Jamo Studio Series S 803 Compact 5.0 Home Theater System (White)

I just tried the Jamo S 803s as a pair, and as part of Jamos 5.0 system (two S 803s, two s 801s, and the center S 81 CEN). I auditioned them alongside Klipsch R-51m and the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR bookshelves. These were driven through 1) a Sony STR-DH590 receiver, and 2) optical out from a computer with a high-quality audio motherboard. The Klipsch sounded muscular, rich, and fun. However, slightly fatiguing. I found myself playing with the volume a lot. Id want more fun then Id turn it up... then after 10-30 minutes my ears would start hurting slightly and Id turn it down. Still, I enjoy them. The Pioneers sounded smooth and balanced but the bass is weaker, probably due to smaller drivers than the R-51Ms. I can listen to them for hours with no problems. The Jamos sounded disappointingly thin. Theyre dynamic like the Klipschs but midrange sounded very recessed and the highs too pronounced. I heard almost static at the top end without feeling like I was necessarily hearing more top-end detail. This descriptor is a little harsh but the word tinny came to mind. I really wanted to like the Jamos because they look great and the price of the 5.0 system is so low - but I tried them nearfield on my computer desk, in pairs in a medium room, in the 5.0 config, and as 5.1 with a Klipsch sub. I couldnt bring myself to do much more than tolerate them. Despite being more expensive, I had much more fun listening to the Klipsch, and felt much more content listening to the Pioneers. I ended up returning the Jamos and Ive decided to try the JBL Stage A170s instead. (The Jamos box and one of the grilles were slightly damaged in transit but not in a way that would impact the sound.)

Great sound at an affordable price.

I only love it and fair price

I ordered this set of speakers from Amazon and they arrived on time. I excitedly hooked everything up and thought it sounded great. Then I noticed a weird sound happening every once in a while. Turns out the center channel speaker is broken and not usable due to the annoying sound the speaker creates. I was going to return the set but I love the sound so much I decided Id just purchase a new center speaker at a later time plus I dont want to go through the whole return an entire speaker set ordeal.

I tested many genres and formats on this set and the sound is pretty damn good. Awesome Clarity, balance, and depth is what I hear when I push these without a sub and play the Phantom Thread soundtrack. Truly a great deal for the quality.

(After a few hours of burn-in on just two front S 803 speakers only) I find the front set of speakers well balanced and surprisingly full sounding. No apparent distortion upto 100 dB SPL but you get ear fatigue pretty fast at high volume levels, probably due to some frequency spikes or not-so apparent clipping somewhere. For the price, it really is a bargain. Above average imaging/sound stage compared to bigger floor standing speakers IMO and nicely balanced sound signature/tuning make the front set an easy recommend, center and back channel set are nice bonus on top. No wonder these are highly recommended by@cheapaudioman. I would say you will get better resolution, instrument separation, sound stage depth, less fatigue with better set but at a much higher budget, plus much louder volume.

For me, these Jamo speakers are the best overall budget speakers. They dont lack bass and soundstage is present. Better than the lower-end Klipsch, that matches on costs. The cabinet build is meh, so make sure to handle with care.

Superior, quality product, fantastic-sounding speakers, and at the current deal of $147.95, the price is insane. The Mains - S 803s cost two dollars more by themselves than this entire set - and that includes the S 803s! I mean - this kind of bargain just doesnt happen. Press buy now.

Speakers blew week after return policy. 50 watts at 3/4 then crackle pop. Now the tight speaker permanently crackles. I Expected 6.5” fronts. The 5” fronts aren’t paired well with what I have. The package is a great deal fir a small surrounded system but I needed minimum 6.5 front woofers. Might keep for rear surround and buy the 6.5 fronts.

Fast shipping to Hong Kong and the speakers are perfect in shape with good sound. Will buy again from this seller.