In this review, we will be comparing S 807 and S50, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Jamo and Polk Audio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Jamo S 807 and Polk S50 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Jamo S 807 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Tweeter
- 2 x 5" Aluminized Polyfiber Woofer
- 42-26k Hz Frequency Response
- 90 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 100watts
- Weight:11.80kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 915.0" x 10-1/8" x 10-9/16"( 915.0 x 191.0 x 252.0mm )
Polk S50 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 2 x 5.25" Mica-reinforced polypropylene Woofer
- 33-40k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:20-150watts
- Weight:14.50kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 951.0" x 10-5/16" x 11-1/16"( 951.0 x 262.0 x 281.0mm )
What size room are the Jamo S 807 and Polk S50 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 S 807 |
Polk S50 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Bad |
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.)
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Jamo S 807 and Polk S50 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 807 and S50 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Jamo S 807 |
Polk S50 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 5-inch
|
2 x 5.25-inch
|
S 807 features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 5" Aluminized Polyfiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz. On the other hand, the S50 features a 1" Terylene Dome Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Mica-reinforced polypropylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2500Hz.
Frequency Response
S 807 has a frequency range of 42-26k Hz whereas S50 has a frequency range of 33-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 33Hz, the S50 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the S 807's min frequency of 42Hz.
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 Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing 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.
Impedance and Sensitivity
S 807 and S50 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. S 807 sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the S50's is at 89 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Jamo S 807 a more sensitive speaker compared to Polk S50, 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. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
S 807 can handle a max power of 150 watts RMS from the amp the whereas S 807 has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS , 50 watts less than the S50.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
S50 features 5-way post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. S 807 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Jamo S 807's Binding post terminals
Polk S50's 5-way post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
S 807 has a front firing port whereas S50 has a bottom firing ports. Jamo S 807's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Polk S50 with its rear-firing port.
Jamo S 807 Port
Polk S50 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 807's and Polk S50's external dimensions. Jamo S 807 has external dimensions of 915.0 x 191.0 x 252.0mm ( 36-1/2 x 10-1/8 x 10-9/16inch) whereas Polk S50 has external dimensions of 951.0 x 262.0 x 281.0mm ( 37-7/16 x 10-5/16 x 11-1/16inch) .
Polk S50 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 71mm wider, 36mm taller and 29mm deeper than Jamo S 807.
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 807 is approximately 481.3cm2 / 74.6inch2 and base area of the Polk S50 is approximately 736.2cm2 / 114.1inch2. The S 807 requires 35% less surface area than the S50 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.