In this review, we will be comparing ES55 and C 95 II, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Polk Audio and Jamo. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Polk ES55 and Jamo C 95 II first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the Polk ES55 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:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Polk ES55 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 ES55 and C 95 II are 2-way speakers.
Driver |
Polk ES55 |
Jamo C 95 II |
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
Woofer
|
3 x 6.5-inch
|
2 x 6-inch
|
ES55 features a 1" Terylene High-Res Soft-Dome Tweeter and 3 x 6.5" Mica-reinforced 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
ES55 has a frequency range of 34-40k Hz whereas C 95 II has a frequency range of 37-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 34Hz, the ES55 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
ES55 is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the C 95 II which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 89 dBdB.
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.
ES55 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas C 95 II has a max power handling value of 165 watts RMS, 35 watts less than the ES55.
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 ES55 and C 95 II features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
ES55 has a bottom firing port whereas C 95 II has a rear firing ports. Polk ES55's bottom-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Jamo C 95 II with its rear-firing 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 Polk ES55's and Jamo C 95 II's external dimensions. Polk ES55 has external dimensions of 1056.0 x 216.0 x 315.0mm ( 41-9/16 x 8-1/2 x 12-3/8inch) 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) .
Polk ES55 is 31mm narrower and 68mm less deeper than Jamo C 95 II but it is also 74mm taller.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Polk ES55 and Jamo C 95 II in scale.
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 Polk ES55 is approximately 680.4cm2 / 105.5inch2 and base area of the Jamo C 95 II is approximately 946.0cm2 / 146.6inch2. The ES55 requires 28% 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 Polk ES55 weighs 20.00kg / 44lbs and the Jamo C 95 II weighs 19.91kg / 43.8lbs. This makes the ES55 0% heavier than the C 95 II.
Here is a comparison of how ES55 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 Polk ES55?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of ES55:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille (attached)4 Feet (pre-installed)Owners ManualOnline Product Registration
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
Max Input Power |
200 watts
vs
165 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
6 inches
|
Larger woofer |
Number of Woofers |
3
vs
2
|
More woofers |
Low Frequency Response |
34 Hz
vs
37 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
High Frequency Response |
40k Hz
vs
24k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
Base Surface Area |
680cm2 (216x315mm)
vs
946cm2 (247x383mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
Price per pair* |
898USD
vs
918USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
Height |
982mm
vs
1056mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
General |
Polk Audio Signature Elite ES55 |
Jamo Concert 9 Series C 95 II |
Brand |
Polk Audio |
Jamo |
Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
Power Range |
40-200 watts |
50-165 watts |
Sensitivity |
89 dB |
89 dB |
Impedance |
8 ohms |
6 ohms |
Frequency Response |
34-40k Hz |
37-24k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
Woofer Quantity |
3 |
2 |
Woofer Size |
6.5" |
6" |
Woofer Composition |
Mica-reinforced polypropylene |
Composite |
Woofer Surround Material |
Butyl rubber |
Rubber |
Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
n/a |
Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
Crossover Frequency |
2500Hz |
n/a |
Firing Direction |
bottom |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
Height |
1056.0mm (41.6") |
982.0mm (38.7") |
Width |
216.0mm (8.5") |
247.0mm (9.7") |
Depth |
315.0mm (12.4") |
383.0mm (15.1") |
Weight |
20.00kg (44lbs) |
19.91kg (43.8lbs) |
Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
Finish |
MDF, Wood-grain vinyl |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
Available Colors |
Black |
Black |
Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |