In this review, we will be comparing Alpha T20 and C 95 II, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from PSB and Jamo. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of PSB Alpha T20 and Jamo C 95 II first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
PSB Alpha T20 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 0.75" Dome Tweeter
- 2 x 5.25" Polypropylene Woofer
- 36-21k Hz Frequency Response
- 90 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:15-120watts
- Weight:11.89kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 869.0" x 8-5/16" x 9-13/16"( 869.0 x 212.0 x 250.0mm )
Jamo C 95 II Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Tweeter
- 2 x 6" Composite Woofer
- 37-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:50-165watts
- Weight:19.91kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 982.0" x 9-11/16" x 15-1/16"( 982.0 x 247.0 x 383.0mm )
What size room are the PSB Alpha T20 and Jamo C 95 II 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* |
PSB Alpha T20 |
Jamo C 95 II |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
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 PSB Alpha T20 and Jamo C 95 II 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 Alpha T20 and C 95 II are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
PSB Alpha T20 |
Jamo C 95 II |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
0.75-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 5.25-inch
|
2 x 6-inch
|
Alpha T20 features a 0.75" anodized aluminum with front waveguide Dome Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Polypropylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2500Hz. On the other hand, the C 95 II features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 6" Composite Woofer .
Frequency Response
Alpha T20 has a frequency range of 36-21k Hz whereas C 95 II has a frequency range of 37-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 36Hz, the Alpha T20 can go slightly deeper then the C 95 II's min frequency of 37Hz.
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
Alpha T20 is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the C 95 II which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Alpha T20 sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the C 95 II's is rated at 89 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the PSB Alpha T20 a more sensitive speaker compared to Jamo C 95 II, 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.
Alpha T20 can handle a max power of 165 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Alpha T20 has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS , 45 watts less than the C 95 II.
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
Both Alpha T20 and C 95 II features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
PSB Alpha T20's 5-Way post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Jamo C 95 II's Posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Alpha T20 and C 95 II 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 PSB Alpha T20's and Jamo C 95 II's external dimensions. PSB Alpha T20 has external dimensions of 869.0 x 212.0 x 250.0mm ( 34-3/16 x 8-5/16 x 9-13/16inch) whereas Jamo C 95 II has external dimensions of 982.0 x 247.0 x 383.0mm ( 38-5/8 x 9-11/16 x 15-1/16inch) .
Jamo C 95 II is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 35mm wider, 113mm taller and 133mm deeper than PSB Alpha T20.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of PSB Alpha T20 and Jamo C 95 II in scale.
Comparison image of PSB Alpha T20 and Jamo C 95 II 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 PSB Alpha T20 is approximately 530.0cm2 / 82.2inch2 and base area of the Jamo C 95 II is approximately 946.0cm2 / 146.6inch2. The Alpha T20 requires 44% less surface area than the C 95 II which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
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 PSB Alpha T20 weighs 11.89kg / 26.2lbs and the Jamo C 95 II weighs 19.91kg / 43.8lbs. This makes the C 95 II 67% heavier than the Alpha T20.
Here is a comparison of how Alpha T20 and C 95 II'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 PSB Alpha T20?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Alpha T20:
2 Floorstanding loudspeakers2 Grilles8 Rubber feet8 Spike feet8 Hex-nutsQuick Start GuideWarranty Card
What's in the Box of Jamo C 95 II?
Here are the items that come with the C 95 II:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Outrigger feet4 Spikes (pre-installed on outrigger feet)4 Rubber feet8 Machine screws2 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)Hex-keyUser ManualImportant Safety InstructionsWarranty Information