshelf speakers that produce more spl, detailed sound and a more enveloped Soundstage than the tower counterpart of the same line of speaker...

In this case...there is no replacement for displacement.

Please list the reasons that a taller cabinet creates more "detail" and more "enveloping soundstage". Most towers I see are identical to the bookshelf, but with an additional woofer. You get a small increase in bass and a slight increase maximum loudness. Usually a few db's.
If people are crossing speakers over to a subwoofer at the typical 80hz crossover point, additional bass from a tower is unnecessary.
Here's a negative anecdotal experience I had with some tower speakers...
I was was using them with a pair of subs and no matter what I did, I couldn't get a smooth transition. I finally discovered that even though they were crossed over at 80hz from my Denon AVR, I was still getting a lot of bass from them below that. I wound up stuffing the towers' ports to further reduce their low bass output. I was finally able to get a smooth transition without them competing with my sub's in the upper bass region. I wound up moving the to my bedroom and got the bookshelf versions, lol.
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