In this review, we will be comparing D330 and S 805, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Wharfedale and Jamo. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wharfedale D330 and Jamo S 805 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the Wharfedale D330 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:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Wharfedale D330 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 D330 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 |
Wharfedale D330 |
Jamo S 805 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5-inch
|
1 x 5-inch
|
D330 features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 5" Midrange and 1 x 5" Black woven Kevlar Cone 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
D330 has a frequency range of 56-20k Hz whereas S 805 has a frequency range of 49-26k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the D330 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the S 805's min frequency of 49Hz.
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
D330 and S 805 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 88 dB.
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.
D330 can handle a max power of 120 watts RMS from the amp the whereas S 805 has a max power handling value of 80 watts RMS, 40 watts less than the D330.
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
D330 features Binding post type posts and S 805 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Wharfedale D330's Post terminals
Jamo S 805's Binding post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
D330 has a bottom 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 Wharfedale D330 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 Wharfedale D330's and Jamo S 805's external dimensions. Wharfedale D330 has external dimensions of 965 x 200 x 338mm ( 38.0" x 7.9" x 13.3") 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) .
Wharfedale D330 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 9mm wider, 178mm taller and 86mm 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 Wharfedale D330 is approximately 676.0cm2 / 104.8inch2 and base area of the Jamo S 805 is approximately 481.3cm2 / 74.6inch2. The D330 requires 40% more surface area than the S 805 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 Wharfedale D330 weighs 18.20kg / 40lbs and the Jamo S 805 weighs 8.60kg / 18.9lbs. This makes the D330 112% heavier than the S 805.
Here is a comparison of how D330 and S 805'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 Jamo S 805?
Here are the items that come with the S 805:
2 Floorstanding loudspeakers2 Grilles8 Mounting feet16 ScrewsUser ManualImportant Safety InstructionsWarranty Information
 Max Input Power |
120 watts
vs
80 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Low Frequency Response |
40 Hz
vs
49 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
26k Hz
vs
20k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
787mm
vs
965mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
481cm2 (191x252mm)
vs
676cm2 (200x338mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
344USD
vs
399USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Wharfedale D330 |
Jamo Studio S 805 |
| Brand |
Wharfedale |
Jamo |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing |
| Power Range |
25-120 watts |
up to 80 watts |
| Sensitivity |
88 dB |
88 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
4.1 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
56-20k Hz |
49-26k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
5" |
5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Black woven Kevlar Cone |
Aluminized Polyfiber |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Foamed Polyether |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
n/a |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
5" |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
n/a |
2000Hz |
| Firing Direction |
bottom |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
965.0mm (38") |
787.0mm (31") |
| Width |
200.0mm (7.9") |
191.0mm (7.5") |
| Depth |
338.0mm (13.3") |
252.0mm (9.9") |
| Weight |
18.20kg (40lbs) |
8.60kg (18.9lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
MDF/Vinyl |
| Available Colors |
Rosewood, Black, White, Walnut |
Walnut |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |