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JBL Stage 245C

Stage 2 series

The JBL Stage 245C is a center channel speaker with 6 Ω impedance and 91 dB sensitivity. Every receiver and amp in our catalogue can drive it.

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

$440 each (MSRP, September 2026)

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Which receivers and amps can drive it?

What decides it is impedance: the Stage 245C is 6 Ω, and the receiver or amp has to be rated for that.

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    Receivers and amps rated for 6 Ω

    29 in our catalogue

In its price range

All 29 receivers and amps we checked

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Stage 245C specifications

Impedance
6 Ω
Sensitivity
91 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end
55 Hz
Drivers
1 × 25 mm, 4 × 114 mm
Size
29×6×9 in
Recommended amplifier power
20–150 W
Weight
12 kg (26.5 lb)
MSRP
$440 each (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 245C

What receiver do I need for the Stage 245C?
One rated for 6 Ω speakers. In our catalogue, Denon AVR-S570BT, Emotiva BasX A-700 and Yamaha RX500A are rated to drive it.
Is the Stage 245C 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
The JBL Stage 245C 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 245C need?
JBL recommends an amplifier of 20–150 W. Its sensitivity is 91 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 245C go?
The JBL Stage 245C is rated down to 55 Hz. Below that, a subwoofer takes over; where the bass actually lands depends on your room's modes.
How big is the Stage 245C?
The JBL Stage 245C measures 740 × 156 × 217 mm (29.1 × 6.1 × 8.5 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 12 kg (26.5 lb).

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References

  1. JBL Stage 245C: Spec sheet, in.jbl.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. JBL Stage 245C: Retailer listing, worldwidestereo.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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