Jamo Concert 9 Series C 9 CEN II is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Jamo. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" soft dome with an integrated waveguide Tweeter and 2 x 4" HCCC (Hybrid Composition Conical Cone) Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 55-24k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Jamo C 9 CEN II has an MSRP of 344$ but can often be found around 179$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Jamo C 9 CEN II is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Jamo C 9 CEN II Lifestyle
Jamo's Concert 9 Series of Loudspeakers
C 9 CEN II is a member of Jamo's Concert 9 series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Jamo Concert 9 Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Jamo C 9 CEN II Speaker
Jamo C 9 CEN II has a Frequency response range of 55-24k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50-140 watts. With a minimum frequency of 55 Hz, C 9 CEN II delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Jamo C 9 CEN II, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $500. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how C 9 CEN II's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
Jamo C 9 CEN II's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Jamo Concert 9 Series C 9 CEN II a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Jamo Concert 9 Series C 9 CEN II is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
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Input Type
C 9 CEN II features 5-Way post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Jamo C 9 CEN II Back View
Jamo C 9 CEN II External Dimensions and Weight
Jamo C 9 CEN II has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 7-3/16 x 18-5/16 x 9-1/16inch (183.0 x 466.0 x 231.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Jamo C 9 CEN II is approximately 1076.5cm2 / 166.9inch2.
WeightThe Jamo C 9 CEN II weighs 3.09kg / 6.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how C 9 CEN II's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
Jamo C 9 CEN II has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Speaker Feet
Jamo C 9 CEN II comes with
4 Rubber feet (pre-installed) which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on. It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
Jamo C 9 CEN II is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
Jamo C 9 CEN II is available in Black Ash, White Oak and Dark Apple .
Does the Jamo C 9 CEN II come with a Grille?
C 9 CEN II comes with magnetic grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the C 9 CEN II is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Jamo C 9 CEN II with Grille
What's in the Box of Jamo C 9 CEN II?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of C 9 CEN II:
Center-channel loudspeakerGrille4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)2 Self-adhesive rubber bumpersUser ManualImportant Safety InstructionsWarranty Information
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Jamo Concert 9 Series C 9 CEN II.
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Jamo Concert 9 Series C 9 CEN II speaker:
Official Brochure for Jamo C 9 CEN II
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Jamo Concert 9 Series C 9 CEN II speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Jamo C 9 CEN II
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.