JBL Stage 260W is a 2-way Passive In-wall In-wall speaker by JBL. It features a 1" Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Polycellulose Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 50-25kHz and a sensitivity of 87 dB. JBL Stage 260W has an MSRP of 300$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the JBL Stage 260W 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 Stage Series of Loudspeakers
Stage 260W is a member of JBL's Stage series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
JBL Stage Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the JBL Stage 260W Speaker
JBL Stage 260W has a Frequency response range of 50-25kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 50 Hz, Stage 260W delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with JBL Stage 260W, 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 Stage 260W'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
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Impedance and Sensitivity
JBL Stage 260W's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so JBL Stage 260W is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, JBL Stage 260W 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 Stage 260W:
Input Type
Stage 260W features Spring clip type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
JBL Stage 260W External Dimensions and Weight
JBL Stage 260W has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 12.2500-inch x 7.2500-inch x 3.5625-inch (312.0 x 185.0 x 91.0mm ).
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 Stage 260W is approximately 168.4cm2 / 26.1inch2.
How does the JBL Stage 260W compare to the JBL Stage 280W?
One of the natural alternative to the JBL Stage 260W is the Stage 280W which is located one step higher in JBL's Passive In-wall selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of JBL Stage 260W vs Stage 280W for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
JBL Stage 260W has a
In-wall type cabinet.
What's in the Box of JBL Stage 260W?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Stage 260W:
In-wall loudspeakerGrilleCut-Out TemplateQuick Start Guide
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the JBL Stage 260W.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.