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JBL Stage 2 Speaker Line: A Modern 5.1 Home Theater System for under $2,000

JBL’s new modern and affordable approach to hi-fi and home theater pairs Stage 2 loudspeakers with new MA series A/V Receivers in matching white or black finishes.
With 75 years of experience in both professional and home audio, JBL has a storied tradition in audio innovation, which bears out in their latest product introductions, the MA AVR and Stage 2 series of components and loudspeakers.
JBL’s strategy is to market the MA Series AVRs and Stage 2 speakers as an expandable stereo or home theater system combination — at a much more affordable price point.
Tip: For those wondering, MA stands for “Modern Audio” and these new models look nothing like the retro JBL speakers the company has been known for, such as their Classic Series and L100.
Whether users are starting with a basic two-channel system, upgrading from a soundbar, or looking to build a high-end home theater setup featuring 8K HDMI video, Dolby Atmos immersive sound, and DTS:X, the Stage 2 speakers and MA Series AVR product range can be scaled to meet those needs.
The performance profile of each model has been optimized both individually and as a system. This gives users the freedom to create the setup they want without sacrificing sound quality.

JBL’s Stage 2 loudspeakers offer an affordable solution that incorporates some of the design and technology features from JBL’s higher-end speaker products at an affordable price point.
Read the full write-up and review on ecoustics: https://www.ecoustics.com/products/jbl-stage-2-loudspeakers-2024/
Audio Advice Review: Overall, we are very impressed with JBL’s work on the Stage series. They have upgraded the Stage 2 speakers to improve their performance while keeping the price affordable. They use the same tweeters and waveguide design for every model, and the woofers are all designed with ribbed paper cone drivers, giving you the same sonic traits. For our music-listening and movie-watching, the Stage 2 speakers were balanced, dynamic, and smooth and allowed us more realism than many products even close to this price class. If you want to move from soundbars or Bluetooth speakers into your first real Hi-Fi or theater system, look closely at the JBL Stage 2 Series. They will give you a performance that soundbars and Bluetooth speakers simply can’t provide and be affordable doing it. We also recommend looking at the matching JBL MA Series receivers, as they were tailor-made with these speakers in mind. Call us, chat, or email here at Audio Advice, and let our knowledgeable staff help you see if the JBL Stage 2 speakers are for you.
This article originally appeared at ecoustics.com and has been published here with permission.