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Seems like a pretty good deal as the s803 by themselves are 139 currently. Average price on ebay for s801 pair is about 110, and for the s81 it's about 90. So if you just want the s803's then if you're willing to do the ebay legwork, you can get them free.
https://www.amazon.com/Jamo-Studi...28&sr=8-13 -
expired, see FP post for another color option
i've only researched the s803's but they seem to get pretty good reviews, and they are also much more stylish (imo) than other speakers under $200. so they have that that rare combination of great sound, great price, and stylish. they also have a front bass port which allows you to place them closer to a wall (which mattered to me).
from cnet:
https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-en...ying-bass/
note: you need to pair these with an amplifier. if you just want 2 or 2.1 channels, there are multiple highly rated bluetooth amplifiers from Fosi on amazon for under $100 (one of which was the top recommendation from wirecutter). Not sure about 5 channel amps. one advantage of passive speakers it they don't get obsoleted by wireless, connection, etc. technology, only the amp does.
these are also atmos-upgradeable.
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That being said, random 10-point profile, chill out in general and consider adding relevant information instead of looking for the odd chance of feeling cool because you can make a d*** head comment on Slickdeals. Adding some kind of product insight on build and sound quality on a good deal/product isn't shill. It's why comments exist on these posts.
That said, Jamo makes solid speakers - especially for the money. They do have a slight tinny sound in the mid/high range, but you have to really be paying attention to such things to notice. And at a sub-$200 price point, what are you expecting? Even adding an amp/receiver and a sub, you're better off with this than going down the soundbar route.
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Jamo Studio Series S 803 Compact 5.0 Home Theater System (White)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JJP9...UTF8&
Jamo Studio Series S 803 Compact 5.0 Home Theater System (White)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JJP9...UTF8&psc=1 [amazon.com]
Yeah I have this set in white. My only gripe is the floor standing speakers rarely go on sale in white. I ended up picking up the floor standing speakers in walnut and moving the white 803s to my desktop setup
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The S809 towers are from the same series. Things to note:
- quality is solid. They are attractive speakers. I was not blown away by the vinyl job on them as the edges were not totally covered but you had to be looking for it to notice.
- The grill cloth choice they make is excellent and adds to the appeal of you are someone that likes to keep the fronts covered.
- the sound was excellent and I understand why this series has received high marks from reviewers.
If you are in the market, I would advise pulling the trigger now and thinking later
EDIT:
It was pointed out that these have been this price for over a month now. While I'm surprised it is just now getting posted, it is worth mentioning that this is the lowest price they have been according the camels3. I'm wondering if this means they are getting ready to release a new set of models since these have been available for a few years now.
https://youtu.be/gxABNCBFejo
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I set these up for my parents last year. They sound great at this price point. I paired them with a Yamaha receiver that I got off of Facebook marketplace for $50. I also used an 8-in monoprice sub to handle the low frequency.
If you need 4K, that's a little bit harder to find used. You might want to take a look at Yamaha Denon or Onkyo from Costco, if you can find it. I am more of a fan of Yamaha, but everyone has their preference. If you have a decent size room, then you might want to look at a 10-in or 12-in sub. You could also get two smaller subs instead of one big one which is actually better. Whatever you get, just make sure that you enjoy it.
That said, Jamo makes solid speakers - especially for the money. They do have a slight tinny sound in the mid/high range, but you have to really be paying attention to such things to notice. And at a sub-$200 price point, what are you expecting? Even adding an amp/receiver and a sub, you're better off with this than going down the soundbar route.