In this review, we will be comparing 3050i and C 95 II, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Q Acoustics and Jamo.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Q Acoustics 3050i and Jamo C 95 II first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Q Acoustics 3050i | Jamo C 95 II |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 0.9" decoupled | 1" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6.5" Coated paper | 2 x 6" Composite |
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| Frequency response | 44-30k Hz | 37-24k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 89 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 6 ohms |
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| Power range | 50-165 watts | 50-165 watts |
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| Weight | 17.82kg / 39.2lbs | 19.91kg / 43.8lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 40.2" x 12.2" x 12.6"
1020 x 310 x 320 mm | 38-5/8" x 9-11/16" x 15-1/16"
982.0 x 247.0 x 383.0mm |
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What size room are the Q Acoustics 3050i 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* |
Q Acoustics 3050i |
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.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
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Drivers
Both 3050i and C 95 II are 2-way speakers.
Q Acoustics 3050iJamo C 95 II
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Q Acoustics 3050i |
Jamo C 95 II |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
0.9-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
2 x 6-inch
|
3050i features a 0.9" decoupled Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Coated paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2500 Hz. On the other hand, the C 95 II features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 6" Composite Woofer.
Frequency Response
3050i has a frequency range of 44-30k Hz whereas C 95 II has a frequency range of 37-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 37Hz, the C 95 II can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the 3050i's min frequency of 44Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
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.
Impedance and Sensitivity
3050i and C 95 II have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. 3050i sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the C 95 II's is at 89 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Q Acoustics 3050i 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. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
3050i and C 95 II have the same power range of 50-165 watts.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier — change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
C 95 II features Posts posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. 3050i has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Jamo C 95 II's Posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both 3050i 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
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 Q Acoustics 3050i's and Jamo C 95 II's external dimensions. Q Acoustics 3050i has external dimensions of 1020 x 310 x 320 mm (40.2 x 12.2 x 12.6 in) 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 63mm narrower and 38mm shorter than Q Acoustics 3050i but it is also 63mm deeper.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Q Acoustics 3050i and Jamo C 95 II in scale.
Comparison image of Q Acoustics 3050i 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 Q Acoustics 3050i is approximately 992.0cm2 / 153.8inch2 and base area of the Jamo C 95 II is approximately 946.0cm2 / 146.6inch2. The 3050i requires 5% more surface area than the C 95 II which gives it a small disadvantage 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 Q Acoustics 3050i weighs 17.82kg / 39.2lbs and the Jamo C 95 II weighs 19.91kg / 43.8lbs. This makes the C 95 II 12% heavier than the 3050i.
Here is a comparison of how 3050i 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 Q Acoustics 3050i?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of 3050i:
- 1x 3050i loudspeaker
- 1x Owners manual
- 2x Foam bung
- 4x Spike feet
- 4x Spike cover
- 4x M5 screw
- 2x Rear stabiliser
What's in the Box of Jamo C 95 II?
Here are the items that come with the C 95 II:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Outrigger feet
- 4 Spikes (pre-installed on outrigger feet)
- 4 Rubber feet
- 8 Machine screws
- 2 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)
- Hex-key
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
 Max Input Power |
175 watts
vs
165 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Sensitivity |
91 dB
vs
89 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
6 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
30k Hz
vs
24k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
|
Low Frequency Response |
37 Hz
vs
44 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Height |
982mm
vs
1020mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
946cm2
vs
992cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
918USD
vs
999USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Q Acoustics 3050i |
Jamo Concert 9 Series C 95 II |
| Brand |
Q Acoustics |
Jamo |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
50-165 watts |
50-165 watts |
| Sensitivity |
91 dB |
89 dB |
| Impedance |
6 ohms |
6 ohms |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
44-30k Hz |
37-24k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6.5" |
6" |
| Woofer Composition |
Coated paper |
Composite |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
0.9" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
decoupled |
n/a |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
2500 Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1020.0mm (40.2") |
982.0mm (38.7") |
| Width |
310.0mm (12.2") |
247.0mm (9.7") |
| Depth |
320.0mm (12.6") |
383.0mm (15.1") |
| Weight |
17.82kg (39.2lbs) |
19.91kg (43.8lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
| Available Colors |
Walnut, Black, White, Grey |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
4 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
4 Years |
5 Years |
No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your amplifier and what you listen to.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass |
B |
Jamo C 95 II digs deeper - 37Hz against 44Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs |
A |
Q Acoustics 3050i is more sensitive (91dB vs 89dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom |
evenly matched |
Similar power handling (175W vs 165W). |
| Size |
depends |
Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Expandability |
B |
Jamo C 95 II: bi-amping. |
| Price |
evenly matched |
Much the same money ($999 vs $918 a pair). |
A Q Acoustics 3050i
B Jamo C 95 II
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, placement 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?
Jamo C 95 II has the edge on paper, though the margin is not large. The rows marked "depends" may matter more to you than the score does. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 44Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, Q Acoustics 3050i is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.
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.