Short answer: the Jamo S7-15B. It ranks #53 of 179 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $299; the JBL Stage 2 240B ranks #128, rated 2.7/5, and costs $329.95, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
Why pick the JBL Stage 2 240B: A compact bookshelf speaker with an aluminum tweeter in a waveguide, offered in espresso, latte and black ash finishes. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
The Jamo S7-15B is the better-sounding pick. Living room bookshelf speakers with a distinctive tilted cabinet, a fabric dome tweeter and magnetic grilles. The tradeoff: Despite the 45Hz snapshot extension metric, Jamo specifies a conservative 71Hz +/-3dB bandwidth, so deep bass needs support.
Buy the Jamo S7-15B. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Stage 2 240B and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
About the ratings: the JBL Stage 2 240B’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 2.5 to 2.9, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Stage 2 240B | Jamo S7-15B | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329.95 per pair | $299.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #128 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #53 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) anodized aluminum dome tweeter, 4.5” (114mm) polycellulose woofer | 1-inch fabric tweeter, 5.5-inch paper woofer |
| Frequency Response | 53Hz - 25kHz ±6dB (Manufacturer specified) | 71Hz-22kHz +/-3dB |
| Sensitivity | 85dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) | 86.3dB |
| Impedance | 6 ohms | 4 ohms |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.4kHz | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Dimensions | 10.7”H x 6.9”W x 8.5”D (272 x 175 x 217 mm) | 12.6H x 7.9W x 13.4D in |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) each | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) each |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | about 39.8Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Enclosure | - | 2-way bass reflex |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.52 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.66 |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 69.6Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner via spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Stage 2 240B: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Jamo S7-15B: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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