In this review, we will be comparing S 801 PM and A1 Wireless, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Jamo and Audioengine. Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Jamo S 801 PM and Audioengine A1 Wireless first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Jamo S 801 PM and Audioengine A1 Wireless 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 S 801 PM and A1 Wireless are 2-way speakers.
Driver |
Jamo S 801 PM |
Audioengine A1 Wireless |
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
0.75-inch
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
Woofer
|
1 x 4-inch
|
1 x 2.75-inch
|
S 801 PM features a 1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" Polyfiber Woofer . On the other hand, the A1 Wireless features a 0.75" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 2.75" Aramid Fiber Woofer .
Frequency Response
S 801 PM has a frequency range of 76-26k Hz whereas A1 Wireless has a frequency range of 65-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 65Hz, the A1 Wireless can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the S 801 PM's min frequency of 76Hz.
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 Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf 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.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
S 801 PM has a rear firing port whereas A1 Wireless has a front firing ports. Audioengine A1 Wireless's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Jamo S 801 PM with its rear-firing port.
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 S 801 PM's and Audioengine A1 Wireless's external dimensions. Jamo S 801 PM has external dimensions of 285.8 x 157.2 x 198.4mm ( 11.25 x 6.1875 x 7.8125inch) whereas Audioengine A1 Wireless has external dimensions of 158.8 x 106.4 x 181.0mm ( 6.25 x 4.1875 x 7.125inch) .
Jamo S 801 PM is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 50.8mm wider, 127mm taller and 17.4mm deeper than Audioengine A1 Wireless.
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 S 801 PM is approximately 311.9cm2 / 48.3inch2 and base area of the Audioengine A1 Wireless is approximately 192.6cm2 / 29.9inch2. The S 801 PM requires 62% more surface area than the A1 Wireless which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Jamo S 801 PM?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of S 801 PM:
Powered speaker (right) Passive speaker (left) 2 Grilles AC power adapter (attached 56-inch DC cord) AC plug insert Remote control 2 AAA batteries 6.5-feet Length of 18AWG speaker wire (bare tinned wire on each end) }6-feet USB-A to USB-B cable Instruction Booklet Important Safety Instructions
What's in the Box of Audioengine A1 Wireless?
Here are the items that come with the A1 Wireless:
Wireless powered left speakerPassive right speaker6-feet AC power cord6.5-feet Length of 18 gauge speaker wire6.5-feet Stereo minijack-to-RCA cable6-feet Stereo minijack cableQuick Start GuideAudioengine product brochure