Polk Audio LSi9 vs Jamo C 803

[Vik]

Hi,

Has anyone had the chance to listen to both Polk Audio's LSi9 and Jamo's C 803. I saw a pretty good review of the Jamo and someone else compared LSi9 to B&W's 705.

I just can't decide which one of these to buy!

 

[bandphan]

have you listened to either speaker? Comparing polks sound with b&w imo and to my ears are two noticeably different speakers. The Jamo is gonna want power as it has a 87db sens, and the polk 88db.

 

[Vik]

No, not yet. The store will play the B&W's for me but they don't have the Polks. I understand the Polks handle bass better, right?

 

[bandphan]

by better bass in what way? Polk is known for publishing low freq responces, but you should listen and judge for yourself. I love my B&Ws, but some dont. In the same price range id take bw over polk. Jamo has been up and down but have a history of good speakers, especially in europe. I believe they are a part of klipsch now. If your looking for bass from a bookshelf, i found getting below 40hz accurately isnt widley avialable. speakers tend to sound muddy. Is this for 2ch music?

 

[cfrizz]

Only you will be able to know which speaker suits your ears the best. I agree with Bandphan that comparing B & W with Polk is apples to oranges. 2 totally different sounds.

I prefer the Polks to B & W. The LSI's will respond better with the more power you feed them as well. For a bookshelf the LSI's have quite an impressive bass.

 

[KIRKLIN]

I have the LSi 9's

I have the LSi 9's. I've not compared them to the Jamo's - have never listened to them actually. What I will say about the Polks are they are IMPRESSIVE in lower-mids and BASS. They're a very solid speaker. It's hard to for me to say whether they outperform another brand, because they have a very distinctive quality of their own. Give them a listen. I'm sure you will be impressed.
If you are into to low-level music . . . . I'd lean away from the LSi 9's. Phenomenal at mid to higher volumes. Nothing special at lower. From what I've 'READ' about Jamo - they would probably perform better at lower volumes.
As always LISTEN TO THEM yourself and go with what your ears tell you

Enjoy the music!

 

[cfrizz]

Kirklin what are you powering them with? As I said earlier, if you feed the LSI's some serious power they will rock out at ANY volume.

Since both the Polks & Jamo's are 4ohms, both will respond well to more power.

 

[Vik]

Jam vs Polk still awaited; B&W vs Paradigm impressions

I've got an audition with Jamo scheduled Monday. Possibly also Polks. But today I listened to B&W 705s, Paradigm Studio 20s and Studio 40s side-by-side and thought I'd add my two cents.

No offence to any B&W fans, but they sounded rather "subdued" at both ends the highs and the bass. The difference between the 705s and Sutdio 20s was significant--the Studios are pretty lively speakers. The difference between the Studio 20s and 40s wasn't much but the 40s extras woofer does help deliver a better "rounded" sound.

 

[bandphan]

I've got an audition with Jamo scheduled Monday. Possibly also Polks. But today I listened to B&W 705s, Paradigm Studio 20s and Studio 40s side-by-side and thought I'd add my two cents.

No offence to any B&W fans, but they sounded rather "subdued" at both ends the highs and the bass. The difference between the 705s and Sutdio 20s was significant--the Studios are pretty lively speakers. The difference between the Studio 20s and 40s wasn't much but the 40s extras woofer does help deliver a better "rounded" sound.

thats why hearing is subjective
the studios20s ±2 dB from 54 Hz - 22 kHz
the 705s ±3 dB from 46Hz – 25kHz

spec wise the 600 would closer to the studio series.

can your demo some focals?
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