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JBL Stage 260F vs Klipsch R-620F Comparison

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JBL Stage 260F

Passive Floor-standing | 45-25k Hz

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Passive Floor-standing | 38-21k Hz

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JBL Stage 260F vs Klipsch R-620F Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Stage 260F and R-620F, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from JBL and Klipsch.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of JBL Stage 260F and Klipsch R-620F first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

JBL Stage 260F Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
  • 2 x 6.5" Polycellulose Woofer
  • 45-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:20-225watts
  • Weight:19.55kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1037.0" x 12-1/4" x 14-5/16"( 1037.0 x 312.0 x 364.0mm )

Klipsch R-620F Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1.0" Tweeter
  • 2 x 6.5" Copper-spun IMG Woofer
  • 38-21k Hz Frequency Response
  • 96 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 100watts
  • Weight:18.64kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1021.0" x 9-3/8" x 14-1/2"( 1021.0 x 239.0 x 369.0mm )

What size room are the JBL Stage 260F and Klipsch R-620F speakers good for?

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

Listening Environment* JBL Stage 260F Klipsch R-620F
Near-field Bad Poor
Small Room Poor Average
Mid-size Room Average Good
Large Room Good Poor
Very Large Room Average Bad

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2. Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the JBL Stage 260F and Klipsch R-620F compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Stage 260F is a 3-way design whereas the R-620F is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.

Driver JBL Stage 260F Klipsch R-620F
Driver Setup 3-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1.0-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 2 x 6.5-inch 2 x 6.5-inch

Stage 260F features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Polycellulose Woofer . On the other hand, the R-620F features a 1.0" Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Copper-spun IMG Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz.

Frequency Response

Stage 260F has a frequency range of 45-25k Hz whereas R-620F has a frequency range of 38-21k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 38Hz, the R-620F can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Stage 260F's min frequency of 45Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Stage 260F
R-620F
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

JBL Stage 260F
Klipsch R-620F
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Stage 260F is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the R-620F which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.

These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Stage 260F sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the R-620F's is rated at 96 dB. This 6 dB difference makes the Klipsch R-620F a more sensitive speaker compared to JBL Stage 260F, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Stage 260F
R-620F
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Stage 260F can handle a max power of 225 watts RMS from the amp the whereas R-620F has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 125 watts less than the Stage 260F.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Stage 260F features Post type posts and R-620F has a Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Klipsch R-620FPost Terminals
Klipsch R-620F's Post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Stage 260F and R-620F have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.

If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare JBL Stage 260F's and Klipsch R-620F's external dimensions. JBL Stage 260F has external dimensions of 1037.0 x 312.0 x 364.0mm ( 40-13/16inch x 12-1/4inch x 14-5/16inch ) whereas Klipsch R-620F has external dimensions of 1021.0 x 239.0 x 369.0mm ( 40-3/16 x 9-3/8 x 14-1/2inch) .

Klipsch R-620F is 73mm narrower and 16mm shorter than JBL Stage 260F but it is also 5mm deeper.

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the JBL Stage 260F is approximately 1135.7cm2 / 176.0inch2 and base area of the Klipsch R-620F is approximately 881.9cm2 / 136.7inch2. The Stage 260F requires 29% more surface area than the R-620F which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The JBL Stage 260F weighs 19.55kg / 43lbs and the Klipsch R-620F weighs 18.64kg / 41lbs. This makes the Stage 260F 5% heavier than the R-620F.

Here is a comparison of how Stage 260F and R-620F's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
JBL Stage 260F
Klipsch R-620F
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of JBL Stage 260F?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Stage 260F:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker Grille Plinth 4 Spikes 4 Screws Hex-key Quick Start Guide Important Safety Instructions
  • What's in the Box of Klipsch R-620F?

    Here are the items that come with the R-620F:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille (installed)
  • 2 Feet
  • 4 Screws
  • Quick Setup Guide
  • Important Safety Instructions
  • Warranty Information
  • Loudspeaker Feet note

  • Reasons to choose JBL Stage 260F over Klipsch Reference R-620F
    Max Input Power 225 watts vs 100 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    High Frequency Response 25k Hz vs 21k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Dolby Atmos Drivers Optional vs No Dolby Atmos Compatibility

    Reasons to choose Klipsch Reference R-620F over JBL Stage 260F

    Sensitivity 96 dB vs 90 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Nominal Impedance 8 ohms vs 6 ohms Less selective with amplifiers
    Low Frequency Response 38 Hz vs 45 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Height 1021mm vs 1037mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 881cm2 vs 1135cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 998USD vs 999USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    JBL Stage 260F vs Klipsch R-620F Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General JBL Stage 260F Klipsch Reference R-620F
    Brand JBL Klipsch
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range 20-225 watts up to 100 watts
    Sensitivity 90 dB 96 dB
    Impedance 6 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 45-25k Hz 38-21k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 6.5" 6.5"
    Woofer Composition Polycellulose Copper-spun IMG
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1.0"
    Tweeter Type Hard-Dome n/a
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver N/A" No
    Crossover Frequency n/a 2000Hz
    Firing Direction rear rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 1037.0mm (40.8") 1021.0mm (40.2")
    Width 312.0mm (12.3") 239.0mm (9.4")
    Depth 364.0mm (14.3") 369.0mm (14.5")
    Weight 19.55kg (43lbs) 18.64kg (41lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Wood-grain vinyl MDF/Wood-grain vinyl
    Available Colors Espresso,Latte Black
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 years 5 Years

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