JBL - Stage2 250B 2-Way 5.25-inch (130mm) Bookshelf Loudspeaker - Pair - Latte

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are great speakers on their own. These can rock hard just as a stereo pair all by themselves. I am currently using these as surround speakers in my JBL Stage 2 home theater system, and I can find no flaw with these speakers in that capacity. They provide the perfect amount of ambiance whether bringing in music from behind in a movie, getting the crowd effect as I'm watching sports, or getting that surprise noise from behind in a scary movie. It all just draws your attention more into what you are watching - which is why we all have surround sound systems!! And these match perfectly with the rest of the Stage 2 speakers in my system (280F [Front], 240H [ATMOS], 245c [Center]. 220P [Subwoofer]). These speakers match a 5-1/4 inch woofer with a tweeter and a bass port on the back to provide a large amount of sound over a substantial frequency range (55 - 25K). Footpads are provided for both speakers to allow placement just about anywhere without worry of scratching furniture, or bookshelves, or whatever you may be placing them on. These have grills that are magnetic and stay on easy, and they are even easier to take off if needed. It took a little bit of work and trial and error to get the speakers into the right place and sound level. But once you get that sweet spot. you really ARE in the middle of all the action, whether it be a movie, sports, or TV.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Stage 2 Series speakers are an excellent system for phenomenal sound. They look great and I appreciate that we have the option to use them with or without the cover, depending on the look we're going for. The speakers are solid and feel like they are well-made. Everything came boxed in a way that protected the speakers. While it made it somewhat difficult to remove from the boxes, it protected them from damage. Two of our boxes had pretty big holes in the outside but there was nothing wrong with the speakers inside. Set up was fairly straightforward. The knobs for the connectors made it easier than what we've experienced with older speakers. The number of speakers makes for truly amazing audio. They do take up a lot of space so I recommend making sure your room is large enough to accommodate all of them. The instructions are helpful for spacing but you need plenty of room to make the configurations work optimally. We did have to read and re-read the instructions to make sure we were doing everything correctly. These shelf speakers are much larger and sound better than what we had in the past.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL 250b speakers are perfect solution for a home theater setup for anyone who demands the most from their entertainment system. For the size, they can get ridiculously loud while still maintaining clarity which is important for movies and playing music. They are sleek, stylish, and the build quality is impressive. I really enjoy the magnetic speaker covers which allow easy access as well as making cleaning a breeze. Overall, these speakers paired with a dedicated sub would make your home theater system rival the movie theater! Definitely recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These speakers not only look amazing they sound amazing! The sound quality is like sitting front row of a concert. The screen are magnetic so they go right into place. The only down fall I see with these are the screw hook ups. The hole is small and wires are hard to get into. The placement of the holes make it difficult as well to get to. Other than that these are great speakers! Would recommend for sure.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just got these hooked up with my head unit and powered sub, and the highs that come from these beauties are unmatched! The words are so clear that I don't need the volume maxxed out now to hear what is being said or even whispered on TV/movies. These are top notch! Magnetic grilles make cleaning easy as well.