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JBL Stage 240H

Height speaker · Stage 2 series

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The JBL Stage 240H is a 6 Ω height speaker rated 87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m), with a recommended 20–150 W amplifier. Of the 29 receivers and amps in our catalogue, 27 are rated to drive it and 2 are not recommended.

$330 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

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Receivers and amplifiers for the Stage 240H

Each pairing is checked by our compatibility engine: the speaker's impedance against the amplifier's rated minimum, and height decoding for height speakers. Whether it plays loud enough depends on how far you sit, which the 3D editor works out for your room.

Rated to drive it (27)

Not recommended (2)

  • Denon AVR-S570BT

    Denon AVR-S570BT has no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding for height speakers.

  • Denon AVR-S670H

    Denon AVR-S670H has no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding for height speakers.

Stage 240H specifications

Impedance6 Ω
Sensitivity87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end85 Hz
Drivers1 × 25 mm, 1 × 114 mm
Size7×7×11 in
Recommended amplifier power20–150 W
Weight3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
MSRP$330 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

Every value comes from the sources under References, last retrieved September 15, 2026. To check it against the rest of your system, use the compatibility checker.

Questions about the Stage 240H

What receiver do I need for the Stage 240H?
One rated for 6 Ω speakers. In our catalogue, Emotiva BasX A-700, Yamaha RX500A and Denon AVR-X1700H are rated to drive it. Denon AVR-S570BT and Denon AVR-S670H are not rated for it.
Is the Stage 240H 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
The JBL Stage 240H has a nominal impedance of 6 Ω, between the two. Use a receiver or amplifier rated down to 6 Ω or lower.
How much power does the Stage 240H need?
JBL recommends an amplifier of 20–150 W. Its sensitivity is 87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m). How much of that you use depends on how far you sit and how loud you listen, which the 3D editor works out for your room.
How low does the Stage 240H go?
The JBL Stage 240H is rated down to 85 Hz. Below that, a subwoofer takes over; where the bass actually lands depends on your room's modes.
How big is the Stage 240H?
The JBL Stage 240H measures 180 × 176 × 270 mm (7.1 × 6.9 × 10.6 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 3.5 kg (7.7 lb).

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References

  1. JBL Stage 240H: Dimensional drawing, jbl.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. JBL Stage 240H: Retailer listing, worldwidestereo.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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