In this review, we will be comparing S 810 SUB and S 808 SUB, two Powered Subwoofer speakers by Jamo. Being Powered subwoofers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Jamo S 810 SUB and Jamo S 808 SUB first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
The sections below take each area in turn: driver and amplifier, frequency response, physical size and connectivity.
Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Both Jamo S 810 SUBand Jamo S 808 SUB have a single woofer setup however the Jamo S 810 SUB's woofer is 10-inch whereas the Jamo S 808 SUB features a 8-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
S 810 SUB has a frequency range of 36-180 Hz whereas S 808 SUB has a frequency range of 39-180 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 36Hz, the S 810 SUB can go slightly deeper then the S 808 SUB's min frequency of 39Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Subwoofer class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
Both Jamo S 810 SUB and Jamo S 808 SUB have Bass Reflex type cabinets. Bass Reflex type subwoofers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Jamo S 810 SUB's and Jamo S 808 SUB's external dimensions. Jamo S 810 SUB has external dimensions of 508.0 x 228.0 x 405.0mm (20 x 8-15/16 x 15-15/16inch) whereas Jamo S 808 SUB has external dimensions of 459.0 x 178.0 x 356.0mm (18-1/16 x 7 x 14inch).
Jamo S 810 SUB is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 50mm wider, 49mm taller and 49mm deeper than Jamo S 808 SUB.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Jamo S 810 SUB and Jamo S 808 SUB in scale.
Comparison image of Jamo S 810 SUB and Jamo S 808 SUB Size and External Dimensions
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Jamo S 810 SUB is approximately 923.4cm2 / 143.1inch2 and base area of the Jamo S 808 SUB is approximately 633.7cm2 / 98.2inch2. The S 810 SUB requires 46% more surface area than the S 808 SUB which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a subwoofer may become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. The Jamo S 810 SUB weighs 11.82kg / 26lbs and the Jamo S 808 SUB weighs 8.64kg / 19lbs. This makes the S 810 SUB 37% heavier than the S 808 SUB.
Here is a comparison of how S 810 SUB and S 808 SUB's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
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What's in the Box of Jamo S 810 SUB?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of S 810 SUB:
- Powered subwoofer
- Grille
- 5-feet AC power cord
- 6.5-feet Mono-RCA cable
- 4 Rubber feet
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
What's in the Box of Jamo S 808 SUB?
Here are the items that come with the S 808 SUB:
- Powered subwoofer
- Grille
- 5-feet AC power cord
- 6.5-feet Mono-RCA cable
- 4 Rubber feet
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
 Woofer Size |
10 inches
vs
8 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
36 Hz
vs
39 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
459mm
vs
508mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
633cm2
vs
923cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
149USD
vs
199USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
Size, drawn to scale
Both subwoofers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same floor and pushed back to the same wall, so the bigger one visibly takes more of the room.
Jamo S 810 SUB needs about 46% more floor area. Jamo S 810 SUB stands 49mm further into the room. Jamo S 810 SUB is 49mm taller.
| General |
Jamo S 810 SUB |
Jamo S 808 SUB |
| Brand |
Jamo |
Jamo |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
75 watts |
50 watts |
| Frequency Response |
36-180 Hz |
39-180 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
75-watt RMS |
50-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
100-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
Polyfiber |
Polyfiber |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
Side |
Side |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
508.0mm (20") |
459.0mm (18.1") |
| Width |
228.0mm (9") |
178.0mm (7") |
| Depth |
405.0mm (15.9") |
356.0mm (14") |
| Weight |
11.82kg (26lbs) |
8.64kg (19lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |
2 Years |
Siblings in Jamo's Studio 8 range - same design thinking, different size. It comes down to your room and your budget.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass depth | A | Jamo S 810 SUB goes deeper - 36Hz against 39Hz. A real difference, though most music has little content below 39Hz. |
| Amplifier power | A | Jamo S 810 SUB has the bigger amplifier - 75W against 50W RMS, about 1.8dB more on tap. In a large room that is headroom before the DSP starts limiting. |
| Driver area | A | Jamo S 810 SUB moves more air: 10" against 8" is 1.56x the cone area, not the 1.25x the diameters suggest. More area means the same output with less excursion, and less distortion with it. |
| Enclosure | evenly matched | Both are ported designs, so they roll off in much the same way. |
| Cabinet size | depends | Jamo S 808 SUB is about 38% smaller by volume. In a subwoofer that is a real trade rather than a preference: box volume is how you get output low down without a bigger amplifier. |
| Price | B | Jamo S 808 SUB costs less - $149 against $199, about 25% less. |
A Jamo S 810 SUB B Jamo S 808 SUB
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both subwoofers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
The usual trade-off: Jamo S 810 SUB measures better, Jamo S 808 SUB costs about 25% less. In a normal room, placement will make a bigger difference than the gap between these two. If placement is the constraint - a corner, behind a sofa, under a desk - Jamo S 808 SUB is the one that will actually go there, and a well-placed small subwoofer beats a badly-placed big one every time.
One thing outweighs everything above: where the subwoofer stands. Room modes can add or remove 10dB or more at a given seat, which is far larger than any difference on this page. Before spending more, try the sub in two or three positions - the crawl test, where you put it in the listening seat and crawl the room to find where the bass sounds best, costs nothing and usually beats an upgrade.