In this review, we will be comparing C 95 II and R-610F, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Jamo and Klipsch.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Jamo C 95 II and Klipsch R-610F first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Jamo C 95 II | Klipsch R-610F |
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| Brand | Jamo
Denmark · founded 1966 | Klipsch
United States · founded 1946 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" | 1.0" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6" Composite | 6.5" Copper-spun IMG |
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| Frequency response | 37-24k Hz | 45-21k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 94 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 50-165 watts | up to 85 watts |
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| Weight | 19.91kg / 43.8lbs | 16.36kg / 36lbs |
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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 | 37-1/16" x 9-3/8" x 14-1/2"
942.0 x 239.0 x 369.0mm |
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What size room are the Jamo C 95 II and Klipsch R-610F 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 |
Klipsch R-610F |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
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.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both C 95 II and R-610F are 2-way speakers.
Jamo C 95 IIKlipsch R-610F
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 |
Klipsch R-610F |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.0-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6-inch
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
C 95 II features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 6" Composite Woofer. On the other hand, the R-610F features a 1.0" Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Copper-spun IMG Woofer.
Frequency Response
C 95 II has a frequency range of 37-24k Hz whereas R-610F has a frequency range of 45-21k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 37Hz, the C 95 II can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the R-610F's min frequency of 45Hz.
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 R-610F 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 R-610F's is rated at 94 dB. This 5 dB difference makes the Klipsch R-610F 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 R-610F has a max power handling value of 85 watts RMS, 80 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. R-610F has a Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Jamo C 95 II's Posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Klipsch R-610F's Post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both C 95 II and R-610F 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
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 Klipsch R-610F'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 Klipsch R-610F has external dimensions of 942.0 x 239.0 x 369.0mm (37-1/16 x 9-3/8 x 14-1/2inch).
Jamo C 95 II is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 8mm wider, 40mm taller and 14mm deeper than Klipsch R-610F.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Jamo C 95 II and Klipsch R-610F in scale.
Comparison image of Jamo C 95 II and Klipsch R-610F 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 Klipsch R-610F is approximately 881.9cm2 / 136.7inch2. The C 95 II requires 7% more surface area than the R-610F 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 Klipsch R-610F weighs 16.36kg / 36lbs. This makes the C 95 II 22% heavier than the R-610F.
Here is a comparison of how C 95 II and R-610F'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 Klipsch R-610F?
Here are the items that come with the R-610F:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille (installed)
- 2 Feet
- 4 Screws
- Quick Setup Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
- Loudspeaker Feet note
 Max Input Power |
165 watts
vs
85 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Number of Woofers |
2
vs
1
|
More woofers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
37 Hz
vs
45 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
24k Hz
vs
21k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Sensitivity |
94 dB
vs
89 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
|
Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
6 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Height |
942mm
vs
982mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
881cm2
vs
946cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
778USD
vs
918USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Jamo Concert 9 Series C 95 II |
Klipsch Reference R-610F |
| Brand |
Jamo |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
50-165 watts |
up to 85 watts |
| Sensitivity |
89 dB |
94 dB |
| Impedance |
6 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
37-24k Hz |
45-21k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
6" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Composite |
Copper-spun IMG |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1.0" |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
982.0mm (38.7") |
942.0mm (37.1") |
| Width |
247.0mm (9.7") |
239.0mm (9.4") |
| Depth |
383.0mm (15.1") |
369.0mm (14.5") |
| Weight |
19.91kg (43.8lbs) |
16.36kg (36lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
| Available Colors |
Black |
Black |
| 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 |
No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your amplifier and what you listen to.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | A | Jamo C 95 II digs deeper - 37Hz against 45Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | B | Klipsch R-610F is more sensitive (94dB vs 89dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Amplifier match | B | Klipsch R-610F is the easier load at 8 ohms. |
| Headroom | A | Jamo C 95 II takes more power (165W vs 85W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Expandability | A | Jamo C 95 II: bi-amping. |
| Price | B | Klipsch R-610F is cheaper - $778 against $918, about 15% less. |
A Jamo C 95 II B Klipsch R-610F
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?
The usual trade-off: Jamo C 95 II measures better, Klipsch R-610F costs about about 18% more% less. Whether that gap is worth the money is the call only you can make - and in a normal room it is often smaller than the numbers suggest. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 45Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper Klipsch R-610F much easier to justify. Match it to your room: we rate Jamo C 95 II the better fit for a large room, and Klipsch R-610F for a small room.
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.