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Jamo C 93 II

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Jamo Concert 9 Series C 93 II
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Jamo C 93 II vs ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing specifications of C 93 II and Uni-Fi UB5, two Bookshelf speakers from Jamo and ELAC.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Jamo C 93 II and ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Jamo C 93 II Key Specs

  • 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
  • 6" Composite Woofer
  • 45-24k Hz Frequency Response
  • 86 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:50-120watts
  • Weight: 14 lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 13-7/8" x 7-15/16" x 10-3/16"

ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 Key Specs

  • 1" Soft-dome Tweeter
  • 5.25" Aluminum Woofer
  • 4" Midrange
  • 46-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 85 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:40-140watts
  • Weight: 16.5 lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 12.75" x 7.87" x 10.75"

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Jamo C 93 II and ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that C 93 II is a 2-way design whereas Uni-Fi UB5 is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker. C 93 II features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6" Composite Woofer . On the other hand, Uni-Fi UB5 features a 1" Soft-dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 1 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 270 / 2700 Hz.

Frequency Response

C 93 II has a frequency range of 45-24k Hz whereas Uni-Fi UB5 has a frequency range of 46-25k Hz.

Low Frequency

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High Frequency

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Impedance and Sensitivity

C 93 II is a 6 ohms speaker compared to Uni-Fi UB5 which has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. C 93 II sensitivity is rated at 86 dB and Uni-Fi UB5's is at 85 dB. This 3 dB difference makes Jamo C 93 II a more sensitive speaker compared to ELAC Uni-Fi UB5, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

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Power Range

C 93 II has a power range of 50-120 watts RMS whereas Uni-Fi UB5 has a power range of 40-140 watts.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

C 93 II features Post type posts and Uni-Fi UB5 has a Post type posts. None of these speakers feature b-amping/bi-wiring.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both C 93 II and Uni-Fi UB5 have a back firing ports. New

Physical Specs

In this section, We are going to compare Jamo C 93 II's and ELAC Uni-Fi UB5's external dimensions.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Jamo C 93 II and ELAC Uni-Fi UB5.

Jamo C 93 II vs ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 Camera Size Comparison - Front View


Reasons to choose Jamo Concert 9 Series C 93 II over ELAC Uni-Fi UB5
KeyholevsNo
Sensitivity 88 dB vs 85 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Woofer Size 6 inches vs 5.25 inches Larger woofer
Nominal Impedance 6 ohms vs 4 ohms Higher impedance speakers are easier to drive
Low Frequency Response 45 Hz vs 46 Hz Generates deeper bass
Mounting Bracket Allows mounting on walls
Weight 14 g vs 16.5 g 2.5 g lighter
Reasons to choose ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 over Jamo Concert 9 Series C 93 II

Jamo C 93 II vs ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Jamo Concert 9 Series C 93 II ELAC Uni-Fi UB5
Brand Jamo ELAC
Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Bookshelf speakers
Suggested Break-in Period - -
Power Range 50-120 watts 40-140 watts
Sensitivity 86 dB 85 dB
Impedance 6 ohms 4 ohms
Frequency Response 45-24k Hz 46-25k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Size 6" 5.25"
Woofer Composition Composite Aluminum
Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
Tweeter Size 1" 1"
Tweeter Type Soft-Dome Soft-dome
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No 4"
Crossover Frequency - 270 / 2700
Firing Direction back back
Physical Specs
Height 13-7/8" 12.75"
Width 7-15/16" 7.87"
Depth 10-3/16" 10.75"
Weight 14lbs 16.5lbs
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Finish MDF/Wood-grain vinyl MDF/Vinyl
Available Colors White Black
Mounting Bracket Keyhole No
Recommended Stand Height 22-26 24-31
Grille Magnetic -
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Connector Type 5-way post Post
Biamp Inputs No No
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 3 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 3 Years



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