In this review, we will be comparing C 95 II and S 809, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Jamo.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Jamo C 95 II and Jamo S 809 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Jamo C 95 II | Jamo S 809 |
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| Brand | Jamo
Denmark · founded 1966 | Jamo
Denmark · founded 1966 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" | 1" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6" Composite | 3 x 5" Aluminized Polyfiber |
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| Frequency response | 37-24k Hz | 37-26k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 90 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 50-165 watts | 120 watts |
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| Weight | 19.91kg / 43.8lbs | 13.60kg / 29.9lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 38-5/8" x 9-11/16" x 15-1/16"
982.0 x 247.0 x 383.0mm | 41.0" x 7.5" x 9.9"
1042.0 x 191.0 x 252.0mm |
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What size room are the Jamo C 95 II and Jamo S 809 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 95 II |
Jamo S 809 |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Poor |
(* 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.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
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Drivers
Both C 95 II and S 809 are 2-way speakers.
Jamo C 95 IIJamo S 809
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Jamo C 95 II |
Jamo S 809 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6-inch
|
3 x 5-inch
|
C 95 II features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 6" Composite Woofer. On the other hand, the S 809 features a 1" Tweeter and 3 x 5" Aluminized Polyfiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz.
Frequency Response
C 95 II has a frequency range of 37-24k Hz whereas S 809 has a frequency range of 37-26k Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
C 95 II is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the S 809 which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. C 95 II sensitivity is rated at 89 dB and the S 809's is rated at 90 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Jamo S 809 a more sensitive speaker compared to Jamo C 95 II, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
C 95 II can handle a max power of 165 watts RMS, whereas S 809 has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS, 45 watts less than the C 95 II.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
C 95 II features Posts posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. S 809 has a Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Jamo C 95 II's Posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Jamo S 809's Post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
C 95 II has a rear firing port whereas S 809 has a front firing ports. Jamo S 809's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Jamo C 95 II with its rear-firing port.
Jamo S 809 Port
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 C 95 II's and Jamo S 809's external dimensions. Jamo C 95 II has external dimensions of 982.0 x 247.0 x 383.0mm (38-5/8 x 9-11/16 x 15-1/16inch) whereas Jamo S 809 has external dimensions of 1042.0 x 191.0 x 252.0mm (41.0 x 7.5 x 9.9inch).
Jamo S 809 is 56mm narrower and 131mm less deeper than Jamo C 95 II but it is also 60mm taller.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Jamo C 95 II and Jamo S 809 in scale.
Comparison image of Jamo C 95 II and Jamo S 809 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 C 95 II is approximately 946.0cm2 / 146.6inch2 and base area of the Jamo S 809 is approximately 481.3cm2 / 74.6inch2. The C 95 II requires 97% more surface area than the S 809 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Jamo C 95 II weighs 19.91kg / 43.8lbs and the Jamo S 809 weighs 13.60kg / 29.9lbs. This makes the C 95 II 46% heavier than the S 809.
Here is a comparison of how C 95 II and S 809's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of Jamo C 95 II?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of C 95 II:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Outrigger feet
- 4 Spikes (pre-installed on outrigger feet)
- 4 Rubber feet
- 8 Machine screws
- 2 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)
- Hex-key
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
What's in the Box of Jamo S 809?
Here are the items that come with the S 809:
- 2 Floorstanding loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- 8 Mounting feet
- 16 Screws
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
 Max Input Power |
165 watts
vs
120 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Woofer Size |
6 inches
vs
5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Height |
982mm
vs
1042mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Sensitivity |
90 dB
vs
89 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
|
Number of Woofers |
3
vs
2
|
More woofers |
 High Frequency Response |
26k Hz
vs
24k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Port Position |
Front
vs
Rear
|
Gives more flexibility placing close to walls |
 Dolby Atmos Drivers |
Optional Jamo S 8 ATM Dolby Atmos upward-firing speakers
vs
No
|
Dolby Atmos Compatibility |
 Base Surface Area |
481cm2
vs
946cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
634USD
vs
918USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Jamo Concert 9 Series C 95 II |
Jamo Studio S 809 |
| Brand |
Jamo |
Jamo |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
50-165 watts |
120 watts |
| Sensitivity |
89 dB |
90 dB |
| Impedance |
6 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
37-24k Hz |
37-26k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
3 |
| Woofer Size |
6" |
5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Composite |
Aluminized Polyfiber |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
n/a |
2000Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
982.0mm (38.7") |
1042.0mm (41") |
| Width |
247.0mm (9.7") |
191.0mm (7.5") |
| Depth |
383.0mm (15.1") |
252.0mm (9.9") |
| Weight |
19.91kg (43.8lbs) |
13.60kg (29.9lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
MDF/Vinyl |
| Available Colors |
Black |
Walnut |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
Both are Jamo, from different ranges - so the house sound is shared and the differences are mostly in scale, engineering and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | evenly matched | Much the same reach (37Hz vs 37Hz). |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (89dB vs 90dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Amplifier match | B | Jamo S 809 is the easier load at 8 ohms. |
| Headroom | A | Jamo C 95 II takes more power (165W vs 120W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Jamo S 809 is easier to place; Jamo C 95 II is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | depends | Jamo C 95 II: bi-amping; Jamo S 809: Atmos drivers. Jamo C 95 II sits in a wider range (7 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | B | Jamo S 809 is cheaper - $634 against $918, about 31% less. |
A Jamo C 95 II B Jamo S 809
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 speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let the "depends" rows and your own room settle it. In a large or open-plan room, Jamo C 95 II has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, Jamo S 809 is the easier speaker to get right. Think about the whole system, not just the speakers: the roughly $284 saved by taking the cheaper pair would buy a subwoofer or a better amplifier, and either usually does more for the sound than the difference between these two.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.