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expiredrebyid posted Mar 25, 2022 03:20 PM
expiredrebyid posted Mar 25, 2022 03:20 PM

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

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$240

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Harman via eBay has JBL Studio 530 5-1/4" Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair, Black) for $239.99. To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

JBL has JBL Studio 530 5-1/4" Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair, Black) for $239.99. To earn 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 $239.99. To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Members rebyid & Scincidae 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 StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This matches our lowest priced Frontpage deal from early March. -StrawMan86
  • About this product:
    • 5-Year Warranty (details)
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at JBL based on over 195 customer reviews
  • About these stores:
    • Harman via eBay: 30 day returns; seller pays return shipping
    • 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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Harman via eBay has JBL Studio 530 5-1/4" Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair, Black) for $239.99. To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

JBL has JBL Studio 530 5-1/4" Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair, Black) for $239.99. To earn 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 $239.99. To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Members rebyid & Scincidae 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 StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This matches our lowest priced Frontpage deal from early March. -StrawMan86
  • About this product:
    • 5-Year Warranty (details)
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at JBL based on over 195 customer reviews
  • About these stores:
    • Harman via eBay: 30 day returns; seller pays return shipping
    • 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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Scincidae
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Looks to be the same price on the JBL/Harmon websites if anyone prefers that. Might be better to use eBay for cash back and possible eBay rewards but I figured I would mention it. Both are direct from manufacturer so product support should be the same.

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Mar 28, 2022 06:51 PM
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DrPhilatioMar 28, 2022 06:51 PM
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Sounded a bit thin to me. Returned.
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fourml8rMar 28, 2022 07:00 PM
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Quote from DrPhilatio :
Sounded a bit thin to me. Returned.
same experience. a bit thin and nasal sounding.
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AfroGTMar 28, 2022 10:38 PM
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Quote from supermanrob :
Having listened to both I would describe it as these are more on the clean thin upfront broad sounding vs the 225's are more on the fuller/more body natural neutral sounding.

I would say they are in the same level so more a lateral move rather than upgrade.
It may be considered an upgrade based on sound signature preference though.

Edit: The 225's aren't very efficient so people may find they will need more power to get them to their potential.
The Whafedale has a sensitivity of 87db while the JBL sensitivity is 86db so the Wharfedale is slightly more efficient.

Don't let that be the deciding factor. I think the Wharfedale has a warmer sound and JBL a little brighter. It's a subjective decision depending what type of sound you prefer.
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Mar 28, 2022 11:01 PM
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Quote from AfroGT :
The Whafedale has a sensitivity of 87db while the JBL sensitivity is 86db so the Wharfedale is slightly more efficient.

Don't let that be the deciding factor. I think the Wharfedale has a warmer sound and JBL a little brighter. It's a subjective decision depending what type of sound you prefer.
Yes and the 225's are listed with an impedance of 8 ohm vs the JBL's at 6 ohm.

I completely agree, which one sounds better to someone is completely subjective and those specs won't tell anyone which one they should pick IMO.

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