JBL Stage A125C Center-Channel Speaker
- Center channel loudspeaker
- 150 watts maximum output power
- 6 ohm impedance
- 1" aluminum dome tweeter with waveguide
- Woofers listed at 8" in the description, 5.25 inches in the specs
- Requires an amplifier
- 17.5 pounds, tabletop mount
- 5 Year manufacturer warranty
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A passive center-channel speaker for a home theater, built to carry dialogue with an aluminum dome tweeter. It needs a separate amplifier, and the woofer size differs between fields.
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ASIN: B07H9JBPH6Model: A125C
Overview
Not a powered or wireless unit, this JBL Stage speaker is a passive center loudspeaker that relies on an amplifier. An aluminum dome tweeter with a waveguide handles the highs, woofers add bass, and a grille covers the front.
The reason to buy is dialogue clarity in a surround system, with a tweeter and woofer layout from the JBL Stage line. The limit is confusing documentation, since the woofer size, Bluetooth entries and the car vehicle type do not fit a passive speaker.
Who it's for
Movie and music fans building a surround system around a receiver will use it as the center channel. Buyers who expect wireless streaming or built-in power should avoid it, because the power source field says it requires an amplifier.
Pros and cons
- Aluminum dome tweeter with waveguide
- Designed for the center channel
- Includes speaker grille
- Long manufacturer warranty
- Needs a separate amplifier
- Woofer size fields disagree
- Bluetooth fields look carried over
- Heavy for tabletop use
Performance notes
The tweeter covers high frequencies through a waveguide that shapes dispersion, and the woofers handle the lower range. Impedance and maximum power set which amplifiers pair well. As a center speaker it carries most dialogue in movies.
Specifications
| Brand | JBL |
|---|---|
| Model | A125C |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 17.5 pounds |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 5.25 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 150 watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Requires Amplifier |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Television, Home Theater Systems, Projector, Laptop, Desktop |
| Compatible With Vehicle Type | Car |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop Mount |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 5 Year Manufacturer |
| Warranty Type | Full |
| Other details | |
| Additional Features | Radio |
| Antenna Location | Music,Movies |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| BuiltIn Media | Speaker, Grille |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Controller Type | Corded electric |
| Frequency Response | 20 KHz |
| Impedance | 6 ohm |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Type Name | Center Loudspeaker |
| Number Of Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |
| Number Of Circuits | 3 |
| Speaker Type | Center Channel |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home entertainment systems for movies and music |
Frequently asked questions
Does the JBL Stage A125C work without an amplifier?
No. The power source field says requires amplifier, so it needs a receiver or amplifier to drive it.
Is the JBL Stage A125C a Bluetooth speaker?
The specs list Bluetooth, but the item is described as a passive loudspeaker that requires an amplifier, so those fields look carried over.
How big are the woofers on the JBL Stage A125C?
The description says 8" woofers, while the speaker size field says 5.25 inches. The listing does not resolve the difference.