In this review, we will be comparing C 95 II and R-820F, 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-820F first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Jamo C 95 II | Klipsch R-820F |
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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" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6" Composite | 2 x 8" Copper-spun IMG |
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| Frequency response | 37-24k Hz | 35-21k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 97 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 50-165 watts | up to 150 watts |
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| Weight | 19.91kg / 43.8lbs | 24.55kg / 54lbs |
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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 | 43-1/8" x 10-7/8" x 16-3/4"
1096.0 x 277.0 x 426.0mm |
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What size room are the Jamo C 95 II and Klipsch R-820F 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-820F |
| 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.
Drivers
Both C 95 II and R-820F are 2-way speakers.
Jamo C 95 IIKlipsch R-820F
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-820F |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6-inch
|
2 x 8-inch
|
C 95 II features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 6" Composite Woofer. On the other hand, the R-820F features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 8" Copper-spun IMG Woofer.
Frequency Response
C 95 II has a frequency range of 37-24k Hz whereas R-820F has a frequency range of 35-21k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 35Hz, the R-820F can go slightly deeper then the C 95 II's min frequency of 37Hz.
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-820F 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-820F's is rated at 97 dB. This 8 dB difference makes the Klipsch R-820F 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-820F has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 15 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-820F has a Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Jamo C 95 II's Posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
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-820F'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-820F has external dimensions of 1096.0 x 277.0 x 426.0mm (43-1/8 x 10-7/8 x 16-3/4inch).
Klipsch R-820F is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 30mm wider, 114mm taller and 43mm deeper than Jamo C 95 II.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Jamo C 95 II and Klipsch R-820F in scale.
Comparison image of Jamo C 95 II and Klipsch R-820F 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-820F is approximately 1180.0cm2 / 182.9inch2. The C 95 II requires 20% less surface area than the R-820F which gives it a small advantage 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-820F weighs 24.55kg / 54lbs. This makes the R-820F 23% heavier than the C 95 II.
Here is a comparison of how C 95 II and R-820F'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-820F?
Here are the items that come with the R-820F:
- 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
150 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 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 |
 Height |
982mm
vs
1096mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
946cm2
vs
1180cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
918USD
vs
1198USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Sensitivity |
97 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 |
8 inches
vs
6 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
35 Hz
vs
37 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
| General |
Jamo Concert 9 Series C 95 II |
Klipsch Reference R-820F |
| Brand |
Jamo |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
50-165 watts |
up to 150 watts |
| Sensitivity |
89 dB |
97 dB |
| Impedance |
6 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
37-24k Hz |
35-21k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
Composite |
Copper-spun IMG |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
n/a |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
982.0mm (38.7") |
1096.0mm (43.1") |
| Width |
247.0mm (9.7") |
277.0mm (10.9") |
| Depth |
383.0mm (15.1") |
426.0mm (16.8") |
| Weight |
19.91kg (43.8lbs) |
24.55kg (54lbs) |
| 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 | evenly matched | Much the same reach (37Hz vs 35Hz). |
| Amplifier needs | B | Klipsch R-820F is more sensitive (97dB vs 89dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Amplifier match | B | Klipsch R-820F is the easier load at 8 ohms. |
| Headroom | evenly matched | Similar power handling (165W vs 150W). |
| Size | depends | Jamo C 95 II is easier to place; Klipsch R-820F is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | A | Jamo C 95 II: bi-amping. |
| Price | A | Jamo C 95 II is cheaper - $918 against $1,198, about 23% less. |
A Jamo C 95 II B Klipsch R-820F
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: Klipsch R-820F measures better, Jamo C 95 II costs about about 31% 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 your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, Klipsch R-820F is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.
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.