Short answer: the JBL Stage 220P. Both are rated 3.7/5 for sound quality (#107 and #84 of 212 subwoofers), and the JBL Stage 220P costs $529.95 against $598 for the Sony Bravia Theater Sub 9, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
The case for the JBL Stage 220P: 12-inch ribbed polycellulose cone backed by a 250W RMS / 500W peak Class D amplifier and dual rear-firing bass reflex ports. The tradeoff: Substantial cabinet size and weight requiring adequate floor area.
Why pick the Sony Bravia Theater Sub 9: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 98.0 dB at 20 Hz and 112.8 dB through 40-80 Hz. The catch: The 390.0H x 400.0W x 350.0D mm cabinet and 51.4 lbs (23.3 kg) mass still need deliberate placement.
Buy the JBL Stage 220P. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $68.05 less than the Sony Bravia Theater Sub 9.
About the ratings: the JBL Stage 220P’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.5 to 3.9, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Stage 220P | Sony Bravia Theater Sub 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $529.95 | $598.00 |
| Ranked | #107 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) Estimated | #84 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Warranty | 1 | 1 |
| Country | United States | Vietnam |
| Enclosure | ported, dual rear ports | sealed |
| Drivers | 12” (300mm) ribbed polycellulose cone | (2) 8” (200mm) drivers |
| Amplifier Power | 250W RMS / 500W peak (Class D) | - |
| Frequency Response | 26Hz - 150Hz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 16.4”H x 15.9”W x 17.5”D (416 x 405 x 444 mm) | 15.4”H x 15.7”W x 13.8”D (390.0 x 400.0 x 350.0 mm) |
| Weight | 41.2 lbs (18.7 kg) | 51.4 lbs (23.3 kg) |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | - | 85.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 98.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 103.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 109.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | - | 109.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | - | 114.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | - | 114.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 112.8 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | - | 112.8 dB |
| Measurement Source | - | Brent Butterworth |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Stage 220P: $529.95 Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the JBL Stage 2 240B (smaller bookshelf, estimated 2.7/5), the JBL Stage 250B (larger bookshelf, rated 3.2/5), the JBL Stage 2 260F (smaller floorstanding, estimated 4.2/5), the JBL Stage 2 280F (larger floorstanding, rated 3.4/5), the JBL Stage 2 245C (center, estimated 3.2/5) and the JBL Stage 200P (smaller subwoofer, ranked lower, estimated 3.5/5). See every JBL Arena and Stage generation.
Pros: 12-inch ribbed polycellulose cone backed by a 250W RMS / 500W peak Class D amplifier and dual rear-firing bass reflex ports. Reaches down to 26Hz (-6dB) with greater dynamic headroom for medium to large listening spaces.
Cons: Substantial cabinet size and weight requiring adequate floor area. Lacks digital app calibration or built-in parametric EQ.
Full JBL Stage 220P review and specifications →
| Released | 2024 (2 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 250W RMS / 500W peak (Class D) |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 16.4”H x 15.9”W x 17.5”D (416 x 405 x 444 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” (300mm) ribbed polycellulose cone |
| Enclosure | ported, dual rear ports |
| Frequency Response | 26Hz - 150Hz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Warranty | 1 |
| Weight | 41.2 lbs (18.7 kg) |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Sony Bravia Theater Sub 9: $598.00 Amazon eBay
Same family: the Sony Bravia Theater Sub 7 (smaller subwoofer, estimated 2.9/5) and the Sony Bravia Theater Sub 8 (smaller subwoofer, estimated 3.4/5).
Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 98.0 dB at 20 Hz and 112.8 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with (2) 8” drivers suits a mid-size room.
Cons: The 390.0H x 400.0W x 350.0D mm cabinet and 23.3 kg mass still need deliberate placement.
Full Sony Bravia Theater Sub 9 review and specifications →
| Released | Jun 2026 (4 months ago) |
|---|---|
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 112.8 dB |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Dimensions | 15.4”H x 15.7”W x 13.8”D (390.0 x 400.0 x 350.0 mm) |
| Drivers | (2) 8” (200mm) drivers |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | 85.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 98.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 103.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 109.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 109.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 114.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 114.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 112.8 dB |
| Warranty | 1 |
| Weight | 51.4 lbs (23.3 kg) |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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