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Review 2 of 8
Price Paid:
$400.00
from eBay Summary: FANTASTIC Loudspeakers! I purchased these speakers just based on some reviews and comments on the Jamo brand - and some research into the Classic series drivers and crossovers.
I am a recording engineer in Toronto with over 13 years experience mixing and editing voice and music. (http://www.bitstreamstudios.net)
Basically, I was searching for a larger 2-way or 3-way system to judge my mastering and mixes on. I wanted a full range loudspeaker - BUT I didn't want to spend thousands.
Yes, I wanted it all...
My search started with Magnepan MMG's. I was very pleased with their sound and fantastic "air" quality. However, they were SOOO particular with placement that I could not trust them for imaging and bass balance. Next came PSB Platinum M2's. PSB's Platinum series are truly, truly wonderful, but far, far overpriced. From there, I moved on to Acoustic Energy AESPIRIT 309's. Another great set of loudspeakers - very flat in their response. I kept those for over a month before deciding to look elsewhere.
Finally came the Jamo Classic 10's. They put a smile on my face on every listen (and still do)!
The Jamo Classic 10's are the finest sounding speakers of the bunch I tested - and among the best I have ever heard. (The BEST I have EVER heard were Duntech Sovereign's, followed by a nicely broken in pair of PSB Platinum T8s -- good job, Paul ; )
But I digress...
The Jamo Classic 10's have an incredibly open soundstage. A real 3-dimensional quality that allows the loudspeakers to disappear, revealing just the music. The bass response is far reaching, but does not feel loose. Using my NAD T753 I get the response of a sub without the loose bottom of some powered subs. Bi-wiring with top quality speaker cables really helped with these speakers.
Jamo definitely did a great job on their crossover. The mid drivers sing with beautiful detail while the clarity of the tweeters and richness of the 8" bass drivers full in any gaps. Actually, the lack of "gap" is what impressed me most about these loudspeakers - especially from a 3-way design.
Since Jamo does not make them anymore, the only current speakers I can compare them to are the PSB Platinum T6. Yes, they sound that good!
If you disagree with my assessment of these speakers, then please let me know (admin at bitstreamstudios dot net). I'll probably buy your pair of Classic 10's from you.
: ) Strengths: Very FULL-RANGE sound. Bass response with wonderfully deep tones and not out of control. Mids are fantastic and clear. The high end is not overly coloured and smooth.
Very full range sound with little or no frequency gaps is a testiment to Jamo's crossover design. Weaknesses: Speaker cabinets not fitted with isolation spikes. I think this would help tighten up the bass even more. Similar Products Used: Event 20/20 Monitors, Acoustic Energy Aesprit 309, PSB Stratus Silver, PSB Platinum M2, ProAc Tablette Reference 8, Paradigm Studio 60, Magnepan MMG.
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