Reasons to choose JBL Stage 280W over JBL Stage A120
Sensitivity 90 dB vs 86 dB
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms vs 6 ohms
Woofer Size 8 inches vs 4.5 inches
Low Frequency Response 42 Hz vs 60 Hz
Base Surface Area 236cm2 vs 325cm2

Reasons to choose JBL Stage A120 over JBL Stage 280W

Max Input Power 125 watts vs 120 watts
High Frequency Response 40k Hz vs 25k Hz
Height 286mm vs 374mm
Price per pair* 250USD vs 450USD
JBL Stage 280W vs JBL A120 Specs Table
General JBL Stage 280W JBL Stage A120
Brand JBL JBL
Speaker Type Passive In-wall Speaker Bookshelf speakers
Power Range 20-120 watts 20-125 watts
Sensitivity 90 dB 86 dB
Impedance 8 ohms 6 ohms
Frequency Response 42-25kHz 60-40k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 1
Woofer Size 8" 4.5"
Woofer Composition Polycellulose Polycellulose
Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
Tweeter Size 1" 1"
Tweeter Type Horn-Loaded Hard-Dome
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver N/A" No
Firing Direction n/a rear
Physical Specs
Height 374.0mm (14.7") 286.0mm (11.3")
Width 239.0mm (9.4") 172.0mm (6.8")
Depth 99.0mm (3.9") 189.0mm (7.4")
Weight n/a 3.82kg (8.4lbs)
Enclosure In-wall Bass Reflex
Finish n/a MDF, Vinyl
Available Colors n/a Black
Mounting Bracket Keyholes w/ bracket
Recommended Stand Height n/a 26-28"
Grille n/a Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Biamp Inputs No No
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years