Glad to see you're back! Don't apologize - people have to work! Thanks for explaining though!

What's so great is that he is in such touch with his audience and actual takes in feedback which is so rare these days. Absolute respect for that💯

@blazermdx

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I really appreciate that! I’m just an average dude and I’m trying to make videos I would find interesting. With that said, I still need to continue to improve things as I go, but I’m committed. Thanks again for the kind words!

@kausarrafique1643

3 жыл бұрын

@@blazermdx your most certainly welcomed and deserving of such kind words. Would love to see where you progress to some time down the road. Best of luck!

@carewser

3 жыл бұрын

It's not hard to keep in touch with your audience when it's relatively small, the bigger the audience, the harder that is. If you expect Justin Bieber or Lady Gaga to personally respond to you, you're a fool but when they started out i'm sure they responded to everyone. The numbers just became overwhelming for them as it does for anyone who becomes really popular Hopefully some day Dustin will get there but given that audio is kind of an obscure hobby I kind of doubt that will happen

I love your videos, they are very enlightening, excellent JBL speaker.

Thanks for your very helpful speaker review. I am waiting for the UPS guy to deliver my new speakers today... which I got on sale direct from JBL for $249!!!! I could not pass up that kind of a sale! Can't wait to start using them as my left and right front channels.

@ericanderson7059

3 жыл бұрын

Mine arrive Sat , what are you powering yours with , how do you like them so far .

@FenderStrat19711

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericanderson7059 I’ve got mine connected as the front left and right speakers on my Sony STR - DN1040. They sound really great! And I’m really enjoying them a lot. I used them to replace two smaller little satellite speakers, and the difference in sound is really noticeable, the new speakers sound fuller and more realistic. I think you’re going to enjoy them, and if you got the sale price, you can’t go wrong!

@FenderStrat19711

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericanderson7059 Did you get your new speakers over the weekend, and if so, how do you like them???

From all the reviews, i was expecting a lot sonically, but the thing that surprised me most in person is that they are much more handsome / aesthetically pleasing than any of the pictures or videos give the impression of (grill on, of course!)

Just picked these up today for $229 new from JBL! Can't wait to get them.

$239.99 today on JBL! Just picked up a pair! Thank you!

@blazermdx

Жыл бұрын

Congrats! That’s a ton of speaker for a great price. I hope you enjoy them!

Just bought a pair of the JBL 530’s for the garage also got killer deal on subwoofer. Paid 240 for the 530s. 👍

Nice review, in this day and age you're limited to best buy and maybe some small shops. I remember going to Harvey electronics, 6th Ave electronics, Stereo Exchange in Manhattan and others. Would spend hours looking and listening to gear.

I noted that on your center channel review and I agree the JBL Studio 520c center channel came up short in the Studio series.

@marvinmurakami8828

2 жыл бұрын

They should have made a center channel speaker using 2 of the 5 1/4" woofers from the 530s as well as the same tweeter. Don't know why they only used 4" woofers.

JBL is having a huge sale right now. $250 for the 530 and $109 for the matching center 520c. Also $200 for the 10 inch subwoofer 550p

@andrewskaterrr

2 жыл бұрын

DON'T get the center, it's not good. The 530s have a wider sound stage and better treble response. I own the 590, 580, 570, 530, 520c. See my video about it.

@Gnofg

2 жыл бұрын

I had a 30% coupon and got mine for $188

@patrickmoney1894

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewskaterrr even for $100? I have it but I never use it. I rarely need to use a center.

@andrewskaterrr

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickmoney1894 if you use any of the 500 series speakers, the 520c is not worth touching. it doesn't match their tonality at all. Phantom center is way better.

@NickyNicest

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewskaterrr if you’re not an audiophile it’s more than fine as a center channel. I paid $89 around the holiday and it sounds great. For your average Joe it is amazing.

Its in your blood. Hooked on hifi ! 😎

Great review, I enjoy both your and CAM channels. The 530 is a very neutral and detailed sounding speaker. The compression tweeter is not as bright and fatiguing as Klipsch can be. I also like the nontraditional style.

And they keep sounding better as they keep getting more and more broken in. Just love my pair. Also bought the 590s recently 60% off not a bad deal. The 530 are powered with my fully recapped pioneer SX 1250.

@blazermdx

Жыл бұрын

This JBL series is about as good as you can possibly do when they go on sale. I’m now a believer. Glad they keep sounding better and better!

In truth I will say listening to them on a KZread video can at least give you the taste a KZread video never going to give you the full experience but just for that taste alone can got you more willing to buy them that's something I think he doesn't understand Amazing video keep up the good work.

@blazermdx

3 жыл бұрын

I do think some of the sound characteristics can come through, even through it’s definitely not the preferred method to test speakers. The problem is, many folks out there don’t get the opportunity. Thank you very much for stopping by and for sharing your thoughts. I’m happy to hear from you!

@DJMichaelMcClain

3 жыл бұрын

@@blazermdx I've been watching all your videos just some things I feel like there's not much need to speak kind of lost for words in other ways and I still got my own channel to work on as well and if you ever need a video to use a lot of my songs are copyright free you'll see in the description below and there are made for two channel only just an idea if you ever need it.

I love how Jbl sounds but not the look.Another good review.

@lebowskiunderachiever3591

3 жыл бұрын

I dream of building a dedicated sci-fi themed h.t. someday and kinda dig the commercial aesthetic . Now for a living room , not so much haha

Love your videos. Could you do a review on the ELAC unifi 2.0 floor standing speakers? I'm thinking about using those for my next home theater and would love to know your opinion on it.

Like this guy.....tends to ramble at times! CCC Austin, TX

@blazermdx

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, I definitely tend to ramble on at times:/ I’m trying to focus on keeping the vids more to the point, so hopefully I can trim some of the fat. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

Great video man! I was going to reach out to see if you still had the RP600m speakers. I have the RP600m's and did the GR research upgrade. Think it would be cool to do some kind of comparison with measurements and sounds listening tests.

@lebowskiunderachiever3591

3 жыл бұрын

Having an a/b comparison would be sweet . How are you liking the upgrade ? Worth the extra money ? I have been watching a bunch of GR video lately and would love to be able to do sound tests and upgrade some speakers that are sentimental to me ☺️

@NakeanWickliff

3 жыл бұрын

@@lebowskiunderachiever3591 I think the best comparison would be the comparison an EQ’d original with an EQ’d version of the GR research. I’d you have no way to eq 100 percent worth it but....REW is free, umik is best $100 you’ll spend, and mini dsp another 150 or something. At the end of the day I still EQ’d my GR research for my room.

Great review! A score of 90% is still listed at the top of the description. I saw that score first and was relieved to hear the actual score. It's a a great value but not a pretty one.

@blazermdx

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that catch! I went in and updated the info. Yeah, these sound very good, especially if you like more “exciting” speakers. Their looks are definitely a love it or hate it. Thanks again for catching that, my friend!

@joeslacker1020

2 жыл бұрын

@@blazermdx How many watts was that mono emotiva driving to them that you spoke of in the vid?

Since I've come across your channel by fluke, great job your doing. My room is 19' x 11' as of now having 4 of the RP-600M with pair of SVS-SB2000, what would you suggest for the center RP-600C or the RP- 504C?

Good video. Both are good speakers but I'd definitely go with the Klipsch unless the price is truly $300 then the JBL.

@blazermdx

3 жыл бұрын

These JBL on sale, are very hard to beat. About as good as can be done, brand new, at $300. I’m with you though, I prefer the 600Ms. Thanks for the compliment and for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it!

@triknives

2 жыл бұрын

Just got a pair for 240 shipped! Yeet!

Did you equalize those two speakers? It didnt sound like it. The JBLs are like 86db at 6 ohms. The Klipsch are more sensitive than that and sounded louder/bigger. It was immediately apparent that the difference in sensitivity wasnt accounted for.

Definitely a good speaker for that $300-600 new price spot but that's a really crowded price point with a lot of good options and for me personally I don't think those are a good looking speaker but definitely worth their sale price (same with Infinity with their R162).

@NickyNicest

2 жыл бұрын

Yaaa I don’t find them appealing aesthetically. Same for the emotiva’s which are also awesome speakers especially for the price. Would be nice if they updated the design.

On my monitor audio silver 500’s , Klipsch just sounds way to bright. I think these jbl’s match my monitor audios well.

@blazermdx

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a part of the problem with making audio clips and posting on KZread. The Klipsch are definitely more forward and possibly a tad more bright but in the room, they were pretty similar. Those JBLs were great speakers but I also love these RP600Ms. I have a speaker problem. Haha Nice choice in speakers! I’m a big Monitor Audio fan:)

I have a floor standing jbl 270 and am thinking of replacing them with these 530s for left and right channels. How do they compare ? Thanks

Heard lots about the 570s always been curious about these

@raidendigital1003

3 жыл бұрын

If you see the 570's on sale for $200 a piece, don't hesitate, GET THEM! I have the 590's and I actually like the 570's better. They have surprisingly different personalities for being the same speaker in different sizes. Though you will need stands for the 570's. I use plastic footsteps for mine.

@calvincurtis8648

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with Raiden Digital about the 570 model. I own a pair and love them. For me, the 570 is the sweet spot in the JBL Studio Series. They offer all of the detail and neutrality of the 530 with the added benefit of a second 5 1/2 inch mid-range which, I believe, enhances vocals and acoustic strings. For me, the large 580 and 590 are better suited for those looking for a bigger bass impact or louder sound volumes.

@raidendigital1003

3 жыл бұрын

@@calvincurtis8648 The thing I've noticed too, is the 570 are more normal for a regular amp to drive. The 590's seam to do this thing where they dip down below 6 Ohms with crazy bass. The 590's are pretty much a built in subwoofer. The 570's seem to be much friendlier to the amps, even though they are a little more inefficient and require a higher vol. number to achieve the same volume. The 570's sound like a single 12" but they're so small and slim. I agree with what zeos said too, that the 570's kind of have more "Juicy" fun bass.

I know these, I used to have the tower ones!

@gregjones2472

3 жыл бұрын

What did you replace them with?

Hi, can you provide the link for the speaker stands?

I picked them up late last year for $280. They sounded fine, but the center was not up to par and I hate the way they look with the grilles off. Returned them.

@gregjones2472

3 жыл бұрын

Ouch, what did you get instead?

@911jason

3 жыл бұрын

@@gregjones2472 still on the journey. Switched to Klipsch RB-61 IIs and an RC-62 II, moved those to a second setup, replaced with 3 x RSL CG25, which I ended up returning and now have an RP-500m pair and an RP-500c coming next week.

Is it the speakers or the song that is hot in the upper midrange?

Hi, did you record with a mic? Or phone, I use to have both speakers, jbl need 2 week's to open, the much better than klipsch rp 600m

@blazermdx

3 жыл бұрын

I’m using a lapel microphone to record all of my videos. I’m planning on buying a better microphone and camera but this channel is proving to be quite expensive. Haha Yeah, I ran these off my monoblocks for a couple weeks, to make sure they were broken in. They are definitely great sounding speakers, especially if you prefer more “exciting” sounding speakers. If you can grab them on sale like I did, these are hard to beat. Thanks for stopping by, my friend!

Deffiently less as forward sounding compared to the klipsch. Would love to see what you would think of the klipsch rb81

@blazermdx

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve owned the RB-81’s but that was well before I started sharing my thoughts with anyone. As soon as a decent, used, pair pops up, I’m definitely grabbing them. I would imagine the RP have more refined tweeters but the 82’s will have more authoritative bass. I’m on it though. Thanks for the suggestion, my friend!

@kausarrafique1643

3 жыл бұрын

@@blazermdx I actually just picked up some rb 81s at £118. Klipsch are hard to find used from where i am. And I am really enjoying their fun forward sound however only after setting an eq on the tweeter as it was bright and in my room it doesn't help and i must say the bass the punch and vocals are amazing and it being a big speaker arent strained at all. First taste of klipsch after just turning 18 and I'm in love. I also buy and sell gear sort of like you😁

Dam those klipsches sounded good haha

@blazermdx

2 жыл бұрын

They aren’t perfect but they are very good for the money. Great bass, very efficient and excellent dynamics. These are a great option for those with limited space, but still want to rock. Thanks for stopping by and for helping support my channel!

@jduke989

2 жыл бұрын

@@blazermdx oh for sure I got jbl center channel it's good for 100 buck but I wouldn't spend over a 180 for it. I think I'm going to be buying three cg25 by rsl this year for front stage

... assume they're designed to be mated w/ a sub for dynamics; perhaps any decent sub turns 530 into world beaters. Even w/o, for 3 bills is bound to be a steal. Only afraid not augmenting w/ an acceptable sub is almost the greater ripoff, unless inside a closet sized space. Could be wrong, but breathing into paper bag a little different from Grand Canyon. Overall tho, if they sound good in their range w/o adding the sub @ $300 my guess it's a real wiener regardless. Could A/B bookshelf's across a consistent sub, might be manageable.

What cable did you use? I bought those little monsters last year and only unpacked them last week (the time I needed them lol). I bought some cables from Amazon since JBL does not includes them in the box but realized that they weren’t the right ones.

@blazermdx

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on finally getting them unboxed! I’m a big banana plug fan, mostly due to me swapping out speakers all the time. I used MediaBridge, terminated banana plug cables. Inexpensive and nice quality. Thanks for the question!

@mokaLARE

Жыл бұрын

@@blazermdx thanks for answering my question.

Funny that I'm listening to this review on the mac air and Westone W60. LOL.

I just bought a pair of these straight from JBL for $240 delivered

@blazermdx

2 жыл бұрын

About as good as you can do, for brand new, awesome speakers. Congrats, my friend!

It's a paper cone with PolyPlas coating. It's critical to put them the correct distance from the wall to stop the port from chuffing so bad. (Put them close to the wall.) Personally I think they are only useful as desk speakers. I got 3 of the 570 towers for $200 each on sale. They are so much better than the 530 because they don't have the port chuffing problem and thus you can position them more freely. I want to try other speakers on my desk but the 530's do everything so well, I just can't move them off the desk.

@blazermdx

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a killer deal on those 570 towers! Pulling the speakers away from the wall can reduce port chuffing but I think most people experience it die to trying to make them play frequencies they weren’t intended to reproduce, at levels beyond their capabilities. Again, I didn’t experience any chuffing but I wanted it noted, for those out there researching. I really enjoyed my time with these JBLs, though. I hope you are loving those towers!

What if average hifi was to do second hand high high end av receiver as they will be severely discounted and many people purchase high end second hand amps

@blazermdx

3 жыл бұрын

I would love to get into reviewing discounted receivers or amplifiers but they are much harder to integrate and learn. I really appreciate the feedback and I’m definitely thinking about trying, just need a little more time to try it out. Thank you for the suggestion, my friend!

So you sold the JBLs and kept the Klipsch?

Which amplifier do you recommend to get the most out of the JBL Studio 530

I have the JBL 530's. Not much bass and veiled high freq. I normally don't pay much attention to youtube comparisons but this time the Klipsch RP-600M's sounded fuller. I can say for sure the 530's are not "bright" in the slightest way whatever that really means. I also have the Infinity R162's and the Infinity's sound better. More detail and clarity on the Infinity's for sure. I really don't get some of the youtube reviewers saying the 530's sound really good. I would say average considering most speakers these days are at least avg. Should you buy them during JBL's sale price of $239 like I did, yes. Will they sound better than other comparably priced speakers, NO.

@blazermdx

2 жыл бұрын

I think many people out there just parrot what others say, unfortunately. I’ve been guilty of doing it also, so I’m definitely not immune. The 530’s at MSRP are just not a great deal, especially when there’s speakers out there costing considerably less, like the Sony SS-CS5. Now when the 530’s go on sale, like they normally do, they become a much better option. I definitely prefer the RP-600M’s over the 530’s but they are quite a bit more expensive. I’m considering buying 3 JBL HDI 1600’s, to replace my beloved Klipsch KL-650-THX speakers. So the Klipsch/JBL battle continues, at my house. Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts with us, my friend!

If speakers were living i’d say its husband(jbl) and wife(klipsch) right there

JBL = win

@blazermdx

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’m a JBL fan!

What wires did you use to set these up?

@blazermdx

Жыл бұрын

Just some older MediaBridge banana speaker cables. Probably around $30 for the pair, when I bought them 15 or so years ago. I just replaced them with some Blue Jeans banana speaker cables. I’ll be swapping them out tomorrow.

If your use is strictly home theater movies you go with the Klipsch. Everything else go JBL.

I bought the 530s and the infinity r162 and the 162s sound better for $160. The JBL 530 seems to play excellent for some songs and not for others... I still can't get used to them. I have been A B back and forth between the two

@blazermdx

3 жыл бұрын

Infinity makes some very nice sounding speakers so that experience makes total sense to me. These JBL 530s are very nice sounding speakers but I’ve definitely heard more rounded speakers. Thanks for stopping by and for sharing your thoughts with us!

@stevevinas

3 жыл бұрын

@@blazermdx thanks for the reply! I want to love these JBLs but they just haven't done it for me yet. And I find it very odd that they are spoken about so highly, maybe I feel into a hype trap or maybe my setup isn't correct. I have 100 watts from a Yamaha 710 receiver powering them. My ears hear more of the instruments that are background better then the vocals that should be up front if that makes sense

@marvinmurakami8828

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevevinas should make a simple adjustment to the midrange. If your Yamaha receiver was made during the last 10 years or so, manufactures started artifically boosting their power ratings by rating stated power output at only at 1,000 hZ. Receivers/amps made 15 to 20 years ago and longer had to rate power output from the full bandwith from 20 hz all the way up to 20,000 hz. That's why people say older receivers sound much more powerful with the 'same' watt rating. I think only the most top of the line receivers/amps today still rate power output from 20 to 20,000 hz. They know older audiophiles would really frown if they only measured at 1,000 hz. Under the old measurement, todays receiver power rating would probably be cut in half. So you simply may not be giving them enough power. I have the JBL Studio 530s and i think they sound fantastic. I hope you gave them time to break in.

@stevevinas

2 жыл бұрын

@@marvinmurakami8828 That's interesting. I have a Yamaha A710 and its specs are... 90 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.09% THD, with 2 channels driven. How much more power do these JBLs require? And adjustment to the mid range would be done through an external EQ?

@marvinmurakami8828

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevevinas you just answered my question so you're giving them enough power but not able to give any boost to the midrange. Doesn't your receiver have any tone controls? Maybe it only has bass and treble controls but no midrange control? If you only have bass and treble controls then you'll have to turn down the bass and/or treble to help bring out the midrange more. That's the only way i see bringing out the midrange vocal area out front that you seem to prefer by your earlier comment.

The klipsch sound terrible in this video.

the RP-600Ms sound much better to me, more real, dynamic and vivid

@blazermdx

3 жыл бұрын

The 600M are a bit more dynamic. The JBLs sounded very good but I definitely prefer the Klipsch excitement and deeper bass extension. Both are excellent sounding, for their price points but the JBL at $300 is pretty hard to beat. Thanks for stopping by, my friend!

@UltiGamer101

3 жыл бұрын

It may be just me or how I had them placed but I too tried both speakers and found the RP-600Ms to be more vivid. The major detractor to the studio 530 was that I found the vocals more recessed and almost difficult to hear compared to the RP-600Ms. This had me thinking the RP-600M is a much clearer speaker, although I think they are just very different. The 530 is pretty laid back in the high end.

@andrewskaterrr

2 жыл бұрын

@@UltiGamer101 that's because the RP-600 have a dip in mid range and a boost in treble.

@errorsofmodernism9715

2 жыл бұрын

The RP-600's give me tinnitus after about an hour of listening

@net_news

2 жыл бұрын

@@errorsofmodernism9715 try em with a tube amp even a cheap one will do the trick

There is nothing wrong with using one 530 as a center-right? It might even sound better than the Studio center.

@TylerStout

3 жыл бұрын

No issue with it as long as you can stand it up like the LR.

@raidendigital1003

3 жыл бұрын

I bought 3 570's. Gonna try 3 in the front with the 590's as surrounds. Then I'm going to put the 590's in front with a 570 sideways under my Projection TV.

Sale still on. Paid 250.

@blazermdx

3 жыл бұрын

Dang, that’s a killer deal! Well done!

@deecee2837

2 жыл бұрын

That's a steal for these wonderful speakers. Low-passed at 80 Hz with a sub high-passed, I couldn't be happier with mine in a largish room.

@McbrydeWithaY

2 жыл бұрын

@@deecee2837 I just got a Martin Logan abyss for the bass. I'll have to look into high passing it.

I own the JBL Studio 530's with a sub...10/10...you will not buy a better speaker at $300. Probably not at 1K plus either!!!

@blazermdx

Жыл бұрын

They are about as good as you can get, for the money. I really enjoyed my time with them. Love your profile picture!

Never pay MSRP for these. They always go on sale. Just got them for $250 around Xmas. The MSRP is just marketing nonsense. Not that I don’t think these are worth $600 but if they’re always on sale, the sale price is they’re normal price.

@blazermdx

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think most companies inflate the MSRP these days, so they can deeply discount them during large sales. I’d be hard pressed to pay anywhere near MSRP for most JBL speakers, except for maybe the HDI line:)

you missed a week without a video? UNACCEPTABLE!!! Coincidentally i've been watching more of Randy's video's than yours because he's funny and puts out more content than you although if you put out that subwoofer comparison/list i'd check out your videos more

Wow, the JBL sounded like a portable transistor radio 🤮compared to the Klipsch.