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

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$240

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JBL has JBL Studio 530 5-1/4" Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair, Black) for $239.99. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Harman Audio has JBL Studio 530 5-1/4" Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair, Black) for $239.99. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member russmaf101 for finding this deal.

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

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Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $359.96 lower (60% savings) than the list price of $599.95
    • This offer matches our previous frontpage deal from last month.
  • About this product:
  • About these stores:
    • Details of JBL's return policy can be found here.
    • Details of Harman Audio's return policy can be found here.

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Written by russmaf101
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JBL has JBL Studio 530 5-1/4" Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair, Black) for $239.99. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Harman Audio has JBL Studio 530 5-1/4" Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair, Black) for $239.99. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member russmaf101 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 persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $359.96 lower (60% savings) than the list price of $599.95
    • This offer matches our previous frontpage deal from last month.
  • About this product:
  • About these stores:
    • Details of JBL's return policy can be found here.
    • Details of Harman Audio's return policy can be found here.

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Buck_Flanders
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Great speakers. I own two pairs. Best bang for the buck.

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Jan 14, 2022
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sadistikjazz
Jan 14, 2022
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did everyone already buy these at $250? surprised this isn't getting more love.
Jan 14, 2022
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Buck_Flanders
Jan 14, 2022
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Great speakers. I own two pairs. Best bang for the buck.
Jan 14, 2022
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Modestmouse
Jan 14, 2022
363 Posts
Thinking of picking up a pair to use one as a center channel. Have the center for this series with a pair of 570s and it feels like it's underpowered.
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bweiher
Jan 14, 2022
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None of these speakers are underpowered at all as they are passive designs and require separate amplification.

That being said, I have read that many in the audio community suggest and prefer to use a single 530 either upright or on it's side as an "improved" center channel speaker over the 520C.

I have and use the 530s for left and right front channels and the 520C for the center and it works well, though in a bigger living room/space it does require some decent power to get to an enjoyable (I.e. punchy) volume (we have 10'+ vaulted ceilings for context).

Hope this helps.
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PNUCKLE
Jan 14, 2022
990 Posts
bought at $250, no regrets. Excellent speakers. Can't believe how small the mid bass driver is, sounds MUCH larger.

Quote from sadistikjazz :
did everyone already buy these at $250? surprised this isn't getting more love.
Jan 14, 2022
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reprocess
Jan 14, 2022
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I'm on the fence between this and KEF Q150 (waiting for $300 sale). Can someone advise?
Jan 14, 2022
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budugub
Jan 14, 2022
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Quote from reprocess :
I'm on the fence between this and KEF Q150 (waiting for $300 sale). Can someone advise?
Emotiva B1 and C1/C2+ is well rated. you can look it up, and there will be no sale on them.

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molotok
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Ordered yesterday Klipsch RP-160Mr $250:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/38459864...1438.l2649

Which one would would sound better for a rock/hard rock music? Thank you!
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Tremonti on my Studio 530's is SUBLIME. RP-160M should be very similar sounding with the horn loaded tweeters and large 6.5" driver. The 530's driver is technically a 5.25" driver, but sounds just like the 6.5 from my Def Tech's it replaced just with more clarity. I don't think you could go wrong with the Klipsch as they are extremely easy to drive. I have an Emotiva XPA-200 driving the JBL and its enough power (150Wx2).

Quote from molotok :
Ordered yesterday Klipsch RP-160Mr $250:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/38459864...1438.l2649

Which one would would sound better for a rock/hard rock music? Thank you!
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molotok
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Quote from molotok :
Ordered yesterday Klipsch RP-160Mr $250:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/38459864...1438.l2649

Which one would would sound better for a rock/hard rock music? Thank you!
I think Iam keeping my Klipsch RP-160M.Iam a hard rock listener...
From the review:
"Quick note from my written review of Klipsch RP-160M Speakers.
One thing I would like to mention is if you're a person who is only listen to Hard Rock or Heavy Metal this speaker is a must, it does really well with all other music but truly shine with rock because Metallica "Enter Sandman" and the whole black album (FLAC 24Bit 96K) and Dire Straits "Brothers In Arms" SACD album sounded so good that I hit the repeat button on my remote control, this is a one solid pair of bookshelf speakers that can really rock the house."
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molotok
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Quote from PNUCKLE :
Tremonti on my Studio 530's is SUBLIME. RP-160M should be very similar sounding with the horn loaded tweeters and large 6.5" driver. The 530's driver is technically a 5.25" driver, but sounds just like the 6.5 from my Def Tech's it replaced just with more clarity. I don't think you could go wrong with the Klipsch as they are extremely easy to drive. I have an Emotiva XPA-200 driving the JBL and its enough power (150Wx2).
Thank you,Sir!
For $250 any pair of this speakers it's a steal.
Jan 14, 2022
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PNUCKLE
Jan 14, 2022
990 Posts
If I didn't have two sets of Def Techs in the closet, I would have also purchased the RP-160M's as the price is unreal. I hope you like them!

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Thank you,Sir!
For $250 any pair of this speakers it's a steal.
Jan 14, 2022
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palmoyas
Jan 14, 2022
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Great price for a great pair of speakers. Having owned all three, I'd take these over the KEF Q150 at $300 and any Klipsch at this price (or even higher). Detail and range on these are incredible for the price.

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jedexec
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Quote from sadistikjazz :
did everyone already buy these at $250? surprised this isn't getting more love.
We did. But also got the JBL FREE II's.... for Free Smilie

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