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JBL Stage A180 vs Naim Ovator S-400

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

CH A JBL Stage A180

JBL Stage A180

Channel A · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2018
VS
CH B Naim Ovator S-400

Naim Ovator S-400

Channel B · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2013
JBL Stage A180 Naim Ovator S-400
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
9.1/10JBL

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

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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

2.5-way Configuration 2-way
1x 6.5" Tweeter + 2x 6.5" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer
40 Hz to 40 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 36 Hz to 35 kHz
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

90 dB SensitivityReference not published 88 dB
6 Ω Impedance 4 Ω
20 to 225 W Amp range 25 to 130 W
1000 mm · 38 lb Height · weight 1060 mm · 68.3 lb
5 yr +3 yr Warranty 2 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

JBL Stage A180

The JBL Stage A180 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the JBL Stage 2 260F.

Why this one: Same 6.5 inch woofer size floorstander from the line that replaced the Stage A series

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
Naim Ovator S-400
Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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