JBL Arena 6IW is a 2-way Passive In-wall In-wall speaker by JBL. It features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Polycellulose Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 38-20kHz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. JBL Arena 6IW has an MSRP of 200$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the JBL Arena 6IW is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
JBL's Arena Series of Loudspeakers
Arena 6IW is a member of JBL's Arena series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
JBL Arena Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the JBL Arena 6IW Speaker
JBL Arena 6IW has a Frequency response range of 38-20kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 80 watts. With a minimum frequency of 38 Hz, Arena 6IW delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with JBL Arena 6IW, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $300. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Arena 6IW's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
High Frequency
In-wall Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
JBL Arena 6IW's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so JBL Arena 6IW is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, JBL Arena 6IW is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the JBL Arena 6IW:
Input Type
Arena 6IW features Spring post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
JBL Arena 6IW External Dimensions and Weight
JBL Arena 6IW has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 9.8125-inch x 7.2500-inch x 3.4375-inch (250.0 x 185.0 x 88.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of JBL Arena 6IW is approximately 162.8cm2 / 25.2inch2.
Cabinet type and Materials
JBL Arena 6IW has a
In-wall type cabinet.
What's in the Box of JBL Arena 6IW?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Arena 6IW:
In-wall loudspeakerGrille2 Scrim cloths (1 installed)Mounting TemplateInstruction Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the JBL Arena 6IW.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.