The JBL Arena 120 ranks #38 out of 122 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: JBL
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#38 JBL Arena 120: $199.95 per pair Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the JBL Stage 250B, ranked lower, rated 3.2/5.
Pros: A budget sealed two-way with a 5.5” polycellulose woofer and 1” soft dome tweeter. The only Spinorama data shows a listening window within 1.1dB from 300Hz to 5kHz and a smooth predicted in-room response (0.77), for a preference score of 5.22 that reaches 8.02 with an ideal subwoofer. Measured bass extension of 98.8Hz (-3dB).
Cons: That data is low quality, digitized from a third-party chart, so treat the score with caution. Bass rolls off at 98.8Hz (-3dB) and sensitivity is 86dB. JBL’s current model in this slot is the Stage 250B. Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: Wharfedale EVO 4.1 - $600 more, 1Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: KEF Q150 - $150 more, 1Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 58.3Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 98.8Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 13.4”H x 7.4”W x 4.4”D (341 x 188 x 113 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” soft dome tweeter, 5.5” polycellulose woofer |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz-40kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.22 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.02 |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
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