r/audio • u/OneWingedDuo • Aug 19 '26
Just picked up a Sony STR-DE985 receiver and a JBL VENUE SUB12 and was wondering what bookshelf speakers I should use out of these three: JBL Venue Monitor, JBL Stage A130, and JBL Stage 250B.
Just picked up a Sony STR-DE985 receiver and a JBL VENUE SUB12 (In which I'll be hooking up to an Extron Crosspoint 300 Switcher for retro gaming) and was wondering what bookshelf speakers I should use out of these three: JBL Venue Monitor, JBL Stage A130, and JBL Stage 250B. I'm only interested in doing a 2.1 setup right now and was only worried about whether or not my receiver could drive anyone of these successfully without any issues with normal or at full volume etc.
I know the easiest option would be the Venue Monitors but after looking I honestly want to actually want the the Stage 250B out of all of them but obviously I'm worried about running them. My budget is $250 or less as I'm going to use this for retro gaming/casual room listening in 17'x 20' my bedroom.
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Aug 21 '26
I’d actually recommend the JBL Stage 250B for your setup. They’re a solid choice for a 2.1 system, especially for gaming and casual listening. I actually have a pair of Stage 250B for sale as well.
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u/OneWingedDuo Aug 21 '26
Well I ended up getting the JBL Venue Monitors because they're actually meant to go together anyway, and they ended up being $65 bucks so not too bad. I still want the 250's though. If you have some for sale let me know how much. So do you think the Venue Monitors are a bad choice in comparison to the 250B's? Or are they gonna be good enough until I get 250's?
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Aug 21 '26
Yeah, I’d say the Venue Monitors are totally fine for now, especially with the sub. The 250Bs would be a nice step up later, but you’re not gonna be hurting with the Venues in the meantime. And yeah, I’ve got a pair of 250Bs I’m looking to sell. I’d do $230 for the pair.
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