Oops I did it again...

The 530's are back in the living room. The Focal's are nice but I noticed a lack of musical involvement. No desire to play air guitar or conduct. Listening to a cd I noticed how my feet were moving listening through the 530's.

The RS6's are good for large scale music when you want the music to sound large and dynamic but the metal cones add a tone that is not that musical.

The Focal 806's are now in the bedroom and have a midrange warmth that is nice with some music. They have a nice tone but may be too pretty.

The MoFi OML1's have good dynamics but a recessed midrange. Less warmth in the midrange than the Focal's. Not as fast or as detailed as the JBL Studio 530's.

The 530's are doing a nice job and are still a great bargain.

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Originally Posted by JohnMichael

...No desire to play air guitar or conduct.

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Great description JM I know that feeling! haha

I have found in my room the trick is to have the speakers closer together with no toe-in. I start my new job soon and this time to really evaluate the speakers was informative. I now have a better understanding of what is important to me. If I am sitting too still they are not the speakers for me.

It's great to come back and see you still enjoying your music through these speakers. You're giving them the test of time, and they seem to be passing the test. :-)

Still loving the JBL Studio 530's. They are the best for my room. They have greater detail than the Mobile Fidelity OML1's and the Focal 806v's. They are sounding better on taller stands than the 22 inch stands I had been using. They are the best at large scale vocal works. It has taken me awhile to accept and gain the confidence that they sound this good at so little money.

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Originally Posted by JohnMichael

Still loving the JBL Studio 530's. They are the best for my room. They have greater detail than the Mobile Fidelity OML1's and the Focal 806v's. They are sounding better on taller stands than the 22 inch stands I had been using. They are the best at large scale vocal works. It has taken me awhile to accept and gain the confidence that they sound this good at so little money.

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I'm glad your still liking your JBLs, JM. I have to respect any speaker the works for large scale vocal works.

As I have mentioned in other posts my hearing has improved and my enjoyment of the Studio 530's is greater. They are better and an incredible bargain than my other speakers.

Sounds like they are a gift that keeps giving.
Congrats!!!