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[JohnMichael]

Hey if it works enjoy it. I recently bought cables with a network and they are sounding very good. Who knew?

[Florian]

Hello R2D2,

of course there is nothing wrong with trying at all but i still highly doubt the results unless your original non modified cables lack shielding/good connectors or some other thing is not up to spec. I also have several cables in my system which are worth several thousand bucks and i only bought/traded them because they look cool. But the differences between them are almost zero. My system is very highly resolving and changes are easily audible, but cables are simply not responsible for too much. What equipment do you run to judge this by?

Just curious

Flo

[magi44ken]

They do not do loud or very low well but in the range I listen they are just right.

John, can you elaborate more when you said "very low" not doing very well. Do you mean it lose the detail and dynamic of sound and become muddy a little? How does it sound in low volume during quiet night or late evening time?

I heard that JBL is discontinuing the JBL Studio 5 series. I'm really hoping they continue this series with a better version to replace it after receiving so many positive reviews.

Maybe Filecate13 might know some new speakers coming out in 2014 to replace the JBL Studio 5 series. Any thought Filecate13?

[JohnMichael]

John, can you elaborate more when you said "very low" not doing very well. Do you mean it lose the detail and dynamic of sound and become muddy a little? How does it sound in low volume during quiet night or late evening time?

I heard that JBL is discontinuing the JBL Studio 5 series. I'm really hoping they continue this series with a better version to replace it after receiving so many positive reviews.

Maybe Filecate13 might know some new speakers coming out in 2014 to replace the JBL Studio 5 series. Any thought Filecate13?

I am trying to find the post where I had said that for context. I was probably thinking in volume and bass in comparison to the Monitor Audio RS6's. The RS6's are more efficient and have two 6 inch mid and woofer along with the dome tweeter. The 5 1/4 inch woofer does surprisingly well in bass for it's size but can not go as low as two drivers working together in the lower octaves. The two drivers covering the lows and mids can move more air and are more efficient along with greater power handling so the potential of greater volume. I think they are very good speakers for the money and are often found discounted.

[magi44ken]

Thanks John. I'll see if I can score some discount during New Years sale.

[salami]

Thanks John. I'll see if I can score some discount during New Years sale.

I scored a pair of JBL Studio 570s on sale with the cherry finish. I have a very large room to fill; 1000 square feet vaulted ceiling over all. I am enjoying the speakers very much. They are very detailed, revealing and create a big soundstage. I am driving them with the HK 990 stereo integrated amp. The studio 580 or 590 would have been a better choice but my wife and I found their size too big for our tastes. For a room the size of mine, I found the 570's bottom end slightly lacking and added a 10" Mission sub. Set the crossover at 110hz and it blends wonderfully. The bass in the setup without the sub is fast and clear but just didn't have the depth I needed with the room volume I had to fill. The studio 5 series are very worthy speakers that can surprise you with imaging, detail and refinement especially for the price.

I will be experimenting with some BlueJeans cable in a few months and will report back.

[magi44ken]

Thanks for the nice impression. I agree by just listening to some youtube video. I notice the vocal is natural and up front. Imaging is very accurate and nice dynamic.

The 570 looks like a nice size for small room than 580. 590 is huge. I'm planning to get 580 for my brother whose room is 12x15. I hope it works out and not overwhelm it.

BlueJean cable is very nice and not too expensive. Enjoy your speakers.

How wide is your listening spot? How's the soundstage in term of depth? I usually find if the vocal is too upfront, the 3d soundfield is lose a bit.

[salami]

The speakers are about nine feet apart and very slightly toed in. The are placed on a low profile fireplace hearth and I listen from about ten feet away. They are near the back wall because placing them in front of the hearth would not be practical. Because of that, the depth of the soundstage is a couple feet behind the speakers but I believe it could be improved if I had the speakers were placed farther away from the back wall. The sound extends a few or more feet beyond either side of the speakers. Our room extends well beyond the speakers.

Sometimes the horns can be a bit forward but the tradeoff for the accurate voice, strings and horns the 570s provide, I believe is worth it.

One thing I might add. Orchestra pieces have quite a bit more depth. It adds concert realism. Nice.

[JohnMichael]

Salami have you listened to any jazz piano or solo piano. The piano is what first blew me away. I am not sure but I think the horn driver and the mid/woofers are time aligned. I think that is why some recordings sound very good and others show some flaws.

We are discussing HF drivers on another forum regarding rather ferrofluid damping is a good thing. I also have a pair of Focal speakers that do not use ferrofluid in the tweeters. I do not know if the horn tweeter uses any and if not that may explain it's speed and detail. The Studio 5 series are amazing for the money.

[JohnMichael]

Here are the Studio 530's in my bedroom system.

[JohnMichael]

Here is my main system with the Focal's on their dedicated stands.

[magi44ken]

Nice setup you have there John. I have demo the Focal 806V with a friend for a pair in my bedroom too. I love the detail but the high was a bit too bright for my taste. I wonder how it compare to the JBL 530.

There are several reviewers mention how the JBL Studio 5 play the piano so naturally as well as other acoustic instruments. That's what I attract me to this speaker as well as the wide sweet spot and dynamic when it comes to home theater.

[salami]

My setup. For simplicity I use Bose Cinema for entertainment and the 570s with the HK 990 for serious listening. I have listened to some Brubeck piano work and yes it does sound very good.

[JohnMichael]

Last night I fell asleep listening to solo piano music of Erik Satie. The piano sounded very good and gave a good sense of the piano's size. The Studio 530's work well in more spaces than any other speaker I have owned. Judging by the imaging and sense of space they must be time aligned.

My living room is carpeted, lined curtains and sheers on the window, and 3 upholstered pieces of furniture. The Studio 530's sounded a little dry in the living room. They are more lively in the bedroom. The Focal's do not sound bright in the living room.

My Krell S-300i is very neutral which works well with the Focal 806V's. I have my Onkyo A-9555 to power the JBL's and they are a good match. Both systems while different are enjoyable.

The JBL Studio 530's are speakers that belong in my permanent collection. They do some things in truly musical ways.

[JohnMichael]

My setup. For simplicity I use Bose Cinema for entertainment and the 570s with the HK 990 for serious listening. I have listened to some Brubeck piano work and yes it does sound very good.

Very nice looking setup. I bet that HK does a great job of driving the speakers. Looks like a good space to relax and enjoy some tunes.

[salami]

The HK does have great control and much power and is neutral as well. Drives the semi inefficient 570s with ease. I am still experimenting a bit with placement, speaker wire and bass management. Listened to Dire Straits CD "On Every Street" Fade To Black and You and Your Friend songs the other night. Really enjoyed it. Emotional, musical and well recorded. Good imaging.

[JohnMichael]

The Studio 5 series sounds really good with good amplification. My Krell S-300i did a better job with the 530's than the Onkyo A-9555. Still very listenable but the Krell really grabs a hold of the drivers.

[filecat13]

Forgive me for being a bit off thread, but I've coveted the HK990 and the Krell S-300i both. Coupled with the Studio 5s, you each must be in fine fettle. I'd like to see both side-by-side in my house for a month. ;-)

[JohnMichael]

Forgive me for being a bit off thread, but I've coveted the HK990 and the Krell S-300i both. Coupled with the Studio 5s, you each must be in fine fettle. I'd like to see both side-by-side in my house for a month. ;-)

Check out Music Direct now that they have the Krell S-300i discounted at $1,795.

[JohnMichael]

A friend is interested in a stereo system. I thought this might be my chance to sell some of my closet stock. He mentioned that he knew the JBL name. I pulled out the Studio 530's into the living room and he laughed at the size of the woofers. In my room they work best closer to the rear wall about 24 inches out. Powered by the Krell and wired with AQ Rocket 44's I was ready to demo. Popped in some Lucinda Willaims and hit play.

He was impressed with the bass and Lucinda was singing when all of a sudden the background singers were right behind Lucinda and each singer was in their own space with their distinctive voice. Next was "Raising Sand" with Robert Plant/ Alison Krauss and last Patricia Barber "the Cole Porter Mix". Then we just listened to music randomly and by the end of our listening session he wanted to buy them and I could not part with them. I showed him the JBL site and he ordered a pair.

The dryness in the highs I complained about previously is gone with the Sony XA5400ES and balanced into the S-300i. I must admit that the Studio 530's are back in the living room. They do things better than my other speakers and are incredible for the money.

[Thriftstore Cowboy]

Anyone else notice that JBL tucked the 500 series up under the Synthesis brand? Makes sense as their performance is more in line with the Synthesis speakers than their consumer lines. Studio 530 Bookshelf Speakers | JBL Synthesis

[JohnMichael]

Anyone else notice that JBL tucked the 500 series up under the Synthesis brand? Makes sense as their performance is more in line with the Synthesis speakers than their consumer lines. Studio 530 Bookshelf Speakers | JBL Synthesis

Awesome, right where they belong.

[Thriftstore Cowboy]

Yep, it also means those cheap online deals are going away. The Synthesis systems are only available through brick and mortar dealers.

[JohnMichael]

Yep, it also means those cheap online deals are going away. The Synthesis systems are only available through brick and mortar dealers.

I hope more people get a chance to hear them.

[filecat13]

Thriftstore Cowboy,

That's a nice heads up. Good catch.

They are clearly where they belong now.