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Parasound Halo JC1+ vs Parasound JCM250
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Parasound Halo JC1+

Power Amplifier | 450 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Parasound Halo JC1+
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Parasound JCM250

Power Amplifier | 250 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Parasound JCM250
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Parasound Halo JC1+ vs Parasound JCM250 Power Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Halo JC1+ and JCM250, two Power Amplifiers by Parasound. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Parasound Halo JC1+ and Parasound JCM250 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsParasound Halo JC1+Parasound JCM250
Power450 watts into 8 ohms, 850 watts into 4 ohms and 1,300 watts into 2 ohms, per chassis, with the first 25 watts in pure Class A. This is a monoblock: a stereo system needs two250 watts into 8 ohms, 450 watts into 4 ohms and 800 watts into 2 ohms, per chassis. This is a monoblock: a stereo system needs two
Amplifier classClass A/ABClass A/AB
Built-in DACNoNo
Phono inputNoNo
Headphone outputNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Weight37.65kg / 82.8lbs19.05kg / 41.9lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)7-1/8" x 17-5/8" x 20"
181 x 447.7 x 508 mm
4-1/8" x 17-1/4" x 20"
104.8 x 438.2 x 508 mm

What size room are the Parasound Halo JC1+ and Parasound JCM250 Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment Parasound Halo JC1+ Parasound JCM250
Near-field Are you nuts? Are you nuts?
Small Room Bad Bad
Mid-size Room Poor Poor
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Good Good

The sections below take each area in turn: power output, inputs and outputs, features and physical size.


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Reasons to choose Parasound Halo JC1+ over Parasound JCM250
Watts into 8-ohms 450 watts vs 250 watts Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms 850 watts vs 450 watts Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers

Reasons to choose Parasound JCM250 over Parasound Halo JC1+
MSRP Price(*) 4,250USD vs 8,500USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Base Surface Area 2226.1cm2/ 345.0inch2 vs 2274.3cm2/ 352.5inch2 takes less space in your room
Height 104mm vs 181mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Parasound Halo JC1+ and Parasound JCM250 differs from each other.

Parasound Halo JC1+ Inputs
  • Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
  • XLR Input Port
Parasound JCM250 Inputs
  • Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
  • XLR Input Port
Outputs
Outputs
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