Pair of Jamo Floorstanding Dolby Atmos Ready Speakers: S 809 $239, S807 Expired

Absolutely not the case. I run the website. So let me clear up some misunderstandings.

Two things:
1) The measurements are ran through a system that does not implement a crossover. In fact, if I wanted to, I would have to create a filter in text format and import that in to the system. I've never done that... not sure where I would start. Therefore, the measurements have no crossover implemented.

2) I didn't say the speakers *couldn't* get below 80Hz. I said the output below this was relatively low. That is thanks to the modertae-Q bump at 80Hz. This speaker was designed to have a "punchy" sound. But that is where it ends. Aside from that, the output level of these speakers is not sufficient at lower frequencies to negate the need for a subwoofer. This is due to the high compression/distortion artifacts.


This speaker sounds bad. This speaker measures bad. This speaker *is* bad. The manufacturer outright lies about the ±3dB frequency range (covered in the review). They also lie about the sensitivity (they state it is 90dB; it is more like 84dB at standard conditions). The tweeter response is about 5-6dB higher than the midrange response. The bass is boosted around 5dB from 80Hz to the midrange. There's a definite "V-curve" to these speakers that sounds annoying. I suppose if this is all you know then you don't know any better. My goal is to educate the consumer on what they are getting. And in the case of the Jamo S807, it isn't anything worthwhile. Don't be upset with me. Be upset with Jamo. If you own these speakers and are happy with them then great. But there are absolutely issues with these speakers that should keep a newcomer from purchasing them.

I don't post here much at all. Didn't know this thread existed until someone pointed me to it. So if you're going to try the bait method in to arguing subjective, you won't get anywhere with me. I measure and listen. I provide my opinion on the sound and the objective data. I don't argue with what people hear. I just tell them how a speaker performs and help understand what they are getting with their money.


- Erin

These aren't Atmos, just Atmos ready.