{"title":"JBL Center Channel Speakers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"jbl-stage-245c-2-5-way-quad-4-5-inch-center-channel-loudspeaker","title":"JBL Stage 245C 2.5-Way Quad 4.5-Inch Center Channel Loudspeaker","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     JBL Stage 245C 2.5-Way Quad 4.5-Inch Center Channel Loudspeaker — AL (bh-*) HTML\n     Two-Column Layout (Overview left \/ Specifications right)\n     Long-tail keyword used 5×: “JBL Stage 245C 2.5-Way Quad 4.5-Inch Center Channel Loudspeaker”\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-section h2{margin-top:0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n  .bh-note{font-size:0.95rem;opacity:.9}\n  .bh-condition{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.3rem .75rem;margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eJBL Stage 245C 2.5-Way Quad 4.5-Inch Center Channel Loudspeaker\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003eLow-profile center channel loudspeaker • quad 4.5\" Polycellulose ribbed cone woofers • 1\" Anodized Aluminum dome tweeter with Next-Gen HDI™ horn • 2.5-way crossover architecture • dual rear-firing tuned ports • magnetically attached grille\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eJBL Stage 245C 2.5-Way Quad 4.5-Inch Center Channel Loudspeaker\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers razor-sharp dialogue clarity, wide acoustic coverage, and high dynamic impact from an ultra-low-profile cabinet design. Featuring quad 4.5-inch Polycellulose ribbed cone woofers paired with a centered 1-inch anodized aluminum dome tweeter in JBL’s Next-Generation High-Definition Imaging (HDI™) horn, this high-performance center speaker anchors movie soundtracks with crystal-clear vocal intelligibility. Engineered with an advanced 2.5-way crossover network and dual rear-firing flared ports, the Stage 245C fits comfortably under flat-panel displays or inside media furniture while maintaining expansive, distortion-free sound reproduction.\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features-and-tech\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Innovations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-profile quad-woofer center channel design\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eJBL Stage 245C 2.5-Way Quad 4.5-Inch Center Channel Loudspeaker\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers high acoustic output and pristine dialogue reproduction while maintaining a slim vertical cabinet height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuad 4.5-inch Polycellulose Ribbed Cone Woofers\u003c\/strong\u003e — four rigid, lightweight polycellulose woofer cones generate forceful mid-bass energy and articulate vocal speed without mid-frequency lobing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-inch Anodized Aluminum Tweeter with Next-Gen HDI™ Horn\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-definition imaging waveguide ensures seamless off-axis dispersion, accurate soundstage tracking, and extended high-frequency response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced 2.5-Way Crossover Network\u003c\/strong\u003e — eliminates destructive horizontal interference pattern problems typical of traditional MTM center channels, ensuring wide, uniform coverage across all seating positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual rear-firing flared bass ports\u003c\/strong\u003e — rear bass-reflex port geometry enhances low-frequency response and eliminates air noise during high-output cinematic passages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — Stage 245C\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this center channel speaker sold individually?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This product listing is for a single \u003cstrong\u003eJBL Stage 245C 2.5-Way Quad 4.5-Inch Center Channel Loudspeaker\u003c\/strong\u003e, which acts as the dedicated center anchor for surround sound home theater systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does the 2.5-way crossover improve dialogue quality?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a standard horizontal speaker, multiple woofers playing the same frequencies can cause acoustic phase cancellation (lobing) off-axis. The 2.5-way network rolls off the outer woofers earlier, allowing only the inner pair to handle midrange dialogue for consistent sound across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill the low-profile cabinet block my TV screen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding just 6.1 inches (15.6 cm) tall, the Stage 245C is specifically engineered to sit below most TV screens on media consoles or mount easily inside shelf openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the front magnetic grille be removed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The dark or light fabric grille attaches magnetically with no visible fasteners, giving you a clean look whether grilles are left on or off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized JBL dealer offering 100% factory-authentic loudspeakers with full manufacturer warranty protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom home theater design specialists available to assist with room layout, AV receiver matching, and crossover calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated post-purchase technical support for center channel leveling and speaker positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, secure shipping with protective heavy-duty packaging on every order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; System Matches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJBL Stage 280F and Stage 260F floorstanding main tower speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJBL Stage 250B and Stage 240B bookshelf surround speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJBL Stage 200P \/ 220P powered subwoofers and JBL MA series 8K AV receivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStage 245C Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5-Way Quad-Woofer Center Channel Loudspeaker (Sold Individually)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHigh-Frequency Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" (25mm) Anodized Aluminum Dome Tweeter in Next-Gen HDI™ Waveguide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLow-Frequency Drivers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuad 4.5\" (114mm) Polycellulose Ribbed Cone Woofers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrossover Frequencies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3kHz \/ 2.0kHz (2.5-Way Crossover Topology)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55Hz – 25kHz (-6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91 dB @ 2.83V \/ 1m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20W – 150W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnclosure Alignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass-Reflex via Dual Rear-Firing Flared Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.1\" x 29.1\" x 8.5\" (15.6 cm x 74.0 cm x 21.7 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.4 lbs (12.0 kg) per cabinet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJBL Stage 245C 2.5-Way Quad 4.5-Inch Center Channel Loudspeaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetically attached dark\/light fabric grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x Self-adhesive rubber feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide \u0026amp; warranty documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- No purchase\/CTA section --\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"JBL\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"Center Channel Speakers, Home Theater Audio, Surround Loudspeakers\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JBL","offers":[{"title":"Espresso","offer_id":67731011404142,"sku":"JBL245CESP","price":349.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Latte","offer_id":67731011436910,"sku":"JBL245CLAT","price":349.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/jbl-stage-245c-2-5-way-quad-4-5-inch-center-channel-loudspeaker-in-espresso.webp?v=1791816600"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/collections\/jbl-center-channel-speakers.webp?v=1791816457","url":"https:\/\/audiolab.com\/collections\/jbl-center-channel-speakers.oembed","provider":"Audiolab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}