The JBL Stage 2 250B ranks #58 out of 87 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.

Brand: JBL

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JBL Stage 2 250B - ranked #58 of 87 Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 2.9/5

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Pros: Consistent, EQ-able dips in the frequency response mean the tonal issues are at least correctable if you’re willing to use equalization. Horizontal dispersion is reasonably wide and controlled (~50-60 degrees). The tweeter itself holds up fine under compression testing - it’s the midwoofer that gives out first.

Cons: The reviewer was “even less enthusiastic” about this one than its disappointing floorstanding sibling. A confusing, hard-to-place tonal signature - a lower-midrange dip creates a recessed, lacking-attack character that’s then partly offset by a rebound around 2-4kHz, so it reads as recessed and forward at different times depending on the material. Treble falls off sharply above 6-7kHz, same issue as the larger 280F. Multitone distortion at 96dB is genuinely poor - well over 3%, reportedly around 10% at some frequencies. Limited bass extension (F3 64Hz, F10 50Hz) means a subwoofer is basically required if used as main speakers. Compression sets in early on the bass/midwoofer at higher output. The reviewer explicitly recommends the similarly-priced Polk Reserve R200/R100 instead for anyone who wants a more linear, EQ-free sound.

How it compares: Just above it: ELAC BS U5 - $506 more, 3Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Acoustic Energy AE100 Mk2 - $49 more, 2Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).

Bass Extension (-10dB)	50Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	64Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Dimensions	12.6"H x 7.9"W x 9.5"D (321.0 x 200.0 x 241.0 mm)
Drivers	1" anodized aluminum dome tweeter with HDI waveguide, 5.25" polycellulose woofer
Impedance	6 ohms nominal, 3.3 ohms minimum (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Output Power	75W RMS
Sensitivity	86dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Erin's Audio Corner)
Weight	12.3 lbs / 5.6 kg (12.4 lb) per pair
Woofer Cabinet	ported, rear

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