Update: I was originally going to link you guys to Adorama's product page, a retailer that was selling the Jamo S809's for $330. As luck would have it, the price changed the moment I uploaded this review. So erm.. my bad. The price for the 809 is now at $389, which is what it routinely sells for. It's still not a bad deal, although the Polk T50's at $99 each seems like the better buy right now. Or you could just hold out for the next inevitable Jamo price drop. Or .. you could buy nada at all. Whichever way you wanna fly amigos.
The T50, having 1 active and 2 passive drivers vs. Jamo S809 having 3 active? I lean toward them. I have the S809 (mint, no visual issues) and I think they out perform my bro's T50s. Worth the extra money.
your format of distinguishing the entry level user from the audiophile is a very good idea. I think also some speakers are designed for home theater as opposed to audiophile use so sharp treble would correspond to accurate breaking glass but in an audiophile context it would be tiring during a sax solo for example. you are doing a great job Sean, and I always look forward to your reviews
Could I ask, for audiophile and amongst the entry level speakers from Polk XT, Sony CS and Jamo Series 8? Because I really like how the Dali Spektor sounds but they are more expensive amongst these entry level speakers.
Probably one of the best reviews from Sean, on a product that I have zero interest in :) Still, to give the credit where it's due, this was a great video. Well done sir.
Your description about the sound, the balance between high and midrange, is exactly the reason why I traded my Jamo S626 in for a set of Dali Zensor 5 AX.
thanks for the review i just replaced my polk s50 with the jamo s809 and they sound great and they are louder with a more bright sound the polk s50 have more bass but i like the jamo better
I had Jamo speakers about 30 years ago, if I recall they were made of real wood they were heavy, they sounded great, I think since then the company was sold quality has gone way down.
Hello I own this Jamo s809 speakers and I have founded they are good sounding for the money but know I feel I want to upgrade them with a pair of Kef Q550. The question is: Am I really upgrading with the Kefs? Thanks in advance.
@@BlazejMarczak Hello, I finally sold the Jamos and exchanged them for the Keff Q750. I can assure you that the Jamos sound cheap compared to these Keff's. The Q550s should sound great too. The perception of quality of the Keff materials is much higher as well. I have them connected to a Cambridge Audio CX80 and the result is optimal.
Nice review Sean, as always. Got me to thinking about my first set of speakers way back in 1977, a pair of Radio Shack Minimus 4s. At the time I thought they were fantastic compared to the sound I was used to from my portable cassette player. Of course now I know they were not great at all. The point is, as your review makes clear, it all depends on who's looking to buy them, a first timer or an experienced audiophile. BTW - I still have my first speakers - so many good memories!
I wanted these to replace my T50 but guess I'll need to save more and get the S60 instead. I like the Atmos and the design but if it's all treble it really isn't an upgrade for me.
I agree this speaker is for the person who has never had good audio and doesn't doesn't know how to position speakers. Someone like that I think would be decently happy but I don't agree with your settlement in part one that dialog would be clear as the recessed midrange I think hurts dialog intelligibility or at least that's my experience with the S803 and S81C. Having lived in both part 1 and part 2 camps via my journey these are now not the speakers for me anymore.
Hello Tyler. It's all a matter of reference points. A lot of towers in this range will beef up the midrange to give it a warm/"full" sound. Now that may SEEM like a good thing on paper, but in practice, what you get is a driver that can distort easier and do a worse job of presenting dialogue. Of course, this becomes a non-issue once you move up to more expensive speakers. That said, good luck on the next move of your journey!
Nice review Sean, thanks for the honesty. How about reviewing the legendary YAMAHA NS-555 towers ? - It seems that nobody serious have done it yet, although they have really good reviews & reputation...
I got the s805s (2 woofers) from Fry's (remember them?) for $115 (demos). I agree with everything you said. The bass is surprising from those tiny woofers. Very full which which makes them fun to listen to at medium volume. They're sensitive but lose all clarity if you turn it up. It's great that they have small footprint and that they don't need stands. They're perfect for a bed/dormroom. If they cost $389 I would spend a little more and get something from the Klipsch RP lineup which has similar voicing (Klipsch owns Jamo) but with more fidelity and power handling Mine aren't peeling
I've been using these for the past 2 years now but i think they are due for an upgrade. Like you said they were my first loudspeaker connected to another beginner entry level AVR (Sony STR DN1080). Could you review the Focal Chora 826 please? 🤜🤛
Good video! This one is a little different, you seem much more relaxed and at ease, basically not pressured because of the camera. I would never buy this product, or anything similar, but really liked you just being yourself kind of approach.
Excellent love/trash review. Actually a great way to balance perspectives! And helpful as I’ve got friends that are more interested in this type of solution (not me, I’m pretty well a snob). Interesting to see the C95 II’s as low as $277 each. Still affordable. But those Polks 👍🏼👍🏼
The pace and tone of this video seems very different. It seems slower with clearer speech. I was totally expecting a pace change when the sound part 2 came up.
A few months ago I got the 5 speaker pack in white (S803 main, S81 center, S801 surround) new from Amazon for under 200. It was a great deal. I then got 2 of the matching 8 inch subs. I was happy with the way they sounded. While I love the way they look in white, they kind of distracted when placed near my 85 inch TV. I decided to buy black ones when I couldn't pass up the deal for a used set of 809's from Adorama for 149. They came in perfect condition, just not in original box. Also bought a black S83 from Amazon for 89. Mission accomplished as they don't distract from the TV, but to me personally, they also don't look as good as they do in white. The issue I have is that I actually prefer the sound from the S803's on stands over the S809's. I guess I was expecting a bigger improvement in sound quality from the much larger model. I've listened to both with and without subs and crossed at different levels. The S809's do go a little lower but given the larger cabinet and 2 extra drivers I expected much better bass. The 803's seem to produce a tighter more controlled bass response vs the 809's which sound a little muddy. Since both models require a sub, I think the 803's are a better value. If you get them for home theater use, just make sure what color works for you next to the TV.
The good: A speaker with magnetic grills at THIS price point is absolutely unheard of. No seriously, I was SHOCKED! (Take a hint Paradigm) The bad . . . I'm with you on the cosmetic imperfections. AND . . . they could have found an extremely affordable way to hide those glaring Atmos holes top-side. YUCK! As for the "sound" . . . If it's any where even close to your description, it sounds hideous.
I'm no expert but I do like the pair I got. I think what has me sucked into being an audiophile is that I have perfectly good equipment I am happy with, including the S809s, and yet that doesn't stop me from mooning over other speakers with an intent to upgrade as soon as practical. Polk ES60 or equivalent has me intrigued. Maybe in about 5 years. I don't think the 809s are my forever speaker.
I got a pair for $199 delivered, and it sounds great. Also the bass drivers are 4.5 inches from edge of surround to opposite edge... remember, most quoted bass driver sizes are with respect to mounting holes (which imo is kind of a scam, since teeters aren't measured the same way, but that's another topic). I'm powering the pair with a LePai 2020+ and a 12v6A power supply. Bass and treble are separately adjustable, so there's no music that I can't adjust to my liking.
i am starting to give up on diameter measurements, cone area is always correct and more useful spec. recently bought small woofers, its twice as small because the inches was outside diameter, cone area was half what i expected.
That's a damned good deal. Glad you're happy with them. Yes, you're right. The cone area is less than 5". I've pointed this out in previous reviews for the sake of spreading good info, but all it ever resulted in was people bickering and being overly dramatic. Not worth it.
Though many dollars and years past being an entry level buyer and user, listening to you and other knowledgable reviewers compare and contrast audio gear well beyond my listening experience and financial means has afforded me a much higher level of understanding and appreciation for what distinguishes audiophile grades of equipment and sound quality from all the rest. I now know better how to make the most of and more judiciously upgrade what I have without throwing (too much) money away. This comparative review of lower end gear seems to have accomplished the same sort of thing for budget, entry level buyers without condescending or pandering. I did not think I was going to get much from a review of this particular product, but by laying out the basis of your comparison in such overt terms you added that much more to my ability to make informed choices. It seems I have a lot to learn. Happily subscribed.
Hell yeah Sean , Thanks for the video . I pulled another 60hr week and with weekend added i will have almost 73-74 hrs in 7 days I tell ya me woreout bro ! And me channel is going down hill sucks man ! Because i have so much fun interacting with my subscrubers I really want to try the R500 Polks
There are only two hi-fi YT channels that now consistently enjoy big numbers in terms of growth and views. Both channels have many things in common. While there's one or two that are growing steadily, most of the others are either on autopilot or facing more of a downward trend. ZF is included in the latter camp. So don't feel bad. It's not just you. And yes, there are many reasons for why things are they way they are atm.
@@ZeroFidelity Yeah Sean its my fault Working my life away averaging 10.5 hrs a day in a very Hot factory with No a.c. ! I have alot of good gear in also but no time , But atleast i am getting that 💰 😆 My nexted day off i will make video overviews all day long !!
haha! Yup. 'Tis what happens when you attempt to unpackage a lot of information, without a script or a teleprompter, in a neutral yet relatable way for many minutes in a row.
The sound part 2 talks the truth. I like natural sounding speaker and that’s the reason to move ahead and get something better. My old NHT Super One 2.1 bookshelf is more balanced and doesn’t give fatigue. Thanks for this video.
Great analysis. So my phone probably sounds better? J/k yes 1 st time buyer vs Bose. Both will haunt you later like most of us have been. 😆. So is it possible to buy a much better 1st time speaker and grow into it, or are these type of experiences the best way to learn and appreciate sound?
I have these speakers and can report mine don't have the peeling issue. I'm definitely in the starter category and can't pay 1000s for a setup, but I love these speakers. Pair them with a sub they work and sound great and my preferred music is drum n bass 😂. They sound good and look good. Thanks, great video 👍
I bought a pair from adorama for like 150 for the pair, open box excellent condition. The bass isn't crazy for sure, it's not horrible. It peels like crazy, had the same issue. Even though they were used they came in original boxes with everything. Pretty sure it's a customer return. They need to be pulled out really far from the walls to sound really good. I got mine 4 ft from the rear wall and 5 feet from the side walls. I use it in the kitchen area just for stereo listening there.
Get an iron put it on medium too low setting use a piece of paper between the iron and the veneer should stick it back. I would block up the port if you're going to stick it against the wall will sound better
Buen dia Estos los recomiendas para un Yamaha. Rn 600a . Tambien tengo en mente unos polk t50 , psb alpha t20 y unos pioner sp fs52 o cual podria ir bien con ese amplificador.
14kt gold solid vs 14kt plated. At first it's hard to tell but as time wears on its impossible to deny the difference. How much you value quality is usually the defining factor. Fair warning, nice review. Long time subscriber, avid watcher.
Is there is a piece of molded foam that fits nicely on top to encase it? perhaps the review sample had many homes so applying and removing that piece numerous times may have damaged the veneer.
@@ZeroFidelity oh...by the way I tried your trick on your last chat, regarding speaker bases. So, I'm painting and achieved superior sound from 2 paired Alexa Dots ontop of 2 inverted home Depot buckets. Lol it's great. Not reference ofcourse, but much more enjoyable.😀👍
OMG! Deep V FR. Overbright treble. Sucked out mids. Bloated bass. (unless pulled out SEVERAL feet away from walls) Not good at all. WHY are so many mid-tier speakers built that way???. Why should first timers be allocated trashy speakers? Because they don't know any better? That's downright unethical in my book. For the same price you can get budget speakers that sound good.
Garbage cabinets, end of story! In 6 months those cabs will be rattling and buzzing like crazy, sound quality … Meh 🙄 cmon , buy some used b&w 602s3 bookshelves and call it a day, they’ll make the Jamos sound and look silly guaranteed, great video as usual, take me down to “ Treble Town’ ‘ LMFAO, killin me dude 🤣 But in contrast, I own some Jamo Concert 8 Bookshelves from 10-20 years ago and they are straight up DOPE! And gorgeous polar bear heavy cabinet construction! Jamo can make some killer shit when they want to
So I purchased the S809s over a year ago. I needed a speaker with a small footprint because I moved into a condo. I play my music at a lower volume now, so, they work well. I listen to jazz, piano jazz, and they work very well. I do have a tube amp which does offset the brightness of the tweeters. There is plenty of base for my music style. So, for the price, they work very, very well. You know what “they” say, different strokes for different folks. Great review.
I would feel bad recommending Jamo speakers to anybody, even for their first pair. Probably scare them away from the hobby when their ears start bleeding.👂👈
I really enjoyed your presentation, not once did I think you were being negative, in fact , it was win win.. you once told me that there are trade offs with value oriented gear. It's just the " nothing but facts" ..another refreshing Zero Fidelity..production. Oh.. I like the fancier background that you used for intro photos..for a second I thought I was on Andrew Robinson's channel..that I unsubscribed from..dang Algorithms..wth..lol
See these reviews are phenomenal! You give perspective and not hype…it comes in handy for those of us that can’t audition speakers. Gives a great reference point. I was going to jump on these after getting Klipsch 5000f towers but now I’m more interested in these for a family member system (new to audio and wants to go the budget route).
Actually I have read where the finish starts to peel in short periods time. So now that you have that review put in the can, lets jump up to a real, and I mean real AUDIOPHILE sound from a Speaker System under $1300 bucks. Achieving a legitimate 25hz to 23khz, the KLH Kendall towers are the single best Speaker System money can buy under $3000!! Yep thats a huge statement, but damn is it a true one!! Paired with the acclaimed Yamaha A-S801 (reviewed by you), and for a scoch over 2 Grand, you have a system that can compete with systems costing three times as much!! So I will end there and please man....review these speakers and even more so the pairing of the KLH and Yamaha Amp....I guarantee you will be very impressed by the superior and much more expensive sounding presentation. And believe me when I tell you, you won't even mention the need for a sub-(or two)!! (I am sixty year old who has auditioned hundreds of pieces of Audio Equipment)
I want speakers that are 80% movie's 20 music what should I get ? I have fluance subwoofer denon avr-s760h and some some book shelf and sony center trying to stay cheap
Interesting review. I auditioned these speakers at my home. At the time, I only had an old Panasonic stereo/amplifier to connect them to, so it's kinda hard to really make a judgment against them, given that I didn't have a better quality amp. But I will say that they sounded decent. Very impressive bass, and music in general sounded "good", tho not particularly detailed. But again, the amp plays a part in that as well. I eventually bought the JBL Studio 590s, and I now have a Yamaha rx-a780. They sound lovely together. I'm extremely satisfied, listening to every genre of music. I do wonder, tho, how the Jamos would pair with my Yamaha AVR. I guess I may never know.
There's over 6 total minutes of the product being featured (without my face) in this video. That should be plenty of time for you to gauge what it looks like and how it scales next to other products.
Sean, I have a challenge for you. have been watching your channel for a while now and enjoy what you do. I have a modest home stereo that I am very pleased with the end result. Spent about $5k. I won’t go into the details as this is not my challenge. Not sure how many of your viewers cross over to car audio but I have a system that I believe might stand up against the better of the home systems. I spent no where near $5k for this car audio system probably half of my home system and this eats my home system. The challenge is exactly what I’ve said. I would like for you to arrange for a listen to this car system and give an honest review as I believe you would be blow away. As you are totally focused on home equipment this is not what your channel is about I thought this type of comparison by someone like yourself would be interesting to say the least.
great work! as always. A suggestion for future reviews: fyne audio f302 (3 y in a row best floorstanding speaker under 500 or smt like that in what hi-fi). would love to see your opinion on those.
Update: I was originally going to link you guys to Adorama's product page, a retailer that was selling the Jamo S809's for $330. As luck would have it, the price changed the moment I uploaded this review. So erm.. my bad. The price for the 809 is now at $389, which is what it routinely sells for. It's still not a bad deal, although the Polk T50's at $99 each seems like the better buy right now. Or you could just hold out for the next inevitable Jamo price drop. Or .. you could buy nada at all. Whichever way you wanna fly amigos.
Sean the Polk T50s ate no longer available on the Adorama site. 😂😂😂
They look comparable to the James, kind-of.
Hey… do you have an email contact? I am looking for advice on either a pre/amp combo or an integrated amp. Just wanted to get your opinion. Thanks
@@sti2071 for ultimate price/performance, the Loxjie A30 is an incredible deal
How many times are you going to change the title lol?🤔
The T50, having 1 active and 2 passive drivers vs. Jamo S809 having 3 active? I lean toward them. I have the S809 (mint, no visual issues) and I think they out perform my bro's T50s. Worth the extra money.
your format of distinguishing the entry level user from the audiophile is a very good idea. I think also some speakers are designed for home theater as opposed to audiophile use so sharp treble would correspond to accurate breaking glass but in an audiophile context it would be tiring during a sax solo for example. you are doing a great job Sean, and I always look forward to your reviews
I was going to comment but Cooper nailed it! I agree 100%
Could I ask, for audiophile and amongst the entry level speakers from Polk XT, Sony CS and Jamo Series 8? Because I really like how the Dali Spektor sounds but they are more expensive amongst these entry level speakers.
Probably one of the best reviews from Sean, on a product that I have zero interest in :)
Still, to give the credit where it's due, this was a great video. Well done sir.
I love how you are able, as a reviewer, to put yourself in the shoes of different types of buyers.
Thank you! I feel like that's a reviewers primary job!
Nasally and thin, fat and bloated for $330? I'm in. LoL. Trying to remember my first speakers but all I remember is that they were loud.
Your description about the sound, the balance between high and midrange, is exactly the reason why I traded my Jamo S626 in for a set of Dali Zensor 5 AX.
Great review, Sean. Very honest. I wouldn't say that you trashed them, you just told the perspective of your experiece. Nice job.
Great video, Sean! Your new style of reviewing is very refreshing. 🤜
thanks for the review i just replaced my polk s50 with the jamo s809 and they sound great and they are louder with a more bright sound the polk s50 have more bass but i like the jamo better
I had Jamo speakers about 30 years ago, if I recall they were made of real wood they were heavy, they sounded great, I think since then the company was sold quality has gone way down.
Please I need a link where I can order Jamo white Tower speakers I'm from Nigeria. Thanks
I bought the Jamo 5.0 surround sound for 399$ shipped.
Do you have to show us your face the whole time? How about some product video?
Hello I own this Jamo s809 speakers and I have founded they are good sounding for the money
but know I feel I want to upgrade them with a pair of Kef Q550.
The question is: Am I really upgrading with the Kefs?
Thanks in advance.
Hi. Did you go for Kef Q550? I am thinking about buying them. Any experience with them so far? Thanks.
@@BlazejMarczak Hello, I finally sold the Jamos and exchanged them for the Keff Q750.
I can assure you that the Jamos sound cheap compared to these Keff's.
The Q550s should sound great too.
The perception of quality of the Keff materials is much higher as well.
I have them connected to a Cambridge Audio CX80 and the result is optimal.
@@MTBIKEACTION Thanks for taking time to write back. I am tempted by the Q750s but I think they might be an overkill for my small room. Thanks again!
It is what it is. You get what you pay for, most of the time........
Nice review Sean, as always. Got me to thinking about my first set of speakers way back in 1977, a pair of Radio Shack Minimus 4s. At the time I thought they were fantastic compared to the sound I was used to from my portable cassette player. Of course now I know they were not great at all. The point is, as your review makes clear, it all depends on who's looking to buy them, a first timer or an experienced audiophile. BTW - I still have my first speakers - so many good memories!
I wanted these to replace my T50 but guess I'll need to save more and get the S60 instead. I like the Atmos and the design but if it's all treble it really isn't an upgrade for me.
I'm glad that I went with Emotiva T-Zero+. Fantastic speakers
I agree this speaker is for the person who has never had good audio and doesn't doesn't know how to position speakers. Someone like that I think would be decently happy but I don't agree with your settlement in part one that dialog would be clear as the recessed midrange I think hurts dialog intelligibility or at least that's my experience with the S803 and S81C. Having lived in both part 1 and part 2 camps via my journey these are now not the speakers for me anymore.
Hello Tyler. It's all a matter of reference points. A lot of towers in this range will beef up the midrange to give it a warm/"full" sound. Now that may SEEM like a good thing on paper, but in practice, what you get is a driver that can distort easier and do a worse job of presenting dialogue. Of course, this becomes a non-issue once you move up to more expensive speakers. That said, good luck on the next move of your journey!
Nice review Sean, thanks for the honesty.
How about reviewing the legendary YAMAHA NS-555 towers ?
- It seems that nobody serious have done it yet, although they have really good reviews & reputation...
I got the s805s (2 woofers) from Fry's (remember them?) for $115 (demos).
I agree with everything you said. The bass is surprising from those tiny woofers. Very full which which makes them fun to listen to at medium volume. They're sensitive but lose all clarity if you turn it up. It's great that they have small footprint and that they don't need stands. They're perfect for a bed/dormroom. If they cost $389 I would spend a little more and get something from the Klipsch RP lineup which has similar voicing (Klipsch owns Jamo) but with more fidelity and power handling
Mine aren't peeling
They probably sat in a hot container on the dock for few weeks.
Cant wait for another youtube reviewer to Say exactly what you said, but in their own words
(Of course)
i have some s807 and they're definitely very fun sounding! sounds awesome with vinyl!
I've been using these for the past 2 years now but i think they are due for an upgrade. Like you said they were my first loudspeaker connected to another beginner entry level AVR (Sony STR DN1080). Could you review the Focal Chora 826 please? 🤜🤛
Good video! This one is a little different, you seem much more relaxed and at ease, basically not pressured because of the camera. I would never buy this product, or anything similar, but really liked you just being yourself kind of approach.
Excellent love/trash review. Actually a great way to balance perspectives! And helpful as I’ve got friends that are more interested in this type of solution (not me, I’m pretty well a snob). Interesting to see the C95 II’s as low as $277 each. Still affordable. But those Polks 👍🏼👍🏼
The pace and tone of this video seems very different. It seems slower with clearer speech. I was totally expecting a pace change when the sound part 2 came up.
You're right!
I enjoyed this delivery..he didn't appear rushed..very conscious of information given to ensure message was properly recieved.
A few months ago I got the 5 speaker pack in white (S803 main, S81 center, S801 surround) new from Amazon for under 200. It was a great deal. I then got 2 of the matching 8 inch subs. I was happy with the way they sounded. While I love the way they look in white, they kind of distracted when placed near my 85 inch TV. I decided to buy black ones when I couldn't pass up the deal for a used set of 809's from Adorama for 149. They came in perfect condition, just not in original box. Also bought a black S83 from Amazon for 89. Mission accomplished as they don't distract from the TV, but to me personally, they also don't look as good as they do in white.
The issue I have is that I actually prefer the sound from the S803's on stands over the S809's. I guess I was expecting a bigger improvement in sound quality from the much larger model. I've listened to both with and without subs and crossed at different levels. The S809's do go a little lower but given the larger cabinet and 2 extra drivers I expected much better bass. The 803's seem to produce a tighter more controlled bass response vs the 809's which sound a little muddy. Since both models require a sub, I think the 803's are a better value. If you get them for home theater use, just make sure what color works for you next to the TV.
Same!
The good: A speaker with magnetic grills at THIS price point is absolutely unheard of. No seriously, I was SHOCKED! (Take a hint Paradigm)
The bad . . .
I'm with you on the cosmetic imperfections. AND . . . they could have found an extremely affordable way to hide those glaring Atmos holes top-side. YUCK!
As for the "sound" . . .
If it's any where even close to your description, it sounds hideous.
I'm no expert but I do like the pair I got. I think what has me sucked into being an audiophile is that I have perfectly good equipment I am happy with, including the S809s, and yet that doesn't stop me from mooning over other speakers with an intent to upgrade as soon as practical. Polk ES60 or equivalent has me intrigued. Maybe in about 5 years. I don't think the 809s are my forever speaker.
I got a pair for $199 delivered, and it sounds great. Also the bass drivers are 4.5 inches from edge of surround to opposite edge... remember, most quoted bass driver sizes are with respect to mounting holes (which imo is kind of a scam, since teeters aren't measured the same way, but that's another topic). I'm powering the pair with a LePai 2020+ and a 12v6A power supply. Bass and treble are separately adjustable, so there's no music that I can't adjust to my liking.
i am starting to give up on diameter measurements, cone area is always correct and more useful spec.
recently bought small woofers, its twice as small because the inches was outside diameter, cone area was half what i expected.
That's a damned good deal. Glad you're happy with them. Yes, you're right. The cone area is less than 5". I've pointed this out in previous reviews for the sake of spreading good info, but all it ever resulted in was people bickering and being overly dramatic. Not worth it.
Though many dollars and years past being an entry level buyer and user, listening to you and other knowledgable reviewers compare and contrast audio gear well beyond my listening experience and financial means has afforded me a much higher level of understanding and appreciation for what distinguishes audiophile grades of equipment and sound quality from all the rest. I now know better how to make the most of and more judiciously upgrade what I have without throwing (too much) money away. This comparative review of lower end gear seems to have accomplished the same sort of thing for budget, entry level buyers without condescending or pandering. I did not think I was going to get much from a review of this particular product, but by laying out the basis of your comparison in such overt terms you added that much more to my ability to make informed choices. It seems I have a lot to learn. Happily subscribed.
Hell yeah Sean ,
Thanks for the video .
I pulled another 60hr week and with weekend added i will have almost 73-74 hrs in 7 days I tell ya me woreout bro !
And me channel is going down hill sucks man ! Because i have so much fun interacting with my subscrubers
I really want to try the R500 Polks
There are only two hi-fi YT channels that now consistently enjoy big numbers in terms of growth and views. Both channels have many things in common. While there's one or two that are growing steadily, most of the others are either on autopilot or facing more of a downward trend. ZF is included in the latter camp. So don't feel bad. It's not just you. And yes, there are many reasons for why things are they way they are atm.
@@ZeroFidelity Yeah Sean its my fault Working my life away averaging 10.5 hrs a day in a very Hot factory with No a.c. !
I have alot of good gear in also but no time , But atleast i am getting that 💰 😆 My nexted day off i will make video overviews all day long !!
"Quickly become fatiguing over time" seems like a bit of an oxymoron.
haha! Yup. 'Tis what happens when you attempt to unpackage a lot of information, without a script or a teleprompter, in a neutral yet relatable way for many minutes in a row.
The sound part 2 talks the truth. I like natural sounding speaker and that’s the reason to move ahead and get something better. My old NHT Super One 2.1 bookshelf is more balanced and doesn’t give fatigue. Thanks for this video.
Good speakers. Just don't pay MSRP for these. Also it seems that Klipsch is going to suffocate this great brand until it is dead.
My towers and sub were delivered smashed up. I'm still waiting for UPS to pick them up.
The S series are decent cheap speakers. The older C series is better. The c97ii was straight painful though. The c8 and c6 sounded better.
Instead of the Jamos I was looking at Wharrfdale evo 4.4 towers at $2k for a pair. Do you have any thoughts on these ?
Great revew! However, instead of classifying it as 'Audiophile Summary' it probably should be 'Snobbish Summary' 😆🙃😛😋
Well done once again. I love your clear, concise reviewing style.
Great analysis. So my phone probably sounds better? J/k yes 1 st time buyer vs Bose. Both will haunt you later like most of us have been. 😆. So is it possible to buy a much better 1st time speaker and grow into it, or are these type of experiences the best way to learn and appreciate sound?
I have these speakers and can report mine don't have the peeling issue. I'm definitely in the starter category and can't pay 1000s for a setup, but I love these speakers. Pair them with a sub they work and sound great and my preferred music is drum n bass 😂. They sound good and look good. Thanks, great video 👍
What av receiver do you use with
@@olympic-ass-eater Denon 7.2 AVR-X2800H
The sound part 2, BOOM !! You did like the Jamo C93ii though. Better line. Good review thanks.
I bought a pair from adorama for like 150 for the pair, open box excellent condition. The bass isn't crazy for sure, it's not horrible. It peels like crazy, had the same issue. Even though they were used they came in original boxes with everything. Pretty sure it's a customer return.
They need to be pulled out really far from the walls to sound really good. I got mine 4 ft from the rear wall and 5 feet from the side walls. I use it in the kitchen area just for stereo listening there.
Get an iron put it on medium too low setting use a piece of paper between the iron and the veneer should stick it back.
I would block up the port if you're going to stick it against the wall will sound better
Sean going deep in this review he had something to say.
This is spot on, these speakers sounds like the vocals are coming from 20ft away and all the other music is just right in front of you
I have the s807, paired up with two wharfdale subs. the midrange is lacking
I can’t help but hear Jamos as a diminutive for Yamahas (eg Maggies, Gumby, etc.).
Thanks to you i bought the Polk t 50. Great speaker.
Buen dia
Estos los recomiendas para un Yamaha. Rn 600a . Tambien tengo en mente unos polk t50 , psb alpha t20 y unos pioner sp fs52 o cual podria ir bien con ese amplificador.
great video bro!
Did you do something with the lighting or something? the video is smooooooth !
14kt gold solid vs 14kt plated. At first it's hard to tell but as time wears on its impossible to deny the difference. How much you value quality is usually the defining factor. Fair warning, nice review. Long time subscriber, avid watcher.
I have jamo 706 before. total catastrophic sound .avoid jamo.
Great review!
At a higher price; I’d love to see a review from you about the new Dynaudio Emit 30.
Even dayton audio has better build quality than that lol.
It's a good review when you can recommend it to one set of listener type and not recommend it to another. Good one!
What is the Best floor standing speaker under 1000eur?
Kind of crazy that companies can make a reasonable amount of money with these cheap towers when the shipping alone is half msrp.
It's the sheer volume of sales..
I had these and ,yes, I too concur with Zero Fidelity here, across the board
please can you help me reach out to the company I need 2 set from Nigeria
I have a 5 watt/channel 300b SET amp. Would that be enough power to drive these?
Came here to ask Sean why is he deleting the live streams? I always miss them due to different time zones...
Could be a demo pair returned by a dealer.
Is there is a piece of molded foam that fits nicely on top to encase it? perhaps the review sample had many homes so applying and removing that piece numerous times may have damaged the veneer.
They were completely new. Maybe it was the hot weather.
@@ZeroFidelity oh...by the way I tried your trick on your last chat, regarding speaker bases. So, I'm painting and achieved superior sound from 2 paired Alexa Dots ontop of 2 inverted home Depot buckets. Lol it's great. Not reference ofcourse, but much more enjoyable.😀👍
OMG! Deep V FR. Overbright treble. Sucked out mids. Bloated bass. (unless pulled out SEVERAL feet away from walls) Not good at all. WHY are so many mid-tier speakers built that way???.
Why should first timers be allocated trashy speakers? Because they don't know any better? That's downright unethical in my book.
For the same price you can get budget speakers that sound good.
But it doesn't come with wiring or any means to connect to the TV
I know nothing about speakers and receivers, so this is my question. Would it work this loudspeaker with a Onkyo Tx8220?
Garbage cabinets, end of story! In 6 months those cabs will be rattling and buzzing like crazy, sound quality … Meh 🙄 cmon , buy some used b&w 602s3 bookshelves and call it a day, they’ll make the Jamos sound and look silly guaranteed, great video as usual, take me down to “ Treble Town’ ‘ LMFAO, killin me dude 🤣 But in contrast, I own some Jamo Concert 8 Bookshelves from 10-20 years ago and they are straight up DOPE! And gorgeous polar bear heavy cabinet construction! Jamo can make some killer shit when they want to
it's funny Andrew thought they looked positively brilliant and much more expensive than they are.
All I could see in the opening shot was those two magnificent receivers:)
I believe their Integrated Amps, Maybe Luxman or Accuphase.
So I purchased the S809s over a year ago. I needed a speaker with a small footprint because I moved into a condo. I play my music at a lower volume now, so, they work well. I listen to jazz, piano jazz, and they work very well. I do have a tube amp which does offset the brightness of the tweeters. There is plenty of base for my music style. So, for the price, they work very, very well. You know what “they” say, different strokes for different folks. Great review.
It must be a rare occurrence with the veneer peeling off, my 5.1 setup had all of its veneer intact.
Ugh, I just ordered these based on other reviews. I'm coming from a pair of Totem Element Metals.
Nice looking 👌
0:29 Just reminding us all that you have a Luxman AND an Accuphase... #OKIMJEALOUS
Every one of my 800 series speakers has veneer peeling. It’s common. Very common.
I would feel bad recommending Jamo speakers to anybody, even for their first pair. Probably scare them away from the hobby when their ears start bleeding.👂👈
What receiver do you recommend?
I really enjoyed your presentation, not once did I think you were being negative, in fact , it was win win.. you once told me that there are trade offs with value oriented gear. It's just the " nothing but facts" ..another refreshing Zero Fidelity..production. Oh.. I like the fancier background that you used for intro photos..for a second I thought I was on Andrew Robinson's channel..that I unsubscribed from..dang Algorithms..wth..lol
Jamo s809 vs teufel ultima 40?
See these reviews are phenomenal! You give perspective and not hype…it comes in handy for those of us that can’t audition speakers. Gives a great reference point. I was going to jump on these after getting Klipsch 5000f towers but now I’m more interested in these for a family member system (new to audio and wants to go the budget route).
Never heard a good Jamo
Actually I have read where the finish starts to peel in short periods time. So now that you have that review put in the can, lets jump up to a real, and I mean real AUDIOPHILE sound from a Speaker System under $1300 bucks. Achieving a legitimate 25hz to 23khz, the KLH Kendall towers are the single best Speaker System money can buy under $3000!! Yep thats a huge statement, but damn is it a true one!! Paired with the acclaimed Yamaha A-S801 (reviewed by you), and for a scoch over 2 Grand, you have a system that can compete with systems costing three times as much!! So I will end there and please man....review these speakers and even more so the pairing of the KLH and Yamaha Amp....I guarantee you will be very impressed by the superior and much more expensive sounding presentation. And believe me when I tell you, you won't even mention the need for a sub-(or two)!! (I am sixty year old who has auditioned hundreds of pieces of Audio Equipment)
I want speakers that are 80% movie's 20 music what should I get ? I have fluance subwoofer denon avr-s760h and some some book shelf and sony center trying to stay cheap
Interesting review. I auditioned these speakers at my home. At the time, I only had an old Panasonic stereo/amplifier to connect them to, so it's kinda hard to really make a judgment against them, given that I didn't have a better quality amp. But I will say that they sounded decent. Very impressive bass, and music in general sounded "good", tho not particularly detailed. But again, the amp plays a part in that as well. I eventually bought the JBL Studio 590s, and I now have a Yamaha rx-a780. They sound lovely together. I'm extremely satisfied, listening to every genre of music. I do wonder, tho, how the Jamos would pair with my Yamaha AVR. I guess I may never know.
I belive that you are not the only person that has reviewed this particular pair of speakers.....
What kind of a complete system can you make with Jamo 809 speakers ? Amplifier, cables , Treamer ? Thanks
I appreciate the review!
all video it's about your face u.u, let us see the speakers
There's over 6 total minutes of the product being featured (without my face) in this video. That should be plenty of time for you to gauge what it looks like and how it scales next to other products.
hope they come with glue
Have you had a chance to review the Fyne Audio 302s? They are twice the price but looking into them for my first good system in a couple decades.
Sean, I have a challenge for you. have been watching your channel for a while now and enjoy what you do. I have a modest home stereo that I am very pleased with the end result. Spent about $5k. I won’t go into the details as this is not my challenge. Not sure how many of your viewers cross over to car audio but I have a system that I believe might stand up against the better of the home systems. I spent no where near $5k for this car audio system probably half of my home system and this eats my home system. The challenge is exactly what I’ve said. I would like for you to arrange for a listen to this car system and give an honest review as I believe you would be blow away. As you are totally focused on home equipment this is not what your channel is about I thought this type of comparison by someone like yourself would be interesting to say the least.
My 809s came the same way.peeling corners
Lame.
Unfortunate. Mine didn't have all the holes drilled as they should be to install the feet. I'm lucky that was the only problem. So far.
You earned my sub at normy part... Exactly what I had been longing to hear.
great work! as always. A suggestion for future reviews: fyne audio f302 (3 y in a row best floorstanding speaker under 500 or smt like that in what hi-fi). would love to see your opinion on those.
How do they compare to Q Acoustics 3050i or Concept 40s
Pausing @1min it's peeling!! Not a great start 😂
Edit : I like the two part sound review.
These were 208 pair back on Oct 28.