Restored JBL Studio 220 TwoWay Bookshelf 4in Loudspeakers, Pair, Black: Manufacturer (Refurbished)

Have always liked JBL. In the past 4 years I've tried some other brands...hi and low end stuff. Got these because they look so good. The shock factor came from the rich full range. Just a well made and great sounding speaker. Thank you Harman.

I bought these speakers about a month ago. I needed a new pair of speakers (as surrounds) for my audio/ video system. I have had many years of experience with JBL so I didn't need to look further than JBL for this purchase. I have a pair of JBL L110s that I purchased new 40 years ago (I had them re-coned about 10 yrs ago) that I use as the front/ main speakers and still sound perfect. I also have a 10" Sub and a JBL HLS center speaker, and needed to upgrade the surrounds. Enter the Studio 220s. The 220s are a perfect compliment to my system. Their sound is very clear and defined and defy their small size. I was also considering the Studio 230s, which are a little bigger but I couldn't pass up the sale on the 220s. I could not be happier. These little speakers can handle plenty of power, and sound much bigger than their size. Technology has changed over the years but JBL still produces top quality speakers. The critic in me has only one small complaint. The top surface of the speakers is made of black plastic. I don't know if this material contributes to the performance or has some other design function but is does cheapen their appearance somewhat. However, with the speakers on a bookshelf, the plastic isn't really visible. I would have rather seen the top of the speakers match the rest of the external surface. Overall, I still give them five stars. Thank you JBL.