{"product_id":"jbl-stage3-968m-speakers","title":"JBL Stage3 968M Speakers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ds-accordion-content\" id=\"pdp-specs--description-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JBL Stage3 968M 6\"x9\" (152x230mm) three-way speaker embodies JBL’s legendary sound, delivering powerful audio in the car. The woofer cone is manufactured using a laser-etched tool, features the patented Plus One™ design for increased surface area, and is reinforced with 10% glass fiber to play deeper, more resonant bass. Additionally, the PEI balanced dome tweeter ensures improved sound distribution, resulting in crystal-clear highs and creating an immersive listening experience that elevates your car audio setup. The speaker’s true 4-ohm load design maximizes power output from your head unit or amplifier, compensating for system resistance to ensure optimal performance. Additionally, the speakers incorporate post-consumer recycled plastic components, PVC-free wiring, and packaging printed with soy-based inks, thereby minimizing environmental impact. Finally, precise fitment is critical to the success of this speaker family—ensuring seamless integration and consistent acoustic performance across vehicle platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eJBL Stage3 968M\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003e\u003c!--qkimaf kU9rtf_q\/HugV6--\u003e\u003c!--cqw1tb kU9rtf_q\/HugV6--\u003ea high-performance \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e6\" x 9\" (152mm x 230mm) three-way car speaker system\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered to deliver professional-grade audio as a direct factory upgrade\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[]]--\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e. Combining patented acoustics with robust power handling, it delivers deep low frequencies, defined mid-ranges, and precise highs.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"s6NV4e\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e📊 Technical Specifications\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fv6NCb\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"NRefec\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"iry6k\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003eParameter\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"iry6k\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003eSpecification\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSpeaker Type\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003e6\" x 9\" (152mm x 230mm) 3-Way Coaxial\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePower Handling (Continuous\/RMS)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003e80W RMS per speaker\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePower Handling (Peak)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003e640W Peak (per pair)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSensitivity (@ 2.83V)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003e92 dB\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003e40Hz – 20kHz\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003e3.0 Ohms \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e(True 4-ohm topology)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[1,0,0,2,null,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"s6NV4e\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e🔬 Technical \u0026amp; Engineering Breakdown\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\"\u003e1. Transducer \u0026amp; Cone Architecture\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePlus One™ Woofer Cones:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This model utilizes HARMAN’s patented \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePlus One™ cone architecture\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. By extending the cone surface out to the basket perimeter, it provides up to \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e35% more surface area\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e than standard 6x9 speakers. Technically, this increases low-frequency efficiency and enhances mid-bass output without requiring extra power.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eGlass-Fiber Infused Polypropylene:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The woofer cone is formulated with a \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e10% glass-fiber reinforced polypropylene matrix\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. This material composite maximizes the stiffness-to-weight ratio. The added rigidity dampens unwanted cone flexing at maximum excursion, minimizing Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and ensuring tight, accurate bass transient response.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\"\u003e2. Multi-Driver High-Frequency Array\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eEdge-Driven PEI Balanced Dome Tweeters:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e High frequencies are managed by Polyetherimide (PEI) dome tweeters. PEI is a lightweight polymer structurally sound enough to resist high-heat thermal stress. The edge-driven design improves power handling and lowers the crossover point compared to standard balanced domes.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eIntegrated Supertweeter:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e As a 3-way system, it integrates a dedicated supertweeter. This component extends high-frequency dispersion patterns, widening the sweet spot (soundstage) inside the cabin and resolving micro-details above 10kHz.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\"\u003e3. Electrical Impedance Topology\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTrue 4-Ohm Technology:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e While the speaker reads at a \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e3-ohm nominal impedance\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is engineered as a \"True 4-ohm\" system. The lower voice-coil impedance pulls extra power out of low-voltage amplifiers or factory head units, while compensating for the inherent high resistance found in thin, small-gauge factory vehicle wiring. This guarantees safe thermal operation for the source unit while maximizing volume output.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\"\u003e4. Thermal Management and Build\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eVented Basket Design:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The frame features engineered ventilation pathways beneath the spider assembly to cool the voice coil during prolonged, high-SPL (Sound Pressure Level) playback.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eGrille Inclusion:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The 968M comes equipped with rugged, low-profile protective mesh grilles. \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e(Note: This distinguishes it from the 968MF version, which features a grille-less frame for hidden factory-mount locations).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JBL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67696328999216,"sku":"JBLSPKS3968M","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/8758\/8144\/files\/LS_JBL_STAGE_3_CAR_AUDIO_968M_FRONT_0182_x1_7e41916b-3e1e-4c06-ae0d-9f7e0c6af4ec.png?v=1787954000","url":"https:\/\/stereo-warehouse.com\/products\/jbl-stage3-968m-speakers","provider":"Stereo Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}