4 JBL Stage 240B Bookshelf Speakers + JBL 245C
Center + JBL Modern Audio Home Theater Receiver
Functioning as a pair of front left and right speakers, and a pair of left and right (side/rear) surround speakers, the compact wall-mountable two-way JBL Stage 2 Series 240B bookshelf speakers [JBL link] are available in either a lighter Latte woodgrain finish with White baffle, or a darker Espresso woodgrain finish with Black baffle, and include magnetically attached grilles. They feature an HDI (High Definition Imaging) waveguide horn-loaded 1″ anodized aluminum dome tweeter, a 4½” polycellulose (pure pulp) ribbed cone woofer, and a rear-firing bass reflex tuned port. Dimensions of the 240B bookshelf speaker are 10.7″ high, 6.9″ wide, 8.5″ deep, and it weighs 10.1 pounds. Frequency response 53Hz-25kHz ±6dB. Sensitivity 85dB. Recommended amplifier power 20-125 watts. 6Ω impedance.
The matching 2½-way, five driver JBL 245C center channel speaker [JBL link] has the same 1″ tweeter as the 240B bookshelf speaker, and four of the same 4½” woofer with two different crossover frequencies, and is dual rear-ported. Dimensions of the 245C are 29.1″ wide, 6.1″ high, 8.5″ deep, and it weighs 26.4 pounds. Frequency response 55Hz-25kHz ±6dB. Sensitivity 91dB. Recommended amplification 20-150 watts. 6Ω impedance.
DON’T CARE about 8K HDMI, HDR 10+, Dolby Vision, network capability, or enhanced gaming features? The entry-level JBL MA310 5.2-channel home theater receiver [JBL link] puts out 60 watts per channel. Connectivity includes four HDMI 2.0 4K inputs, ARC (not eARC), an optical and a coaxial digital audio input, two analog stereo RCA inputs, USB. Bluetooth. HDR10. Remote control. Dimensions of the MA310 receiver are 17″ wide, 4.3″ high, 13.7″ deep, and it weighs 11.3 pounds. You can purchase two pairs of the JBL 240B bookshelf speakers, the 245C center channel speaker, and the MA310 receiver by clicking on the appropriate text links underneath the two system images above. Packaged and delivered in four boxes. You will need to supply or buy speaker wire and HDMI cable(s) separately.
The step-up JBL MA510 5.2-channel home theater receiver [JBL link] bumps up the power to 75 watts per channel. Streaming capabilities include Apple AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Roon Ready. HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision. VRR, ALLM, QFT, and HFR for enhanced gaming. Connectivity includes four HDMI 2.1 8K inputs, eARC/ARC, one each of optical and coaxial audio input, two analog stereo RCA inputs, USB, and Ethernet. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Dimensions of the MA510 receiver are the same as the MA310, but it weighs 12 pounds. You can buy two pairs of the JBL 240B bookshelf speakers, the 245C center speaker, and the MA510 receiver by clicking the appropriate text links underneath the two system images above. Packaged and delivered in four boxes. You will also need to supply or purchase speaker wire and HDMI cable(s) separately.
The next step-up model JBL MA710 7.2-channel home theater receiver [JBL link] adds more immersive Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding along with plenty more power at 110 watts per channel. Connectivity includes six HDMI inputs (three 8K and three 4K), eARC/ARC, one optical and one coaxial digital audio input, two analog stereo RCA inputs, phono input, Zone 2 pre-outs, USB, Ethernet. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. IP controllable for third party system integration. Dimensions of the MA710 receiver are the same as the two previous receivers, but it weighs 13.8 pounds. You can purchase two pairs of JBL 240B bookshelf speakers, the 245C center channel speaker, and MA710 receiver by clicking on the appropriate text links underneath the two system images above. Packaged and delivered in four boxes. You will need to supply or buy speaker wire and HDMI cable(s) separately.
This page was last updated on March 21, 2025.