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Epos K1 vs JBL Arena B15

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

CH A Epos K1

Epos K1

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2015
VS
CH B JBL Arena B15

JBL Arena B15

Channel B · 2016
Epos K1 JBL Arena B15
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
7.8/10JBL

Rows won, of 9 compared Epos 1 · JBL 0 · tied or not compared 8

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 2-way
1x 0.98" Tweeter + 1x 5.91" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5.5" Mid-woofer
51 Hz to 30 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 100 Hz to 40 kHz
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

88 dB SensitivityReference not published 86 dB
4 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
Not published Amp range 20 to 100 W
295 mm Height · weight 470 mm · 38.4 lb
5 yr +4 yr Warranty 1 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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Availability

Where they stand on price

Epos K1

The Epos K1 isn't sold new any more.

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
JBL Arena B15

The JBL Arena B15 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the JBL Stage 250B.

Why this one: Same size passive 2 way bookshelf from the current Stage line that replaced the Arena series

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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