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JBL Arena 125C 2-Way, Dual 5.5-Inch Center Channel Loudspeaker (Black)

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Brand	JBL
Model Name	Arena 125C
Speaker Type	Center Channel
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Recommended Uses For Product	Music,Movies,Gaming

About this item

1-inch (25mm) soft dome tweeter provides clean, powerful highs
Dual 5.5-inch (140mm) polycellulose woofers bring room-filling JBL sound to all your music, TV shows, movies, and console gaming
High Definition Imaging (HDI) waveguide technology takes its cues from the legendary JBL M2 Master Reference Monitor
Computer-optimized driver positioning and network integration result in ideal performance and lifelike soundstage imaging
Contemporary cabinet shape with angled side and top panels provide a sophisticated, modern look

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speaker size	5.5 inches	8.89 centimeters	13.33 centimeters	—	5.25 inches	270 millimeters
power source	Corded Electric	AC	AC	Corded Electric	AC	Corded Electric
connectivity tech	Wired	—	Single Binding Post	Speaker Wire	Single Binding Posts	Infrared
speaker type	Center Channel	Component	Component	Component	Monitor	Center Channel
mounting type	Floor Standing	Tabletop	Tabletop	Tabletop Mount	Tabletop Mount	Wall Mount
weight	17.64 pounds	13 pounds	7 pounds	8.45 kilograms	18 pounds	14 pounds
control method	—	remote	remote	—	remote	—
model name	Arena 125C	R-30C	R-50C	KD-52C	RP-500C II	ES35

What's in the box

1 x JBL Arena 125C, 1 x Owner’s Manual, 4 x Adhesive Rubber Feet

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Product information

Subwoofer Diameter

5.5 Inches

Mounting Type

Floor Standing

Controller Type

Corded electric

Surround Sound Channel Configuration

2.0

Color

Black

Included Components

1 x JBL Arena 125C, 1 x Owner’s Manual, 4 x Adhesive Rubber Feet

Speaker Maximum Output Power

2 Watts

Item Weight

17.64 Pounds

Frequency Response

40 KHz

Impedance

8 Ohm

Is Waterproof

FALSE

Number of Items

Speaker Size

5.5 Inches

Power Source

Corded Electric

Woofer Diameter

5 Inches

Tweeter Diameter

1 Inches

Package Type

Standard Packaging

Product Dimensions

10.4 x 24.5 x 6.3 inches

Item Weight

17.64 pounds

Manufacturer

JBL

ASIN

B00W60RSWU

Item model number

Arena 125C Black

Customer Reviews

4.0 44 ratings

4.0 out of 5 stars

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

April 15, 2015

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Product Description

Say goodbye to distorted dialogue with the JBL Arena 125C. The 2-way center channel loudspeaker's dual 5.5” (140mm) woofers, rear-firing tuned ports, and HDI waveguide provide lifelike clarity and accuracy to every moment of any given film, TV show, or game.

Customer reviews

4 out of 5

44 global ratings

2 star

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Customers say

Customers like the sound quality and performance of the speakers. For example, they mention it's a fantastic center channel for the price and performs very well in typical home theater rooms. That said, opinions are mixed on quality.

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18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that it has good sound as expected, is a fantastic speaker, and has a nice sound for the cost. Some say that the speakers are budget speakers that perform on a par with much more expensive models. Overall, most are happy with the value of these speakers.

"...It's got B-I-G clear sound sound. Bublé never sounded so good! I would recommend JBL Arena to anyone." Read more

"...I have the sub, center and in wall speakers. These are budget speakers but perform on a par with much more expensive products...." Read more

"...Sound is much improved over the speaker it replaced. Still sounds a little "boxier" then i would like...." Read more

"...I happen to like this speaker, especially for $125, great value at that price." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the speakers. For example, they mention that they perform very well in typical home theater rooms, and that they work great with JBL es80's.

"...capable of pushing out 75 watts per channel or more and they perform very well in typical home theater rooms, bonus rooms, basements etc...." Read more

"...No distortion at high volumes in a big room, great range, even sound. Superb." Read more

"...I have it paired with my JBL es80's and it works great with them." Read more

"First time JBL owner. Very satisfied with the product. Rich and deep sound reproduction. I will get thr bookshelf pair as well." Read more

6 customers mention4 positive2 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the speakers. Some mention it's well built and good quality, while others say it't not the quality as advertised.

"...A little larger than expected, but well built, and pairs nicely with JBL Arena 170 Floorstanding speakers...." Read more

"Not the quality as advertised. Returning it and being charged as well." Read more

"The quality , it’s well built..." Read more

"Good quality" Read more

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Desert Mermaid

JBL Jams

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2018

Verified Purchase

We have an existing JBl surround sound in our front room connected to our TV and Stereo receiver, but the volume and sound quality of the center channel speaker was a bit lacking. On a whim, I decided to purchase a larger center speaker to place over our TV, in the middle area of my sectional sofa. I simply disconnected my old speaker, and reconnected this new one in it's place. I am very pleasantly surprised in the sound performance. I thought it would be mediocre, but it is SO much better than listening to cheap, shoddy built-in TV speakers. Nice crisp treble, and mid-tones complement our subwoofer speaker quite nicely. I didn't look at the measurements before buying, which was my fault, because this thing is huge. I am s music enthusiast, and I played Spotify through it for a while. It's got B-I-G clear sound sound. Bublé never sounded so good! I would recommend JBL Arena to anyone.

2 people found this helpful

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Cliff Lloyd

Great performance

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2018

Verified Purchase

I am really impressed with the JBL Arena series. I have the sub, center and in wall speakers. These are budget speakers but perform on a par with much more expensive products. Match them with a decent receiver capable of pushing out 75 watts per channel or more and they perform very well in typical home theater rooms, bonus rooms, basements etc.

I have my JBL center paired with an expensive pair ($2,000+) of floor standing left and right front speakers and they perform as part of that sound stage very well. They particularly excel at delivering clear dialog in movies and 5.1 channel audio. I personally wouldn't use a center for music applications as a I think pure stereo is more true to life but this speaker is good enough to deliver a full range of sound if you choose to.

8 people found this helpful

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Dan

Complements the rest of JBL Arena Series Speakers

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2018

Verified Purchase

This completed my 5.1 JBL arena home theater system. Replaced an older JBL center channel. A little larger than expected, but well built, and pairs nicely with JBL Arena 170 Floorstanding speakers. Sound is much improved over the speaker it replaced. Still sounds a little "boxier" then i would like. May need to give it a bit of time to break in more.

6 people found this helpful

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Just Nick

Nice highs.

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019

Verified Purchase

Needs power, and patience to tune properly. It can be made to work w/ other speakers but it’s preferable to match a center. I happen to like this speaker, especially for $125, great value at that price.

One person found this helpful

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Aniruth sharma

One Star

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2017

Verified Purchase

Not the quality as advertised. Returning it and being charged as well.

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Waikiki

Under $200, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better center...

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2015

Verified Purchase

A superb center speaker. I won't get into all the tech stuff, I'll let others do that. I have 6 -- 5.1 set-ups in 6 locations. I have used an excellent BIC center in each of those, but that model has been recently discontinued, sadly -- it's the best center I've heard under $200. Well, this JBL is an equal or better replacement. No distortion at high volumes in a big room, great range, even sound. Superb.

20 people found this helpful

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Corvette1

Awesome speakers

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2019

Verified Purchase

I love the entire Arena Series. I have the 180's, 130's, sub woofer 100p, and the 125c. I plan to ti purchase another Arena 100p, and next the 120's.

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AMZ Mike

EXCELLENT - get this one instead of the cheaper / ...

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2018

Verified Purchase

EXCELLENT - get this one instead of the cheaper / smaller version. the sound quality on this one is alot better. I returned the smaller one to get this one. LOVE LOVE It

4 people found this helpful

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