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JBL - Stage2 250B 2-Way 5.25-inch (130mm) Bookshelf Loudspeaker - Pair - Latte
Average customer rating
4.9
(20 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 20 reviews
5 Stars
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Stage2 250B 2-Way 5.25-inch (130mm) Bookshelf Loudspeaker - Pair - Latte
Customer Rating
5
Best home audio system
on August 1, 2024
Posted by: Danthaman92
from Cedartown GA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this set a couple days ago and I’ve been playing around with it and I’ve come to the conclusion that jbl is hands down the best audio brand there is . The bass is amazing and the highs and mids are terrific ! Highly recommend to anyone wanting a home audio system.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great sounding bookshelf speakers
on August 4, 2024
Posted by: sliberty
from New Jersey
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] the speakers came in very nice packaging, including a soft bag protecting each speaker from scratches in transit. I am using these speakers with the MA510 AVR. They are compact, and attractive, allowing you to use them either with the included foam grill covers or bare. These grills attach magnetically, which is a nice touch. But the thing that really matters is there sound. Well, they are JBLs, and they sound fantastic as you would wxprect from JBL. Loud, full, smooth- I can’t imagine any way to improve their sound.
The only reason these speakers didn’t get 5 out of 5 is that the speaker wire binding posts were a bit challenging. The wire that came with the AVR is 12 guage, and that really was a little too big for the holes in the binding posts. Also, the angle of the binding posts made the holes harder to access. I recommend using spade connectors (not included) instead of bare wire as that will be an easier connection. Otherwise, absolutely great speakers, and well suited for use with the MA510.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Beautiful and Unmatched Quality!
on August 5, 2024
Posted by: Ratman79
from Cameron, SC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just got these hooked up with my head unit and powered sub, and the highs that come from these beauties are unmatched! The words are so clear that I don't need the volume maxxed out now to hear what is being said or even whispered on TV/movies. These are top notch! Magnetic grilles make cleaning easy as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Sharp looking
on August 6, 2024
Posted by: SandyD
from Saltville VA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These speakers not only look amazing they sound amazing! The sound quality is like sitting front row of a concert. The screen are magnetic so they go right into place. The only down fall I see with these are the screw hook ups. The hole is small and wires are hard to get into. The placement of the holes make it difficult as well to get to. Other than that these are great speakers! Would recommend for sure.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Performance for the Size
on August 6, 2024
Posted by: Bmanbill55
from Gainesville FL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL 250b speakers are perfect solution for a home theater setup for anyone who demands the most from their entertainment system. For the size, they can get ridiculously loud while still maintaining clarity which is important for movies and playing music. They are sleek, stylish, and the build quality is impressive. I really enjoy the magnetic speaker covers which allow easy access as well as making cleaning a breeze. Overall, these speakers paired with a dedicated sub would make your home theater system rival the movie theater! Definitely recommend
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Solid bookshelf speakers
on August 6, 2024
Posted by: Yaz1975
from Mesa, AZ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use these as front surround sound speakers. But I also tried them out as straight up bookshelf speakers for music and they can really handle a wide range of use. Music was balanced and clear and LOUD. As front surround speakers as part of the pictured 7.1 system, they added depth to special effects and surround sound that was subtle but noticeable. For reference, the TV in the full system picture is 70". I love the look of them as well. Simple and clean appearance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great extra boost to the surround sound experience
on August 7, 2024
Posted by: Jilljj
from Indianapolis, IN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Stage 2 Series speakers are an excellent system for phenomenal sound. They look great and I appreciate that we have the option to use them with or without the cover, depending on the look we’re going for. The speakers are solid and feel like they are well-made. Everything came boxed in a way that protected the speakers. While it made it somewhat difficult to remove from the boxes, it protected them from damage. Two of our boxes had pretty big holes in the outside but there was nothing wrong with the speakers inside. Set up was fairly straightforward. The knobs for the connectors made it easier than what we’ve experienced with older speakers. The number of speakers makes for truly amazing audio. They do take up a lot of space so I recommend making sure your room is large enough to accommodate all of them. The instructions are helpful for spacing but you need plenty of room to make the configurations work optimally. We did have to read and re-read the instructions to make sure we were doing everything correctly. These shelf speakers are much larger and sound better than what we had in the past.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Powerful, Elegant Speakers
on August 8, 2024
Posted by: Logan123
from Warsaw, IN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] JBL's new Stage 2 series speakers (Stage 250B), subwoofer (Stage 220P), and MA series receiver (MA510) provide dynamic and crisp listening for music, movies, and audio of all sorts. Upon receiving this set up, I was thrilled as I removed each piece from the carefully packaged boxes. As I've come to expect with JBL products, you can feel the quality of each speaker, the subwoofer, and the receiver. The Espresso-colored speakers and subwoofer are dark wood-toned, giving a clean and classic look to a powerful sound system. The receiver is encased in durable metal. Each piece has anti-slip pads to keep the set up stable. Overall, it's a beautiful, clean set up that somehow helps put a room together like a piece of art.
Set up was an absolute cinch. By design, JBL makes it simple to connect the wire to each connection. Every connection, port, and button is clearly labeled. I'm no professional, but I've wired up a few speaker systems before. JBL found a way to make the process even simpler for quick set up right out of the box, and each piece pairs up effortlessly. I set up two speakers and one subwoofer, but JBL engineered this so that you can add more to fit your custom setup.
For functionality, JBL hit the nail on the head for those who want straightforward controls whether on the unit itself or on the portable remote. You can easily make adjustments to have the sound exactly as you wish, and JBL did a great job of keeping the controls simple. For myself, I utilized the EZ Set EQ software which JBL incorporated with the receiver. With my phone, I was able to let the EZ Set EQ software tune both speakers and the subwoofer to effortlessly calibrate the perfect sound set up for my space.
Now, onto the sound. I've never been so excited to fire up speakers for a movie. Thankfully, these did not disappoint in the slightest. All audio from movies and TV shows, whether an action-packed scene, character dialogue, or even something subtle like rain falling, is so beautifully crisp and clean. The sound is so crystal clear no matter if a scene or song is quiet or loud. The bass provides effortless "thump" if you want to feel like you're at a concert or part of the movie. Everything combined provides a true home-theater feel.
Overall, I found this system to be a masterpiece. From the simple setup, to the ease of customizing the sound, to the amazing sound quality while enjoying movies, shows, music, and anything audio-related, I'm enamored by the quality and care put into each piece. JBL dotted their I's and crossed their T's when engineering these.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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