JBL Stage 240H vs MartinLogan Motion AFX

The JBL Stage 240H plays lower (85 Hz vs 90 Hz), is an easier load for a receiver (6 Ω vs 4 Ω) and costs less ($330 vs $600).

What each one works with

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Stage 240HMotion AFX
Receivers and amps that drive it27 of 2927 of 29, 13 after a setting change

Specs side by side

Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.

Stage 240HMotion AFX
Impedance6 Ω4 Ω
Sensitivity87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end85 Hz90 Hz
Drivers1 × 25 mm, 1 × 114 mm1 × 19 mm, 1 × 133 mm
Size7×7×11 in8×7×10 in
Recommended amplifier power20–150 W20–200 W
Weight3.5 kg (7.7 lb)3.6 kg (7.9 lb)
MSRP$330 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)$600 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

Every spec and pairing: JBL Stage 240H, MartinLogan Motion AFX.

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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
  3. MartinLogan Motion AFX: Spec sheet, martinlogan.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  4. MartinLogan Motion AFX: Retailer listing, audioadvice.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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