At a glance
JBL Arena B15 in 5 facts
- Type: Speaker
- Frequency response: 100 Hz to 40 kHz
- Sensitivity: 86 dB
- Impedance: 8 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 7.8/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
I bought the JBL Bookshelf Speakers and found them strong in mid and high frequencies, built with solid MDF construction, and easy to mount. If you prefer a punchy bass, you may need a separate subwoofer. Despite a few downsides, these speakers offer a satisfying listening experience for the average user at a reasonable price point. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Drivers
- 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5.5" Mid-woofer
- Frequency response
- 100 Hz to 40 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 86 dB
- Impedance
- 8 Ω
- Recommended amp power
- 20 to 100 W
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Bi-wire capable
- No
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Shelf, Stand
- Height
- 18.5 in 470 mm
- Width
- 16.5 in 419 mm
- Depth
- 8.6 in 218 mm
- Weight
- 38.4 lb 17.4 kg
- Colors
- Black
From our review
What we found
Compared across 162 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
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
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