JBL Stage 280W 2-Way 8" In-Wall Speaker

The Stage 280W is the largest in-wall loudspeaker in JBL's Stage Architectural range, sold as a single piece. It pairs an 8 inch polycellulose cone woofer with a 1 inch aluminium dome tweeter set in an acoustic lens and JBL's HDI waveguide. That 8 inch driver is the reason to choose it: response reaches down to 42 Hz, deeper than any other in-wall in the range, so it delivers the fuller, more powerful bass that keeps a large room from sounding thin.

It shares the clean-install approach of the rest of the range. The zero bezel metal grille sits flush with the wall or ceiling with no visible frame and can be painted to match. Behind it, a rigid baffle with acoustic smoothing and a premium crossover using air-core inductors and mylar capacitors keep the sound composed at high volume. The XL-2 installation system clamps to wall or ceiling material up to 2 inches thick, and nickel-plated spring terminals make wiring quick.

Key Features

• Largest in-wall in the Stage Architectural range, sold individually
• 8 inch polycellulose cone woofer for powerful bass
• 1 inch aluminium dome tweeter with acoustic lens
• High-Definition Imaging HDI waveguide for accurate sound
• Deepest reach in the range at 42 Hz
• Zero bezel metal grille installs flush and paintable
• Rigid baffle with acoustic smoothing for driver integration
• Premium air-core inductor and mylar capacitor crossover
• XL-2 system fits wall or ceiling up to 2 inches thick
• Nickel-plated spring-loaded connectors for fast wiring
• 90 dB sensitivity into an 8 ohm load
• Suitable for main channels or full-range whole-house audio

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Why Consider the JBL Stage 280W

When an in-wall speaker has to carry a large room on its own, driver size is what decides whether it succeeds. The 8 inch woofer in the 280W moves considerably more air than the 6.5 inch 260W or the dual 5.25 inch 250WL, reaching down to 42 Hz so a pair can act as genuine full-range mains without leaning on a subwoofer for the mid-bass. That makes it the pick for open-plan living rooms and larger home theatres where you want the speakers hidden but still want real weight to the sound. It uses the same zero bezel grille and XL-2 install system as the rest of the range, so it disappears just as cleanly despite the bigger driver.

Ideal For

• Main channels in larger rooms and open-plan spaces
• In-wall systems wanting the fullest bass without a subwoofer
• Home theatres where the speakers must stay hidden
• Whole-house audio zones needing more output per speaker
• New construction and renovation with wall cavities available
• Custom installers wanting a paintable flush-fit main speaker

What's in the Box

• One JBL Stage 280W in-wall loudspeaker
• Zero bezel paintable metal grille
• Cutout template
• Installation guide and documentation

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