JBL Studio 520CBK Two-way Dual 4" Center-Channel Loudspeaker, 60Hz-40kHz Frequency Response, 6 Ohms Nominal Impedance, 88dB Sensitivity, Single, Black

2022-04-08T20:00:00

Having purchased the jbl studio 520cbk a few months back, I waited a while before writing a review. I'd read numerous posters bash the speaker. It's not loud enough, can't keep up with the 590's. My thoughts on this speaker is this. Tonally it matches the Studio5 series to aT. Same tweeter although the woofer is 75 cm smaller than a 6 1/2 inch woofer it does the job it is tasked with. You want a center channel speaker to talk. This one is the perfect match for my 570's which I was lucky enough to grab on sale a week after I got my 530's. I got the center channel speaker first because it was so low priced. How could I go wrong. If I didn't like it I could ship it back. When I put it in the system I was floored. All this sound from that little speaker. I would purchase again and recommend it to all my friends.

Cooltoo6

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2022-04-08T20:00:00

Having purchased the jbl studio 520cbk a few months back, I waited a while before writing a review. I'd read numerous posters bash the speaker. It's not loud enough, can't keep up with the 590's. My thoughts on this speaker is this. Tonally it matches the Studio5 series to aT. Same tweeter although the woofer is 75 cm smaller than a 6 1/2 inch woofer it does the job it is tasked with. You want a center channel speaker to talk. This one is the perfect match for my 570's which I was lucky enough to grab on sale a week after I got my 530's. I got the center channel speaker first because it was so low priced. How could I go wrong. If I didn't like it I could ship it back. When I put it in the system I was floored. All this sound from that little speaker. I would purchase again and recommend it to all my friends.

Bigcal

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2022-03-15T20:00:00

Awesome product. Don?t believe the negative comparisons. JBL had an awesome price offer, simply irresistible!!

Raoul G.

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2022-03-10T19:00:00

I was going to replace my 235c with this one but it doesn't have the full sound that the 235c has. Need to use 5.25" or larger woofers/mids in the next model.

DanZ

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2022-03-06T19:00:00

Speakers woke up my 20 yr old system and my He-Man and Transformers DVDs sound good finally, highly recommend buying this series, two 5-Star reviews.

Ricci420

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2022-03-02T19:00:00

I hooked them up to the Emotiva BasX A3 along with the 590's. I know many don't like the idea of these only having a 4" driver, initially myself included, but I have to say with a good clean amp source it wakes up pretty good and doesn't sound that small with the 590's. I guess JBL knew what they were doing. The other reason I like is the size. It fits on my mantle well and isn't as much of an eyesore as my old Polk series 70 center. And it has a much better sound, deeper and richer. At $90 it was worth a shot and I can say that I can stop looking for a center channel.

JRod77

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2022-03-01T19:00:00

Big sound for a small price! This is far better overall than any mid-level speaker in its size, but priced at an entry level speaker. A wide dispersion field with crisp high to mid-level frequencies with a nice roll off around 100hz. There aren?t any dead spots in the response I?ve observed using a moderately powered amplifier. As an added bonus, it?s elegant and well crafted - very aesthetically pleasing if you have your speakers exposed as I do. Overall, I?m incredibly happy with this purchase and will be purchasing another for the other 7.2 channel system in the home.

S G.

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2022-03-01T19:00:00

Voices are very legible and speaker blends with studio 530?s perfectly. Very dynamic as well.

Dwhite

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2022-02-27T19:00:00

No cables or cords. Poor instructions hard to figure out....Very disappointed

JaWA

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2022-02-26T19:00:00

Excellent center speaker to the rest of my JBL's that I have for my surround sound system I couldn't be happier of course I have the classic beechwood JBL's from back in the day that still sound absolutely amazing The center speaker is just that much more of an improvement I cannot believe how good it sounds

Hotrodgt69

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2022-02-25T19:00:00

This center channel was the piece I needed to round out my home theater system. It replaced a smaller, less effective speaker. Dialogue is clear and bright and comes from the source. The Studio 520C did not disappoint!

Lars T.

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2022-02-25T19:00:00

Of course I didnt expect to have the same bass performance but at least to have a similar tweeter timbre match but iOf course I didnt expect to have the same bass performance but at least to have a similar tweeter timbre match but is not even close. Sending it backs not even close. Sending it back

MarkHarris71

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2022-02-24T19:00:00

Quality at an exceptional price and unrivaled sound quality. I can actually hear all the nuances in the dialog clearly.

Sonic H.

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2022-02-24T19:00:00

Quality at an exceptional price and unrivaled sound quality. I can actually hear all the nuances in the dialog clearly.

PCS1

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2022-02-19T19:00:00

Is much better than my old JBL HLS series center speaker (which was OK). Meshes with my Studio 570 front speakers very well. Having all three speakers being the same is the nazz.. Highly recommended.

Sasquatch B.

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2022-02-16T19:00:00

When on sale this speaker represents a great value in a small to medium room. I use the 520C flanked by the 570's in a 3.1 bedroom setup that is ~14x12 (mlp ~6ft). In this room the speaker is more than enough. Dialogue is clear and sound dispersion is wide. In our ~3400ft^3 basement this does not cut it. The sound is shallow and small. We use much large center channel. Given the price (~89.99) and my use, I am pleased and would purchase again

1st E.

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2022-02-12T19:00:00

Bought this speaker 2weeks ago and it has changed our TV viewing experience to a different level. This speaker makes everything sound real and clear.

Pull555

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2022-02-11T19:00:00

I bought the 520C after it went on sale for the super attractive $89.99 price. There were some naysayers on a few hifi groups that I'm apart of. Some said it wouldn't match my Studio 590s. Well, I bought them, hooked them up, and I can honestly say that I have 0 regrets. Diologue from both tv and movies sound very good! Clarity is an easy A! And that's all that I could ask for in a center. So I'm very happy with my purchase!

Larwiz

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2022-01-12T19:00:00

Tried it out last night sounds great with the other speakers .

Bob 7.

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2021-12-28T19:00:00

I'll start by saying this is not my first home theater set-up but it is the first time I encountered a bi-wire speaker, so I was a little confused at first. the manual that came with this is huge though and covers several of the speakers in this series, so it helped clear things right up. It's a little on the big side, but sounds great to me. (note: not an audophile) I just wanted a set-up that exceeded the TV speakers and get rid of some the quirks I kept encountering with the surround sound sound bars, and I am very happy with this.

Nesrie

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2021-12-20T19:00:00

Solid build / quality of materials. Looks like a speaker that will serve me well for many years. The 520C got shipped out to me very quickly. I cannot comment on the sound quality yet. But form using the first week that I am happy with my decision to get it.

Castlefox

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2021-12-18T19:00:00

bought on sale seems like good value, have as center in basic 5.1 set up. 6ohm speaker might make it hard for some receivers/amps that only use 8ohm center channel.

rogercocks

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2021-12-16T19:00:00

I bought this center speaker 2 weeks ago and I am so happy for my purchase. It sounds great and with a very good price.

Chinito

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2021-12-15T19:00:00

Small and powerful middle speaker. Non-intrusive size.

chuck1902

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2021-12-15T19:00:00

I bought this because I loved my original Studio Series speakers Purchased many years ago. Not disappointed, sounds great!

Chris289

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2021-12-07T19:00:00

Purchased to complete my system setup with my jbl 590 towers. Completely satisfied!

Pappy P.

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2021-12-02T19:00:00

What a great sounding center channel speaker! I don't have to turn the volume up anymore to hear voices in movies, then back down when action kicks in. Crystal clear mids and very crisp highs.

Denver G.

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2021-12-02T19:00:00

I add 2 of this speakers to my Karaoke system. Now I had clear upper and mid range sound. Everyone is so love my sound system. I thought I need to spend more money to up grade my system. But after add these 2. The system is complete. So happy with these.

Kirkman

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2021-09-27T20:00:00

I have been a JBL user for 45 years and had multiple speakers. Using the studio center brings the entire system to clear stage theater sound.

AC R.

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2021-07-12T20:00:00

Great speaker, but when I went to buy another speaker, the sale price was over! I want to get another one of these, and I'm sad I have to wait for a sale.

kmacleod

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