JBL Stage 280F Speakers (Pair)

The JBL Stage 280F Speakers are the flagship floor standers in the range. They have been upgraded with dual 8” bass/mid drivers and a 1” tweeter in a high dispersion waveguide. They have a maximum power of 225 watts and are good for larger rooms.

Also, two rear-firing ports provide thunderous bass with movies and music. Audio grade components are used in the crossover and a plinth lifts the speakers off the floor.

8” Polycellulose bass/mid drivers

The larger bass drivers in the JBL Stage 280F Speakers can move lots of air. As a result, the bass is powerful and clear with an extension down to 33 Hz. The cones are made of Polycellulose. This has the best properties of paper pulp cones and polypropylene. As a result, they are more rigid and less susceptible to moisture. They also exhibit lower distortion. Notably, polypropylene cones can be vacuum-formed.

1” Aluminium tweeter and next-gen waveguide

The 1” tweeter in the JBL Stage 280F Speakers sits in a waveguide. The waveguide helps to disperse high frequencies in the listening area. Moreover, the cone is made of anodized aluminium. This is designed to boost the ultra-high frequencies up to 25kHz.

JBL are experts at voicing speakers to optimize the drivers used. Lastly, the tweeter sits at the top of the cabinet to bring it closer to the recommended position at ear level.

A quality anti-resonant cabinet

Larger speakers such as the JBL Stage 280F Speakers need to have a solid and rigid cabinet to avoid vibration and resonances. The cabinet is made of audio-grade MDF that has good audio characteristics.

Internal bracing provides solid support for the drivers. Moreover, the two rear-firing bass ports feature flared racetrack configuration that prevents honking and eases the airflow. Lastly, the speakers are mounted on plinths that isolate the speakers from the floor.

Top-quality Crossover components

The crossover in a speaker is used to split the audio signal into bands. The JBL Stage 280F is a two-way speaker. As a result, the crossover acts like a high pass filter. The crossover frequency is 1.1 Khz or 2.1 Khz in this case.

High-quality components must be used. Previously capacitors had a paper dielectric that deteriorated over time. However modern components have a polypropylene dielectric that will last for decades.

The JBL range of AV receivers and speakers

JBL produces a range of well-specified and affordable speakers and AV receivers. The JBL Stage 280F Speakers are the largest floorstanders in the range and are intended for larger rooms. For example, they make good main left and right speakers in a Dolby Atmos System. Moreover, there is an AV receiver in the range that can create a 9.2 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X system.

Additionally, there are speakers in the stage range that fir upwards. These can be used as the ceiling or side speakers. Lastly, there is a well-specified centre speaker that features four bass/mid drivers. There are also two sizes of subwoofers.

Available in Espresso or Latte woodgrain finish with solid color front baffles and matching grilles.

- Dual 8-inch (200mm) Polycellulose RibbedCone Woofers
- Precision 2.5-Way Crossover
- Next Generation HDI™ Horn
- 1-inch (25mm) Anodized Aluminum Tweeter
- 5-Way Binding Posts
- Magnetically Attached Grilles
- Dedicated ATMOS 5-Way Binding Posts with Integrated Wire Management
- Dual Flared Racetrack Rear-Firing Tuned Ports
- Compatible with 240H ATMOS Height Module