At a glance
JBL Arena 180 in 5 facts
- Type: Floorstanding (tower) speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 39 Hz to 40 kHz
- Sensitivity: 88 dB
- Impedance: 8 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 7.8/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
After using the JBL Arena 180 Floor Standing Speakers for months, I found them to significantly improve the home audio experience, but with minor drawbacks. The speakers have a sturdy build, great sonics at high volumes but lack a bit of bass at low volumes. Despite these drawbacks, I find them to offer good value for money and would love to recommend them. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Drivers
- 1x 1" Tweeter + 2x 7" Mid-woofer
- Frequency response
- 39 Hz to 40 kHz
- Crossover frequency
- 2.1 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 88 dB
- Impedance
- 8 Ω
- Recommended amp power
- 20 to 225 W
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Bi-wire capable
- No
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Floor
- Height
- 42.8 in 1086 mm
- Width
- 12.4 in 314 mm
- Depth
- 8.5 in 217 mm
- Weight
- 33.6 lb 15.2 kg
- Colors
- Black White
From our review
What we found
Compared across 162 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
The JBL Arena 180 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the JBL Stage 2 260F.
Why this one: Closest current tower in JBL's line that replaced the Arena series, similar mid tier size and price
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