At a glance
Jamo S 805 in 5 facts
- Type: Floorstanding (tower) speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 49 Hz to 26 kHz
- Sensitivity: 88 dB
- Impedance: 8 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 7.6/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
As a budget-conscious audio enthusiast, the Jamo S 805 speakers are a satisfying purchase. With a sleek design and sturdy build, they promise clear and immersive sound quality, particularly impressive considering their compact size. However, the midrange sounds a bit muffled and the speakers probably work best coupled with additional equipment. Despite some quality control issues, I consider these speakers a significant part of my growing audio setup. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Drivers
- 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5" Mid-woofer
- Frequency response
- 49 Hz to 26 kHz
- Crossover frequency
- 2 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 88 dB
- Impedance
- 8 Ω
- Recommended amp power
- 80 to 160 W
- Power handling (RMS)
- 80 W Checked against a published source
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Bi-wire capable
- No
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Floor
- Height
- 31 in 787 mm
- Width
- 9.9 in 252 mm
- Depth
- 7.5 in 191 mm
- Weight
- 41.9 lb 19 kg
- Colors
- Black Walnut White
From our review
What we found
Compared across 162 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
The Jamo S 805 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Jamo Studio Series S809.
Why this one: Current Jamo floorstanding tower that fills the same slot the S 805 used to occupy in the range.
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