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JBL Stage 240H

Stage 2 series

The JBL Stage 240H is a height speaker with 6 Ω impedance and 87 dB sensitivity. 27 of the 29 receivers and amps in our catalogue can drive it.

Impedance
6 Ω
What the receiver must be rated for
Sensitivity
87 dB
Higher is louder per watt
Amplifier power
20–150 W
JBL's recommendation
Bass extension
85 Hz
How low it plays

$330 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

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Which receivers and amps can drive it?

What decides it is impedance: the Stage 240H is 6 Ω, and the receiver or amp has to be rated for that, and as a height speaker it needs Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding.

  • Works

    Receivers and amps rated for 6 Ω

    27 in our catalogue

  • Not recommended

    Receivers without Dolby Atmos or DTS:X

    A height speaker needs one that decodes them.

    2 in our catalogue

In its price range

All 29 receivers and amps we checked

Works27

Not recommended2

  • 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.

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Draw your room in 3D, place the Stage 240H and see how they sound at your seat, with every connection to your receiver checked. Designing is free.

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Stage 240H specifications

Impedance
6 Ω
Sensitivity
87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end
85 Hz
Drivers
1 × 25 mm, 1 × 114 mm
Size
7×7×11 in
Recommended amplifier power
20–150 W
Weight
3.5 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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