JBL Stage 250B vs Klipsch R-50M
The JBL Stage 250B plays lower (50 Hz vs 58 Hz). The Klipsch R-50M is more sensitive (92 dB vs 86 dB), so it plays louder per watt, is an easier load for a receiver (8 Ω vs 6 Ω) and costs less ($425 vs $440).
What each one works with
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| Stage 250B | R-50M | |
|---|---|---|
| Receivers and amps that drive it | 29 of 29 | 29 of 29 |
Specs side by side
Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.
| Stage 250B | R-50M | |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) | 92 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) in-room |
| Low end | 50 Hz | 58 Hz |
| Drivers | 1 × 25 mm, 1 × 130 mm | 1 × 25 mm, 1 × 133 mm |
| Size | 8×13×9 in | 7×14×9 in |
| Recommended amplifier power | 20–150 W | — |
| Weight | 5.6 kg (12.3 lb) | 5 kg (11 lb) |
| MSRP | $440 a pair (MSRP, September 2026) | $425 a pair (MSRP, September 2026) |
Every spec and pairing: JBL Stage 250B, Klipsch R-50M.
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