Stage A170 vs Wharfedale Diamond 10.3
The Diamond 10.3's sensitivity is 86 dB against the Stage A170's 89 dB and its woofer 5" against 5.25". Both share impedance (6Ω) and ways (2).
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$200
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About the Stage A170
The JBL Stage A170 is a compact floorstanding loudspeaker designed and engineered in JBL’s acoustic engineering facility in Northridge, California. It features a 2.5-way design with dual 5.25-inch (133mm) polycellulose cone woofers and a 1-inch (25mm) aluminum dome tweeter equipped with patented High-Definition Imaging (HDI) waveguide geometry. The speaker is known for its narrow footprint and signature JBL bass. It operates within a frequency response of 44Hz to 40kHz and has a sensitivity of 89dB at 1 meter with a 2.83V input. The nominal impedance is 6 ohms, and it is recommended to use an amplifier with a power range of 20 to 200 watts. The enclosure is bass-reflex via a rear-firing tuned port, and the crossover frequencies are set at 1.8kHz and 2.8kHz. The speaker includes features such as bi-amp inputs and comes with a 5-year warranty for parts and labor.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 89 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 6Ω
- Frequency Response
- 44 Hz - 40 kHz
- Power Handling
- 200W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 20W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 200W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Size
- 5.25"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- ported
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 190 × 930 × 255 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 14.34 kg (32 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 89 dB
Impedance: 6Ω
Frequency: 44-40000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions