In this review, we will be comparing S 809 and S 807, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Jamo.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Jamo S 809 and Jamo S 807 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Jamo S 809 | Jamo S 807 |
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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 | 3 x 5" Aluminized Polyfiber | 2 x 5" Aluminized Polyfiber |
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| Frequency response | 37-26k Hz | 42-26k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 90 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 120 watts | up to 100 watts |
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| Weight | 13.60kg / 29.9lbs | 11.80kg / 26lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 41.0" x 7.5" x 9.9"
1042.0 x 191.0 x 252.0mm | 36" x 7-1/2" x 9-15/16"
915 x 191 x 252 mm |
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S 809 and S 807 are members of Jamo's Studio S series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
What size room are the Jamo S 809 and Jamo S 807 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 809 |
Jamo S 807 |
| 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 S 809 and S 807 are 2-way speakers.
Jamo S 809Jamo S 807
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 S 809 |
Jamo S 807 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
3 x 5-inch
|
2 x 5-inch
|
S 809 features a 1" Tweeter and 3 x 5" Aluminized Polyfiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz. On the other hand, the S 807 features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 5" Aluminized Polyfiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz.
Frequency Response
S 809 has a frequency range of 37-26k Hz whereas S 807 has a frequency range of 42-26k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 37Hz, the S 809 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the S 807's min frequency of 42Hz.
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
S 809 and S 807 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 90 dB.
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.
S 809 can handle a max power of 120 watts RMS, whereas S 807 has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 20 watts less than the S 809.
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
S 809 features Binding post type posts and S 807 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Jamo S 809's Post terminals
Jamo S 807's Binding post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both S 809 and S 807 have front firing ports. front ported speakers offers more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls&surfaces compared to rear ported speakers.
Jamo S 809 Port
Jamo S 807 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 S 809's and Jamo S 807's external dimensions. Jamo S 809 has external dimensions of 1042.0 x 191.0 x 252.0mm (41.0 x 7.5 x 9.9inch) whereas Jamo S 807 has external dimensions of 915 x 191 x 252 mm (36 x 7-1/2 x 9-15/16 inch).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Jamo S 809 and Jamo S 807 in scale.
Comparison image of Jamo S 809 and Jamo S 807 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 S 809 is approximately 481.3cm2 / 74.6inch2 and base area of the Jamo S 807 is approximately 481.3cm2 / 74.6inch2.
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 S 809 weighs 13.60kg / 29.9lbs and the Jamo S 807 weighs 11.80kg / 26lbs. This makes the S 809 15% heavier than the S 807.
Here is a comparison of how S 809 and S 807'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 S 809?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of S 809:
- 2 Floorstanding loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- 8 Mounting feet
- 16 Screws
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
What's in the Box of Jamo S 807?
Here are the items that come with the S 807:
- 2 Floorstanding loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- 8 Mounting feet
- 16 Screws
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
 Max Input Power |
120 watts
vs
100 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Number of Woofers |
3
vs
2
|
More woofers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
37 Hz
vs
42 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
915mm
vs
1042mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
519USD
vs
634USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Jamo Studio S 809 |
Jamo Studio S 807 |
| Brand |
Jamo |
Jamo |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
120 watts |
up to 100 watts |
| Sensitivity |
90 dB |
90 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
37-26k Hz |
42-26k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
3 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
5" |
5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Aluminized Polyfiber |
Aluminized Polyfiber |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
2000Hz |
2000Hz |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1042.0mm (41") |
915.0mm (36") |
| Width |
191.0mm (7.5") |
191.0mm (7.5") |
| Depth |
252.0mm (9.9") |
252.0mm (9.9") |
| Weight |
13.60kg (29.9lbs) |
11.80kg (26lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Vinyl |
MDF/Vinyl |
| Available Colors |
Walnut |
Walnut |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
Siblings in Jamo's Studio S series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | A | Jamo S 809 digs deeper - 37Hz against 42Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (90dB vs 90dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Headroom | evenly matched | Similar power handling (120W vs 100W). |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Expandability | depends | Jamo S 809: Atmos drivers; Jamo S 807: Atmos drivers. |
| Price | B | Jamo S 807 is cheaper - $519 against $634, about 18% less. |
A Jamo S 809 B Jamo S 807
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 S 809 measures better, Jamo S 807 costs about about 22% 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 42Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper Jamo S 807 much easier to justify. Match it to your room: we rate Jamo S 809 the better fit for a large room, and Jamo S 807 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.