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JBL Stage 2 280F 2.5-Way Dual 8-inch Floorstanding Speaker (pair)

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JBL

Country of origin: USA

JBL Stage 2 280F 2.5-Way Dual 8-inch Floorstanding Speaker (pair)

SKU: JB-STG280FBLK
Sale price$1,958.00

Includes GST. 🚚 Free shipping on orders over $100 Australia wide at checkout.

Experience powerful, room-filling sound speakers featuring dual 8-inch woofers and a 2.5-way design for deep bass, detailed mids, and crisp highs, delivering cinematic clarity, dynamic impact, and immersive listening for music and home theater enthusiasts seeking premium performance.

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Description

Stage 280F

Designed and engineered at our world-famous Acoustic Engineering Center of Excellence in Northridge, California, the Stage 280F is the flagship of the JBL Stage Series. This floorstanding loudspeaker features a 2.5-way design with Next Generation patented High-Definition Imaging (HDI™) waveguide geometry, 1-inch (25mm) Anodized Aluminum dome tweeter, and dual 8-inch (200mm) Polycellulose ribbed cone woofers that provide deep, signature JBL bass.

Dual 8-inch (200mm) Polycellulose Ribbed Cone Woofers

The 280F features Polycellulose ribbed cone woofers. This pure pulp cone has a proprietary mix of other materials added to improve its rigidity and the ribs echo legendary JBL designs. These woofers produce deep, accurate, room filling bass.

1-inch (25mm) Anodized Aluminum Tweeter in a Next Generation HDI™ Waveguide

Through intense research of previous waveguide designs, JBL has developed a new complex geometry that improves directivity, reduced diffraction, and an overall neutral frequency response both on and off axis. The Stage 2 HDI Horn is coupled to an anodized aluminum dome tweeter to enhance efficiency and dynamics.

Compatible with 240H Atmos Module

The 280F mates perfectly with the 240H to add Dolby Atmos to your system for an enhanced listening experience. Dedicated Atmos 5-way binding posts hide the wiring and create a seamless appearance.

Features

Precision 2.5-Way Crossover

The 280F floorstanding model features a unique two and a half-way crossover design. This unique design crosses over the top woofer right below the tweeter’s output, while the other woofer is crossed over at a lower frequency. This creates a dynamic mid-range but both woofers still extend as deep as they can go for powerful bass. This produces cohesive balanced output with a robust low end that can be both heard and felt. 

5-Way Binding Posts

Sturdy 5-way binding posts provide the listener with their choice of high-quality connection. They also match the binding posts on the JBL MA AVRs, carrying the cohesive look throughout.

Magnetically Attached Grilles

Stage 2 has premium details throughout the line including magnetically attached grilles, unique trim rings and the floating front baffle design - upscale features not typically found on loudspeakers in this price range.

Dedicated ATMOS 5-Way Binding Posts with Integrated Wire Management

The 280F features dedicate Atmos 5-way biding posts at the bottom and top of the speaker. This unique design hides the wiring providing a clean uncluttered look. If the Atmos terminal are not used a cover is provided.

Dual Flared Racetrack Rear-Firing Tuned Ports

Dual racetrack flared ports are featured on the 280F. This new flared design reduces the velocity of the air when exiting the speaker cabinet, eliminating any chuffing or coloration of output.

What's in the box?

  • 1 x 280F
  • 1 x Plinth
  • 4 x Mounting Screws
  • 4 x Floor Spikes
  • 1 x Tool
  • 1 x Speaker Grille
  • 1 x Safety Sheet
  • 1 x Quick-Start Guide

Documents & Downloads

The latest owner's manuals, quick start guides, and documents.

Declaration of Conformity

467 KB

Quick Start Guide (Multilingual)

6 MB

Stage 2 Quick Start Guide (English)

6 MB

Spec Sheet (English)

589 KB

Tech Specs
Type Floorstanding Loudspeaker System
Low Frequency Driver Dual 8-inch (200mm) Polycellulose Ribbed Cone
High Frequency Driver 1-inch (25mm) Anodized Aluminum
Waveguide Next Generation HDI™
Recommended Amplifier Power 20-225W
Frequency Response ± 6dB 33Hz-25kHz
Sensitivity @ 1M, 2.83V 91dB
Nominal Impedance 6 Ohms
Crossover Frequencies 1.1kHz/2.1Khz
Enclosure Tuning Bass Reflex via Dual Flared Racetrack Rear-Firing Tuned Ports
Finish Espresso or Latte
Dimensions (HxWxD) 43.8in x 14.1in x 16.5in (1113mm x 357mm x 420mm)
Dimensions (HxWxD) without Base 40.8in x 7.9in x 13.9in (1036mm x 200mm x 354mm)
Product Weight 55.2 lbs. (25.1 kg)
Shipping Weight 67.5 lbs. (30.6kg)
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Why Choose JBL

JBL is one of the most historically significant loudspeaker brands in the world, with decades of experience spanning professional studio monitoring, cinema sound, live performance, and home Hi-Fi. The company’s heritage in high-efficiency driver design and dynamic loudspeaker engineering has helped establish JBL as a brand known for scale, energy, and musical excitement across a broad range of listening environments.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, the focus centres primarily around the JBL Classic Series and Stage 2 range. While very different in audience and presentation, both ranges carry the core JBL traits of strong dynamics, lively musical communication, and impressive room-filling capability. The Classic Series in particular captures much of the visual and sonic heritage that made vintage JBL systems so iconic, while incorporating modern driver technology, cabinet refinement, and system integration.

Signature Design and Sound

Manufactured using JBL’s long-standing expertise in horn-loaded compression drivers and high-efficiency loudspeaker systems, many JBL designs prioritise dynamic realism, scale, and effortless musical energy. The presentation often feels large, immediate, and highly engaging, with excellent impact and strong presence across both music and film soundtracks.

The JBL Classic Series combines retro-inspired industrial design with modern engineering, creating systems that feel both nostalgic and genuinely high performance. Models within the range are complemented by matching electronics including integrated amplifiers, CD players, and direct-drive turntables, allowing customers to build visually cohesive and musically engaging systems around the JBL philosophy.

JBL’s active streaming 4329P loudspeakers also represent a particularly interesting modern interpretation of the brand. Combining built-in amplification, streaming capability, DSP integration, and JBL’s professional monitor heritage into a large-format active bookshelf design, the 4329P delivers substantial scale, impressive dynamics, and remarkable system simplicity within a highly contemporary platform.

JBL Product Range

The JBL range available through HeyNow Hi-Fi includes the Classic Series loudspeakers, Stage 2 loudspeaker range, matching Classic Series electronics, direct-drive turntables, and active streaming loudspeaker systems including the highly regarded 4329P.

The Stage 2 range in particular offers strong value and broad system compatibility for customers entering Hi-Fi or home theatre. As pricing within this category can often fluctuate across the market, customers are encouraged to contact Geoff directly regarding current pricing opportunities. In many cases, HeyNow Hi-Fi can assist with competitive price matching together with free delivery Australia-wide.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, Geoff and his experienced system setup team provide assistance with amplifier matching, speaker positioning, room integration, and complete system configuration to ensure JBL products perform at their full potential within each customer’s listening environment.

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