The JBL Stage 2 245C ranks #61 out of 71 total Center Channel Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: JBL
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#61 JBL Stage 2 245C: $439.95 each Estimated Amazon eBay
Older models: the JBL Stage A125C (ranked higher, rated 3.4/5) and the JBL Stage A135C (ranked lower, rated 2.9/5).
Pros: The only center in JBL’s Stage 2 line: a 1” anodized aluminum tweeter in JBL’s HDI waveguide with four 4.5” polycellulose woofers in a 2.5-way layout, rated at a high 91dB so it plays loud on modest receivers.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured centers; the rating is estimated from its predecessor’s measurements. Four small woofers in a long, low cabinet tend to narrow horizontal coverage, as measured on the Stage A135C it replaces. It is 740mm wide.
How it compares: Just above it: Pioneer Elite SP-EC73 - $41 cheaper, 6Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Phase Technology PC3.5 - $1363 more.
| Dimensions | 6.1”H x 29.1”W x 8.5”D (156 x 740 x 217 mm) |
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| Drivers | 1” anodized aluminum tweeter with HDI waveguide, 4x 4.5” polycellulose woofers |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-25kHz -6dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 91dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 26.5 lbs (12 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported (dual rear ports) |
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