The Stage 220P is the largest and most powerful subwoofer in JBL's Stage 2 Series, designed and engineered at Harman's Northridge acoustic centre in California and sold as a single unit. It pairs a 12 inch high excursion polycellulose ribbed cone woofer with dual rear-firing flared ports and a built-in amplifier rated at 250 watts RMS and 500 watts peak. Response reaches down to 26 Hz, the deepest in the Stage range, which is what gives it the physical impact that separates a big subwoofer from a merely adequate one.
Like the smaller 200P it is built to integrate cleanly and then disappear into the system. The rear panel carries a variable low-pass crossover from 50 to 150 Hz along with level, phase and auto power controls, so it dials in under any main speakers and drops to standby when idle. A line-level LFE input takes the subwoofer output from an AVR and bypasses the internal crossover, which is the normal home theatre connection. Magnetically attached grilles keep it tidy, and adjustable floor spikes steady it on rugs and carpet.
Key Features
- Front-firing 12 inch high excursion polycellulose woofer
- Built-in amplifier, 250 watts RMS and 500 watts peak
- Most powerful subwoofer in the JBL Stage range
- Bass reflex design with dual rear-firing flared ports
- Frequency response reaching down to 26 Hz
- Variable low-pass crossover from 50 to 150 Hz
- Rear-mounted level, phase and auto power controls
- Line-level LFE input bypasses the internal crossover
- Auto power switches to standby to save energy
- Magnetically attached grille and floating baffle styling
- Adjustable floor spikes for rugs and carpet
- Available in Espresso and Latte finishes
Warranty
This product is covered by the manufacturer's warranty through JBL's authorised distributor in India. [VERIFY: confirm exact warranty term for JBL Stage 220P under Harman India before publish.]
Why Consider the JBL Stage 220P
The step from a 10 inch to a 12 inch subwoofer is not about playing louder, it is about reaching lower and moving more air. The 220P extends to 26 Hz with a 250 watt amplifier behind it, so in a large living room or a dedicated theatre it delivers the bottom octave with authority the 200P cannot match in the same space. That matters for big film soundtracks and for anyone who wants bass they feel in the chest rather than just hear. It is voiced to match the Stage range, so it partners cleanly with the 260F or 280F towers and the 245C centre, and the flexible controls and LFE input make setup a single cable from your AVR.
Ideal For
- Large living rooms and dedicated home theatres
- JBL Stage 2 systems wanting the deepest bass option
- Film and gaming where low frequency impact is the priority
- Rooms where a 10 inch subwoofer runs out of headroom
- Music systems needing genuine sub-30 Hz extension
- AVR-based systems using a single LFE subwoofer output
What's in the Box
- One JBL Stage 220P powered subwoofer
- Power cord
- Four floor spikes
- Speaker grille
- Safety sheet and quick-start guide
Technical Specifications
| Design and Amplifier |
| Type |
Powered subwoofer, sold as a single piece |
| Driver |
12 inch (300 mm) polycellulose ribbed high excursion, front firing |
| Amplifier power |
250 watts RMS, 500 watts dynamic |
| Enclosure tuning |
Bass reflex, dual rear-firing flared ports |
| Performance and Controls |
| Frequency response, plus or minus 6 dB |
26 Hz to 150 Hz |
| Crossover |
Variable 50 Hz to 150 Hz, 24 dB per octave |
| Controls |
Auto power, crossover, level, phase |
| Inputs |
One line-level LFE input |
| Power and Finish |
| Power requirements |
220 to 230 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption |
Under 0.5 W standby, 205 W maximum |
| Grille |
Magnetically attached |
| Feet |
Adjustable floor spikes |
| Finish |
Espresso or Latte |
| Dimensions and Weight |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
416 x 405 x 444 mm (16.4 x 15.9 x 17.5 inch) |
| Product weight |
18.7 kg (41.2 lbs) |
