JBL Studio 630 Vs 530,Battle of JBL Horn Speakers

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Video Timeline
0:00 Comparison
9:27 530 Sound Sample
12:36 630 Sound Sample
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[@Tharbamar]

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[@paulo.6899]

530 is one of the best speaker of all the time

[@easymike7176]

Great video!

[@kinggodzilla7647]

When JBL Studio 5 came out a decade ago some reviewers dubbed it a fun speaker. I didn't understand what it meant until I heard your comparisons of the 630 Vs 530. The 630 probably sounds a bit smoother and more detailed but it is in no way near the attack transient, realism, and spaciousness of the 530.

[@fretbuzzly]

When watching movies I am sometimes amazed at what I hear with the 530s. The sound stage is so wide on occasion I end up rewinding the movie just it make sure I really heard what I thought I did. It's typically when I hear something that's to the outside of the speaker placement. Like, how the hell can I hear that over there?

[@MDR1405]

My home theater is made up of jbl studio 520 and 530 and they sound great. Through my computer I us 30+ yr old pioneer hpm-60's (also great). Your demo does show a difference in sound. I got the 520's and 530's during jbl's occassional sale so I'm happy. Love your videos.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

Awesome Job !

[@DrBroncanuus]

both sounded superb even on youtube...

[@jameschan2404]

Hi Tharbamar, very nice review, how would you compare JBL studio 630 to Klipsch RP-500m II many thanks.

[@EricDSalisbury]

Thanks for your review Tharbamar! I’ve noticed a few things with my 530s I’d like to share. The brightness and clarity of the 530 can change pretty significantly by changing up the wiring configuration with the 4 binding posts. Using top post only produced a smoother more natural sounding treble response in my system. When I use the bottom only (with jumpers of course) the treble can sound a bit harsh and over driven. I am currently using a configuration with the positive wire on the top post and the negative wire on the bottom post- this is my favorite configuration thus far, the treble sounds natural and the bass produced by the speaker sounds good. There are sometime mechanical noises from the grill of the 530 with certain frequencies. If you fidget with it a bit, or remove it, you can get rid of the noise. Port chuff I once noticed with the 530s is audibly undetectable since I got heavier stands and quality amplification. Also, perhaps they just needed to brake-in.

[@zaldyinsigne9640]

530 is more precise, i like its clarity...

[@78sound]

love the sound of both , that guitar is 🔥

[@techeteri]

Great review! Both impressive speakers. The imaging and transient responnse of the 530 thou... Once you hear it you never forget it.

[@Tharbamar]

Thanks for watching!

[@liamporter1137]

Thanks for sharing 👏👍

[@Bulee]

Hi Tharbamar. I have a question about playing music from Apple Music. What connection do you recommend? MacBook Air + DAC via USB or iPad/iPhone + DAC also via USB? Or do you think it doesn't matter?

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

Thanks for this comparison. The Studio 630s are $700 and have traditional good looks, but the Studio 530s look like Batman's speaker and only cost $240 when on-sale; so it's the 530s for me! ✌️

[@d3tach3d]

$240!? I always see them at $299 when JBL does there 50% off sale every 3-4 and cycles through there 5 series speakers over about a month. Theyve rinsed and repeated that for seemingly 3 years like clockwork to my knowledge but maybe longer. But never on the net have I seen them go for that low. Unless its a crazy random 3rd party site or something. Please prove me wrong! I want to buy another pair and that window of them goin going sale is going to happen within the next couple months.

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

@@d3tach3d All I can tell you is to keep checking the JBL website, that's where I bought my pair from; but I can see that they're currently listed at $599.95 and SOLD OUT. I purchased my pair about 2 years ago, but I know they were on sale from JBL for $239.95 several times after that. Happy Hunting. P.S. Feel from to Google "JBL STUDIO 530" with "Budget" or "$239.95" and you'll see I what was talking about.

[@fretbuzzly]

@@d3tach3d I recommended the 530s to a friend within the last 6 months and he bought them for $240 for the pair from JBL directly. I don't remember the exact date. But looks like they may be out of them as I just looked today and they show out of stock. I've never seen that before. I see the prices change all the time, but I've never seen out of stock. Maybe they finally sold all their inventory and are getting ready with the 6s.

[@d3tach3d]

@@fretbuzzlyDude, Im so mad. I wanted to buy another pair during their last sale but just told myself "nah, ill grab another pair when they go on sale again like always". WRONG! I checked the site to see their price as that 3-4 month ga between sales should be really close. Then I see (DISCONTUED), not ($599 or Sold Out). That means its OVER, over. Their last of the last. They are now (officially discounted) because the inferior 6 series is being pushed and the rest of the 5 series are sure to be phased out. In my opinion the 6 series that are supposed to be "equivalent" or "better" to their 530 counterparts because like all new generations, the next iteration :should" be an improvement because "technological advancement" and what not. But NOPE. instead, the 6 series has moved to the "Basic Bitch Category" with all the other brands and their mid tier lineups that sound plain and lackluster. Narrow sound stage compared to that infinitely wide and deep sound stage of those compression drivers. ((("But hey, We Got The Fresh and Hip White Colored Drivers and Wood Vinyl now! Who cares about the speakers sound quality these days? or even the build and component quality, its all about the looks and consumers are dumber than ever. Effectively leaving us room for way more profits" - Harmon Executives.))) I need to really get some 590s because next time might the last for those. The entire 5 series lineup is just Magic, mind blowing for their price, and in my opinion they were one of the few "legendary" speakers amongst 100s of other that will be forgotten. I actually think the 5 series will go down in history and people will talk about them for years to come. Its honestly a massive shame seeing them actually pull the plug on manufacturing be gone for good (which they probably did years ago and gave been selling it all off over the years)The Used Market will is already rising on the 530s. Idk, how much you like the 530s but to me they have a sound to them that ive only heard on insanely expensive speakers. So id would buy a backup pair, if even its a used pair because you know they will just keep going up in value for years to come once people realize what they were missing

[@ZJS00]

Not meant as an criticism to the video owner, but in my experience with both sets of speakers, 530 has a 'spaciousness' that the 630 did not inherit and it cannot be demonstated in this video. When positioned properly in a small or mid sized room, that spaciousness is only surpassed by the Array series and 4349 for speakers I have tried from JBL. Once you've heard it, you'd know it. It's that kind of wow.

[@tycheesey]

Nice review, thank you! You think this comparison will similarly translate into the sizes up to the 590/690?

[@Tharbamar]

I would say naturally it’ll get better in dynamics and scale if you go up to bigger speakers, only thing is some prefer 2 way speaker sound, thanks

[@Rockstar-iy9re]

is there a review on jbl 580 vs jbl 680?

[@Jil8840]

The 530 is much more transparent, more live, more open and with bigger images and soundstage.

[@JeffMooredotcom]

Especially when you toe them out a bit. Wow what amazing speakers. Too bad they don't make em anymore.

[@davidbailey6350]

Thank you….!

[@JamaicaSocial]

Hello, I notice you have the 520c Centre Channel speaker below the TV.... What is your impression of their sound.... People criticise them as being too small, especially to keep up with the 580 and 590 towers. What is your assessment?

[@Tharbamar]

Yes it is small in size but it can be very good in average size rooms even if paring with 500 series towers, I sit about 16ft away from the center channel and I don’t find it to be lacking in sound and scale, thanks

[@lordroika8397]

Hi! Great video. Would be nice to see a comparison between JBL Studio 620/630 vs Klipsch RP-500/600M ii. Same price range, horn etc.

[@dogsbodyish8403]

I think the JBLs would win hands down, after listening to the sound samples above.

[@SCHNEIDERMANNNN]

Replacing a pair of Polkaudio Tsi200 to JBL Studio 530 would be a huge upgrade?

[@rahatshahrear1476]

Jbl studio 698 vs Polk audio Reserve r700 which is better sounding speaker?

[@bs0000431]

How it compares to 500m II?

[@hoteas163]

hello dear Tharbamar, please add a comparison of shelf acoustics of the JBL old series (E 20, E 30) with modern Studio 630 & 530 acoustics. TY!

[@Tharbamar]

Hi, I only have experience with ES80 and Studio series is good upgrade in sound quality, thanks

[@easymike7176]

530 for the win!

[@mannycazz8018]

Can you do the studio 590 Vs the new Studio 698?

[@TheGregWallace]

Question.....Can you give the name or link to the stands you are using for the JBL 530's? Thank you.

[@Tharbamar]

Hi, link is in video description.

[@aeon7748]

Hello sir, What amp do recommend to go along with JBL 530, I’m using AVR currently but I’m looking for other options, I’d appreciate if recommend something that matches the nature of this speaker, Thank you!

[@Tharbamar]

Hi I would suggest you to try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGe1e32Nr7qXqdk Thanks

[@everydayden5826]

What are your thoughts when it comes to comparing the Polk S200's to these 630"s ? The price is much closer to being equal and I'm thinking the sound signatures would be much closer to each other. Thank you in advance if you choose to reply with your impressions. -- den

[@Tharbamar]

Hi, JBL is more dynamic and realistic.

[@everydayden5826]

@@Tharbamar Thank you !!

[@kendoglarson5419]

530 after break in sound totally different at least mine do. They do not have as hallow or resonant type sound. The vocals are clean and crisp and present. Since I paid $230 for the pair I am enamored with the sound. It took about 100 hours to break in with aggressive listening 85-90 DBs. Mine are totally transformed. I would imagine most people probably would not reach this point for quite a while. I push the tweeter and woofer with aggressive tone control adjustments for each song backing off every third song. Over a couple weekends they were transformed and are amazing

[@Tharbamar]

My 530 is more than 5 years old.

[@beslemeto]

Depends what you drive them with.530's will like tube amps for sure.530 will like 3D sounding amps.530 are better than 630's for sure! 530's are made to sound spacious anyway.THX is famous for that.

[@thomasc1753]

Speaker break in is a myth. It has been disproved by science time and time again. It has also never been proven by any scientific method.

[@ace2125]

Any comparison to the 620s?

[@amanieux]

do you have a recommendation for speakers thas sound dynamic and detailed at low volume at near field under $400 a pair? thanks

[@Tharbamar]

For the passive speaker I would say JBL Studio 530 is the great choice under $400.

[@TheGregWallace]

Question.....would the JBL 530 work for rear surround speakers in a 5.1 system? Thank you for answering my other question about the stands.

[@Tharbamar]

Yes It will work great.

[@chrisj9008]

I run 590 LCR, 580 side and 570s rears with 4x 530 as my atmos hieghts. All powered through my marantz 7705 and a series of qsc cxd & Cx amps. The system is epic, the dynamic capability is just stupid. The speakers really come alive with real power!. Love the speakers.

[@higobatman]

The Studio 630 are more like the HDI-1600. More balanced and refined sound. The Studio 530s put more emphasis on the highs. They get kind of burnt and squeaky. A leaner, thinner sound. Brighter. The Studio 630 are much more balanced, musical and pleasant. It's a nice improvement over the old Studio. Apart from the soundstage which is much wider, taller and deeper. Just like the HDI. A comparison between the Studio 698 and HDI 3600 towers would be interesting. Or between Studio 630 and HDI-1600

[@IntelligentElephant]

You're right

[@Musicmaster6921]

I agree completely. I only found this video because i was looking for a comparison between the Studio 630 and the HDI 1600's. I have a set of the older generation studio 590 towers and want to update the system and was looking between the HDI and the new Studio.

[@adamnocon9432]

I did not heard JBL Studio 630, but the Studio 530 sound almost as good as my ESL-63, both powered by Luxman L-550AX Class A Integrated Amplifier, that say something.

[@Tharbamar]

Yes The strength of Studio 530 is it never outclassed by paring components, it only get better, thanks for sharing.

[@ace2125]

What do you think of the 620s? How do they compare to the 530s? thx

[@Tharbamar]

It’s pretty similar to 630 in sound.

[@mati7029]

530 brzmią jak bym był na koncercie bardzo to lubie

[@cidou33470]

hello you should try the triangle comet EZ they are amazing

[@bobgauthier1569]

Love my 530 so much I just bought the 590s. $499 each I think this will be awesome once I get them out of there boxes

[@onechain13]

What's the word on the 590? Worth it?

[@bobgauthier1569]

@@onechain13 o yes there awesome

[@higobatman]

Please! Review Studio 698.

[@dynodin81]

630s Sound more refined with better note separation. 530s Sound a bit more alive and engaging in certain instances. I have the 580s connected to an Audiolab 6000a and I am very happy with that set-up for now.

[@JamesBrown-jy5sy]

The 630 is a tough buy compared to Greg Timbers' designed 530s.

[@user-br6hr3sk7i]

Hi will the topping pa7 plus sufficient to drive the jbl studio 630?

[@Tharbamar]

Should not be any problem within capability of the speakers.

[@Yuriy_Solo]

Thank You for rewiew, great job! I have stereoresiver ONKYO 8150, and want to buy JBL Studio 630, i think there will be a good sound! 🎼🎵

[@Tharbamar]

Good choice!

[@Brett1334]

I’m confused are these speakers the same as the HDI-1600? As when I search in the UK the studio 630, that’s what comes up?

[@thomasc1753]

No, they are not. Thw 6 series Cheaper cabinet, cheaper tweeter/compression driver, cheaper woofer. HDI has better components in every way.

[@thomasc1753]

No, they are not. The 6 series Cheaper cabinet, cheaper tweeter/compression driver, cheaper woofer. HDI has better components in every way.

[@Brett1334]

@@thomasc1753 oh brilliant so the HEL-1600 is and even better model!

[@dan_hitchman007]

The cabinets are similar to the HDI series, but JBL uses the cheaper Studio 5 drivers, whereas the HDI's use one of the Synthesis tweeters. The one internal improvement is the crossover network on the 6's compared to the 5's.

[@toddclarke1580]

I Needed to turn the 530 treble down comparing it to other speakers . Then it was perfect . And not forward .

[@LS-ti6jo]

What is/who makes the small rack the Denon is on?

[@Tharbamar]

I did.

[@LS-ti6jo]

@@TharbamarLooks nice

[@TexasCorgiGun]

Would you say that 630 is more accurate? From the sample seems to me that the voice is closer to a real voice tone, maybe it's just my impression?

[@Tharbamar]

Yes it is closer to studio monitor like accuracy.

[@TexasCorgiGun]

@@Tharbamar Thanks, love your videos I have been a subscriber for a long time. Keep the good work 🙂

[@champchamp6350]

I got the jbl studio 280 how do you comper with the jbl studio 6

[@Tharbamar]

280 is V shaped in sound signature, I’m not a fan, thanks

[@champchamp6350]

Thanks for the answer that help a lot

[@Audiorevue]

I have the 530 for a time, I'll say that I loved them, the only thing I'll say that I didn't like is it seems to me that there was sort of a hollowness in the mid-range, kind of like something was missing acoustically.

[@Tharbamar]

They need at least 2 ft behind the speakers and powerful amp to get the best out them, thanks

[@charlyaust9429]

Sem discussão os Studios 530 são VERDADEIROS JBL'S e muito melhores tudo depende do amplificador por traz! Exepcionais para os ouvidos e muito mais atraentes de se ver. 😉

[@user-np3ud8je1x]

HOW ABOUT JBL HDI1600 Vs 530

[@tomaburque]

My 530s sound amazing for the little I paid for them. Warning: If you crank them super loud the bass port in the rear can make a farting sound. I never play them that loud so for me it's not a problem.

[@edisonmuset]

model viborg... please

[@johngreek]

Can 630 be driven by Denon 600ne ? It is a good choice?

[@Tharbamar]

Yes definitely.

[@crisrosca8715]

@@Tharbamar Any recommendations for an amplifier upgrade in the $1000 range? Love the 630 Studios but feel they could benefit from a better amp than the 600NE. Love your videos!

[@Tharbamar]

@@crisrosca8715 Personally I would pair with newer Denon 2000 series in used, thanks

[@yazinmohd6546]

Is it me or the 630 sound less fun and jovial than the 530? 530 no harshness detected just smooth crisp strings

[@hondaphan4172]

It's YOU!.....LOL

[@crossoverchef]

A+

[@benjaminqilafku5714]

Is 630 hard to drive?

[@Tharbamar]

Not at all as little as 20 watts(good quality) will do.

[@benjaminqilafku5714]

@@Tharbamar thnxs

[@-freespirit-3314]

630👌🏻

[@VinnieMoore1986]

530🎼🎵🎶👌💯

[@dogsbodyish8403]

The 630s sound significantly better than the 530s, in my opinion. So they should, I suppose...

[@Tharbamar]

I agree ☝️

[@REX4340]

630's sound great, even better than the HDI 1600?

[@Carl-bd1rf]

Wow, 530 hands down the winner. Might be because I’m older and have some high frequency hearing loss.

[@hondaphan4172]

I prefer the 630 in every way, the styling in particular although I certainly understand why so many people love the 530's. More than anything I've never been a fan of the 530's styling but in this demo I prefer the slight warmth of the 630's presentation anyway. That being said, it's hard to ignore the crazy bang-for-the-buck factor for either of them. MAJOR kudos to JBL.

[@charlyaust9429]

JBL STUDIO 530 THE BEST!😎

[@marcoaurelioandrade2693]

Studio 530 is absolutely "Live", compared to 630...no more comments

[@carenero19]

530 for me

[@BBnose]

What is the song？

[@robertng138]

Heart of gold by Senor Neil Young

[@BBnose]

Thank you😊

[@dominadoralegado1121]

539 premium sound.

[@brewsburgers3354]

530s seems ti have a wider range, feels more complete or human

[@birdlegs846]

looks like the 630s stole the cabnet design from the 230s and added better woofer tweeter and crossover. Im sure the sound quality is a step or 2 up

[@handokosetiawan2803]

630 sounds much better

[@Ecstasy90]

530👌👌👌

[@blackimp4987]

too box-like sound the 530 to me. These 630 are very interesting

[@gasolin75]

remove the metal bracjet on the speaker terminals

[@dan_hitchman007]

That's only if you plan to bi-amp or bi-wire.

[@nobody1194]

if only the JBL 5 center was a nice 3 way. It's always a certain something.

[@ichigobankai2343]

630's are better. 2 reasons. 1st reason is shape of the tweeter horn. An elongated tweeter horn in the 530s will increase highs making them sound harsher. Second reason is the closer the tweeter is to the mid/bass driver like in the 630's the better they blend together for a more balanced sound.

[@hondaphan4172]

And 3rd: the 630's look MUCH nicer when you remove the grills on both models. I never use grills but in the 530's case I would have to make an exception :)

[@IgorFilkov]

Team 530s

[@gregorybond2859]

JBL 6-5-inch vs JBL 5-1/4-inch Driver Come on 🤔

[@johzek]

The 620 would provide a better comparison.

[@fretbuzzly]

The 530 actually has a 4" woofer, even per JBL product description. Although they also say it's a 5.25". The out diameter of the surround is 4.5". The cone itself is 4". A far cry from 5.25".

[@nickacht3301]

Unfortunately you can no longer buy JBL Studio 530. 😟 In the women's voices you can tell that the JBL 630 sounds more natural, which sounds 530, good for jazz and electonic music, under no circumstances for rock. I owned the 530 2 years, unfortunately I have sold it ...😡

[@AdiMaco]

630 is way better.

[@-MarkWinston-]

10:05 vs 13:15

[@user-bq6ym2ee6y]

530 вокал живой настоящий, но нет баса ( 630 грязный вокал проиграли. Но нужно что то как 530 но с басом, саб не вариант

[@OP-ho1dm]

не знаю, как он так записал, но на самом деле в 530 баса просто охренеть сколько (это не только моё мнение, но и всех, кто у меня их слушал)

[@angelheart1129]

Studio 630 by a country mile 🎉 530 is a no for me

[@kendoglarson5419]

530 after break in sound totally different at least mine do. They do not have as hallow or resonant type sound. The vocals are clean and crisp and present. Since I paid $230 for the pair I am enamored with the sound. It took about 100 hours to break in with aggressive listening 85-90 DBs. Mine are totally transformed. I would imagine most people probably would not reach this point for quite a while. I push the tweeter and woofer with aggressive tone control adjustments for each song backing off every third song. Over a couple weekends they were transformed and are amazing .

[@-MarkWinston-]

​@@kendoglarson5419 i love how you defend the 530 on every post by using break in as an excuse. What a sheep.

[@beslemeto]

@@-MarkWinston- 530's are too resolving and they need warm sounding equipment.

[@-MarkWinston-]

@@beslemeto too resolving? You are kidding right? I owned the 590s and 530s and they are not resolving.

[@beslemeto]

@@-MarkWinston- Bro 530 are very open and detailed sounding speakers are you kidding me? What are you running them with?

[@joeydelmarsjr.646]

would there be a noticeable increase in sound quality and performance between the JBL studio 6 series 5.1 system vs the Klipsch Reference Premiere - RP-280F, RP-450C 5.1 system?

[@Tharbamar]

Studio 6 will have wider more articulated natural sound.

[@joeydelmarsjr.646]

@@Tharbamar I think RP series already has a natural sound but more is not always better but I do own 10.1 diamonds and they are wonderful for music in my multimedia room and my JBL S38 Studio Series speakers sound so good in my garage. Between the s38 and the wharfdales 10.1 when it comes to natural or neutral sound would the Studio 6 series be either on top or say between ?

[@Tharbamar]

@@joeydelmarsjr.646 If you think RP series is natural sound that is good for you because I can't listen to them for long, except RP8000, 6000 etc.,

[@joeydelmarsjr.646]

@@Tharbamar well its compared the polk rti9 to the rp 280f and it sounded more natural, with less coloration. If the 698 is even more natural than the RP280F then thats something I be interested in

[@dan_hitchman007]

Klispch's tend to get more hard and nasty in the treble frequencies as they get pushed. I've never liked their non THX consumer speakers.