Customer Ratings & Reviews

The JBL Stage 220P is part of the Stage 2 set of speakers from JBL. This series is budget friendly, but up-market in looks, with nice veneer, magnetic detachable grilles, and premium overall feel make these a contender in many homes. Is the 220P worth the cash in the mid low-end sub market though? Both units I purchased were open box models, but BestBuy appeared to ship me new units. Neither had been removed from the box and were still factory sealed. Inside the box is pretty basic stuff, including documentation, metal pegs for carpet installation, and the unit itself and grille. My application is paring 2 of these Stage 220p subwoofers with 260F floor standing speakers and a 245c center channel for the front portion of my 7.2.4 Atmos setup. These are placed next to the 260F speakers under my projector screen. The room is an a shape with sloped vaulted ceilings that meet for about 8ft of flat ceiling in the middle. These subwoofers align in the center to help produce even bass in the room. With only one subwoofer, I found large dead spots (not a fault of the 220p, but of the room design). The Stage 220p is easy to work with in most home theater installations. It supports RCA subwoofer level input, which is pretty standard these days. There is a separate volume control, cross over adjust, power mode (On or Auto), Phase (normal or reverse), and a switch for the power supply mode (120v or 220v, which comes locked to 120v unless you remove some screws). Most modern receivers will allow you to adjust the crossover for the subwoofer channel, but it's nice that this unit has an adjustable crossover if you want to tune it w/ a sound bar, or other non-home theater receiver. Installation was a breeze. My Marantz receiver has dual subwoofer outputs, so I'm able to tune individual volumes at the receiver, however each subwoofer has its own volume control. I pushed both of these to about 80% volume on the subwoofers themselves, and my Audeseey calibration put them at -12db. This felt a bit anemic after watching a few scenes and I wonder if it was characteristics of the room that caused this calibration issue (or maybe I just like boomy bass). After calibration, and further 'tweaking' in which I moved the subwoofers to -2db, I set out with some scene watching/calibrations. These speakers may not be high end $1k units, but the dual port design and large 12" driver coupled with a powerful 250w amp make them a force to be reckoned with. I found 25hz just audible, but these subwoofers can produce non-audible frequencies that you want in a home theater. I didn't find them overly boomy, unless I cranked the volume higher. These subwoofers are a dual ported design, and thus can be a bit sloppier than a sealed design. The tradeoff is great volume, and decent frequency response. The 12" drivers are definitely capable. Again, I found them quite responsive and complementary to the rest of the Stage 2 equipment I've purchased. They sound quite nice, and I found them excellent for both music and movies (with a definite lean towards movies). I'm certainly no audiophile, but I felt like for the price these definitely filled my room with the bass I crave for a home theater. I have a dedicated room for media watching, so their size is no problem for me. The fact they match the Stage 2 260F speakers so well means ascetically they match quite well. The espresso color with black grilles matches the rest of the room's vibe quite well. I received my floor standing Stage 2 260F speakers as part of a promotion/review program, but the 245c and both 220p's I purchased out of pocket. Overall while some reviewers have panned this series, properly powered, and calibrated I've been quite happy. They offer a lot more power and volume of sound compared to my old speakers. Overall I won't say they're five stars. I feel like these compete with a lot of other budget units, and while they have some more control, and a bit higher quality than some competitors in this range, they're also quite a bit more expensive. These are mid-way to a higher end sub - which for my budget theater application are perfect. I need loud, responsive, big boom speakers, and two of these completely cover my movie listening area with ease.

The Stage 200P was easy to unbox and set up. If you don't already know, the 10" refers to the actual woofer and the cabinet is almost 14" square. It took up a little more space than I anticipated. It paired easily and offered the full range on auto-calibration. A real quality device for the price point.

Plenty of bass for my smallish livingroom, I will be adding a second subwoofer to the system.

Not crazy bass but clean bass. Just what I wanted.

At under $400, the subwoofer has a nice boom and punchy feel in the seat. Not so much in love with the front cover not the fabric one but the actual subwoofer lip.

It’s a good sub for the price looking forward to getting a bigger one in the same brand has a good quality of bass

The final touch for the JBL Home Stage Series to punchout that critical bass.

Very good speaker for the size and price and easy to set up.

JBL's latest offering for the Modern Audio series is the Stage 200P subwoofer. This subwoofer sports a 10 inch ribbed cone design with room filing low frequency bass. The subwoofer comes in two distinct colors. Espresso and Latte. I currently have the Espresso version and I must say I really like the design. The subwoofer has an amplified power rating of 150W RMS, 300W dynamic. The controls are located at the rear of the subwoofer. Having power mode, Phase switch and crossover control helps you dial the sound to get the levels just right. The weight of the subwoofer is just right. It sits at about 30 pounds so its easy to move around to get he best results according you room setup. Sound I set up a 2.1 system and the sound from the subwoofer surprised me. I was expecting booming sounds, but the 200P sounded really balanced and produced deep low frequency bass. I watched over 20 hours of movies, tv shows and listened different genres of music. I must say the 200P performed much better than I expected. I would have expected this level of sound from JBL's more expensive model. The 200P was more than enough for my medium sized game room. Conclusion JBL has done a great job at designing and constructing the 200P subwoofer. I was impressed with the look and the bass response that this subwoofer possesses. This subwoofer is the perfect match for any budget home theater setup and medium sized rooms.

JBL’s Stage 220P subwoofer is great looking, includes useful controls, and packs an amazing punch. Description The Stage 220P has a 12-inch ribbed cone low frequency woofer driven by an internal power amplifier that provides 300 watts RMS, 500 watts peak. The speaker’s +/- 6dB frequency response is from 26 Hz to 150 Hz, with a variable crossover control from 50 Hz to 150 Hz. There is also a volume control, as well as phase and auto-power selections. The enclosure features bass reflex tuning via dual rear-firing flared tuned ports. The cabinet is 16.4 inches high, 15.9 inches wide, 17.5 inches deep and weighs 41.2 lbs. The grill cover is held to the front plate with magnets that do a great job properly positioning the grill cover and hold it securely in place. The subwoofer has a line-level LFE (Low Frequency Effect) input intended to be driven from an AVR (Audio/Video Receiver) subwoofer pre-amp output through a single-ended RCA subwoofer cable. It requires AC power. Impressions The subwoofer cabinet has a beautiful and expensive looking finish and grill cover, which is nice because subwoofers are generally difficult to tuck away somewhere! The Stage 220P produces an amazing home theater experience. It can absolutely shake the house, producing the kind of movie theater low-frequency experience that you feel as well as hear. The subwoofer power switch has two settings, ON and STANDBY. The auto-power STANDBY setting is great, the subwoofer stays in a low-power standby mode until it gets signal from the AVR, at which point it automatically transitions to ON. Part of my AVR setup includes speaker level balancing where a test tone is played through each speaker individually. Sound level is measured with a dB meter, and an AVR gain setting for each speaker is adjusted to obtain the same dB meter sound level from each. In the case of the subwoofer, its crossover frequency setting and volume setting also affect the measured dB level. I found that setting the subwoofer crossover frequency to 110 Hz and volume to 80% worked well. Using those settings I get balanced dB meter sound levels with the AVR subwoofer gain set to +6dB. I need to put in a good word for JBL support here. Being new to setting up a subwoofer and balancing sound levels, I was curious if there is anything unusual about my subwoofer settings with +6dB gain in the AVR. In less than 24 hours after contacting support, I got an excellent technical response via email from an experienced audio person. I learned that what I am seeing is well within normal parameters for subwoofer setup, and they also agreed that with a second subwoofer I should require less AVR gain to each. I am incredibly impressed with the speed and technical quality of the response from JBL support. This isn’t what I’ve come to expect when I contact a manufacturer with a technical question. Bravo JBL! With speaker levels balanced and AVR room EQ completed, the home theater experience is truly wonderful. Subwoofer controls made it easy to set up and adjust to my particular room, speaker and AVR requirements, and the low-frequency contribution makes an enormous difference. JBL’s Stage 220P subwoofer really delivers and is an extremely welcome addition to my home theater setup.

JBL and Harman have been iconic names in professional and consumer audio for decades. Both names date back to the audio products of the 1940’s and 1950’s. By the late 1960’s and early 1970’s JBL speakers were the premier speakers in Fender guitar amplifiers and speaker cabinets as well as many stage monitors. In the mid 1970’s the Grateful Dead toured with their famous “Wall of Sound” which contained a reported 586 JBL speakers (5”, 12” and 15”). James B. Lansing was associated with a lot of great music. By the 1970’s Harman Kardon stereo receivers were a favorite among audiophiles. JBL and Harman Kardon were responsible for some of the most respected and popular professional audio equipment as well as consumer products. Through the decades the companies experienced ownership and management changes wherein fast-forward to the present day, Harman International is a subsidiary of Samsung, and includes JBL and a collective of some of the most renowned and respected audio products companies. JBL Harman just released the new product line comprised of MA (Modern Audio) series AV receivers and JBL Stage 2 series speakers. Among the factors that attracted me to these new components is that the MA AV receivers and Stage 2 speakers are matched components. From my perspective, there are several compelling advantages to using matched components, particularly as compared to cobbling together a home theater system from components from various manufacturers or even various products from a single manufacturer. First, all of the speakers share the same physical appearance characteristics, including their modern, minimalist design style, and their availability in either an Espresso (dark) or Latte (light) woodgrain speaker enclosure finish, with complimentary colored black or gray, magnetically attached removable grilles. The MA receivers are available with either a black or white face on a black cabinet. More importantly, they are matched technically. All of the speaker enclosures share the same construction and sound shaping characteristics with similar tuned rear ports, transducer design, construction and electrical characteristics, similar crossover networks and matched impedance. These speakers are also technically matched to the new MA model AV receivers, including matched power handling, with the intention of producing outstanding sound reproduction. In fact, towards those end-goals, the new MA AV receivers and the Stage 2 speakers were all designed and engineered at the JBL Harman Acoustic Engineering Center of Excellence in Northridge, California. The speakers and receivers will perform optimally together, because they are purposefully designed for perfect integration and compatibility. Another important attribute of the MA series receivers and Stage 2 series speakers is that JBL designed and engineered them for simplicity of setup/installation and simplicity of operation. People who are neither devoted audiophiles, engineers or industry professionals are able to rely on these components being the perfect accompaniments for each other. There are enough selections available to get just what you want and need, but there is no overwhelming complexity to create a difficult or intimidating experience when selecting, setting up or using these terrific components. I am extremely impressed with the performance of my JBL Harman components, all of which sound terrific. My outstanding JBL Harman home theater system is comprised of: MA7100HP – 7.2 Channel AV Receiver Stage 280F – Floorstanding (Tower) Speakers – Front Channels Stage 240H – Atmos Height Modules (Atmos Caps) – Mounted on 280F Speakers Stage 245C – Center Channel Speaker Stage 250B – Bookshelf Speakers – Rear Channels Stage 220P – 12” 250 Watt RMS Powered Subwoofer This assemblage of perfectly matched JBL Harman components is a stellar home theater system which sounds absolutely amazing! I am incredibly impressed and completely satisfied with the Stage 220P Subwoofer Speaker. The 220P Subwoofer is the larger of the two powered subwoofer speaker models available in the JBL Stage 2 series. SPECIFICATIONS – STAGE 220P (From JBL Documentation): Type: Powered Subwoofer Low Frequency Driver: 12-inch (300mm) Polycellulose Ribbed High Excursion Amplifier Power: 250W RMS (500W Dynamic) Frequency Response ± 6dB: 26Hz-150Hz (Conflicts with other JBL Documentation stating: 29Hz-150Hz) Crossover Frequencies: 50Hz-150Hz (variable) 24dB/octave Controls: 35Hz-150Hz (Conflicts with other JBL Documentation stating: 50Hz-150Hz) Controls: Auto Power, Crossover, Level, Phase Inputs: One (1) Line-Level LFE Input Enclosure Tuning: Bass-Reflex via Dual Rear-Firing Tuned Ports Power Requirements: 120V, 60Hz (US) 220-230V, 50/60Hz (EU) Power Consumption: <0.5W (standby) / 205W/1.6A (max – 230V) / 205W/3.15A (max – 120V) Finish: Espresso or Latte Dimensions (HxWxD): 16.4in x 15.9in x 17.5in (416mm x 405mm x 444mm) Product Weight: 41.2 lbs. (18.7 kg) Shipping Weight: 51.4 lbs. (23.3kg) The large and fairly heavy Stage 220P active, powered subwoofer is equipped with a front firing 12” polycellulose transducer which very effectively moves a lot of air and produces energetic, palpable bass notes. The 250 watt RMS powered amplifier coupled to the large speaker delivers very deep, room filling bass even in a large room. Proper subwoofer placement and crossover frequency selection optimize production of deep, accurate and smooth bass. Since low frequencies are not directional like higher frequencies, placement near a room corner is frequently the preferred location for optimizing bass response by capitalizing on low frequencies being reflected by hard surfaces like walls, and minimizing absorption by soft furnishings. The magnetically attached grille with its orange frame exposed at the sides matches the other Stage 2 series speakers. The rear panel includes the jack for the detachable power cord and a protected voltage selection switch which also allows use of the 220P on 220-240V mains. The rear panel also has the RCA connector for the subwoofer input cable, a rotary knob for the 50Hz – 150Hz crossover network, a volume control knob, a phase reversal slide switch, a similar switch to select “auto-power”, and a power LED. There are a pair of stacked ports on the rear of the subwoofer enclosure which JBL describes as “ Bass-Reflex Design with Dual Rear-Firing Flared Ports. The Bass-Reflex design of the 220P use dual rear-firing flared ports. This new flared design reduces the velocity of the air when exiting the speaker cabinet, eliminating any chuffing or coloration of output”. I adhere to the generally accepted “standard” of setting the low-pass crossover of my receiver at 80 db and directing the low frequencies to the powered subwoofer. Adjustment of subwoofer gain is subjective, but I like to set up my subwoofer to deliver strong, palpable yet smooth bass presence, holding short of overdriven thumping distorted bass. The JBL Stage 220P is an absolutely outstanding Low Frequency Effects (LFE) speaker that is ideally matched with the rest of my JBL home theater components. It has more than sufficient power to compliment the substantial and impressive audio being delivered by the large Stage 2 speakers which are driven by the powerful MA 7100HP receiver. The bass in music as well as the low frequency effects in movies is powerful, accurate and realistic. Low frequencies are felt by the body as much as they are heard by the ear, and the Stage 220P really delivers! The matched design and engineering of the Stage 2 series speakers and the MA series AV receivers makes it extremely simple and easy to specify and select a complete home theater system comprised of excellent, premium level components from an outstanding audio component manufacturer, with a very long and rich company heritage. Our listening and viewing experience has improved significantly with the Harman JBL home theater components. Whether playing streamed movies or music, or using my Blu-Ray player, CD changer, or turntable, we are now enjoying the experience more than we did previously. The Stage 2 speakers and MA7100HP AVR provide extraordinary, room filling, high resolution audio with incredible fidelity across the full sound spectrum. As soon as I had connected and configured the system, running Top Gun Maverick, with its powerful soundtrack including plentiful height effects and powerful low frequency effects, was really incredible and satisfying! A few movies and concert videos later I was beyond impressed with how outstanding the Harman JBL components are! This is really how high-performance component audio should sound. The home theater experience with these components is truly a theater experience! I am confident that the Stage 220P powered subwoofer is the best choice for low frequency effect speaker in this great home theater system. I am extremely impressed with it, and I am enjoying its powerful performance.

I have to start this review by stating this is the first higher end subwoofer I have owned. Previous to this I used a soundbar with a subwoofer for my living room audio setup, and a 2.1 Logitech setup for m y computer. Those setups were good enough but not anything I would consider great. With that said, I can't speak to how well this does against other high end subwoofers but instead as a general consumer that isn't an audiophile. With the above disclaimer I have to say I am extremely impressed with this subwoofer. Everything about this thing is quality. I am surprised they even ship these with the weight of the speaker itself. The package it was shipped in should have been labeled 2 man carry (not really, but putting emphasis on heavy this thing is). The enclosure this speaker in is very dense. I can't speak for the specifications of the box itself, but its heavy. The finish of the enclosure is very nice looking with a faux wood grain finish. I imagine its a lamenent but I didn't test it to find out and didn't have any blemishes to expose it that I could find. It comes with a front side guard that is made of a very lightweight foam material and connects to the enclosure via magnets. I had no issue with the covers moving around from the vibration the speaker produced. The only complaint I have in this area is the speaker guard itself has an orange outline on the inside which you can see. I would have preferred if that was simply black so as not to stand out against the speaker itself, but its a really minor thing. On the backside you will find your controls. First you have an auto and on mode which is good for troubleshooting. It will light up blue when its receiving a signal in auto and on mode (though in auto it will display red if its not) making it easier to tell if your receiver is pushing to it. In addition to that you have your cross over dial which lets you dial in the frequency at which you want the sub to pick up. This is good for hand dialing in your sound preference. Finally you have your volume knob that lets you manually adjust how much power you want going to the sub. I personally maxed this out on my JBL receiver and it sounded great. The only real complaint I have with this sub is the lack of an RCA cable. I understand that different people with different setups will need varying lengths of cable, but it would have been nice if JBL had included a cable so you can get this going right out of the box. I had to wait for Amazon to ship me a cable because no one locally sold them. Its a minor gripe, but still think it needs to be pointed out, and an easy fix for JBL. As for the sound quality, its great. I was skeptical coming into a higher end sub because of my experience with a soundbar sub, but my worry was misplaced. This thing shakes my entire house when turned up. In addition to that, with movies and the cross over tuned right, it adds just the right amount of bass needed to get the effect. Paired with the rest of the sound system, this turned my living room into a theater experience. For those that saw Dune Part 2 in theaters, the opening sequence with the alien language? Yeah that hits different.

The JBL Stage 220P Sub-Woofer is easy to set up and provides a great bass boost to the overall audio system. It comes with carpet spikes to prevent it from moving around on a soft floor in a living room environment. What I liked most about the system is that it's well matched with the JBL MA510 AVR as an upgrade to a typical Sound Bar system. It works great in a home theater environment, or as a classic bookshelf style AV system. JBL offers multiple options for the MA 510 system including a center speaker, a pair of front speakers and a pair of surround speakers and a subwoofer. Notably, you can add a second sub-woofer if you choose. This means you provide your own wiring for components, including TVs, speakers and sub woofers as well as network wiring if necessary. So, on that basis if you want to get started quickly and easily, you can start with a simple Stereo installation and gradually add the well matched JBL speaker components as your space or budget allows. The JBL system is easy to set up once you gather sources for content and the necessary wiring for speakers taking twenty to thirty minutes for a 2.1 channel, stand-alone system without permanent installation such as with hidden cables. This Sub-Woofer would certainly beef up your gaming audio if you chose to do so. Otherwise, if you are planning to install the system permanently, it obviously takes a lot more planning than I have committed to. I would highly recommend matching this sub-woofer with the MA 510 or MA 710 AVR systems including the Center and Surround Speakers to bring the system up to a minimum of 5.1 channels. However, because I am not game oriented, the two extra channels in a 7.1 system just seems superfluous. The Stage 220 P pairs well with the matching JBL Stage 2-250B speakers are an awesome combination together with the MA 510 AVR. JBL made it easy to match the various components of a top-notch system. Plus, the sound quality is terrific. The is modern look in the Espresso color also goes well in a traditional environment. In summary, this JBL system provides an easy to set up, well-matched upgrade from a 'Soundbar' System.

JBL has jumped into the home theater speaker space with the zest that only an established brand can. They are coming out swinging with their stage2 set of speakers and the Stage2 250B 2-Way 5.25-inch (130mm) Bookshelf Loudspeakers are another example of quality with a price tag that reflects value. You get a pair of these for $400, but let me tell you, they punch above their weight class when it comes to the price. JBL has been around for generations. They developed their first speakers in 1946! The American company has made a name for themselves throughout the last 80 years as a value-centric option for your speaker needs - especially when it comes to headphones, earbuds and portable speakers. Lately they have dominated the portable speaker market with their options, which are high-quality, yet less expensive than so many other options out there. The new Stage2 speaker line-up gives a very nice modern look, and offer the same hint of orange on the speaker grills as the other speakers in the line-up (floorstanding R&L, dolby atmos speakers, center speaker, and most stylish being, the new receiver options. I'm impressed with the style JBL chose - as it's not overwhelmingly modern. The color choices (Espresso and latte) fit any decor and are consistent among the products. These look awesome! Feature wise these loudspeakers include a 5.25-inch (130mm) Polycellulose Ribbed Cone Woofer. Each speaker in the Stage 2 series features Polycellulose ribbed cone woofers, which help with consistency and a sound that emphasizes that consistency. According to the descriptions, it includes a pure pulp cone has a proprietary mix of other materials added to improve its rigidity and the ribs echo legendary JBL designs. The conclusion is that these woofers produce deep, accurate, room filling bass and excellent sound. They also include a 1-inch (25mm) Anodized Aluminum Tweeter that JBL says is in "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. This new design offers a neutral frequency response both on and off axis. Premium components are used to construct the crossovers fitted to the Stage 2 line. The High frequency section features air core inductors and mylar capacitors that reduce distortion and improve sonic performance. The low frequency section includes laminate core inductors and electrolytic capacitors. These premium materials can handle more power and transmit energy faster elevating system performance. Sturdy 5-way binding posts provide the listener with their choice of high-quality connection. They also match the binding posts on the JBL MA AVRs, carrying the cohesive look throughout. JBL 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. A flared port is featured on the 250B. This new flared design reduces the velocity of the air when exiting the speaker cabinet, eliminating any chuffing or coloration of output. The 250B includes anti slip pads to hold the speaker securely in place, minimize vibrations. For $400, these speakers are a value and offer such a fluid sound when coupled with the rest of JBL's Stage2 lineup. I'm going from a Klipsch set of premium speakers, coupled with an Onkyo RZ-50 (which has had its fair share of technological issues) and have been super impressed with the clear, robust sound. There is a beautiful separation with these speakers that you can tell have been fine tuned by the developers, who obviously know what they're doing. I'm excited for what's to come with JBL if this is their first stab into upper-mid tier Dolby home theater.

If you're looking to upgrade your home audio setup, the JBL Stage 2 200P 300W Subwoofer might just be what you need. After pairing it with a JBL MA310 receiver and JBL Stage 2 240B bookshelf speakers, I was blown away by the difference it made. JBL is well-known for their car subwoofers, but this was my first time trying one in my home. The results were impressive. Home Theater Magic The moment I added the JBL Stage 2 200P to my home theater, I noticed a huge improvement. Whether I used it with just the JBL bookshelf speakers or with my entire surround sound setup, the change was amazing. The bass was tight, clear, and powerful, making movies come alive. Explosions and action scenes that used to sound muddy and boomy now have serious impact. Watching "Top Gun: Maverick" was a highlight—every jet roar and explosion felt real. Even my wife, who usually doesn’t care about audio equipment, was impressed. The bass was so powerful that I had to lower the volume to keep the neighbors happy. The JBL Stage 2 200P doesn’t just play sound; it makes you feel it but in a way that isn’t just noise. Music Performance For music, the JBL Stage 2 200P is also fantastic. Unlike other subwoofers I've had, this one doesn’t produce muddy bass. The sound is clear and detailed, with great depth. I don’t use it for music as much, but when I do, it never disappoints. I listen to a lot of Americana and classical music, where too much bass can be a problem. This subwoofer strikes the right balance, providing depth without overwhelming the music. It blends perfectly with the JBL Stage 2 240B bookshelf speakers for a smooth listening experience. Size and Presence One thing to note is the size of the JBL Stage 2 200P. It’s a big subwoofer, so you won’t be able to hide it easily. But it looks good. I do wish that JBL makde more of an effort with the outer material. The espresso faux wood looked plastic-y to me. If you’re going for a wood look - just use a real veneer. If that’s too costly then just go with a textured poly material. It’s not like what they did looks like a piece of fine furniture, and those that require that in a subwoofer are likely looking at higher price points. Final Thoughts The JBL Stage 2 200P 300W Subwoofer has exceeded my expectations. It’s great for both home theater and music, making it a solid choice for anyone looking to improve their sound system. If you want a subwoofer that delivers tight, powerful bass and enhances your overall audio experience, the JBL Stage 2 200P is a fantastic option. You’ll be amazed at the difference it makes.

I’ve been using the JBL Stage 200P subwoofer for about a week now and I have to say that it is an absolute powerhouse that takes your home audio experience to the next level. After spending a week with this 10-inch subwoofer, I'm really impressed with how it transforms both music and movies into immersive experiences. I will say that this is the first subwoofer I’ve used in quite a few years, and I didn’t realize how much I missed this bass, until I heard it again. The deep bass resonates from the front-firing 10-inch polycellulose woofer, combined with the dual rear-firing tuned ports, makes sure that every beat hits you with precision and power that you can feel. The speaker came very well packaged with custom foam, wrap around, insert to stabilize it during transit and a double heavy cardboard box to ensure it doesn’t get damaged while shipping to you. In my opinion, one of the best features of the Stage 200P is its ability to deliver that bass without overwhelming my living room with muddiness that can sometimes accompany a subwoofer of this caliber. The controls on the rear panel, including volume, crossover, and phase adjustments, allow you to tailor the sound to your space, whether you're setting it up in a small room or a larger home theater. I found these controls incredibly easy to use and effective in balancing the bass with my other speakers. You will need to try your system out with both movies/tv content and music to find the perfect balance. But once you figure out how you need it set for your space, you shouldn’t need to reset it anytime soon. The Stage 200P delivers amazing bass! It can be a whole lot of bass for a smaller room, but with the volume the controls on the backside of the unit, you can customize the power so that it doesn’t overpower a smaller room. This is definitely a subwoofer designed for those who want to feel their bass as much as they want to hear it. The Espresso woodgrain finish is a classy touch that fits perfectly with my living room decor. The overall design makes it not just a high-performance speaker but also a stylish addition to my living room. Overall, if you're a bass enthusiast or someone looking to add some noticeable depth to your sound system, the JBL Stage 200P is an excellent choice that you’ll love as soon as you get it powered up!

This subwoofer, like the rest of the JBL Stage loudspeaker series, was packed so well that I have to mention it. The subwoofer was double boxed and then wrapped with a white soft cloth. In addition to the white soft cloth, the subwoofer was packaged with a thick Styrofoam on the top and bottom for extra protection during shipment. I was impressed. The espresso finish is very nice and has a top built quality. This subwoofer has some weight to it. At 30 pounds the speaker will stay put wherever it is placed. This sub comes with a magnetic mesh grill. I personally prefer the sub without the grill because the speaker looks beautiful without it. The subwoofer also includes 4 rug spikes that you can install if you have thick or plush carpet. On the back panel you have the power button, LFE connection, volume and crossover knob, a phase reverse selector and an auto power selector. There is also a power indicator light that will turn blue when a signal is received from the amplifier and will turn red automatically when the subwoofer is on standby mode. This sub comes with a built in 300 watts amp and dual voltage power supply with a selector from 120 or 240V. In my current setup I have this sub paired with the JBL MA710 receiver, Stage 2 series 280F floorstanding, 245C center channel, 250B bookshelves, and the 240H Atmos. I tested how high I wanted to set the knobs by sampling some movies and music. Having placed this in my living room I set the knobs at 50% of the max. The sub-woofer can be placed in the front, side to back of your room as long as your LFE (RCA) cable is long enough. By the way, just to mention the LFE cable is not included. When it comes to sound this subwoofer does a great job when listening to music or movies. The bass was deep enough that it was felt in the entire living room. This subwoofer really compliments the JBL sound stage loudspeakers. For a 10 inch sub it does a great job. Overall this subwoofer is great for a home theater setup or just a stereo 2.1 setup. It has a great build quality and sounds great. With its deep bass it will fill a decent size room. It is easy to setup and it will blend well when paired with the other JBL speakers in the same series. In the box you get the Sub, grill, power cable and quick guide.

This 12” powered subwoofer digs and digs deep. I have a fairly large theater room and the JBL Stage 2 220P has no issues pressurizing the room. The built-in amp is rated for 250W RMS and can shake my whole house with the proper placement. The frequency response range is 26Hz-150Hz. It’s rear ported which helps reduce the overall height of the box so I can also easily fit it underneath my projector screen when compared to front ported boxes. The dark wood looks amazing in my decor and I highly recommend this sub for anyone building out their home theater. Set a proper crossover within your AVR for your speaker types and let this sub do all the heavy lifting. I recommend setting all your speakers to “Small” and start with a 80Hz crossover to the 220P. Set your crossover knob to the max crossover on your sub and let your AVR do all the crossover for you. Adjust the volume knob of the sub to match the dB levels of your entire system. Proper placement is key to have tight and deep bass. Best way I found is to do the infamous “sub crawl”. Simply put the sub directly on your main sitting position and listen to your favorite bass heavy track. Then slowly move on your hands and knees around the perimeter of your home theater until you can hear and feel the most bass. There are usually a few spots that will sound the loudest and that's the spot to put the sub. Next for proper calibration is to do room correction if your AVR is capable of doing it. The minimum one should do is set the distance of the sub to your sitting location and set the level to match the rest of your setup. The distance will ultimately set the delay and the level will make sure you’re within range of your set dB at reference level listening. Best practice is to adjust all your speakers to 75dB with an SPL meter capable of C weighted readings at reference level volume to your main sitting position. Then bump the volume of your subwoofer +10dB if you like a heavier bass presence or adjust the subwoofer level within your AVR. In summary, I do recommend the JBL Stage 2 220P subwoofer for your home theater. It hits so hard that I’m considering getting a 2nd one to help balance out the room.

The JBL Stage2 200P subwoofer is superb addition to a home theater setup. The woodgrain finish blends in perfectly to my current furniture, so the subwoofer just looks like a pleasing addition in my living room. But while it blends into the background, it provides the depth of low frequency that make the living room come alive. When it comes to packaging, JBL really has the consumer experience in mind. The speakers come in boxes with instructions on how to properly and easily remove them from the boxes to make the process smooth and frustration free. The back panel contains the ports and controls for the subwoofer. It has an option for -power mode: on or auto -phase: normal or reverse -crossover knob: 50Hz-150Hz -volume knob -subwoofer input (the subwoofer cable is not included) -main voltage selector switch -power port The subwoofer provides a deep bass that can provide punch and depth that harmonizes beautifully with the rest of my speakers. I tested it with many genres of music and several types of music, all of which left me in awe at how my home could sound better than a theater. For reference, I have a larger than average living room and this subwoofer does phenomenally in filling my space with the low frequencies without actually making any rattling or vibrations in the walls. The speaker comes with a magnetically attachable fabric grill that protects the audio components and provides an aesthetic quality. I like that I can take them off as desired and replace them when they are not in use. Since I have small children and dust settles quickly in my home, I prefer to leave them on more often than not though. They are quite delicate though and care should be taken when handling them. My surround system includes the MA710 7.2 AV Receiver, and the JBL Stage2 series of the following: 245C center channel speaker, two 250B bookshelf speakers, two 280F floorstanding speakers, two 240H height modules, and the 200P subwoofer. Together JBL Stage2 components all work in phenomenal harmony that immerses me into the sound. I highly recommend this both on its own and as a part of a system.

If JBL stands for Just Be Loud, they are doing it right. This is a massive subwoofer built with an old-school design philosophy that bigger is better. They’ve succeeded in putting together a 12” subwoofer driver in a heavy, solid box that can contain it nicely. The solid enclosure resists unwanted vibrations, while the driver and dual ports in the back put out a load of sound that will resonate through even larger rooms. The built-in amplifier is quite capable and efficient. Two knobs, crossover frequency and volume, are exactly what you need (although I cranked the crossover all the way up since my receiver has a built-in subwoofer crossover). Big rubber feet help to keep it from rattling the floor more than you want it to, with optional spikes if you want to isolate it that way (i.e. on a carpet the spikes may work better). Sometimes with a larger diameter subwoofer driver, the sound can get boomy and unrefined. But this one is not overly messy. The bass remains relatively tight and clear. It produces good sound down below the lowest frequency I can hear, adding a strong bass foundation for your loudspeakers. If you have larger main loudspeakers it might be tempting to think that you don’t need a subwoofer (I thought so with some big high-quality speakers) but there’s something to be added even with excellent full-range speakers. This is especially true in a surround system, to help tie the sound together across all your speakers. This product is almost large enough to be considered a piece of furniture. It’s a little lower than coffee table height, but close to it. The styling is sleek enough to be worth showing off in your living room or den. The woodgrain look is classy, as is the cloth grille. JBL snuck in a strip of their bright orange brand color just behind the grille, which I thought was a nice way to give a nod to their reputation for bold party-style equipment while still being subdued enough to be appropriate for a more mature decor. This unit did not come with an audio cable, only a power cable, so make sure you have the RCA cable you need to connect it to your equipment.