JAMO S 809 240W Black Speaker - Speakers (Wired, 240 W, 37-26000 Hz, 8 Ohm, Black)

The Jamo S 809 240W Black is a stylish floorstanding speaker from the Jamo Studio 8 series. It is suitable for both two-channel music systems and multi-channel home cinema installations and is designed to be connected to a compatible amplifier or AV receiver. Three 127 mm polyfiber woofers deliver powerful, controlled low frequencies. The front-firing slot-shaped bass-reflex port enhances bass performance and makes the speaker easier to position closer to a wall than many rear-ported alternatives. A 25 mm soft-dome tweeter with Anti-Diffraction Waveguide technology helps reproduce clear, natural high frequencies while distributing sound evenly throughout the listening area. Connection points on top of the cabinet accommodate the optional Jamo S 8 ATM elevation speaker, allowing the system to be expanded for Dolby Atmos playback. The black finish, clean lines and subtle wood-style details make the speaker an attractive addition to a modern interior.

 

 

 

 

Who is it for?

Stereo music systems.
Home cinema installations.
Medium-sized and larger rooms.
Listeners seeking fuller sound than compact bookshelf speakers can provide.
Systems based on a separate amplifier or AV receiver.
Dolby Atmos systems using the optional Jamo S 8 ATM module.

 

Key advantages

 

• Three 127 mm woofers.
• Powerful and dynamic bass reproduction.
• 25 mm soft-dome tweeter.
• Anti-Diffraction Waveguide technology.
• Front-firing slot-shaped bass-reflex port.
• 120 W rated and 240 W peak power handling.
• High 90 dB sensitivity.
• Compatible with the Jamo S 8 ATM elevation module.
• Modern, elegant cabinet design.
• Suitable for both music and movies.

 

Comparison with alternatives

 

Compared with smaller bookshelf speakers, the Jamo S 809 can deliver deeper bass, greater scale and more room-filling sound thanks to its three woofers and larger cabinet. For many types of music, it may provide sufficiently full bass without requiring a separate subwoofer.

Unlike active speakers, the S 809 requires a separate amplifier or AV receiver. Its passive design, however, gives the user more freedom to choose amplification, upgrade individual components and build a multi-channel home cinema system.

A dedicated powered subwoofer is still recommended when extremely deep low-frequency movie effects are required.

 

 

FAQ

 

Is the Jamo S 809 an active speaker?

No. It is a passive speaker and requires a compatible amplifier or AV receiver.

 

 

Is 240 W the continuous power rating?

No. The rated power is 120 W, while 240 W is the peak power handling figure.

 

 

Can it be used in a home cinema system?

Yes. It can be used as the front left or front right speaker in a home cinema setup.

 

 

Can a Dolby Atmos module be connected?

Yes. The top of the cabinet includes connection points for the optional Jamo S 8 ATM elevation speaker.

 

 

Is a subwoofer necessary?

Not always for music, as the three 127 mm woofers provide substantial bass output. A separate subwoofer will deliver greater depth for movies and very low-frequency effects.

 

 

Does the speaker support Bluetooth?

No. It is a wired passive speaker that connects to an amplifier or AV receiver using speaker cable.

 

 

Specifications

Speaker type: passive floorstanding speaker
Enclosure type: bass reflex
Bass-reflex port: front-firing slot port
Low-frequency drivers: 3 × 127 mm polyfiber woofers
High-frequency driver: 1 × 25 mm soft-dome tweeter
Tweeter technology: Anti-Diffraction Waveguide
Frequency response: 37 Hz–26 kHz
Sensitivity: 90 dB, 2.83 V / 1 m
Rated power: 120 W
Peak power: 240 W
Impedance: 8 Ω
Inputs: single binding-post connection
Dimensions: 1042 × 191 × 252 mm
Net weight: 13.6 kg
Colour: black
Connection type: wired
Separate amplifier or AV receiver required: yes