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JBL Studio 590 Floorstanding Loudspeaker $400 + Free Shipping

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Harman via Ebay [ebay.com] has the JBL Studio 590 Floorstanding Loudspeaker on sale for $399.99. Shipping is free.
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May 16, 2023
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xtp
May 16, 2023
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saw an interview with the designer of this speaker, he said if you're upset your balls don't hang low enough, you buy the 590, otherwise, the 580 sounds better. Big Grin
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May 17, 2023
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surfdog
May 17, 2023
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I do appreciate the ability to audition them in your home for 30 days with free return shipping.
May 17, 2023
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SlickHeat3364
May 17, 2023
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Picked these up when there was the sale last year with the shopping cart exploit - great speakers. I did have some damage to the legs when I was moving them around, as the wood the screws are attached into is apparently a little flimsy, but the sound is great and they look good as well. Just don't be a lazy moron like me and be sure to lift these off the ground when you move them on carpet!

I should note that I do not put these very loud, since I live in an apartment. If you want to know how they'd do as theater speakers I can't give a good answer.
May 17, 2023
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Joined Dec 2014
May 17, 2023
CamaroMan469
May 17, 2023
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Quote from SlickHeat3364 :
Picked these up when there was the sale last year with the shopping cart exploit - great speakers. I did have some damage to the legs when I was moving them around, as the wood the screws are attached into is apparently a little flimsy, but the sound is great and they look good as well. Just don't be a lazy moron like me and be sure to lift these off the ground when you move them on carpet!

I should note that I do not put these very loud, since I live in an apartment. If you want to know how they'd do as theater speakers I can't give a good answer.
As a proud owner of these, I can say that they are great surround sound (primary) speakers.

I use the 590s as front L and R, the 530s for rear L and R, and couldn't be happier.

I complement them with 2 Monolith powered 12s, and an additional 15" Castle sub for the low lows.
May 17, 2023
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OMG_BeCkY
May 17, 2023
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Quote from xtp :
saw an interview with the designer of this speaker, he said if you're upset your balls don't hang low enough, you buy the 590, otherwise, the 580 sounds better. Big Grin
Strange...I remember reading that the 570s are his favorites in the line. And Z on YT wasn't a fan of the 580s (he was the one who convinced me to buy the 530s which I love). Supposedly the 580s have quite a different sound.
May 17, 2023
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nsknuds
May 17, 2023
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I commented this in another thread on the same speaker, but for people that are interested, please note that these things are big. REALLY big.

Think of some big speakers you've seen in person. Now multiply that by about 20-30%.

I bought these a little over a year ago, and even though I knew going in that they were big, I wasn't prepared for HOW big they are.

If I had to do it over again, I probably would have gone with the 580's instead.
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May 18, 2023
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supermanrob
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May 18, 2023
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Quote from nsknuds :
I commented this in another thread on the same speaker, but for people that are interested, please note that these things are big. REALLY big.

Think of some big speakers you've seen in person. Now multiply that by about 20-30%.

I bought these a little over a year ago, and even though I knew going in that they were big, I wasn't prepared for HOW big they are.

If I had to do it over again, I probably would have gone with the 580's instead.
Yes the 590 is designed for larger environments, here are the differences:

https://productz.com/en/jbl-studi...x8b1-gB0b9

Another thing for people to consider that is often brought up.
If you are going to use for HT, the matching center(520c) is a major weakness and often people have to find an alternative.

The favorite is Infinity RC263 but it is hard to find, let alone on sale.

Some are starting to look at the new 6 series center as one.
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May 18, 2023
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redog
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May 18, 2023
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Be ready to go floor standing speakers! I wish I got the 530s to wall mount as I got a svs sub for most lows.

Still trying to decided if I should sell my kit and get a wall mount setup.
May 18, 2023
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musaji
May 18, 2023
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If you decide to get these, make sure to connect them to a modern power amplifier, something like emotiva xpa-2. Compared to Klipsch rival, it is a bit laid back. The horn on this is a better implementation over klipsch except for the rf-7s that are roughly the same in terms of quality and dynamics. I currently own these and they work very well in my HT for movies using marantz avr and Onkyo m5200 power amp (it's a bright amp but mates nicely with marantz). However when connected to my parasound amp, it sounds dull. When connected to my emotiva xpa (another bright amp), it comes fully alive and actually sounds better than most of my other higher end systems. I think that's the best amp matching for it.
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May 18, 2023
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musaji
May 18, 2023
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And as for the center channel, get an older Klipsch 8" center like rc-7.
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May 18, 2023
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chan514
May 18, 2023
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Quote from musaji :
If you decide to get these, make sure to connect them to a modern power amplifier, something like emotiva xpa-2. Compared to Klipsch rival, it is a bit laid back. The horn on this is a better implementation over klipsch except for the rf-7s that are roughly the same in terms of quality and dynamics. I currently own these and they work very well in my HT for movies using marantz avr and Onkyo m5200 power amp (it's a bright amp but mates nicely with marantz). However when connected to my parasound amp, it sounds dull. When connected to my emotiva xpa (another bright amp), it comes fully alive and actually sounds better than most of my other higher end systems. I think that's the best amp matching for it
I am using onkyo reciever for jbl and the quality of sound is not that great in 15x15 media room...good for movies for dialouge and bass...they are loud...but for music detail is missing..I am thinking to return jbl and look for someother brand...tried every setting possible...still no luck
May 19, 2023
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funkadunk8
May 19, 2023
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0 stars, dropped one on my big toe and fractured it while getting it out of the box... gave me an excuse to just sit there and listen while I healed though! They sound fantastic and don't need a sub with room gain unless you really need that last 15-20hz of extension. I paid 500 each, 400 each is close to the lowest these have ever been

Just a hot tip, follow the instructions on the box for how to inbox them. It's there for a good reason!
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May 19, 2023
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killerrabbit1961
May 19, 2023
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Quote from musaji :
If you decide to get these, make sure to connect them to a modern power amplifier, something like emotiva xpa-2. Compared to Klipsch rival, it is a bit laid back. The horn on this is a better implementation over klipsch except for the rf-7s that are roughly the same in terms of quality and dynamics. I currently own these and they work very well in my HT for movies using marantz avr and Onkyo m5200 power amp (it's a bright amp but mates nicely with marantz). However when connected to my parasound amp, it sounds dull. When connected to my emotiva xpa (another bright amp), it comes fully alive and actually sounds better than most of my other higher end systems. I think that's the best amp matching for it.
If there is truly that much difference in the sound of the amps/receivers, you are doing something wrong. Even middle-of-the-road receivers will measure ruler flat through the entire audible spectrum.
May 19, 2023
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WiseStove1109
May 19, 2023
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Quote from musaji :
If you decide to get these, make sure to connect them to a modern power amplifier, something like emotiva xpa-2. Compared to Klipsch rival, it is a bit laid back. The horn on this is a better implementation over klipsch except for the rf-7s that are roughly the same in terms of quality and dynamics. I currently own these and they work very well in my HT for movies using marantz avr and Onkyo m5200 power amp (it's a bright amp but mates nicely with marantz). However when connected to my parasound amp, it sounds dull. When connected to my emotiva xpa (another bright amp), it comes fully alive and actually sounds better than most of my other higher end systems. I think that's the best amp matching for it.
Funny thing, for a month, I test drove a parasound A51 for my three 590s and found the amp to be underwhelming. Sent the amp back and swapped it with three XPA-DR1's. Never been happier.

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May 19, 2023
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Quote from TalentedFruit4819 :
I am using onkyo reciever for jbl and the quality of sound is not that great in 15x15 media room...good for movies for dialouge and bass...they are loud...but for music detail is missing..I am thinking to return jbl and look for someother brand...tried every setting possible...still no luck
I would consider a dedicated amp for such a large speaker

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