JBL Stage A170 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by JBL. It features a 1" HDI (High Definition Imaging) waveguide Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Polycellulose Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 44-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. JBL Stage A170 has an MSRP of 600$ per pair but can often be found around 360$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the JBL Stage A170 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* 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
A170 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 A170 Speaker
JBL Stage A170 has a Frequency response range of 44-40k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 44 Hz, A170 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 Stage A170, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $750. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how A170's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 750$ (Pair), these are the 3 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the JBL Stage A170's 44Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
JBL Stage A170's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the JBL Stage A170 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
89dB of the JBL Stage A170 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the JBL Stage A170:
Input Type
A170 has 5-Way post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
JBL Stage A170 External Dimensions and Weight
JBL Stage A170 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 38-7/16 x 10-1/2 x 13inch (977.0 x 267.0 x 331.0mm ).
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 A170 is approximately 883.8cm2 / 137.0inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of JBL Stage A170, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
JBL Stage A170 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the JBL Stage A170 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
JBL Stage A170 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
WeightThe JBL Stage A170 weighs 14.37kg / 31.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how A170's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $750
How does the JBL Stage A170 compare to the JBL Stage A180?
One of the natural alternative to the JBL Stage A170 is the A180 which is located one step higher in JBL's Passive Floor-standing selection.
Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:
Comparison image of JBL Stage A170 and JBL Stage A180 Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of JBL Stage A170 vs A180 for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
JBL Stage A170 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF, Vinyl finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Speaker Feet
JBL Stage A170 comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
4 Outriggers4 Rubber feet4 Spikes It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Available colors
JBL Stage A170 is available in Black.
Does the JBL Stage A170 come with a Grille?
A170 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
What's in the Box of JBL Stage A170?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of A170:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Outriggers4 Rubber feet4 Spikes8 Screws2 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)Owners ManualWarranty Card
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the JBL Stage A170.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.