Consumer Score
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9.6
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Experts prefer Pioneer SP-FS52 over JBL Arena 170
On 2 Apr 2024 (25 days ago) we went through 82 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, Pioneer SP-FS52 received 2 endorsements from Music Critic (7 Jan 2023) and Gadget Review (14 Nov 2023). Meanwhile, JBL Arena 170 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT  | BestReviews  | The Sound Junky  | Popular Mechanics  | Music Critic  | The Master Switch  | ZD Net  | What Hi-Fi  | Gadget Review  | stereocheck.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | - | Check price |  Pioneer SP-FS52 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 6 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $240 |  JBL Arena 170 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 7 Jan 2023 Music Critic ranked Pioneer SP-FS52 as #2
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Pioneer SP-FS52 Editor's Pick... ... ... Source: musiccritic.com - On 14 Nov 2023 Gadget Review ranked Pioneer SP-FS52 as #6
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 7 Pioneer SP-FS52 Best for Versatility... ... ... Source: www.gadgetreview.com
Where to buy?
JBL Arena 170 
Pioneer SP-FS52 
As can be seen below, Pioneer SP-FS52 is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while JBL Arena 170 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT | BestReviews | The Sound Junky | Popular Mechanics | Music Critic | The Master Switch | ZD Net | What Hi-Fi | Gadget Review | stereocheck.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $228 |  Sony SSCS3 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | - |
5 | - |
| 2 | - | $1000 |  SVS Ultra Tower | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | $160 |  Dayton Audio T652 | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 9 | - | - | 7 | - |
| 4 | - | $1499 |  Q Acoustics 5040 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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No expert reviews linked yet for JBL Arena 170.
Expert reviews [15]
Total expert reviews: 15
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 10
| Highest score by Old Time Music | 92 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by TopTenReviews | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 1-inch (25mm) soft dome tweeter provides clean, powerful highs
- 7-inch (178mm) woofer brings room-filling JBL sound to all your music, TV shows, movies, and console gaming
- High Definition Imaging (HDI) waveguide technology takes its cues from the legendary JBL M2 Master Reference Monitor
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From Seller:
- ANDREW JONES. From speaker designer Andrew Jones comes a collection of speakers that bring professional-quality sound to your living room. These highly-acclaimed bookshelf loudspeakers deliver on sound, creating an immersive listening experience.
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Andrew Jones SP-FS52 Floorstand Speakers
Review by pioneerelectronics
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Polk Audio T50 vs Pioneer SP-FS52
Review by Gary Linkevich
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Pioneer SP-FS52, Best budget floor standing speaker - Review
Review by Hometheater Enthusiast
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No manufacturer information linked for JBL Arena 170.
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0012562906102, 0033586858857, 0714497982724, 0796327938125
UPC Numbers: 012562906102, 033586858857, 714497982724, 796327938125
Model Numbers: SP-FS52
Sound Quality
Speaker Design Speaker design is a term used to describe the number drivers in the speaker. Drivers are the cones that actually create sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mi ... Show more
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Three-Way
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shorte ... Show more
44 Hz - 40 kHz
40 Hz-20 kHz
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
Maximum Power Handling Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
Physical Features
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud, “boomy” bass? There are three types of enclosures to consider when purc ... Show more
Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex
Enclosure Material The material used to make the speaker enclosure, also called baffle, plays a big part in the sound quality of the speaker. The best materials are stiff and resistant to extra vibrations (which would c ... Show more
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Finish The type of finish describes the material used on the exterior surface of the cabinet. There is no recommended material; it is purely aesthetic and dependent on your tastes and style. The most importa ... Show more
Has minimalist grilles and brushed metal trims.
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Dimensions
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Weight
28 lbs
25 lbs
Type of Feet Consider the type of feet accessories that come with the speaker based on where the speaker will be located. The “feet” are the supports that go on the bottom of the speaker to hold it in place. For c ... Show more
Carpet Spikes
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Tweeters
Tweeter Size Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes and sizes. Generally speaking, the si ... Show more
Tweeter Type For the true audiophile, choosing the right tweeter shape is key to getting the best out of your speaker. Different tweeter styles distribute sound more effectively throughout the room, and because hi ... Show more
Dome
Dome
Tweeter Composition In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, beryllium etc.) and soft textiles (s ... Show more
Soft dome tweeter
High Efficiency Soft Dome tweeter
Woofers
Woofer Size A critical element of a floor standing speaker is its woofer. This is the driver responsible for low frequency sounds and bass. It is the biggest driver in size and is usually shaped like a cone. When ... Show more
Woofer Composition Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
High-output polycellulose woofer.
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Powered Subwoofer Some floor standing speakers contain a built-in powered subwoofer as part of the overall speaker design. Typically when you’re building a home theater system, the subwoofer is purchased as a separate ... Show more
Connections and Controls
Banana Plug Compatible Banana plugs are a type of connector for speaker wire. They are often regarded as more beneficial than bare wire, which can fray and degrade over time. Banana plugs allow you to insert the bare wire i ... Show more
Inputs Some speakers have other inputs in addition to the binding posts or terminals. This may include HDMI, auxiliary jack, and/or optical inputs. An example of how this may be beneficial is the auxiliary c ... Show more
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Speaker wire
Bi Amp/Bi Wire Capable For the more sophisticated listener, you may want to bi-wire or bi-amp your speakers. For bi-wiring: If the speaker has dual binding posts or terminals, you may be able to use two wires to connect to ... Show more
Remote Control
Does the speaker come with a remote?
Wireless Connections
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled ... Show more
Wireless Connectivity Some floor standing speakers may come with the option to connect to your TV wirelessly or via your Wi-Fi network. The benefit to this set up is the absence of wires, which makes setup simple and clean ... Show more
Additional Details
Additional Features
Any other features included.
Crossover frequencies 2.1kHz – 18 dB/octave
- Gold-plated connectors
- Taller speakers
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JBL Arena 170 are a well-known and one of the most affordable options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Cerwin-Vega SL-8 or Klipsch Synergy F-200 .
JBL Arena 170 are $259.01 less expensive than average speakers ($499).
Pioneer SP-FS52 are a very popular and one of the more expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as MartinLogan Motion 40 or Dali Spektor 6 .
Pioneer SP-FS52 are $100.99 more expensive than average speakers ($499).
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