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JBL Stage 280F

Stage 2 series

The JBL Stage 280F is a tower 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
20–225 W
JBL's recommendation
Bass extension
33 Hz
How low it plays

$660 each (MSRP, September 2026)

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3D model of the JBL Stage 280F

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Which receivers and amps can drive it?

What decides it is impedance: the Stage 280F 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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Which center speaker matches it?

For the closest tonal match as voices move across the front, pick a center from the same Stage 2 series.

Plan your room around the Stage 280F.

Draw your room in 3D, place the Stage 280F and see how they sound at your seat, with every connection to your receiver checked. Designing is free.

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Stage 280F specifications

Impedance
6 Ω
Sensitivity
91 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end
33 Hz
Drivers
1 × 25 mm, 2 × 200 mm
Size
14×44×17 in
Recommended amplifier power
20–225 W
Weight
25.1 kg (55.3 lb)
MSRP
$660 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 280F

What receiver do I need for the Stage 280F?
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 280F 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
The JBL Stage 280F 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 280F need?
JBL recommends an amplifier of 20–225 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 280F go?
The JBL Stage 280F is rated down to 33 Hz. Below that, a subwoofer takes over; where the bass actually lands depends on your room's modes.
How big is the Stage 280F?
The JBL Stage 280F measures 357 × 1113 × 420 mm (14.1 × 43.8 × 16.5 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 25.1 kg (55.3 lb).

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References

  1. JBL Stage 280F: Dimensional drawing, in.jbl.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. JBL Stage 280F: Retailer listing, audioadvice.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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