Pioneer Elite SP-EC73 vs Jamo S 83 CEN

[bsas]

So, I love my current setup (5.2.4) sound wise and it is quite cost balanced, I think. Here it is:

- Denon AVR-X3600H (Receiver)
- AC Infinity AIRCOM T10 (Fan)
- NVidia Shield Pro 2019 (4K HDR Streaming)
- Optoma UHD50 (4K HDR Projector)
- XBox One S (4K HDR Blu-ray Player)
- 4x Pioneer SP-FS52 (L, R, SL, SR)
- 4x pairs of Pioneer SP-T22A-LR (Atmos)
- 1x Pioneer Elite SP-EC73 (C)
- 2x SVS PB-1000 (Sub)

But, am I currently changing the furniture in my living room / home theater (yes, it is a multi-purpose room) and I decided to go with a minimalist white TV stand. Therefore, I am considering the "Jamo S 83 CEN" center channel in white because it matches really well with the looks, but, I am wondering how much worse or even different this center channel speaker is compared to my current Pioneer one.

Anyone here with any experience with this Jamo center speaker? Thanks!

 

[afterlife2]

I own a Jamo 8 inch sub and love it. The Jamo 5.0 for 199 is an incredible price. The center seems to be liked in a lot of YouTube reviews. I was considering trying it out, but lost my job when I was about to buy it. It’s amazon if you don’t like it return it.

 

[afterlife2]

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Glad to see you have a fan for your receiver. I always tell people if you want your receiver to last longer put a fan on. I use a laptop fan and never had issues.

 

[zieglj01]

The Jamo is entry level ... the Pioneer Elite center is more higher end, and is a 3-way center ... one way to find out

 

[bsas]

If you have extra funds:

Accessories4less: High End Audio at Low End Prices!

www.accessories4less.com

Glad to see you have a fan for your receiver. I always tell people if you want your receiver to last longer put a fan on. I use a laptop fan and never had issues.

Thanks for the suggestion, but that is way out of my budget now. The Jamo is currently on sale on Crutchfield for $126.00, so, far closer to my money leftover after wife bought new couch and rug
I mainly work with computers and electronics, so, I know how important proper cooling is specially for amps ;P

 

[bsas]

The Jamo is entry level ... the Pioneer Elite center is more higher end, and is a 3-way center ... one way to find out

In theory, yes, and I understand that. But, there is almost no review or measurements of any of those speakers (at least that I could find) to properly compare them and I got my EC73 for $150 in a sale and the Jamo is about $126 is a sale now, so, at least in theory, they are close... don't know...

 

[NINaudio]

I highly doubt that the Jamo and Pioneers are going to have the same sonic signature. I'd advise you keep your front 3 as is and forget about the Jamo.

 

[afterlife2]

If you like the Pioneer center maybe try removing the drivers and painting the case in white? Check YouTube tons of video there on how to.

 

[bsas]

I highly doubt that the Jamo and Pioneers are going to have the same sonic signature. I'd advise you keep your front 3 as is and forget about the Jamo.

Yea... it's a WAF issue (wife likes straight lines and white, Pioneer is rounded and black).

 

[bsas]

Thanks all, I was able to have a "conversation" and keep the Pioneer Elite SP-EC73. No harm no foul