When attached via the tried-and-true pin and cup style fasteners, the ABS plastic-framed and mildly curved grilles cover all but a narrow strip on the bottom front of the speaker. The word "Stage" is very subtly and elegantly etched/stenciled into the top surface of each speaker. The flawless, subtlety textured, low sheen Pantone Black finish is neutral and should fit nicely into most environments. These are simple and to-the-point bookshelf speakers. Packaging appeared appropriate and robust enough for the speakers.įirst Impressions/Construction and Design
The single-layer box was showing some signs of its travels but was in decent shape overall. However, the speakers I received already had the small rubber pads/feet attached to each speaker, and no warranty card was in evidence. The JBL website indicates that the speakers would usually be supplied with a warranty card and eight rubber feet/pads in addition to the manual. The wrapping was only loosely surrounding the speakers, and there was no sign of the plastic bags generally in evidence. Upon initial inspection, these speakers were review/evaluation speakers. The only other thing present in the box was a manual/installation guide. Each speaker was wrapped in a soft foam swaddling and securely nestled between closed-cell foam top and bottom pieces. Delivery Day Delivered via UPS, the two speakers were packed in a single-layer medium/heavy cardboard box. The big question, at least in my mind, would this newest generation of JBL speakers live up to the JBL legacy sound embedded (real or imagined at this point) into my 70's head and transport me back in time? Or would they leave me wanting? Again, only time and listening would supply the answer. So when they did ship, it placed a pair of the well-crafted, stylish and smallish, Stage A130 bookshelf speakers into my hands. was my reply once my head cleared and the flashbacks receded! Then sadly, because of stock limitations, it was a while before JBL could replenish and ship anything for review. S omething fundamental in the seventies! Fast forward to today… Todd asked some time ago if I would like to review some JBL speakers. My impressions, at that time, were of speakers that were open, detailed, somewhat forward, and capable of projecting humongous SPLs into any space. From large-scale PA systems to home stereo systems and studio monitors, I had the chance to work with it all.
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The Review "Back in the day" (Mid-Seventies) … I had plenty of opportunities to work with, and listen to, a full range of JBL speakers.
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