In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Jamo. Jamo Concert 9 Series C 9 CEN II is a Center Channel speaker whereas the C 91 II is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Jamo C 9 CEN II and Jamo C 91 II first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Jamo C 9 CEN II Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" soft dome with an integrated waveguide Tweeter
- 2 x 4" HCCC (Hybrid Composition Conical Cone) Woofer
- 55-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:50-140watts
- Weight:3.09kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 183.0" x 18-5/16" x 9-1/16"( 183.0 x 466.0 x 231.0mm )
Jamo C 91 II Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 4" Composite Woofer
- 65-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 86 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:50-100watts
- Weight:4.10kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 265.0" x 6.7" x 7.5"( 265.0 x 171.0 x 191.0mm )
C 9 CEN II and C 91 II are members of Jamo's Concert 9 series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Jamo Concert 9 Series
History
What size room are the Jamo C 9 CEN II and Jamo C 91 II speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Jamo C 9 CEN II |
Jamo C 91 II |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Average |
| Small Room |
Average |
Good |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Bad |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Jamo C 9 CEN II and Jamo C 91 II compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both C 9 CEN II and C 91 II are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Jamo C 9 CEN II |
Jamo C 91 II |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 4-inch
|
1 x 4-inch
|
C 9 CEN II features a 1" soft dome with an integrated waveguide Tweeter and 2 x 4" HCCC (Hybrid Composition Conical Cone) Woofer . On the other hand, the C 91 II features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" Composite Woofer .
Frequency Response
C 9 CEN II has a frequency range of 55-24k Hz whereas C 91 II has a frequency range of 65-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 55Hz, the C 9 CEN II can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the C 91 II's min frequency of 65Hz.
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 Center Channel class in our database.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
C 9 CEN II and C 91 II have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. C 9 CEN II sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and the C 91 II's is at 86 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Jamo C 9 CEN II a more sensitive speaker compared to Jamo C 91 II, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
C 9 CEN II can handle a max power of 140 watts RMS from the amp the whereas C 91 II has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 40 watts less than the C 9 CEN II.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
C 9 CEN II features 5-way post type posts and C 91 II has a 5-way post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Jamo C 9 CEN II's 5-Way post terminals
Jamo C 91 II's 5-way post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both C 9 CEN II and C 91 II have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become 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 C 9 CEN II's and Jamo C 91 II's external dimensions. Jamo C 9 CEN II has external dimensions of 183.0 x 466.0 x 231.0mm ( 7-3/16 x 18-5/16 x 9-1/16inch) whereas Jamo C 91 II has external dimensions of 265.0 x 171.0 x 191.0mm ( 10.4 x 6.7 x 7.5inch) .
Jamo C 91 II is 295mm narrower and 40mm less deeper than Jamo C 9 CEN II but it is also 82mm taller.
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 C 9 CEN II is approximately 1076.5cm2 / 166.9inch2 and base area of the Jamo C 91 II is approximately 326.6cm2 / 50.6inch2. The C 9 CEN II requires 230% more surface area than the C 91 II which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Jamo C 9 CEN II?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of C 9 CEN II:
Center-channel loudspeakerGrille4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)2 Self-adhesive rubber bumpersUser ManualImportant Safety InstructionsWarranty Information
What's in the Box of Jamo C 91 II?
Here are the items that come with the C 91 II:
2 Bookshelf loudspeakers 2 Grilles 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet 4 Self-adhesive rubber bumpers User Manual Important Safety Instructions Warranty Information