Jamo803 Bookshelf Speaker Pair (Black)

I've been using the Jamo S bookshelf speakers for a few years now, and I’m thoroughly impressed! The sound quality is exceptional—crisp highs, rich mids, and surprisingly deep bass for speakers of this size. They deliver a balanced and immersive audio experience, perfect for both music and movies. The sleek, modern design blends seamlessly into my living room decor, adding a touch of elegance. Setup was a breeze, and they work flawlessly with my existing system. If you're looking for high-quality bookshelf speakers at a great price, the Jamo S is a fantastic choice. Highly recommended!

Previously owned: cbm 170 se, cbm 340 se, and Def Tech 7006Have auditioned: NHT classic, Paradigm studios, B&W 6 series, Martin Logans, and JBLsHeadphones: Audio Technica AD700, Grado SR120, Phillips SHP9500SReceiver: Pioneer VSX 1019AHI am not an expert, this is just my observationPros:Revealing detail without piercing sibilance. Youtube music will be difficult to listen to, download FLAC files.Tight bass gives pianos and strings a percussive feelInstrument separation in a decently sized soundstage (currently used in a desk setup)Lively and fun sound signature compared to the neutral cbm 170se/340seMagnetic speaker grillsIncredible performance to price ratioFront ported (my preference)Cons:Although the tweeter is softdome, it can get fatiguing after an hr listening session (This speaker encourages you to turn up the volume)Female vocal reproduction can be improvedVinyl sticker around tweeter looks very cheap up closeTapered shape of housing makes toe-in more difficultNot a neutral studio monitor if that is what you seekOverall:Highly recommended. Although fatiguing during long sessions, I keep coming back for more. Transparency and neutrality are not its strengths but this speaker always puts a smile on my face and gives charm to some of my favorite tracks. Sounds more like a $600 speaker, buy before price increases.Update: After 3 weeks of use, the top end brightness has settled... that or my ears have adjusted. I am no longer fatigued after long listening sessions and have noticed the bass to become even punchier. One drawback is that these speakers are power hungry, give it a true 120+ wpc to make it sing. Very happy with my purchase, will keep me occupied til I save up for a pair of Genelec 8050B or Neumann KH 120

I'm fairly new in this audio journey and after many months (almost a year) since i bought these and having 2 different amplifier/dac setups and upgraded to a decent (to me) denon integrated amp, now i can finally appreciate how good these speakers really are, and they're already pretty good with cheap amplifiers, i remember having my jaw dropped when i first heard these speakers after upgrading from the polk audio t-15 which were my first ''audiophile'' setup with a smsl dac and smsl amp, i was smiling while listening to my music library admiring how good everything sounded, only problem was that the treble was a bit harsh sometimes but it didnt bother me much and i didnt think i would need to upgrade my setup any time soon, i was totally happy with it, watching movies, playing games, listening to music and all but last week i had one of those impulses and began to wonder, ''what if...'' so i decided to step my game up and bought myself an amplifier from denon. It was the day of reckoning, i knew i was going to experience a slight improvement since i was going from a 250 dollar smsl setup to a way more expensive denon integrated amp and i also was expecting the amplifier to have a different coloration to the sound but what came next i wasnt expecting. MY MIND WAS BLOWN. The speakers sounded so good it was as if i had bought a more expensive pair of speakers, more refined, spacious, airy, instrument separation, sweetness to the treble, strong bass, the sound stage was incomparable i didnt recognize not even remotely what i was listening to anymore, it was all new to me, i was raving. These speaker are a steal for what they cost, i totally recommend buying them and as the gear gets more expensive they sound more expensive too. This hobby is great!