Oops I did it again...

[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.