Jamo S803 Bookshelf Speaker Review (by EAC)

[DSJR]

These look interesting, although an older model from Jamo:

I remember these (Concert 8's?). I'd not say the response was 'scooped' as such, but the presentation was very slightly 'loose' giving a subjective 'swing' to the presentation which I really liked back then (I never saw measurements to put me bang to rights though on that subjective opinion). The upper kHz resonances in the bass-mid driver was totally buried I remember.

 

[TonyJZX]

i was wondering why an alleged $150 set of bookshelfs is biwireable...

then i googled:

• Dolby Atmos ready

Recommended uses for product

For Surround Sound System

then i looked at terminals... they are marked 'main' and 'height'

so these are surrounds for atmos

not sure how 'height' translates to the ceiling firing 'phantom' speaker

 

[Deleted member 48726]

These look interesting, although an older model from Jamo:

Jamo Concert 8 with Seas Excel drivers. -Rare to see them for sale. There's also its bigger brother, the Concert 11.

 

[Cez1on]

Hi all. Please tell me if these Jamo S803 are suitable for the power of the amplifier Yamaha a-s501(85w) or they need a-s701(100w)? Thanks in advance.

 

[Steve Dallas]

Hi all. Please tell me if these Jamo S803 are suitable for the power of the amplifier Yamaha a-s501(85w) or they need a-s701(100w)? Thanks in advance.

It depends on the size and shape of your room and listening distance, but 85W is most likely plenty.

 

[Beave]

85 Watts is probably more than enough to blow these speakers to bits, if that's what you're looking for!

 

[Cez1on]

Thanks everyone for your quick replies. These speakers have a minimum power rating of 80 watts. If 85 watts is enough for the speakers to sound normal and there would be no load on the amplifier, then I'm happy.