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Klipsch The Fives vs Jamo S 801 PM Comparison

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Klipsch The Fives

Powered Bookshelf | 50-25k Hz

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Powered Bookshelf | 76-26k Hz

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Klipsch The Fives vs Jamo S 801 PM Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing The Fives 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 The Fives and Jamo S 801 PM first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsKlipsch The FivesJamo S 801 PM
BrandKlipsch
United States · founded 1946
Jamo
Denmark · founded 1966
Design2-way2-way
Built-in amplifier160-watt RMS (320-watt peak)50-watt RMS (100-watt peak)
Tweeter1" Tractrix Horn1" Soft-Dome
Woofer4.5" Fiber-composite4" Polyfiber
Frequency response50-25k Hz76-26k Hz
Max depth / sample rate24-bit / 192 kHz24-bit / 96 kHz
BluetoothBuilt-in 5.0Built-in 3.0
App controlYes—
Weight4.85kg / 10.7lbs—
Dimensions (H x W x D)12.375" x 6.5" x 11.125"
314.3 x 165.1 x 282.6mm
11.25" x 6.1875" x 7.8125"
285.8 x 157.2 x 198.4mm

The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.


Drivers

Both The Fives and S 801 PM are 2-way speakers.

Tweeter - 1 inchWoofer - 4.5 inch
Klipsch The Fives
Tweeter - 1 inchWoofer - 4 inch
Jamo S 801 PM

TweeterWoofer

Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.

Driver Klipsch The Fives Jamo S 801 PM
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 4.5-inch 1 x 4-inch

The Fives features a 1" Titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Fiber-composite Woofer. On the other hand, the S 801 PM features a 1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" Polyfiber Woofer.

Frequency Response

The Fives has a frequency range of 50-25k Hz whereas S 801 PM has a frequency range of 76-26k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 50Hz, The Fives can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the S 801 PM's min frequency of 76Hz.

The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

The Fives
S 801 PM
Min
Average
Median

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.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both The Fives 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

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 Klipsch The Fives's and Jamo S 801 PM's external dimensions. Klipsch The Fives has external dimensions of 314.3 x 165.1 x 282.6mm (12.375 x 6.5 x 11.125inch) 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 The Fives is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 7.9mm wider, 28.5mm taller and 84.2mm deeper than Jamo S 801 PM.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch The Fives and Jamo S 801 PM in scale.

Klipsch The Fives vs Jamo S 801 PM Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Klipsch The Fives and Jamo S 801 PM 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 Klipsch The Fives is approximately 466.6cm2 / 72.3inch2 and base area of the Jamo S 801 PM is approximately 311.9cm2 / 48.3inch2. The Fives requires 50% more surface area than the S 801 PM which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

Here is another comparison that shows both speakers on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet, next to a standard size amplifier and turntable in scale:

Klipsch The Fives vs Jamo S 801 PM Size Comparison on a Media Console
Size Comparison image of Klipsch The Fives and Jamo S 801 PM on a Media Console

What's in the Box of Klipsch The Fives?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of The Fives:
  • Powered speaker (right)
  • Passive speaker (left)
  • 6-inch AC power cord
  • 13-feet Proprietary speaker cable
  • 58-inch HDMI cable
  • 59-inch USB-A to USB-B cable
  • Remote control
  • 2 AAA batteries
  • Instruction Booklet
  • Need Help? card

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


Reasons to choose Klipsch The Fives over Jamo S 801 PM

Woofer Size 4.5 inches vs 4 inches Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response 50 Hz vs 76 Hz Generates deeper bass
App-Based Control Apple iOS, Android vs None Control the speaker via an app
USB Port USB-B vs No USB port adds flexibility
3.5mm Connection Yes vs No Connection via 3.5mm AUX input
Phono Input Yes vs No Connect your turntable directly
HDMI Input ARC vs No Connect HDMI sources directly

Reasons to choose Jamo S 801 PM over Klipsch The Fives

High Frequency Response 26k Hz vs 25k Hz Generates higher frequency
Height 285mm vs 314mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area 311cm2 vs 466cm2 Takes less floor space
Price per pair* 300USD vs 969USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
USB Port Type-B vs No USB port adds flexibility
RCA Connection Yes vs No Connection via RCA input

Klipsch The Fives vs Jamo S 801 PM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Klipsch The Fives Jamo S 801 PM
Brand Klipsch Jamo
Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
Frequency Response 50-25k Hz 76-26k Hz
Amplifier
Watts RMS (Continuous) 160-watt RMS 50-watt RMS
Watts Peak (Max) 320-watt RMS 100-watt RMS
Max Bit Depth 24-bit 24-bit
Max Sample Rate 192 kHz 96 kHz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 1
Woofer Size 4.5" 4"
Woofer Composition Fiber-composite Polyfiber
Tweeter Size 1" 1"
Tweeter Type Tractrix Horn Soft-Dome
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Firing Direction rear rear
Physical Specs
Height 314.3mm (12.4") 285.8mm (11.3")
Width 165.1mm (6.5") 157.2mm (6.2")
Depth 282.6mm (11.1") 198.4mm (7.8")
Weight 4.85kg (10.7lbs) n/a
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Finish MDF with genuine wood veneer n/a
Available Colors Black,Walnut n/a
Mounting Bracket No No
Grille Yes Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Aux Inputs 3.5mm RCA
USB Port USB-B Type-B
Phone Input Yes No
Subwoofer Output mono-RCA Wired
Digital Input Optical, HDMI Optical
HDMI Input ARC No
Headphone Jack No No
Ethernet Port No No
Other
Parts Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Labor Warranty 1 Year 1 Year

Verdict

These sit in different price classes - Klipsch The Fives costs roughly 3.2x what Jamo S 801 PM does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.

AreaBetterWhy
BassAKlipsch The Fives digs deeper - 50Hz against 76Hz.
Built-in powerAKlipsch The Fives has the bigger amplifier (160W vs 50W RMS).
ConnectionsAKlipsch The Fives adds HDMI and phono.
SizedependsJamo S 801 PM is easier to place; Klipsch The Fives is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides.
ExpandabilitydependsKlipsch The Fives: a sub output; Jamo S 801 PM: a sub output. Jamo S 801 PM sits in a wider range (7 models), so a matched surround system is easier later.
PriceBJamo S 801 PM is cheaper - $300 against $969, about 69% less; arguably a different class.

A Klipsch The Fives  B Jamo S 801 PM
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: Klipsch The Fives measures better, Jamo S 801 PM costs about about 3.2x the price% 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 76Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper Jamo S 801 PM much easier to justify. In a large or open-plan room, Klipsch The Fives has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, Jamo S 801 PM is the easier speaker to get right.

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.


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