We are used to different models in the brand’s AV receiver line with a similar design, and we are also used to different models in the brand’s speaker line with a similar design. But today, JBL has announced that it’s taking things to a whole new level with the simultaneous launch of new AVR and speaker ranges, both of which share the same design DNA.
As you can see in the photo below, JBL’s new AVR series and the new Stage 2 speaker series are available in matching ‘Latte’ and ‘Espresso’ colors and both enjoy a similarly sleek, contemporary design that better suits today’s modern interiors. than any mix and match AV system could be. The name MA AVR actually stands for Modern Audio.
A collection of new JBL Stage 2 speakers with one of the new MA receivers.
Getting down to specifics, there are five new AVRs in the MA range, ranging in price from $399 / £499 for the entry-level MA310 to $1,599 / £1,899 for the flagship MA9100HP.
All of these models provide well-defined steps in power, connectivity and features – and all but the MA310 includes HDMI loop-throughs capable of supporting all the latest key gaming features available from premium consoles and gaming PCs. Variable refresh rates, 4K/120Hz streams, automatic low latency mode switching (ALLM), latency-reducing Quick Frame Transport (QFT) technology and high dynamic range support – including Dolby Vision – are all present and correct.
The full breakdown of the MA range (with US prices presumably excluding tax) looks like this:
MA310, $399 / £499 / €549 – 5.2ch, 60W, 4K HDMI 2.0 (4K/60Hz) support via four HDMI inputs and one HDMI output, with HDR10 HDR. Dolby Audio and DTS support, but not Atmos and DTS:X.
MA510, $599 / £699 / €799 – 5.2ch, 75W, 8K HDMI 2.1 support (including 4K/120Hz) via four HDMI inputs and one HDMI output, with HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Dolby Audio and DTS support, but not Atmos and DTS:X.
MA710, $799/£999/€999 – 7.2ch, 110W, 8K HDMI 2.1 support (including 4K/120Hz) via three HDMI inputs and one HDMI output (with three additional HDMI 2.0 inputs), with HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. This is where Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support in the MA range comes in.
New JBL MA710 AVR.
MA7100HP, $1,199 / £1,399 / €1,399 – 7.2ch, 125W, 8K (High Performance) HDMI 2.1 support (including 4K/120Hz) via three HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs (with three additional HDMI inputs 2.0), with HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. Ready for Dirac Live premium automatic room calibration system.
MA9100HP, $1,599 / £1,899 / €1,899 – 9.2ch, 140W, 8K (High Performance) HDMI 2.1 support (including 4K/120Hz) via three HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs (with three additional HDMI inputs 2.0), with HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. Ready for Dirac Live premium automatic room calibration system.
Note that the latte and espresso color options for the MA AVR cost the same.
The new Stage 2 speaker range will include two bookshelf models, two floor models, a center channel speaker, two subwoofer options and an upfiring module designed to sit on top of the Stage 2 floorstanding speakers to provide height/ceiling channel effects associated with the Dolby Atmos format. The new Stage 2 speakers are priced from $299.99 / £329 per pair to $1,199 / £1,198 per pair, with the full range looking like this:
Standing models 280F$1,199/£1,198/€1,398 pair – Dual 8-inch polycellulose ribbed cone woofers, precision 2.5-way crossover, 1-inch anodized aluminum tweeter, dual flared racetrack tuned ports, dedicated 5-way binding post for the 240H Atmos Height Module with integrated Wire Management.
Standing models 260F$999/£1,050/€1,198 pair – Dual 6.5″ polycellulose ribbed cone woofers, 2.5-way precision crossover, 1″ anodized aluminum tweeter, dual racetrack tuned ports, dedicated 5-way binding post for the 240H Atmos Height Module with integrated Wire Management.
240H Dolby Atmos Height Channel module$499.99/£489/€550 per pair – 4.5″ polycellulose ribbed cone woofers, Precision 2-way crossover, 1″ anodized aluminum tweeter, switchable modes (Dolby Atmos or Surround/Height), integrated wall mount bracket .
A close-up of the JBL 280F standing speaker with the grill turned off in the Latte design.
Center channel speaker 245C$449.99 / £449 / €499 – Four-inch 4.5-inch polycellulose ribbed cone woofer, precision 2.5-band crossover, 1-inch anodized aluminum tweeter, two tuned rear-firing ports
250B shelf models$399.99 / £399 / €475 per pair – 5.25″ polycellulose ribbed cone woofer, precision 2-way crossover, 1″ anodized aluminum tweeter
240B shelf models$299.99 / £329 / €375 per pair – 4.5″ polycellulose ribbed cone woofer, precision 2-way crossover, 1″ anodized aluminum tweeter
220P subwoofer$599.99 / £599 / €675 – 12″ polycellulose ribbed cone woofer, 250W RMS (500W Dynamic), dual tuned ports, crossover, level and phase controls
200P subwoofer$499.99 / £499 / €560 – 10-inch polycellulose ribbed cone woofer, 150W RMS (300W Dynamic), dual tuned rear-radiation ports, crossover, level and phase controls.
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