In this review, we will be comparing R-41PM and S 801 PM, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Klipsch and Jamo. 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 Klipsch R-41PM and Jamo S 801 PM 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 Klipsch R-41PM and Jamo S 801 PM 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 R-41PM and S 801 PM are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Klipsch R-41PM |
Jamo S 801 PM |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
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1.0-inch
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1-inch
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Midrange
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- |
- |
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Woofer
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1 x 4.0-inch
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1 x 4-inch
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R-41PM features a 1.0" Aluminum LTS Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 4.0" Copper-spun IMG Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1770Hz. On the other hand, the S 801 PM features a 1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" Polyfiber Woofer .
Frequency Response
R-41PM has a frequency range of 76-21k Hz whereas S 801 PM has a frequency range of 76-26k Hz.
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
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High Frequency
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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
Both R-41PM and S 801 PM have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
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 Klipsch R-41PM's and Jamo S 801 PM's external dimensions. Klipsch R-41PM has external dimensions of 281.0 x 147.6 x 241.3mm ( 11.0625 x 5.8125 x 9.5inch) whereas Jamo S 801 PM has external dimensions of 285.8 x 157.2 x 198.4mm ( 11.25 x 6.1875 x 7.8125inch) .
Klipsch R-41PM is 9.6mm narrower and 4.8mm shorter than Jamo S 801 PM but it is also 42.9mm deeper.
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 Klipsch R-41PM is approximately 356.2cm2 / 55.2inch2 and base area of the Jamo S 801 PM is approximately 311.9cm2 / 48.3inch2. The R-41PM requires 14% more surface area than the S 801 PM which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Klipsch R-41PM?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of R-41PM:
Powered speaker (right)Passive speaker (left)2 Grilles68-inch AC power cordRemote control2
What's in the Box of Jamo S 801 PM?
Here are the items that come with the 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