JBL

Stage 2 280F 8 inch Floorstanding Speakers

Experience true audiophile sound quality with the JBL Stage 2 280F Floor Standing Speakers. Boasting premium features such as powerful 1" aluminum dome tweeters and high-frequency waveguides, these speakers deliver exceptional clarity and detail in every note. Elevate your listening experience with these expertly crafted speakers.

Some notes on the free cable:

Sturdy Gold-Plated Banana Plugs for a Secure Connection to Amplifier and Speakers

Heavy Duty 14 AWG Oxygen-Free Copper Conductors for Better Dynamics

Twisted Pair Construction Helps Cancel Out Noise

Available in a Variety of Lengths, Handcrafted in the USA

Features

Dual 8-inch (200mm) Polycellulose Ribbed Cone Woofers

The 280F features Polycellulose ribbed cone woofers. This pure pulp cone has a proprietary mix of other materials added to improve its rigidity and the ribs echo legendary JBL designs. These woofers produce deep, accurate, room filling bass.

1-inch (25mm) Anodized Aluminum Tweeter in a Next Generation HDI™ Waveguide

Through intense research of previous waveguide designs, JBL has developed a new complex geometry that improves directivity, reduced diffraction, and an overall neutral frequency response both on and off axis. The Stage 2 HDI Horn is coupled to an anodized aluminum dome tweeter to enhance efficiency and dynamics.

Compatible with 240H Atmos Module

The 280F mates perfectly with the 240H to add Dolby Atmos to your system for an enhanced listening experience. Dedicated Atmos 5-way binding posts hide the wiring and create a seamless appearance.

Precision 2.5-Way Crossover

The 280F floorstanding model features a unique two and a half-way crossover design. This unique design crossed over the top woofer right below the tweeter's output, while the other woofer is crossed over at a lower frequency.  This creates a dynamic mid-range but both woofers still extend as deep as they can go for powerful bass.  This produces cohesive balanced output with a robust low end that can be both heard and felt.

Magnetically Attached Grilles

Stage 2 has premium details throughout the line including magnetically attached grilles, unique trim rings and the floating front baffle design - upscale features not typically found on loudspeakers in this price range.

Dedicated ATMOS 5-Way Binding Posts with Integrated Wire Management

The 280F features dedicated Atmos 5-way biding posts at the bottom and top of the speakers.  This unique design hides the wiring providing a clean uncluttered look.  If the Atmos terminal are nor used a cover is provided.

Dual Flared Racetrack Rear-Firing Tunes Ports

Dual racetrack flared ports are featured on the 280F.  This new flared design reduces the velocity of the air when exiting the speaker cabinet, eliminating any chuffing or coloration of output.

Specifications

General:

• Type: Floorstanding Loudspeaker System
• Low Frequency Driver: Dual 8-inch (200mm) Polycellulose Ribbed Cone
• High Frequency Driver: 1-inch (25mm) Anodized Aluminium
• Waveguide: Next Generation HDI™
• Recommended Amplifier Power: 20-225W
• Frequency Response ± 6dB: 33Hz-25kHz
• Sensitivity @ 1M, 2.83V: 91dB
• Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
• Crossover Frequencies: 1.1kHz/2.1Khz
• Enclosure Tuning: Bass Reflex via Dual Flared Racetrack Rear-Firing Tuned Ports
• Finish: Espresso or Latte

Dimensions:

• Dimensions (HxWxD): 1113mm x 357mm x 420mm
• Dimensions (HxWxD) without Base: 1036mm x 200mm x 354mm
• Product Weight: 25.1 kg
• Shipping Weight: 30.6kg
• Shipping Units of Measure: 2 x Each

Review

"This will allow you to have Atmos height channels without physically installing ceiling speakers. The drivers and crossover are specially designed to have these speakers bounce their sound off of the ceiling to create the Atmos height channel."

Read full review by Audio Advice