JBL 220P: 300 mm powered subwoofer with 250 W RMS and 500 W dynamic
Among the powered subwoofers of the Stage series the 220P is the most powerful, as JBL states: a 300 mm woofer, 250 W RMS and a response reaching down to 26 Hz, two hertz below the 250 mm 200P. It fills in the low end of a stereo or multichannel system built around an AV receiver. It is bought as a single unit.
The driver is a 300 mm high-excursion unit with a Polycellulose cone, that is pure pulp stiffened by a proprietary blend of further materials, crossed by ribs. Two tuned reflex ports with a flared profile open on the back of the cabinet, a shape that lowers air speed at the exit and avoids, JBL states, chuffing noises and colouration. The internal power stage is Class D. The grille attaches magnetically; four floor spikes, adjustable from above, fit to the plinth for stability on thick rugs and carpet.
Key features
- 300 mm woofer, ribbed Polycellulose cone with high excursion
- Power: 250 W RMS and 500 W dynamic, Class D amplification
- Frequency response: 26 Hz - 150 Hz (referred to 6 dB)
- Crossover adjustable between 50 Hz and 150 Hz, with a slope of 24 dB per octave
- Bass reflex with twin tuned ports at the rear
- Controls: level, crossover, phase, automatic power
Connections
The 220P has one LFE input at line level, intended for the subwoofer output of the AV receiver or processor. All adjustments are at the back: volume, crossover point, phase and the power switch, with a fixed on position or Auto for saving energy.
Technical data
The cabinet is 416 mm high, 405 mm wide and 444 mm deep; weight is 18.7 kg. Two finishes are on sale: Black (dark wood, black baffle, dark grey grille) and White (light wood, white baffle, light grey grille).
