In this review, we will be comparing Stage 260W and Stage 250WL, two Passive In-wall speakers by JBL Let's have a brief look at the main features
of JBL Stage 260W and JBL Stage 250WL first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Stage 260W and Stage 250WL are members of JBL's Stage series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
What size room are the JBL Stage 260W and JBL Stage 250WL 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:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the JBL Stage 260W and JBL Stage 250WL 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
Both Stage 260W and Stage 250WL are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
JBL Stage 260W |
JBL Stage 250WL |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
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1-inch
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1-inch
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Midrange
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- |
- |
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Woofer
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1 x 6.5-inch
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2 x 5.25-inch
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Stage 260W features a 1" Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Polycellulose Woofer . On the other hand, the Stage 250WL features a 1" Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Polycellulose Woofer .
Frequency Response
Stage 260W has a frequency range of 50-25kHz whereas Stage 250WL has a frequency range of 52-25kHz. With a minimum frequency of 50Hz, the Stage 260W can go slightly deeper then the Stage 250WL's min frequency of 52Hz.
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 In-wall class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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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 260W and Stage 250WL have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Stage 260W sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Stage 250WL's is at 90 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the JBL Stage 250WL a more sensitive speaker compared to JBL Stage 260W, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
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 260W can handle a max power of 120 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Stage 260W has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS , 20 watts less than the Stage 250WL.
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 260W features Spring post type posts and Stage 250WL has a Spring post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
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 260W's and JBL Stage 250WL's external dimensions. JBL Stage 260W has external dimensions of 312.0 x 185.0 x 91.0mm ( 12.2500-inch x 7.2500-inch x 3.5625-inch) whereas JBL Stage 250WL has external dimensions of 461.0 x 162.0 x 97.0mm ( 18.1250-inch x 6.3750-inch x 3.8125-inch) .
JBL Stage 260W is 149mm shorter and 6mm less deeper than JBL Stage 250WL but it is also 23mm wider.
What's in the Box of JBL Stage 260W?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Stage 260W:
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What's in the Box of JBL Stage 250WL?
Here are the items that come with the Stage 250WL:
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