In this review, we will be comparing SE 3000F and S 805, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Paradigm and Jamo.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Paradigm SE 3000F and Jamo S 805 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Paradigm SE 3000F Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Tweeter
- 5.5" Midrange
- 2 x 5.5" Mineral-filled polypropylene Woofer
- 55-21k Hz Frequency Response
- 91 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:15-100watts
- Weight:15.91kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1007.0" x 8-15/16" x 10-15/16"( 1007.0 x 228.0 x 278.0mm )
Jamo S 805 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Tweeter
- 5" Aluminized Polyfiber Woofer
- 49-26k Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 80watts
- Weight:8.60kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 787.0" x 9-7/8" x 11-1/8"( 787.0 x 191.0 x 252.0mm )
What size room are the Paradigm SE 3000F and Jamo S 805 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* |
Paradigm SE 3000F |
Jamo S 805 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Average |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
Bad |
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.)
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Paradigm SE 3000F and Jamo S 805 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that SE 3000F is a 3-way design whereas the S 805 is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
| Driver |
Paradigm SE 3000F |
Jamo S 805 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5.5-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 5.5-inch
|
1 x 5-inch
|
SE 3000F features a 1" Tweeter , a 5.5" Midrange and 2 x 5.5" Mineral-filled polypropylene Woofer . On the other hand, the S 805 features a 1" Tweeter and 1 x 5" Aluminized Polyfiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz.
Frequency Response
SE 3000F has a frequency range of 55-21k Hz whereas S 805 has a frequency range of 49-26k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 49Hz, the S 805 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the SE 3000F's min frequency of 55Hz.
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
SE 3000F and S 805 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. SE 3000F sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the S 805's is at 88 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Paradigm SE 3000F a more sensitive speaker compared to Jamo S 805, 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.
SE 3000F can handle a max power of 100 watts RMS from the amp the whereas S 805 has a max power handling value of 80 watts RMS, 20 watts less than the SE 3000F.
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
SE 3000F features Binding post type posts and S 805 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Paradigm SE 3000F's Post terminals
Jamo S 805's Binding post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
SE 3000F has a rear firing port whereas S 805 has a front firing ports. Jamo S 805's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Paradigm SE 3000F with its rear-firing port.
Jamo S 805 Port
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 Paradigm SE 3000F's and Jamo S 805's external dimensions. Paradigm SE 3000F has external dimensions of 1007.0 x 228.0 x 278.0mm ( 39-5/8 x 8-15/16 x 10-15/16inch) whereas Jamo S 805 has external dimensions of 787.0 x 191.0 x 252.0mm ( 31-1/2 x 9-7/8 x 11-1/8inch) .
Paradigm SE 3000F is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 37mm wider, 220mm taller and 26mm deeper than Jamo S 805.
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 Paradigm SE 3000F is approximately 633.8cm2 / 98.2inch2 and base area of the Jamo S 805 is approximately 481.3cm2 / 74.6inch2. The SE 3000F requires 32% more surface area than the S 805 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.