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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.

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  • 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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Last Edited by StrawMan86 | Staff October 11, 2021 at 01:42 AM
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Not smol (570), not ginormous (590), juuust right.
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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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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 08:49 PM.
10-14-2021 at 08:49 PM.
Quote from JimBanville :
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.
It's possible to get more detail out of the towers depending on design. Crossover points from tweeter to midrange then from midrange to bass may be at a different frequency range. Many times the bookshelf is a two way design as opposed to a three way design on a full tower. Additional crossovers points mean the individual drivers will need reproduce a smaller frequency range. Of course this is all theory. In actual products, it may or may not be perceptible. It takes a lot of experience to design a proper crossover network.

Another benefit of larger towers is the front baffle design. There is more potential for shaping the baffle as to reduce unwanted refractions of the soundwaves.


Quote from JimBanville :
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.
That's an entirely plausible issue. Crossovers are not brick wall filters. I do not know what type of filter Denon uses or the slope. If it were me and I REALLY loved the way the towers sound, I would have tried adding external filter taps to see if that roll-off couldn't be improved.

Ironically, it is for the very same reason you mention causing you problems that it's recommended that a speaker is capable of playing down to one octave below the intended crossover point. Filters are not brick walls so the speaker will still be required to play the lower octaves to a certain extent.
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supermanrob
10-14-2021 at 08:55 PM.
10-14-2021 at 08:55 PM.
Quote from SamSam75 :
That's a very 40 year old version response sticking up for a 40 year old virgin looking product. I mean, you just quoted research from a guy named Dr George Toole or something when justifying the purchase of a very 80's product. Don't do it man. I'm just trying to help you or anyone else that may be reading.
A HomePod cost a fraction of the price, sounds fantastic, can stream music to multiple rooms, requires no wiring and no amplifier and doesn't look like it came out of 1988.
Seriously guys…come on.

Edit: to be clear, I mean no disrespect to Dr Toole or his many many years of research hanging some 150 lb speakers off of whatever you were talking about. We are all very grateful for his service.

Well clearly your priority is what it "looks like".
A HomePod may be known for all those things but high quality sound isn't one of them.

I get sound is subjective but if you consider the sound from a HomePod "fantastic" you're clearly out of your element in these type of treads.

I would suggest looking for a JBL Flip thread! 👍🏻
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10-14-2021 at 10:11 PM.
10-14-2021 at 10:11 PM.
Quote from realKarimRahim :
I'm on the same boat. Currently I have a Polk lsim706c with the new 580s. Wondering if I should leave it as is or buy a 520c or 580 for center
I have tried the 520c, 580 and RC263 as a center and surprisingly a matching 580 even on its side sounds the best. I did blind tests putting the Studio 580 vertically and horizontally and the difference in sound is almost unnoticeable and sometimes unable to discern the difference. This was done by having a second person change the position of the speaker and listener blindfolded. Its great to get advice but when it comes to audio always try it for yourself and make the decision based on your experience. The 520c is good at moderate volume levels but at reference they cannot keep up with the 580's. The RC263 sounds great but doesn't have that unique sound of the compression driver and horn have.
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10-15-2021 at 12:41 AM.
10-15-2021 at 12:41 AM.
Quote from duc135 :
It's possible to get more detail out of the towers depending on design. Crossover points from tweeter to midrange then from midrange to bass may be at a different frequency range. Many times the bookshelf is a two way design as opposed to a three way design on a full tower. Additional crossovers points mean the individual drivers will need reproduce a smaller frequency range. Of course this is all theory. In actual products, it may or may not be perceptible. It takes a lot of experience to design a proper crossover network.

Another benefit of larger towers is the front baffle design. There is more potential for shaping the baffle as to reduce unwanted refractions of the soundwaves.




That's an entirely plausible issue. Crossovers are not brick wall filters. I do not know what type of filter Denon uses or the slope. If it were me and I REALLY loved the way the towers sound, I would have tried adding external filter taps to see if that roll-off couldn't be improved.

Ironically, it is for the very same reason you mention causing you problems that it's recommended that a speaker is capable of playing down to one octave below the intended crossover point. Filters are not brick walls so the speaker will still be required to play the lower octaves to a certain extent.

I can understand the logic...more drivers covering various frequency ranges = more clarity. I just don't think it's necessarily true. Look at the kef ls50 meta. Many people consider that 2 way bookshelf the clearest, most detailed speaker at an attainable price.

As far as that tower bass issue I had, I think it was due to room gain at frequencies below the 80hz high pass xover. I actually measured them with room Eq wizard and you could see where the frequencies started to roll off and then peaked again. And because of varying phase at different frequencies from the tower at the same frequencies that the sub was producing, I was having a time getting a good tower-to-subwoofer transition before I stuffed the ports. I believe that's one reason THX certified speakers are sealed rather than ported...better subwoofer integration.
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10-15-2021 at 05:50 AM.
10-15-2021 at 05:50 AM.
Quote from JimBanville :
Please list the reasons that a taller cabinet creates more "detail" and more "enveloping soundstage".
​Height dominance is a very real thing and these are taller than most any sturdy stand I could find for decent bookshelves. And while Denon is good the exact version of Audyssey matters greatly, XT32 being an entirely new animal and with talent in the low end while rivaling Dirac Live. I have an X-3300h and it's astounding what it can do with 590s as a starting point.
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590s were way too much. I just couldn't do it. I would probably recommend a sub in a home theater for 580s,
I don't understand how, other than physically, a speaker can be too much when I had the 590s and at low volumes they are what was playing Christmas music as my tree was right next to them. They are very easy listeners especially thanks to Audyssey calibration in the low end. There are a few features that my Denon amp does at low volumes that boosts bass so I'd look into things like that causing them to feel overbearing. In audio they are not, in floor space they can be- but I was able to lose the sub and regain space in my move to 590s.
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10-15-2021 at 08:51 AM.
10-15-2021 at 08:51 AM.
Quote from TequilaEarthrise :
I would probably recommend a sub in a home theater for 580s,
I would recommend a sub for ANY speaker in ANY use case. It's even more important for a home theater to enhance the movie viewing experience. My mains can play flat down to 18Hz in room. They still cannot hold a candle to my subs though.
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10-15-2021 at 09:11 AM.
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Would this integrate with Apple HomePods in stereo?
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10-15-2021 at 09:19 AM.
10-15-2021 at 09:19 AM.
Quote from brandonross :
These seem to be the one case of 'meh' in the lineup as the woofer size can't keep up with the bigger compression tweeter that's shared with the 590. BUT....

It's the perfect option for a center channel to park between two 590s!
My .02 I think these are the best choice for most as L/R in a modern setup using sub(s). The 6.5" drivers are sufficient to cover down a little lower than the standard 80Hz crossover point (good) while supporting high volume playback. And they offer a significant cost/size reduction vs. the 590. You could have 3 of these up front for a similar cost of a pair of 590s.
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10-15-2021 at 09:43 AM.
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Quote from FranksAndBeans :
My .02 I think these are the best choice for most as L/R in a modern setup using sub(s). The 6.5" drivers are sufficient to cover down a little lower than the standard 80Hz crossover point (good) while supporting high volume playback. And they offer a significant cost/size reduction vs. the 590. You could have 3 of these up front for a similar cost of a pair of 590s.
Why 3? wouldn't you want these up in pairs ie needing 4?
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10-15-2021 at 10:08 AM.
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Why 3? wouldn't you want these up in pairs ie needing 4?
Center channel media use, it's very important to have matching fronts to project a consistent tonality else it degrades the illusion.
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Center channel media use, it's very important to have matching fronts to project a consistent tonality else it degrades the illusion.
I get the idea behind matching fronts but does that also include the center? I bought the JBL 590s and 530s with an SVS sub for a 5.1 setup. Never heard of using a tower as the center channel.
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10-15-2021 at 11:09 AM.
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These are about what i paid for mine over a year ago. They are well worth the money
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10-15-2021 at 11:11 AM.
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I get the idea behind matching fronts but does that also include the center? I bought the JBL 590s and 530s with an SVS sub for a 5.1 setup. Never heard of using a tower as the center channel.
https://youtu.be/ILFo9zLGqzI
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10-15-2021 at 11:21 AM.
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I get the idea behind matching fronts but does that also include the center? I bought the JBL 590s and 530s with an SVS sub for a 5.1 setup. Never heard of using a tower as the center channel.
In a perfect setup ALL satellite speakers in your system will be identical. Since most of us live in the real world, that won't happen. Next best thing is to get the front three (L/C/R) speakers to be identical. Even that's a pretty big stretch though. That's why the center specific speaker was developed. It's a compromise for the majority of us unfortunate enough to not be able to have all three front speakers be identical.
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Dont forget 8% cashback on JBL website using amex offer YMMV
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