Man I'm so happy to see you being successful at this process, pushing 7k subs after a few months is pretty impressive, and you've barely had to show any skin at all... I'm wondering what it'll be like in another year when you might not be able to keep up with 10s of thousands of subs and thousands of comments for each vid, it does feel nice to be sub #550ish and watch you grow. Ok, enough ego stroking or whatever, bromance on hold, for now... So I got a pair of these maybe 6 months ago for about $330, liked them alot so I also picked up the matching center channel for about $165, definitely worth every penny but with a few nit picks. Just like you I think they could be a bit better in some areas, and sometimes they're almost too good because they do seem to show every mistake in the mix or the harshness of a crappy recording. They definitely have their good moments when I hear and feel parts of familiar songs that I haven't really heard before. Lately I've only had my halfway decent onkyo reciever to power these (1st world problems) but in a few days I'll have my sprout amp from ps audio and we'll see what they can really do, can't wait!
Nice and I appreciate the kind words. The comments are getting tough to keep up with even now. I really love reading and answering each one right now and it will be kind of sad when I can't keep up with them and still put out content... you noticed I didn't say "good" content...
Ya I almost want to apply for an internship or something to help out, lol, really questioning alot this year but I don't think that'd workout too well. If I could just win the lottery or something instead of having to work a regular job for decent pay and do regular average people stuff all the time, man it's tough (kidding of course, kinda)
Got these a few months back, and would have to agree with your assessment. This line of Jamos have always flown under the radar and I don't understand why. They deserve the highest of praise. The clarity and instrument separation is unreal. The thing is to wait a bit after Jamo first releases a line of speakers, because their price usually drops at least $200 about 6 months after... then sells out. I got these for $380, originally around $600 or so? Saw them get as low as $315, just insane. Love your review style. Keep it going!
I have the mk1's, and they sound absolutely fantastic. Also, love your reviews - Interesting to see where you came from after watching many of your recent vids.
Awesome review! I have the OG c93s and I have been enjoying them for close to 3yrs. I have no thoughts of upgrading. The mkii you describe sound very close to the original. My favorite aspect of them is the imaging/Soundstage and also the looks of the speaker. They've been a real pleasure. I also got mine on sale for $239. Absolute steal! Just found your channel this week and have really enjoyed your style and dry humor. Very good stuff. Also like your interpretations and your song test selection. I'm in my early 40s so I can relate to your musical sensibilities. Keep it up man!
I just got these speakers at a steal price from Crutchfield and paired them with an NAD C368 integrated amp. They sound, for the price, incredible! When I first hooked them up and ran my goto song to hear them I was impressed with their separation and detail. In more than one instance I found myself thinking "wow! never heard that before!" Very, very happy with this purchase.
Still busting a gut over here Randy! The "role play" is yet another great ingredient of your tasty reviews. I'm very happy to hear your take on these good lookn' squirrel coffins. Anxious to get your thoughts strictly on the bass of these compared to the Jamo S 805's... thanks again for your educational, hysterical, and overall wonderful insight. What a way to start the day!!! :) Hugs n' Handshakes
These are way more refined than the 805's and depending on placement you can get similar bass out of them. Actually the 93's are rated lower. This is definitely a next level speaker over the 805's. 93's more exciting on top.
@@cheapaudioman Hello Randy. Love your content. I bought these speakers based on your review. Got them from Crutchfield. They were $250 with shipping but I bought a $250 gift certificate from Honey for $220 and used that. With taxes I think I paid in total $236. I get them tomorrow. I also ordered the Onkyo A-9110 refurbed direct from Onkyo for 297 all together free shipping. But that's only gonna be about 35 watts per channel at 6ohms. Do you know if that amp will be powerful enough for them?
I like your show Randy. I like your humor. I like your audio knowledge and most of all I like the little comments you make at the end of your presentation that show what a sweet, cool guy you are. Btw I’m a female audiophile. Keep up the good work. Happy new year!
I appreciate that. I never understood why this is such a male dominated hobby. Glad you're here and appreciate it so much. It really is an honor to do this and anyone that doesn't think so doesn't know how good they have it to be able to listen to music and talk about great products.
Randy! I just want to say thanks for being a real guy. I love your Style!!! Very entertaining 😂 but you put a lot of information in there. Keep up the good work! 👍🏻
Thank you for that "role play"! So good. I'm embarrassed to admit that it took me a couple videos to realize/understand your dry as the Sahara desert humor back when you were first starting. I think it was the plumbing supply company sponsorship that first clued me in. "Oh god, I'm an idiot. Got it!" But seriously, your channel is the best review channel I've seen. Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much for that. I've been having a lot of fun. And don't feel bad. I received an awful lot of comments about the sponsors and how they shouldn't pay me because I do such a poor job of promoting their products.
Just got these as open box for about 275 in white. Can’t wait to get off the road and get them going. I’m hooked on white and white oak look of speakers lately - white Spektor 1’s on my office desk (looks like I got one of the last in white) and man I’m feeling…whole. :) Thanks for all the recommendations, Randy!
Randy thanks for your channel I have been watching and going down this rabbit hole and your reviews made me jump back and forth on certain models and these are on sale at Crutchfield for $299 so I figure for that price you would be telling me what are you waiting for finish your coffe and whip out the card dude! This is what I did and 60 day return policy well come on. Love the roll play hahahaha!
Ok so obviously not the first to comment on the role play but that was perfect. It completely illustrates my frustration with trying to learn about audio. I’m constantly second guessing whether I have the right amp paired with my speakers rather than just listening.. another great video brother. Thank you.
Hey man Ya I told you a couple days ago that I have the tower version of these (in the same white finish), they are gorgeous! One of my favourite speakers I have, I absolutely love the treble on them! Ya for a soft dome tweeter they are unbelievable. The only speaker I have that I like the treble slightly better is my JBL studio 590’s but they are a bit more expensive. over all for how they sound these are my favs, also have to say again.... they are beautiful looking, even my wife likes them and she isn’t into hifi other then to say “ya it sounds nice”...... thanks for the vid bro!
That effect at the beginning of killing strangers is pretty cool. It shoots out from the speaker and gradually reaches out to the sides of you. I haven't listened to that song in a while. Thanks Randy. 🙂
Randy, great vid. Role play had me chuckling hard. Here’s one for your play list. “You can’t be too strong” acoustic version from Graham Parker. You can hear every guitar string being plucked.
Just signed up for your Amazon HD offer through your link. 😇 Happy New Year and enjoy your buck😉🤭 Heck, 2000 people sign up for this thing and it starts adding up,!🤗😉😇🤪
Yo, cheapaudioman! Call them Yamo because that's how you say Jamo. Peace and love. Enjoying this a lot, like jumping on the videos as fast as a speeding bullet brothers and sisters.
I really enjoy your content and passion great work!!! I’m trying to put together a system for my shop it’s 20’x20’x20’. I spend ten hours a day four days a week in this space and I want something that I can listen to all day at a decent volume. I was thinking about getting two pairs of these Jamos because they’re a really good price rite now $200 a pair.Would that be a good choice and what amplifier would you recommend with four channels and a filter for subwoofer my total budget is $1000 not including sub I’m building a mini Marty ? Thank you
Just saw these on Crutchfield for $299. Seemed like a good deal so I started some research and came across this older video from Randy. Amazing to see how far he's come from this video compared to the current stuff. It's the same guy, but he's more refined and to the point now. Nothin' but love for the CAM but definitely some growth in the right direction ...
Just got mine last thur. But have not given them a listen yet as the wife was on vacation and setup would go much smoother without the additional input so today's the day as soon as this thunderstorm passes. I got mine from Crutchfield for $299 I don't think they will go lower but I've been wrong by a few bucks before my fear was they would run out and I'd regret waiting. Anyway hope you got yours mine are beautiful gonna use them as fronts with c9 center and s803's as rears should sound good in my 12×22 room. Happy listening to you gotta go start breaking em in.
I love mine. I tried to upgrade from my Sony sscs5s. I tried a bunch if $500-ish speakers and they didn't sound any better than the Sony's so I sent them back (including klipsch and elac). I am a sucker for clarity and in that regard, these the best I've heard.
I'm thinking of buying these speakers but I'm new to this so I'm a bit confused on powering these speakers. I was thinking of using the Aiyiama T08 pre amp and the Aiyiama A08 pro power amp and I'm wondering if that's a good set up? Thank you in advance.
Lol I just buy those speakers today to used exactly with that the aiyima A07 and the Aiyima t8 I have it with the yamo s803 and sounds nice so I'm thinking with the yamo c93ii is going to be a very good combination 😀 and have the klipsch rp600m in my room with a infi tube Amp and the triangle borea br03s in my living room with another fosi tube Amp lol 3 systems in that house now my neighbor loves me lol when I get home and they saw me I think they said this mtf coming now to put that ducking music at all volume jajajajaj
Just ordered a pair of the c93 ii with matching center channel. Going to purchase another pair of the c93 ii for rear surrounds. What’s a good budget receiver to push this setup? Will only be a 5.1 or maybe 5.2 setup
Just picked up an Arylic A50 after your review. Can't decide between these Jamos or the Emotiva Airmotivs to pair with it. WAF is somewhat of a priority, but are the Jamos worth the extra spend beyond their pretty face?
Hi ehat would u say , emotiva b2 wharfedale diamond 11.2/12.2 or these jamo ? What would be your decision? I love rock ,metal hardrock , or things like la grange from zztop.
again, fantastic review!! wonder if you liked them more than the wharfedale diamond 11.2 you recently reviewed. both have very similar MSRP . what are your thoughts? do you like more one than the other? very different sound signature?
@@cheapaudioman interesting! did you like more one than the other? with which speakers were you more emotionally involved (tapping factor) ? ...perhaps that's a better question...
@@themastroiannis That is such a tough question. I guess I'll put it this way... I'm keeping the Jamos but I miss the 11.2's dearly. They're really both excellent in very different ways. If I could only keep one it would probably be the Diamonds but that ship seems to have sailed.
@@cheapaudioman wow... again, so interesting! i did buy the wharfedales after your recommendation and surprisingly, i like them a lot! they are now used on a second stereo setup and doing a fabulous job. my amp in my bedroom allows to connect two sets of speakers. i've been then able to compare the wharfedales to the revel concerta2 m16 i have and the wharfedales are 90% of the revels... not so textured, or explosive/dynamic as the revels, but i even like them more for certain music genres. revels can be a bit too boomy in the upper low frequency. amazing buy! at 1/5th of the revel's price! that's why i was so curious about the jamos as well! your reviews are great!! enjoying them so much! bravo!
For this price point, I'm looking for speakers to go with my Jamo C912 subwoofer. I have the capability to DIY, is there a kit you recommend for this price or do you think these would be better than I can build for this price?
Great review! I feel the same way about the Emotive about the looks that you said about these Jamo's. I wish I can let you hear my NHT SuperOne 2.1. It's also got a soft dome tweeter so it would be interesting.
Beam me up. Far out speakers. Bummer on the less than fullness on male vox. Is that on All male vox or just that one song? Side question: You know of Any adjusting stand mounts? That'll be nice to have a stand mount that we can adjust to our liking. Thanks for the great review.
Just hooked up these puppies to my amp. Initial impressions are generally favorable with some caveats but still too early for definitive analysis (my POV anyway). What stands out with these speakers is they are very detailed and with commensurate resolution in comparison to alot of other budget speakers. Tonality is good enough but not reference level, whatever that may mean to you. I definitely prefer these to the Wharfedale 11.2s. Generally sweet, airy higher mids to treble. Very good instrument and voice separation. Also, while reviews have given sensitivity in room lower than the stated 88db, I don't think so as they keep pace with my larger speakers rated at 92db and 88.1 anechoic. Stage is wide, tall and deep enough without instruments sounding stretched. Only wider presentation I've heard were on MA Silver 50s I had but those were too laid back for me. I want something that does well for music and movies. I listen to most everything but rap and opera. So is everything perfect? I am trying to determine what these speakers have as to drawbacks. They are pretty much how Sean described them in his review. Exciting, revealing...seemingly everything you want in a small speaker. Smiley faced voicing which is fine as the lows reach down enough most of the time without having a midbass hump/thump/chuff... the Wharfedale 11.2 and Monitor Audio Silcer 50s I had. These do everything better than the 11.2s except perhaps, the 11.2s may have had a bit more reach in the lower bass region relative to a small bookshelf. So, what stands out as an issue? They are definitely bright in spots, more than I am used to with Focals and my Triangles. They keep up with my Focals in most regards with the Focals having that added musicality and dynamic range I look for as I haven't enough experience with the Jamos regarding dynamic capability just yet. Thinking just a bit may be close enough but just a bit separates one tier of speaker from another. The Focals are larger, have more impact when needed and can play louder, expected as it cost more than triple. The Triangles, I haven't done a direct comparison yet, uses a Titanium speaker and while not quite as detailed (perhaps), is still resolving and I really like its' musicality particularly for voice, piano, etc...it's definitely a visceral speaker for its' size. If I could have gotten another at the time, I would have but they were sold out (old new stock) when I was ready. The Triangles don't give me ear fatigue at all, voices are great and its' among the best in the budget category IMO (can't say if it is similar sounding to the Borea series). The Focals, while also mostly smooth, get brighter, more energetic than the Triangles but I still don't notice hearing fatigue, at least that affects me over time. With the Jamos, I kind of strain at certain passages more so than I would with the Focals. It could be I'm not used to it, or that the increasing top end is affecting me, or it has trouble with certain passages when there is lots going on. I wouldn't have thought it would have affected me that much as I don't hear well past 13K Hz (Salad days behind me) but I do well enough under that. With a dip between 9 to 10 KH, I thought they would be fine. I have alot more music and soundtracks to listen to. I think these are fine for movies, perhaps a warmer amp would make the adjustment. I have a KECES E40 which I havn't tried out which is supposed to have a milder high end but a warmer midrange and strong bottom end so I'll see. A cheap class D might also work as they seem to smooth out the upper mids to the highs. Lots to unbox this month. I think these speakers keep up with or beat most anything at their retail price and below, with the caveat concerning brightness/harshness/etc. These are lively, energetic, relatively visceral at times which is what I look for in a speaker. Build quality, is good enough and it is definitely budget so don't expect to get more for the price point. In black, they are unobtrusive, rather pain looking with no branding from the front view. Seemingly well braced and inert from knuckle wrap on side. The thing that bothers me about this as well as all other budget standmounts I've tried is the speaker terminals, while nice enough looking, don't allow the plug to go all the way in. My Focals do, they take it "deep". How difficult is it to allow a plug to be fully inserted? Minor but irritating issue. The biggest problem is if they may be too bright and fatiguing over time, which is what I need to determine. So a warmer or smoother upper mids to highs amp may balance the sound out. In comparison to what I have now, they'd be in third place as I think the tonality for voice falls just short of what I like/have. Sean at Zerofidelity stated a honkiness that some people may be sensitive to so I am wondering if that is making a difference for me? I am being critical here, generally I really like these speakers for what they produce in SQ. In comparison, Dalis I have tried were a bit more laid back and a bit drier sounding but I liked those as well. I also like these better than budget Focal Chorus with the V woofer while producing a taller stage, distorted instruments to sound stretched, although they have the best finish of all budget speakers, as do Dalis. I like these Jamos much better than comparatively priced/budget Paradigms, Whafedales, Infinity Reference (too dry), Ascend Acoustics CBM series (detailed but too bland), Kef Q100 (Jamos are more detailed), the list goes on. It's a really good speaker whose biggest issue is some harshness which may even lesson as they break in. It could be the harshness results from difficult passages where alot of frequencies are being produced which might indicate some spacing issues regarding multiple instruments/voices, or some honkyness from dips in the mids, I don't know for sure without spending alot more time with them. Feel free to comment and/or include your own experience with these or its smaller sister standmount which was tempting as well as I am looking for smaller options. Lastly, as to price, these originally retailed for about $700 (too high a price), typically sell for mid 500s (probably a realistic "retail price"), however, I think these are priced fairly at $400 and have heard these could sell as low as $329?. At that price or lower, they'd be an absolute deal. Resale, don't know. Jamo isn't a top brand name in the US, the resale market is really cheap and these don't stand out as premium looking at least in black. As in everything, we like what we like. If these are your first speakers or you aren't used to higher end products, there's alot to like about these speakers.
Great review and comparison-thanks for your feedback! I was a little more curious about the Monitor Audio Silver comparison-could you embellish some more? I already have the Jamo C95 II but have considered Monitor Audio Bronze or Silver 50 and even more so the 100. Thoughts on how your Jamos compare? In my experience I do like the Jamo concert series but they are definitely bright which is great for low level listening but become harsh and sibilant at higher levels. Good trade off I think as I don't generally crank the volume up too much. You could also reduce the treble in your receiver settings but I generally leave flat whereas with many speakers Ill add 1-5 db. Not needed here. Only thing needed is a good subwoofer and while the Jamo is good enough for most and crushes soundbar subs dont expect it to compete with something like an SVS which costs 3-5+ times the modest $200 price tag, and looks fantatic. As far as aesthetics go the only thing as nice looking as these is Monitor Audio. Imaging is great, bass is really good above 50hz and midrange is pretty good with a slight dip in the low mids.
@@st.thomas5802 Well, I sent the Jamo 93s back as something in their sound, not that I could hear it but something grated on my nerves after 20 minutes of listening. It could be the high frequencies. I think for movies they were fine with above average resolution and detail which I liked. But for music, something wasn't quite right. I also tried the MA Silver 50s which were also resolving and detailed but sounded small, as they are small speakers but they were alot better than the Jamo c91 which I also tried. Also tried the Bronze 50s which weren't bad for small speakers but they looked kind of cheap in construction to me. They would work as rear channel speakers which they were designed for. As to the Bronze 100 (I didn't hear) and the Silver 100s 6G which I did try, first I will say they're nothing like the 50s. Better in every way. I did sent back but nearly kept them. In comparison to my Triangle Zetas, they were so full bodied they made the Zetas sound like a ghost in comparison. Lots of detail and resolving enough but not like my Focal 807Ws. While I initially preferred the low end to lower mids on the Silver 100s, the upper mids and highs while preferred on some music would get a bit congested. I liked their sound with some music but that congestion, or maybe having to throw everything at once into your ears vs the Focals which had nice, more separation in the upper mids and highs made me prefer them with more of the music I listen to. The Focals have less but tighter low bass while the Silver 100s have more, fuller bass but not flabby, just not quite as fast. On movie soundtracks it could be very exciting, even overwhelming as it throws everything at you all at once. The other speakers are more nuanced but a bit less exciting. So two things, my ears would get tired alot sooner (not grating like the Jamo c93) just tired. And 2.) they aren't for late night listening. When there's boom, or a loud passage, you just can't turn them down low enough. So overall, I still preferred my Focal 807Ws as a really good general purpose speaker, vg for movies, rock, has vg clarity and excels with jazz and classical, voices, etc. They aren't too sibilant, the little triangles though a bit laid back, more diffuse but still well focused can be even a bit more sibilant/strident but I overlook that for all they do well. I do like the Zetas for night listening as they sound like toned down Focals to me, with a bit softer, laid back but still forward presentation, hence giving some depth to the stage. I like these much better than Borea series. But to the Silver 100s credit, it's still a fine speaker and while they throw alot at you all at once, they surprisingly do control sibilance, even thought they are forward sounding. If I had them in isolation without comparing them to the Focals, I'd be fine with them and probably would get accustomed to their sound nature. Easy to drive as well. The new 7G seems to have included an improved dispersion for their tweeter so maybe better now, but can't say for sure. The main drivers are aluminum and I seem to generally prefer paper. The Focals and Triangle Zetas seem to have a bit deeper stage which I like, the Silvers seemed a bit flatter but nothing like Quad S2 speakers which I tried, which were exceptionally 2D. The MAs don't disappear as easily as my two speakers do, so dialing them in and room treatment would help. NOTE: MA Silver 100 are known for giving a very wide stage and these didn't disappoint. I have been listening to my Zetas more as I now prefer a softer, yet still detailed sound. Tried Dali Menuet SE, yes I acquired a pair but while highly resolving and a nice deep stage, the Zetas also sounded larger with a nice deep stage and more detailed and musical...to me. Plus they demanded alot more of my amps. So, money doesn't always buy better overall SQ. The dalis had a bit better attack, could reach lower notes but was missing upper bass lower mid bass so sounded uneven, to me, even though a well regarded audiophile speaker. In desktop setting it would excel but so would the Zetas at a fraction of the cost. In a nutshell, I did like the Silver 100s despite the differences, as to the Bronze 100s, they are stated to have exceptional clarity as well but can't make a direct comparison. I would expect bass to be not as defined, perhaps some other small differences between the Bronze and Silvers. Yes, the Silvers should be better and the finish is exceptional. A still nice size for a bigger speaker (the Focals are even bigger) the Silver 100 look great. If you need a full sounding speaker, they're it. I think if you like Jamo, you won't be displeased with Monitor Audio. The Silver 100s might be overkill as rears though in price and performance. Hope that helps.
My new favorite audio guy. Dude your humor is awesome. Keep up the great content. Also dali zensor 1 isn't dome tweeter great bass . I have them and maybe u can review them.
Hey Randy, this is probably a dumb question but when you add a subwoofer to the mix do you turn the bass all the way down on the bookshelves and then adjust the subwoofer or do you get the bookshelves bass where you want it and then add in the sub? Or do yo do something completely different. I am a rookie as you can tell by the question lol
Keep up the great work...seems like you are introducing a lot of people good sound...something you may want to get on your radar is the open baffle speaker from Caintuck (also sold via Decware)...around $550 depending on finish and you can DIY if you want for much less...anyway great imaging and in your price zone
Thank you for such an amazing amazing review! You’re so exciting to watch or should I say listen to, thank you and how would you compare these to the C 91 two?
Both are on clearance now. I briefly tried the c93 ii and ordered the c91ii to see if they would do essentially what the bigger ones did perhaps with a bit less harshness. Supposedly, the c91ii uses neodymium magnets while the company makes no reference to what the c93ii uses. Will find out for myself this weekend. The smaller units should match well with sub at 80 Hz.
Paid $299 wish I had ordered the white hey life's full of regrets maybe I'll peel it all off and veneer it. I see you ordered the c912 in white (matches) write it off as a biz expense . Ok by me It will match the c93iis . Oh and the white s803s are $85 . Get that sub review out I'm still in renovation so since I've been addicted to cheap audio I've got a stack of speakers etc with little space. Appreciate what you do.
Those sound like some interesting speakers. Thanks for the review and thanks for describing the music you listened to. Fwiw a couple songs I like for evaluating speakers: Deep Purple "Child In Time" - When I heard you describe the electronic sounds at the beginning of "More Human Than Human" It made me think of Child In Time right away. Van Halen "Eruption" - If you like rock music this is an obvious choice to hear how speakers handle quick transient guitar sounds particularly in the mid / treble range. Sounds much better on quality speakers vs. a cheap speaker.
Nice review, very informative. I was looking at either c93 ii or the JBL 530. I mostly do movies so these would be my front L/R. Any expertise you can share with a newbie on what you think would be better for that application? Thanks good sir.
I need to buy speakers for my computer . I’m contemplating between the Klipsch Promedia (2.1) or the Jamo (S803) or the Jamo (C93 II). The Jamos are just 2 without the sub woofer. Which one would you suggest?
Outstanding review as always. If I were a man of means, I would personally buy and send you every single product that JAM-O sells. They really seem to be a cheap audio friendly company that is constantly making products that punch above their weight. And their products do look GOOD, all of them! Seriously, more JAM-O reviews please! I've heard rumors that they are going to have a new, high-end line called JEL-O, but it's just rumors. I don't know why, but other reviewers call these things YAW-MOES. Probably because these speakers are from Denmark, and even though the Danes speak better English than we do, they just wanted to make fun of all of us non-European English speakers by using that "J" that sounds like a "Y" in Scandanavia and Germany. Not cool. I'm sure everyone in Denmark is playing this video right now, and making fun of that dude in Texas who can't pronounce JAM-O properly. They are probably making memes about it as we speak. Well, the joke will be on them when we announce that Denmark is now the 51st state of the union. Well, I need to go buy three or four expensive amps to test out with my Sony CS5's. Go get some more JAM-O stuff. Even though they are Danish, they seem like they know what they are doing.
Hey Randy, the black speakers are $249 right now on Amazon but I’m also tempted to use my emotive bucks to get the b1+ for $140. If you had to choose between the two, which would you choose? I’m running the TA-100 and these would be my desktop/office speakers.
they'd actually both be great for that. But $140 for the b1+'s is a steal. I'd go with that and take someone out to dinner with the other $110. or buy some cds
Randy, have you ever tried modding your Jamos? I know you did a video about modding the Songs and you were really impressed. Now imagine what you can achieve modding a speakers with better quality drivers. And the best thing it's not that expensive, just 4 resistors and 4 Polycaps, cotton bathing and a 2" PVC pipe, and you can take the sound to the next level.
Crutchfield has these for 299 right now. I’m thinking of pulling the trigger based on the review. I know you say it isn’t the best for mids (especially in the male voice) but I’m assuming it will still be far superior than the Bluetooth speaker I’m currently using. One thing I’m confused about, is what do you mean by “8 inches”?
I bought the Jamo C93ii for $299 / pair + a Jamo C910 sub for $179. My source is a Bluesound PowerNode Streamer/Amplifier (latest 80w/ch model). Very happy with the sound! The white speakers with black accents match the white PowerNode - looks awesome together. I noted the "male vocals" review comment and added Johnny Cash and Bill Medley to my evaluation playlist - They sound great! Female vocals are simply awesome. These speakers have great clarity. The only downside is if the recording is flat (compressed), you'll know - these speakers don't hide flawed recordings. Speakers sound very good on their own but I felt the bottom end needed to be filled out and the Jamo sub did just that. The PowerNode crossover has both a high and a low pass filter, so the bookshelves don't receive frequencies below the crossover point - the lows only go to the sub. You can't go wrong at the current pricing.
@@edferguson1388 thank you! I actually wound up buying these and am loving them. I haven’t got a sub yet, but am thinking of it. Sounds like a good price on the one you got. I’m going to check it out. Coming from listening to small Bluetooth speakers, the sound out of these jamos is blissful.
Can your next sponsor be the ironing board company you're using as a desk? I could use a really good one to stand random stuff in my storage area on. For the record, you're hilarious. Keep the set real and simple.
Hello, Acoustic Energy has some nice affordable speakers that should fit the channel perfectly. Just a thought. I have the AE509 but the 100 or 300 series could be perfect for you to try out😉. Great reviews. So funny but also learning a lot in the process. Good luck👌.
I have a pair of Proac Speakers and I can hear bad mixes as you describe these speakers reveal. Proac is CLEAR as well, one camn hear all mistakes and nuances with Proac speakers.
Hey Randy, love the content man! Just getting into the "higher low end" of audio as far as speakers and receiver go. Currently running an Integra DTR 5.6, Energy CB-20 connoisseur bookshelves and a Klipsch KSW-10 sub in a 2.1 "stereo" set up. I had been running some Polk RT1000i for a while but wanted to cut out the bulk (the Polk towers were big at 55 lbs each) so in came the Energy's and Klipsch. Do you think it's possible to have a more accurate speaker to make one think there is something might be wrong with them? I speak of electric guitar (being played solo) on older rock tracks. All other sounds are clear, crisp and punchy. There is the sound of more of what I can't decipher between a possible speaker problem or a more accurate reproduction of the electric guitar in which I haven't heard before due to lesser quality of speaker? I appreciate any input you or anyone can give. Sorry so wordy... Keep up the great content! The CB-20's came to me in beautiful well cared for condition and sound amazing all around to me, here is the specs if you're interested; www.energy-speakers.com/bookshelf-speakers/?sku=CB-20#specs
I've heard a bit of weirdness in a speaker and for me it was a resonance issue at that frequency. I ran a tone generator and brought it up and down until I could recreate the weirdness. just google tone generator and you should be able to find on online. It would be a place to start at least.
Check out the track Deep Deep Feeling from McCartney’s new album (which he made entirely alone and played all instruments. At age 78) I didn’t like the track much at first but it’s really grown on me. BUT a few seconds in the Tom drums: the resonance. it’s like they’re in the room. I haven’t heard anything else like it, and it seems like a good demo moment for speakers.
@@cheapaudioman cool. Lemme know if you think it’s a testing moment Sony sub is here! At first when I hooked it up I found it muddying the mix, but I rolls the crossover as low as it would go (50) and found a sweet spot. (then I looked up the specs on my NHT 2.5 towers, and they supposedly go down the 29, so it made sense). Backed the volume down to where I barely noticed it, and then it really did what I wanted (I have nothing to compare it to, as it is my first sub, and my speakers are really pretty good without them. I often use a Nebula projector in that room (10’ wide wall projection), so I’m looking forward to hear what it adds to my movie experience (just a 2.1 setup, as it’s my audio room, no TV)
Hey Randy if the cheep audioman doesn't work out ,you could always start reading stories on UA-cam. Just kidding your doing a great job, love listening to you looking forward to much more. Try out this track it is by Fiest off the album let it die track 8 When I was a young girl great vocals. Cheers
I'd love to see you give an audiophile's opinion of the Edifier S350DB 2.1 system. I'm thinking this sub/sat system offers the biggest bang for buck audio experience. Definitive sound bar killer.
Did you use these with the stock bridge? If yes, which binding posts did you use? Danny from GR Research measured the bridge at 2.7ohms I believe so depending on which set terminals you use actually effects the tonal balance a bit as he showed. Figured it was worth mentioning as that could easily change your opinion of the speaker depending on how you hooked it up and would be worth cutting a couple of 6" speaker cables to replace the bridge to see how you think that sounds. Hopefully one of those suggestions improves the sound for you. From the looks department Jamo is killing it! I wonder if I would like that more than the S803 I own, my guess is no but you never know.
really any sub will work for music in my opinion because I never push it super hard. The sub I used in this is an old polk from about 5 years ago. Was a mid tier one they don't sell anymore. But the inexpensive sony just went back up in price. Emotiva has some great ones and they make great stuff. emotiva.com?aff=9
What's up Randy? I've been watching a few of your reviews. You 're dong a great job. BTW, These speakers are pronounced Yah-mo not Jammo. Jamo was started in 1968 by a Danish company but now is owned by Klipsch.
I have the Paradigm Monitor Atom SEs now as computer desk speakers and I love them. I can return them to Amazon still - How much of an upgrade would these Jamo c93s be? Worth the $160 more?
That's a tough one. The paradigms are great great great. These are more refined and fantastic at low volumes. that's a tough call. I do think the Jamos are better. $160 better is up to you but I'd probably say "yes" if you had a weapon to my head.
@@cheapaudioman lower volume and close listening are most of my use. Ill order the Jamos and try them side-by-side before I make my decision. Will post the results.
@@tomeberhard74 I kept the Paradigms and missed the sale on the Jamos and didn't order them so didn't hear them. I still love the sound of the Atoms so I'm happy. Listen to a variety of music from 70s rock to modern to 40, classical now and then, chill, etc. Paradigms are very much like the B&W bookshelves.
I do believe the brand is pronounced "yah-moe" my good man. Sound is all that matters in the end i suppose, but some judge a speakers quality by how well the enclosure is made and the parts used in the X-over, gauge of wire ran to the drivers etc. I doubt you opened them bad boys up, but how would you rate the enclosures quality?
Cabinet is great. Lots of stuff going on with the wave guides too. There was some serious consideration and engineering put into these speakers and it's a shame they didn't do a better job of describing it on their website. At this point I only am pulling apart lower tier speakers because I don't want to mess anything up. This thing is far from a flat measuring speaker if I had to guess though and I'm sure there are higher tolerance caps and inductors that would improve the sound but I like a bit of a flavor to my speakers.
@@cheapaudioman Awesome, thank you sir! The majority of speakers made today revolve around a price point when their in the design phase, corners are always cut in some aspect or another.
Jesus, that was a dark reference at the start. Trying to make people cry? Used to own a pair of Pinnacle PN-8+ bookshelf speakers in early 90s. Had an 8" polypropylene woofer and, I think, and a 1" dome tweeter. They were efficient, accurate, with good bass down below 30 Hz according to Classic HiFi and Stereo Review articles. Think they ran about $379. Kinda hard to believe these new speakers, with their 5 1/4 or 6 1/2 woofers could hold a candle. But, on your recommendation, might go listen to those Elac's sometime. Thanks for your informative and entertaining efforts.
Yeah, sorry. The family dog actually had surgery to fix a pretty badly broken leg so it was at the forefront of my mind and paying the bill was solidly in my brain as I thought of what kind of system/systems I could put together...
Hey Randy, good review. Just a heads up on a couple live recordings you should check out. Very different styles, but two besides the old standbys everyone always talks about. Ac/dc If you Want Blood, and Sarah Mclachlan Mirrorball.
Josh I have almost zero experience with floor standing speakers. I’d love to be able to point you in the right direction but I just don’t have any real world experience. Jamo Concert series is probably worth a look.
I don't think I'd ever want this as my only speaker- I'm more the Wharfedalr type- but I'd love to have it in one of my rooms. My late friend Waldo would have loved it, I suspect.
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The role play... Man that was epic !!! Loved it...
Man I'm so happy to see you being successful at this process, pushing 7k subs after a few months is pretty impressive, and you've barely had to show any skin at all... I'm wondering what it'll be like in another year when you might not be able to keep up with 10s of thousands of subs and thousands of comments for each vid, it does feel nice to be sub #550ish and watch you grow. Ok, enough ego stroking or whatever, bromance on hold, for now...
So I got a pair of these maybe 6 months ago for about $330, liked them alot so I also picked up the matching center channel for about $165, definitely worth every penny but with a few nit picks. Just like you I think they could be a bit better in some areas, and sometimes they're almost too good because they do seem to show every mistake in the mix or the harshness of a crappy recording. They definitely have their good moments when I hear and feel parts of familiar songs that I haven't really heard before. Lately I've only had my halfway decent onkyo reciever to power these (1st world problems) but in a few days I'll have my sprout amp from ps audio and we'll see what they can really do, can't wait!
Nice and I appreciate the kind words. The comments are getting tough to keep up with even now. I really love reading and answering each one right now and it will be kind of sad when I can't keep up with them and still put out content... you noticed I didn't say "good" content...
Ya I almost want to apply for an internship or something to help out, lol, really questioning alot this year but I don't think that'd workout too well. If I could just win the lottery or something instead of having to work a regular job for decent pay and do regular average people stuff all the time, man it's tough (kidding of course, kinda)
Got these a few months back, and would have to agree with your assessment. This line of Jamos have always flown under the radar and I don't understand why. They deserve the highest of praise. The clarity and instrument separation is unreal. The thing is to wait a bit after Jamo first releases a line of speakers, because their price usually drops at least $200 about 6 months after... then sells out.
I got these for $380, originally around $600 or so? Saw them get as low as $315, just insane.
Love your review style. Keep it going!
They are a very special speaker. One of my favorites and an awful lot of magic.
No greater endorsement than buying them from the person who lent them to you! Great review! 👍
They're pretty outstanding
@@cheapaudioman True to their name the Jamos JAM!!!! If they sucked they'd be Yamos...
Hell Yeah! Loved the Role Play. Nailed It.
Thanks. I thought that may have been a little much.
@@cheapaudioman Truth must be told. Who else than you.
Not at all!
I have the mk1's, and they sound absolutely fantastic.
Also, love your reviews - Interesting to see where you came from after watching many of your recent vids.
Awesome review! I have the OG c93s and I have been enjoying them for close to 3yrs. I have no thoughts of upgrading. The mkii you describe sound very close to the original. My favorite aspect of them is the imaging/Soundstage and also the looks of the speaker. They've been a real pleasure. I also got mine on sale for $239. Absolute steal!
Just found your channel this week and have really enjoyed your style and dry humor. Very good stuff. Also like your interpretations and your song test selection. I'm in my early 40s so I can relate to your musical sensibilities. Keep it up man!
I just got these speakers at a steal price from Crutchfield and paired them with an NAD C368 integrated amp. They sound, for the price, incredible! When I first hooked them up and ran my goto song to hear them I was impressed with their separation and detail. In more than one instance I found myself thinking "wow! never heard that before!" Very, very happy with this purchase.
Still busting a gut over here Randy! The "role play" is yet another great ingredient of your tasty reviews. I'm very happy to hear your take on these good lookn' squirrel coffins. Anxious to get your thoughts strictly on the bass of these compared to the Jamo S 805's... thanks again for your educational, hysterical, and overall wonderful insight. What a way to start the day!!! :) Hugs n' Handshakes
These are way more refined than the 805's and depending on placement you can get similar bass out of them. Actually the 93's are rated lower. This is definitely a next level speaker over the 805's. 93's more exciting on top.
@@cheapaudioman Thank you so much and much appreciated!
@@cheapaudioman Hello Randy. Love your content. I bought these speakers based on your review. Got them from Crutchfield. They were $250 with shipping but I bought a $250 gift certificate from Honey for $220 and used that. With taxes I think I paid in total $236. I get them tomorrow. I also ordered the Onkyo A-9110 refurbed direct from Onkyo for 297 all together free shipping. But that's only gonna be about 35 watts per channel at 6ohms. Do you know if that amp will be powerful enough for them?
@@MilesComparetto should be fine. Thanks for watching, brother
@@cheapaudioman How would you compare them to the S809?
Great review!! I’m so thankful for your honesty. Oh! I totally just joined your Patreon!! Thanks again!
Awesome! Thank you! I saw that you joined but haven't gotten a chance to send messages out yet. Zoom meeting on Sunday nights for patrons!
I like your show Randy. I like your humor. I like your audio knowledge and most of all I like the little comments you make at the end of your presentation that show what a sweet, cool guy you are. Btw I’m a female audiophile. Keep up the good work. Happy new year!
I appreciate that. I never understood why this is such a male dominated hobby. Glad you're here and appreciate it so much. It really is an honor to do this and anyone that doesn't think so doesn't know how good they have it to be able to listen to music and talk about great products.
Your playlist is also my playlist test a system. Excellent choices.
Just ordered these from Crutchfield for $299! Excited to hear them!
Randy! I just want to say thanks for being a real guy. I love your Style!!! Very entertaining 😂 but you put a lot of information in there. Keep up the good work! 👍🏻
I love your videos.Your jokes are hilarious and I actually laugh out loud. Subtle humor and great review.
Thank you for that "role play"! So good. I'm embarrassed to admit that it took me a couple videos to realize/understand your dry as the Sahara desert humor back when you were first starting. I think it was the plumbing supply company sponsorship that first clued me in. "Oh god, I'm an idiot. Got it!" But seriously, your channel is the best review channel I've seen. Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much for that. I've been having a lot of fun. And don't feel bad. I received an awful lot of comments about the sponsors and how they shouldn't pay me because I do such a poor job of promoting their products.
Keep rockin it Randy !
Another outstanding and entertaining review 👊🏻👍🏻
You keep rockin, Mr. The Factor.
Just got these as open box for about 275 in white. Can’t wait to get off the road and get them going. I’m hooked on white and white oak look of speakers lately - white Spektor 1’s on my office desk (looks like I got one of the last in white) and man I’m feeling…whole. :) Thanks for all the recommendations, Randy!
Randy thanks for your channel I have been watching and going down this rabbit hole and your reviews made me jump back and forth on certain models and these are on sale at Crutchfield for $299 so I figure for that price you would be telling me what are you waiting for finish your coffe and whip out the card dude! This is what I did and 60 day return policy well come on. Love the roll play hahahaha!
Love the hypothetical! ASR's reviews objectively prove you correct in everything you are saying. Your channel deserves a "subscribe." ))))))
Ok so obviously not the first to comment on the role play but that was perfect. It completely illustrates my frustration with trying to learn about audio. I’m constantly second guessing whether I have the right amp paired with my speakers rather than just listening.. another great video brother. Thank you.
The idiocy and marketing propaganda had to be addressed at some point. Completely illogical to me.
Hey man
Ya I told you a couple days ago that I have the tower version of these (in the same white finish), they are gorgeous! One of my favourite speakers I have, I absolutely love the treble on them! Ya for a soft dome tweeter they are unbelievable. The only speaker I have that I like the treble slightly better is my JBL studio 590’s but they are a bit more expensive. over all for how they sound these are my favs, also have to say again.... they are beautiful looking, even my wife likes them and she isn’t into hifi other then to say “ya it sounds nice”...... thanks for the vid bro!
where did you get them "jamo" I am in Vancouver bc
@@davidcaldwell1778hi
I live in Toronto and I got them in Mississauga
@@davidcaldwell1778 you might be able to buy on line and trust in the reviews because you won’t be able to hear a demo prior
To my Canadian brethren. Go over to Jamo and tell them to send me stuff. Please.
@@cheapaudioman aaaaaahaaaaaaahahahahaha ya I hear that! They make good stuff. 🍻
Finally a like minded reviewer who judges speakers by their positioning thickerness. Instantly subscribed.
Lmao that intro segueing into the speakers was hilarious
That effect at the beginning of killing strangers is pretty cool. It shoots out from the speaker and gradually reaches out to the sides of you. I haven't listened to that song in a while. Thanks Randy. 🙂
Fun song. That whole record is great.
Randy, great vid. Role play had me chuckling hard. Here’s one for your play list. “You can’t be too strong” acoustic version from Graham Parker. You can hear every guitar string being plucked.
I think the baffle extending is just to make a simple box design look 'cooler'
I LOVE YOUR HUMOR! I LISTEN AND RESPECT YOUR OPINIONS ON YOUR REVIEWS! JAMO C93ii's FOR 299.00 OR KLIPSH RP600M FOR 329.00!
Just signed up for your Amazon HD offer through your link. 😇 Happy New Year and enjoy your buck😉🤭 Heck, 2000 people sign up for this thing and it starts adding up,!🤗😉😇🤪
If you had to pick, would you get the Edifier P12's or these Jamo C93 II's?
Yo, cheapaudioman! Call them Yamo because that's how you say Jamo. Peace and love. Enjoying this a lot, like jumping on the videos as fast as a speeding bullet brothers and sisters.
Appreciate it. who knew... yamo. You sure it's not ya moo.
@@cheapaudioman Not sure at all, could be, just like anything.
Jammo is more fun, though.
I really enjoy your content and passion great work!!! I’m trying to put together a system for my shop it’s 20’x20’x20’. I spend ten hours a day four days a week in this space and I want something that I can listen to all day at a decent volume. I was thinking about getting two pairs of these Jamos because they’re a really good price rite now $200 a pair.Would that be a good choice and what amplifier would you recommend with four channels and a filter for subwoofer my total budget is $1000 not including sub I’m building a mini Marty ? Thank you
Just saw these on Crutchfield for $299. Seemed like a good deal so I started some research and came across this older video from Randy. Amazing to see how far he's come from this video compared to the current stuff. It's the same guy, but he's more refined and to the point now. Nothin' but love for the CAM but definitely some growth in the right direction ...
Just got mine last thur. But have not given them a listen yet as the wife was on vacation and setup would go much smoother without the additional input so today's the day as soon as this thunderstorm passes. I got mine from Crutchfield for $299 I don't think they will go lower but I've been wrong by a few bucks before my fear was they would run out and I'd regret waiting. Anyway hope you got yours mine are beautiful gonna use them as fronts with c9 center and s803's as rears should sound good in my 12×22 room. Happy listening to you gotta go start breaking em in.
Ok Randy, overall, which one, the Polk S20 or the Jamo C93ii ? Two channel listening mostly. Will be using sub in any case. Thanks.
So, Is there a noticeable sound difference with these compared to the $200 speakers you have reviewed?
Yes. With the exception of the Emotiva B1+
Those speakers have wife approval factor, classy looking and great sound. I have heard good things about Jamo. Great review
Yeah... I'm not one to go for the looks of a speaker but it's hard not to with these.
Hi Randy Thank you very much for this review.
Any time
I love mine. I tried to upgrade from my Sony sscs5s. I tried a bunch if $500-ish speakers and they didn't sound any better than the Sony's so I sent them back (including klipsch and elac). I am a sucker for clarity and in that regard, these the best I've heard.
Do you still have the jamo's?
@@cory3685 Yes
@@kevingest5452 can you specify which speakers you heard before you settled on the Jamo's? What are you powering the Jamo's with?....Thanks
@@cory3685Got the Jamos paired up to the WiiM amp and sounds tits man. Highly recommended
I'm thinking of buying these speakers but I'm new to this so I'm a bit confused on powering these speakers. I was thinking of using the Aiyiama T08 pre amp and the Aiyiama A08 pro power amp and I'm wondering if that's a good set up? Thank you in advance.
Lol I just buy those speakers today to used exactly with that the aiyima A07 and the Aiyima t8 I have it with the yamo s803 and sounds nice so I'm thinking with the yamo c93ii is going to be a very good combination 😀 and have the klipsch rp600m in my room with a infi tube Amp and the triangle borea br03s in my living room with another fosi tube Amp lol 3 systems in that house now my neighbor loves me lol when I get home and they saw me I think they said this mtf coming now to put that ducking music at all volume jajajajaj
Just ordered a pair of the c93 ii with matching center channel. Going to purchase another pair of the c93 ii for rear surrounds. What’s a good budget receiver to push this setup? Will only be a 5.1 or maybe 5.2 setup
Just picked up an Arylic A50 after your review. Can't decide between these Jamos or the Emotiva Airmotivs to pair with it. WAF is somewhat of a priority, but are the Jamos worth the extra spend beyond their pretty face?
Currently at 290 from Woot per pair these are a steal.
I've always wondered about these, great review.
When you added the sub, did the lower midrange become stronger or. ???? ... thank you ... chuck
Hi ehat would u say , emotiva b2 wharfedale diamond 11.2/12.2 or these jamo ? What would be your decision? I love rock ,metal hardrock , or things like la grange from zztop.
again, fantastic review!! wonder if you liked them more than the wharfedale diamond 11.2 you recently reviewed. both have very similar MSRP . what are your thoughts? do you like more one than the other? very different sound signature?
These are like the opposite end of the sound spectrum than the Diamond 11.2's both are great but both are very different
@@cheapaudioman interesting! did you like more one than the other? with which speakers were you more emotionally involved (tapping factor) ? ...perhaps that's a better question...
@@themastroiannis That is such a tough question. I guess I'll put it this way... I'm keeping the Jamos but I miss the 11.2's dearly. They're really both excellent in very different ways. If I could only keep one it would probably be the Diamonds but that ship seems to have sailed.
@@cheapaudioman wow... again, so interesting! i did buy the wharfedales after your recommendation and surprisingly, i like them a lot! they are now used on a second stereo setup and doing a fabulous job. my amp in my bedroom allows to connect two sets of speakers. i've been then able to compare the wharfedales to the revel concerta2 m16 i have and the wharfedales are 90% of the revels... not so textured, or explosive/dynamic as the revels, but i even like them more for certain music genres. revels can be a bit too boomy in the upper low frequency. amazing buy! at 1/5th of the revel's price! that's why i was so curious about the jamos as well! your reviews are great!! enjoying them so much! bravo!
For this price point, I'm looking for speakers to go with my Jamo C912 subwoofer. I have the capability to DIY, is there a kit you recommend for this price or do you think these would be better than I can build for this price?
Oh, you can find the Linaeum dipole tweeter on EBay if you want to play with it.
Great review! I feel the same way about the Emotive about the looks that you said about these Jamo's. I wish I can let you hear my NHT SuperOne 2.1. It's also got a soft dome tweeter so it would be interesting.
Would love to.
Beam me up. Far out speakers. Bummer on the less than fullness on male vox. Is that on All male vox or just that one song? Side question: You know of Any adjusting stand mounts? That'll be nice to have a stand mount that we can adjust to our liking. Thanks for the great review.
Just hooked up these puppies to my amp. Initial impressions are generally favorable with some caveats but still too early for definitive analysis (my POV anyway). What stands out with these speakers is they are very detailed and with commensurate resolution in comparison to alot of other budget speakers. Tonality is good enough but not reference level, whatever that may mean to you. I definitely prefer these to the Wharfedale 11.2s. Generally sweet, airy higher mids to treble. Very good instrument and voice separation. Also, while reviews have given sensitivity in room lower than the stated 88db, I don't think so as they keep pace with my larger speakers rated at 92db and 88.1 anechoic. Stage is wide, tall and deep enough without instruments sounding stretched. Only wider presentation I've heard were on MA Silver 50s I had but those were too laid back for me. I want something that does well for music and movies. I listen to most everything but rap and opera.
So is everything perfect? I am trying to determine what these speakers have as to drawbacks. They are pretty much how Sean described them in his review. Exciting, revealing...seemingly everything you want in a small speaker. Smiley faced voicing which is fine as the lows reach down enough most of the time without having a midbass hump/thump/chuff... the Wharfedale 11.2 and Monitor Audio Silcer 50s I had. These do everything better than the 11.2s except perhaps, the 11.2s may have had a bit more reach in the lower bass region relative to a small bookshelf.
So, what stands out as an issue? They are definitely bright in spots, more than I am used to with Focals and my Triangles. They keep up with my Focals in most regards with the Focals having that added musicality and dynamic range I look for as I haven't enough experience with the Jamos regarding dynamic capability just yet. Thinking just a bit may be close enough but just a bit separates one tier of speaker from another. The Focals are larger, have more impact when needed and can play louder, expected as it cost more than triple.
The Triangles, I haven't done a direct comparison yet, uses a Titanium speaker and while not quite as detailed (perhaps), is still resolving and I really like its' musicality particularly for voice, piano, etc...it's definitely a visceral speaker for its' size. If I could have gotten another at the time, I would have but they were sold out (old new stock) when I was ready. The Triangles don't give me ear fatigue at all, voices are great and its' among the best in the budget category IMO (can't say if it is similar sounding to the Borea series). The Focals, while also mostly smooth, get brighter, more energetic than the Triangles but I still don't notice hearing fatigue, at least that affects me over time. With the Jamos, I kind of strain at certain passages more so than I would with the Focals. It could be I'm not used to it, or that the increasing top end is affecting me, or it has trouble with certain passages when there is lots going on.
I wouldn't have thought it would have affected me that much as I don't hear well past 13K Hz (Salad days behind me) but I do well enough under that. With a dip between 9 to 10 KH, I thought they would be fine. I have alot more music and soundtracks to listen to. I think these are fine for movies, perhaps a warmer amp would make the adjustment. I have a KECES E40 which I havn't tried out which is supposed to have a milder high end but a warmer midrange and strong bottom end so I'll see. A cheap class D might also work as they seem to smooth out the upper mids to the highs. Lots to unbox this month.
I think these speakers keep up with or beat most anything at their retail price and below, with the caveat concerning brightness/harshness/etc. These are lively, energetic, relatively visceral at times which is what I look for in a speaker.
Build quality, is good enough and it is definitely budget so don't expect to get more for the price point. In black, they are unobtrusive, rather pain looking with no branding from the front view. Seemingly well braced and inert from knuckle wrap on side.
The thing that bothers me about this as well as all other budget standmounts I've tried is the speaker terminals, while nice enough looking, don't allow the plug to go all the way in. My Focals do, they take it "deep". How difficult is it to allow a plug to be fully inserted? Minor but irritating issue.
The biggest problem is if they may be too bright and fatiguing over time, which is what I need to determine. So a warmer or smoother upper mids to highs amp may balance the sound out. In comparison to what I have now, they'd be in third place as I think the tonality for voice falls just short of what I like/have. Sean at Zerofidelity stated a honkiness that some people may be sensitive to so I am wondering if that is making a difference for me?
I am being critical here, generally I really like these speakers for what they produce in SQ. In comparison, Dalis I have tried were a bit more laid back and a bit drier sounding but I liked those as well. I also like these better than budget Focal Chorus with the V woofer while producing a taller stage, distorted instruments to sound stretched, although they have the best finish of all budget speakers, as do Dalis. I like these Jamos much better than comparatively priced/budget Paradigms, Whafedales, Infinity Reference (too dry), Ascend Acoustics CBM series (detailed but too bland), Kef Q100 (Jamos are more detailed), the list goes on.
It's a really good speaker whose biggest issue is some harshness which may even lesson as they break in. It could be the harshness results from difficult passages where alot of frequencies are being produced which might indicate some spacing issues regarding multiple instruments/voices, or some honkyness from dips in the mids, I don't know for sure without spending alot more time with them.
Feel free to comment and/or include your own experience with these or its smaller sister standmount which was tempting as well as I am looking for smaller options.
Lastly, as to price, these originally retailed for about $700 (too high a price), typically sell for mid 500s (probably a realistic "retail price"), however, I think these are priced fairly at $400 and have heard these could sell as low as $329?. At that price or lower, they'd be an absolute deal. Resale, don't know. Jamo isn't a top brand name in the US, the resale market is really cheap and these don't stand out as premium looking at least in black. As in everything, we like what we like. If these are your first speakers or you aren't used to higher end products, there's alot to like about these speakers.
Hey , thanks for your in depth review. Really gave me a good feel for this speaker. Cheers !
Great review and comparison-thanks for your feedback! I was a little more curious about the Monitor Audio Silver comparison-could you embellish some more? I already have the Jamo C95 II but have considered Monitor Audio Bronze or Silver 50 and even more so the 100. Thoughts on how your Jamos compare?
In my experience I do like the Jamo concert series but they are definitely bright which is great for low level listening but become harsh and sibilant at higher levels. Good trade off I think as I don't generally crank the volume up too much. You could also reduce the treble in your receiver settings but I generally leave flat whereas with many speakers Ill add 1-5 db. Not needed here. Only thing needed is a good subwoofer and while the Jamo is good enough for most and crushes soundbar subs dont expect it to compete with something like an SVS which costs 3-5+ times the modest $200 price tag, and looks fantatic. As far as aesthetics go the only thing as nice looking as these is Monitor Audio. Imaging is great, bass is really good above 50hz and midrange is pretty good with a slight dip in the low mids.
@@st.thomas5802 Well, I sent the Jamo 93s back as something in their sound, not that I could hear it but something grated on my nerves after 20 minutes of listening. It could be the high frequencies. I think for movies they were fine with above average resolution and detail which I liked. But for music, something wasn't quite right.
I also tried the MA Silver 50s which were also resolving and detailed but sounded small, as they are small speakers but they were alot better than the Jamo c91 which I also tried. Also tried the Bronze 50s which weren't bad for small speakers but they looked kind of cheap in construction to me. They would work as rear channel speakers which they were designed for.
As to the Bronze 100 (I didn't hear) and the Silver 100s 6G which I did try, first I will say they're nothing like the 50s. Better in every way. I did sent back but nearly kept them. In comparison to my Triangle Zetas, they were so full bodied they made the Zetas sound like a ghost in comparison. Lots of detail and resolving enough but not like my Focal 807Ws. While I initially preferred the low end to lower mids on the Silver 100s, the upper mids and highs while preferred on some music would get a bit congested. I liked their sound with some music but that congestion, or maybe having to throw everything at once into your ears vs the Focals which had nice, more separation in the upper mids and highs made me prefer them with more of the music I listen to.
The Focals have less but tighter low bass while the Silver 100s have more, fuller bass but not flabby, just not quite as fast. On movie soundtracks it could be very exciting, even overwhelming as it throws everything at you all at once. The other speakers are more nuanced but a bit less exciting. So two things, my ears would get tired alot sooner (not grating like the Jamo c93) just tired. And 2.) they aren't for late night listening. When there's boom, or a loud passage, you just can't turn them down low enough.
So overall, I still preferred my Focal 807Ws as a really good general purpose speaker, vg for movies, rock, has vg clarity and excels with jazz and classical, voices, etc. They aren't too sibilant, the little
triangles though a bit laid back, more diffuse but still well focused can be even a bit more sibilant/strident but I overlook that for all they do well. I do like the Zetas for night listening as they sound like toned down Focals to me, with a bit softer, laid back but still forward presentation, hence giving some depth to the stage. I like these much better than Borea series.
But to the Silver 100s credit, it's still a fine speaker and while they throw alot at you all at once, they surprisingly do control sibilance, even thought they are forward sounding. If I had them in isolation without comparing them to the Focals, I'd be fine with them and probably would get accustomed to their sound nature. Easy to drive as well. The new 7G seems to have included an improved dispersion for their tweeter so maybe better now, but can't say for sure. The main drivers are aluminum and I seem to generally prefer paper. The Focals and Triangle Zetas seem to have a bit deeper stage which I like, the Silvers seemed a bit flatter but nothing like Quad S2 speakers which I tried, which were exceptionally 2D. The MAs don't disappear as easily as my two speakers do, so dialing them in and room treatment would help. NOTE: MA Silver 100 are known for giving a very wide stage and these didn't disappoint.
I have been listening to my Zetas more as I now prefer a softer, yet still detailed sound. Tried Dali Menuet SE, yes I acquired a pair but while highly resolving and a nice deep stage, the Zetas also sounded larger with a nice deep stage and more detailed and musical...to me. Plus they demanded alot more of my amps. So, money doesn't always buy better overall SQ. The dalis had a bit better attack, could reach lower notes but was missing upper bass lower mid bass so sounded uneven, to me, even though a well regarded audiophile speaker. In desktop setting it would excel but so would the Zetas at a fraction of the cost.
In a nutshell, I did like the Silver 100s despite the differences, as to the Bronze 100s, they are stated to have exceptional clarity as well but can't make a direct comparison. I would expect bass to be not as defined, perhaps some other small differences between the Bronze and Silvers. Yes, the Silvers should be better and the finish is exceptional. A still nice size for a bigger speaker (the Focals are even bigger) the Silver 100 look great. If you need a full sounding speaker, they're it.
I think if you like Jamo, you won't be displeased with Monitor Audio. The Silver 100s might be overkill as rears though in price and performance. Hope that helps.
My new favorite audio guy. Dude your humor is awesome. Keep up the great content. Also dali zensor 1 isn't dome tweeter great bass . I have them and maybe u can review them.
Would love to
@@cheapaudioman and just to be clear I won't sell them. For seeing ur videos ur gonna love these. Dinkmanishere@gmail.com
Hey Randy, this is probably a dumb question but when you add a subwoofer to the mix do you turn the bass all the way down on the bookshelves and then adjust the subwoofer or do you get the bookshelves bass where you want it and then add in the sub? Or do yo do something completely different. I am a rookie as you can tell by the question lol
Thank for the review just ordered mine will be in tomorrow!! Going to run them with a loxjie a30 will see how they will with a30
Keep up the great work...seems like you are introducing a lot of people good sound...something you may want to get on your radar is the open baffle speaker from Caintuck (also sold via Decware)...around $550 depending on finish and you can DIY if you want for much less...anyway great imaging and in your price zone
I think I've seen a video on that. Thanks!
LMAO I love the role play!!!! You should defiantly work that into the show more often.
Thank you for such an amazing amazing review! You’re so exciting to watch or should I say listen to, thank you and how would you compare these to the C 91 two?
Both are on clearance now. I briefly tried the c93 ii and ordered the c91ii to see if they would do essentially what the bigger ones did perhaps with a bit less harshness. Supposedly, the c91ii uses neodymium magnets while the company makes no reference to what the c93ii uses. Will find out for myself this weekend. The smaller units should match well with sub at 80 Hz.
@@nc3419 Thank you
Randy
Is the dac in the topping BC3 high quality? Would it be better to run it into the Prozar dac?
Paid $299 wish I had ordered the white hey life's full of regrets maybe I'll peel it all off and veneer it. I see you ordered the c912 in white (matches) write it off as a biz expense . Ok by me
It will match the c93iis . Oh and the white s803s are $85 . Get that sub review out I'm still in renovation so since I've been addicted to cheap audio I've got a stack of speakers etc with little space. Appreciate what you do.
Thank you for another great review.
My pleasure!
Hi i would like to buy these ones but i have a couple o questions. one what amp? and second how these improve with a subwoofer like JAMO C910?
Great review Randy!
Thanks!
Those sound like some interesting speakers. Thanks for the review and thanks for describing the music you listened to.
Fwiw a couple songs I like for evaluating speakers:
Deep Purple "Child In Time" - When I heard you describe the electronic sounds at the beginning of "More Human Than Human" It made me think of Child In Time right away.
Van Halen "Eruption" - If you like rock music this is an obvious choice to hear how speakers handle quick transient guitar sounds particularly in the mid / treble range. Sounds much better on quality speakers vs. a cheap speaker.
Nice review, very informative. I was looking at either c93 ii or the JBL 530. I mostly do movies so these would be my front L/R. Any expertise you can share with a newbie on what you think would be better for that application? Thanks good sir.
Bought a pair of B&W 606’ s to replace the Jamo’s, after a week I sold the 606’s at a loss and went back to the Jamo’s, enough said!
How is this compared to 51n klipch and how is it for movies and music 5.1,.2,also can u use klipch 32 c center channel
I need to buy speakers for my computer . I’m contemplating between the Klipsch Promedia (2.1) or the Jamo (S803) or the Jamo (C93 II). The Jamos are just 2 without the sub woofer. Which one would you suggest?
I'm a noob and have an old Yamaha RX473 Receiver I'll be running my turntable through into these. Should I get a new amp?
Outstanding review as always. If I were a man of means, I would personally buy and send you every single product that JAM-O sells. They really seem to be a cheap audio friendly company that is constantly making products that punch above their weight. And their products do look GOOD, all of them! Seriously, more JAM-O reviews please!
I've heard rumors that they are going to have a new, high-end line called JEL-O, but it's just rumors.
I don't know why, but other reviewers call these things YAW-MOES. Probably because these speakers are from Denmark, and even though the Danes speak better English than we do, they just wanted to make fun of all of us non-European English speakers by using that "J" that sounds like a "Y" in Scandanavia and Germany. Not cool. I'm sure everyone in Denmark is playing this video right now, and making fun of that dude in Texas who can't pronounce JAM-O properly. They are probably making memes about it as we speak. Well, the joke will be on them when we announce that Denmark is now the 51st state of the union.
Well, I need to go buy three or four expensive amps to test out with my Sony CS5's. Go get some more JAM-O stuff. Even though they are Danish, they seem like they know what they are doing.
Hey Randy, the black speakers are $249 right now on Amazon but I’m also tempted to use my emotive bucks to get the b1+ for $140. If you had to choose between the two, which would you choose? I’m running the TA-100 and these would be my desktop/office speakers.
they'd actually both be great for that. But $140 for the b1+'s is a steal. I'd go with that and take someone out to dinner with the other $110. or buy some cds
@@cheapaudioman you are the man. Appreciate you!
Randy, have you ever tried modding your Jamos? I know you did a video about modding the Songs and you were really impressed. Now imagine what you can achieve modding a speakers with better quality drivers. And the best thing it's not that expensive, just 4 resistors and 4 Polycaps, cotton bathing and a 2" PVC pipe, and you can take the sound to the next level.
Would y’all get Emotiva B2+ over this? Why or why not?
Funny you should say that, those C93's were actually designed and engineered by the Arcturians : D
Any thoughts about how much is sacrificed with the C91.
Crutchfield has these for 299 right now. I’m thinking of pulling the trigger based on the review. I know you say it isn’t the best for mids (especially in the male voice) but I’m assuming it will still be far superior than the Bluetooth speaker I’m currently using. One thing I’m confused about, is what do you mean by “8 inches”?
I bought the Jamo C93ii for $299 / pair + a Jamo C910 sub for $179. My source is a Bluesound PowerNode Streamer/Amplifier (latest 80w/ch model). Very happy with the sound! The white speakers with black accents match the white PowerNode - looks awesome together. I noted the "male vocals" review comment and added Johnny Cash and Bill Medley to my evaluation playlist - They sound great! Female vocals are simply awesome. These speakers have great clarity. The only downside is if the recording is flat (compressed), you'll know - these speakers don't hide flawed recordings. Speakers sound very good on their own but I felt the bottom end needed to be filled out and the Jamo sub did just that. The PowerNode crossover has both a high and a low pass filter, so the bookshelves don't receive frequencies below the crossover point - the lows only go to the sub. You can't go wrong at the current pricing.
@@edferguson1388 thank you! I actually wound up buying these and am loving them. I haven’t got a sub yet, but am thinking of it. Sounds like a good price on the one you got. I’m going to check it out. Coming from listening to small Bluetooth speakers, the sound out of these jamos is blissful.
Can your next sponsor be the ironing board company you're using as a desk? I could use a really good one to stand random stuff in my storage area on.
For the record, you're hilarious. Keep the set real and simple.
Hello,
Acoustic Energy has some nice affordable speakers that should fit the channel perfectly. Just a thought. I have the AE509 but the 100 or 300 series could be perfect for you to try out😉. Great reviews. So funny but also learning a lot in the process. Good luck👌.
I checked them out and they look like a lot of fun. Do you know of any dealers in the US?
@@cheapaudioman
I'm from Belgium🙈
I have a pair of Proac Speakers and I can hear bad mixes as you describe these speakers reveal. Proac is CLEAR as well, one camn hear all mistakes and nuances with Proac speakers.
Hey Randy, love the content man! Just getting into the "higher low end" of audio as far as speakers and receiver go. Currently running an Integra DTR 5.6, Energy CB-20 connoisseur bookshelves and a Klipsch KSW-10 sub in a 2.1 "stereo" set up. I had been running some Polk RT1000i for a while but wanted to cut out the bulk (the Polk towers were big at 55 lbs each) so in came the Energy's and Klipsch. Do you think it's possible to have a more accurate speaker to make one think there is something might be wrong with them? I speak of electric guitar (being played solo) on older rock tracks. All other sounds are clear, crisp and punchy. There is the sound of more of what I can't decipher between a possible speaker problem or a more accurate reproduction of the electric guitar in which I haven't heard before due to lesser quality of speaker? I appreciate any input you or anyone can give. Sorry so wordy... Keep up the great content! The CB-20's came to me in beautiful well cared for condition and sound amazing all around to me, here is the specs if you're interested; www.energy-speakers.com/bookshelf-speakers/?sku=CB-20#specs
I've heard a bit of weirdness in a speaker and for me it was a resonance issue at that frequency. I ran a tone generator and brought it up and down until I could recreate the weirdness. just google tone generator and you should be able to find on online. It would be a place to start at least.
The rant at 8:00, I totally agree!
Randy! Happy New Year my friend!
Happy new year!
Check out the track Deep Deep Feeling from McCartney’s new album (which he made entirely alone and played all instruments. At age 78)
I didn’t like the track much at first but it’s really grown on me.
BUT a few seconds in the Tom drums: the resonance. it’s like they’re in the room. I haven’t heard anything else like it, and it seems like a good demo moment for speakers.
adding it to the play list now.
@@cheapaudioman
cool. Lemme know if you think it’s a testing moment
Sony sub is here!
At first when I hooked it up I found it muddying the mix, but I rolls the crossover as low as it would go (50) and found a sweet spot. (then I looked up the specs on my NHT 2.5 towers, and they supposedly go down the 29, so it made sense). Backed the volume down to where I barely noticed it, and then it really did what I wanted (I have nothing to compare it to, as it is my first sub, and my speakers are really pretty good without them.
I often use a Nebula projector in that room (10’ wide wall projection), so I’m looking forward to hear what it adds to my movie experience (just a 2.1 setup, as it’s my audio room, no TV)
Hey Randy if the cheep audioman doesn't work out ,you could always start reading stories on UA-cam. Just kidding your doing a great job, love listening to you looking forward to much more. Try out this track it is by Fiest off the album let it die track 8 When I was a young girl great vocals.
Cheers
-Happy New Year Randy!! 🎶
Happy new year!
Your opinion, Jamo C93ll or Wharfedale Diamond ll.2 . Jeff
what opposite ends of the spectrum. both absolutely great in their own different ways.
I'd love to see you give an audiophile's opinion of the Edifier S350DB 2.1 system. I'm thinking this sub/sat system offers the biggest bang for buck audio experience. Definitive sound bar killer.
I think Zeos did a review of something similar to that. It may have been Swan though. I can't remember.
Did you use these with the stock bridge? If yes, which binding posts did you use? Danny from GR Research measured the bridge at 2.7ohms I believe so depending on which set terminals you use actually effects the tonal balance a bit as he showed. Figured it was worth mentioning as that could easily change your opinion of the speaker depending on how you hooked it up and would be worth cutting a couple of 6" speaker cables to replace the bridge to see how you think that sounds. Hopefully one of those suggestions improves the sound for you. From the looks department Jamo is killing it! I wonder if I would like that more than the S803 I own, my guess is no but you never know.
I'll try it. they've been on the shelf for a while
Now it's $300 @ Crutchfield. I'm wondering how these compare to the Sony sccs5.
great video as always
I appreciate that
You mention using the sub, what sub? I know you have an inexpensive sony and I think you used a polk audio as a prop in a review once. Curious
really any sub will work for music in my opinion because I never push it super hard. The sub I used in this is an old polk from about 5 years ago. Was a mid tier one they don't sell anymore. But the inexpensive sony just went back up in price. Emotiva has some great ones and they make great stuff. emotiva.com?aff=9
What's up Randy? I've been watching a few of your reviews. You 're dong a great job. BTW, These speakers are pronounced Yah-mo not Jammo. Jamo was started in 1968 by a Danish company but now is owned by Klipsch.
Thanks. But it's still Klips for Klipsch?
@@cheapaudioman don't know about that, but I love strawberry yam on my toast.
I have the Paradigm Monitor Atom SEs now as computer desk speakers and I love them. I can return them to Amazon still - How much of an upgrade would these Jamo c93s be? Worth the $160 more?
That's a tough one. The paradigms are great great great. These are more refined and fantastic at low volumes. that's a tough call. I do think the Jamos are better. $160 better is up to you but I'd probably say "yes" if you had a weapon to my head.
@@cheapaudioman lower volume and close listening are most of my use. Ill order the Jamos and try them side-by-side before I make my decision. Will post the results.
@@dpoteat1 howdy, so which ones did you keep and why? for what kind of music? Thx, tryin' to decide here as well.
@@tomeberhard74 I kept the Paradigms and missed the sale on the Jamos and didn't order them so didn't hear them. I still love the sound of the Atoms so I'm happy. Listen to a variety of music from 70s rock to modern to 40, classical now and then, chill, etc. Paradigms are very much like the B&W bookshelves.
Rally enjoy your reviews randy would like to see you review the elac unifi b52,s God bless Happy new year
in the works
I do believe the brand is pronounced "yah-moe" my good man. Sound is all that matters in the end i suppose, but some judge a speakers quality by how well the enclosure is made and the parts used in the X-over, gauge of wire ran to the drivers etc. I doubt you opened them bad boys up, but how would you rate the enclosures quality?
What is awesome is that he knows this but yet says it Jam-O :)
Cabinet is great. Lots of stuff going on with the wave guides too. There was some serious consideration and engineering put into these speakers and it's a shame they didn't do a better job of describing it on their website. At this point I only am pulling apart lower tier speakers because I don't want to mess anything up. This thing is far from a flat measuring speaker if I had to guess though and I'm sure there are higher tolerance caps and inductors that would improve the sound but I like a bit of a flavor to my speakers.
@@cheapaudioman Awesome, thank you sir! The majority of speakers made today revolve around a price point when their in the design phase, corners are always cut in some aspect or another.
Love the mug.
Jesus, that was a dark reference at the start. Trying to make people cry?
Used to own a pair of Pinnacle PN-8+ bookshelf speakers in early 90s. Had an 8" polypropylene woofer and, I think, and a 1" dome tweeter. They were efficient, accurate, with good bass down below 30 Hz according to Classic HiFi and Stereo Review articles. Think they ran about $379. Kinda hard to believe these new speakers, with their 5 1/4 or 6 1/2 woofers could hold a candle. But, on your recommendation, might go listen to those Elac's sometime.
Thanks for your informative and entertaining efforts.
Yeah, sorry. The family dog actually had surgery to fix a pretty badly broken leg so it was at the forefront of my mind and paying the bill was solidly in my brain as I thought of what kind of system/systems I could put together...
Hey Randy, good review. Just a heads up on a couple live recordings you should check out.
Very different styles, but two besides the old standbys everyone always talks about.
Ac/dc If you Want Blood, and Sarah Mclachlan Mirrorball.
Done. Adding to my music now.
What do u think is the best floorstanding speaker under $1500?
Josh I have almost zero experience with floor standing speakers. I’d love to be able to point you in the right direction but I just don’t have any real world experience. Jamo Concert series is probably worth a look.
Jamo is premium?
I don't think I'd ever want this as my only speaker- I'm more the Wharfedalr type- but I'd love to have it in one of my rooms. My late friend Waldo would have loved it, I suspect.
the Diamond 11.2 and these would be a great compliment to one another.