In this review, we will be comparing Model Three and S 801, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from KLH and Jamo. Let's have a brief look at the main features of KLH Model Three and Jamo S 801 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how KLH Model Three and Jamo S 801 compares 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 Model Three and S 801 are 2-way speakers. Model Three features a 1" Aluminum Tweeter and 1 x 8" Pulp-Paper Cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1600Hz. On the other hand, S 801 features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" Aluminized Polyfiber Woofer .
Frequency Response
Model Three has a frequency range of 46-20k Hz whereas S 801 has a frequency range of 76-26k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 46Hz, the Model Three can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the S 801'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 under Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Model Three is a 6 ohms speaker compared to S 801 which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Model Three sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and S 801's is at 85 dB. This 3 dB difference makes KLH Model Three a more sensitive speaker compared to Jamo S 801, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
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Power Range
Model Three has a power range of 30-150 watts RMS whereas S 801 has a power range of up to 60 watts.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Model Three features Post type posts and S 801 has a Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
KLH Model Three's Binding post terminals
Jamo S 801's Post terminals
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 KLH Model Three's and Jamo S 801's external dimensions. KLH Model Three has external dimensions of 482.0 x 311.0 x 267.0mm ( 19.0 x 12.25 x 10.5inch) whereas Jamo S 801 has external dimensions of 285.0 x 156.0 x 163.0mm ( 11.2 x 6.1 x 6.4inch) .
KLH Model Three is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 155mm wider, 197mm taller and 104mm deeper than Jamo S 801.
