ELAC B6.2 Vs JAMO S 803 Comparison Review

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ELAC B6.2 Speakers.
Price: $299.90 Pair.
Overall Rating ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Pros: Quality Sound, Bass Performance, Easy Placement.
Cons: A Little Bright with some recording.
Highs:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Mid-Range: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Bass: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Sound Stage:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Price: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ½
Jamo Studio 8 S 803 Speakers.
Price: $299.00 Pair.
Overall Rating ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ¾
Pros: Transparent Sound, Easy Placement,
Cons: Build Quality, Bright Highs.
Highs:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Mid-Range: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Bass: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Sound Stage:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Price: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Associated Equipments;
Denon PMA-2000VIR Integrated Amplifier.
Marantz UD7007.
Denon DP-47F Turntable with DL-301MKii.
Sony Vaio Laptop with Behringer UCA202 DAC.
Canare 4S11 Speaker Wires, AudioQuest Diamondback RCAs, Oyaide Black Mamba Alpha AC Power Cable, PS Audio AC Power Cable, B&W 24" Speaker Stands.

[@IceBullit]

Thank you for your review. I appreciate you taking the time to compare these two speakers, they seem to be at competition with each other at the moment and it is good to see a head to head comparison of these two speaker sets.

[@julesneptune]

Thank you for a real & honest review, based on your review, I bought the Elac, I must say your review was very accurate for both Speakers. So hats off to you. Thank you once again. Looking forward fr more reviews☺️

[@RainbowCharade]

do you like the 6.2s??

[@kenrickhadley4499]

thank you for helping us spend our money wisely by giving us a point of reference to understand how each speaker might sound to each unique listening experience.

[@stevenholt5484]

Thanks for the excellent review. I'm very happy with my 6.2's, one of the best purchases I ever made!

[@RainbowCharade]

Hi, what amp are you using may i ask?? Considering these but wary about underpowering...

[@stevenholt5484]

@@RainbowCharade I'm currently using them with the the PS Audio Sprout 100, but I've also used them with my Onkyo A9110. Both rated at 50W at 4 Ohms. Both drive the Elacs great!

[@jinuseanfanboy]

Great review! Thank you for taking the effort.

[@StrangerInParadise58]

Great review - thanks so much! For me, give the S-803 time to break-in and they sound better than even the Elac Uni-Fi UB5, which I also owned but have now sold. I don't miss them at all. Here are my impressions after purchasing Jamo S-803 just before Thanksgiving. I made the comment below in response to Z's review of the Jamo C-103, which I also now own and use as my main L/R front speakers. I have no problem pushing the S 803 to loud volumes - they sound great at all volumes (powering with 300 watts per channel RMS). I don't hear them as bright at all, but more warm and lush like my beloved Wharfedales ... just more lively in the high end without being too bright, etc. I made the comments below after giving myself about a week with the S 803s: "From my comments on your review of the Jamo C 103: "Z, I wanted to thank you for your reviews, and this one in particular. I saw your review of Jamo's S 803 and, of course, KZbin quickly linked me to this one as well. I uncharacteristically followed your advice to get these however possible if I found a pair. I immediately went to eBay and started searching. I found a "like new" pair of the C 103 in Walnut that was ending soon. I ended up winning the bid at $405 and I actually received them just before Thanksgiving. All I can say is, "Wow!, and that now I have a beautiful pair of these bad boys in my main home theatre setup. When listening to simple stereo in Pure Direct, I simply close my eyes and the artists are now transported into my living room for a private performance! These are absolutely amazing and need no subwoofer for stereo listening. Amazing sound and Jamo is now on my favorites list. :-) Oh, by the way ... on the same day I also went to the Jamo website and purchased a pair of the S 803 in Walnut based on your review and recommendation. Jamo shipped them immediately and I received them before Thanksgiving as well. Of course, these were brand new and needed break-in. But over the course of the Thanksgiving weekend, they really opened up and now ... Holy crap, these things are incredible! They have a magical, lush warmth in the bass and midrange, like what I love in Wharfedale Dentons ... but whereas Wharfedales are a bit laid back in the higher frequencies, the S 803 are incredibly lively and clear without being the least bit fatiguing. I have had a hard time taking them down so I could spend more time with the C 103s. Everything just sounds so freaking good! I don't know how Jamo does it, but I hope they never stop!" Beauty truly is in the eye (or ear) of the beholder. :-) Keep it up, your reviews are great and really help the listening community!

[@joentell]

I have both the Jamo S 803's and the ELAC UB5's and I think the UB5's are significantly better. I've reviewed both and the UB5's take the top spot on my leaderboard.

[@StrangerInParadise58]

Joe N Tell Yes, loved your review, Joe - keep them coming! I just had to come to terms with my own sound preference, which I am finding is in the Wharfedale ... and now Jamo ... camp. I like to listen for long periods of time, especially as I near retirement. In doing so, I found myself tiring of the Elacs after a while. The initial sound impression was there, but Wharfedales (and now the Jamos) are the ones that keep me coming back for more. I find myself excited to hear more and more of my music through them. The Elacs just didn't draw me in and keep me there. That's what I love about Audio ... it's like Art and Love ... the beauty is in the eye/ear of the beholder. :-) Thanks again for your excellent reviews. They add so much to the listening community. Tharmabar, the same applies to you! Merry Christmas to both you and Tharmabar!

[@dchron8565]

Curious, what do you power your UB5s with?@@joentell

[@joentell]

@@dchron8565 Denon X4100W for the ones at home and Marantz SR7013 at my shop. I mostly use the Marantz for testing but I have other amps I swap out to see how speakers work with different amps i.e. inexpensive class D, $500+ class D amp, class A/B amp etc.

[@LeRoy313]

C 103's rock my world!

[@victorjohnson7512]

I got the ELAC B6.2's for $149 (pair) on black friday. I am very happy with them.

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

Victor Johnson they are awesome i have the B5s they are good but a bit muddy highs

[@ebarbie5016]

I really liked the Elac b6 until I listen to the Focal aria 906. I just couldn't go back and paid the extra 1000$. It's a true story!

[@RainbowCharade]

how on earth at that price??

[@KonradSkowronski]

@@RainbowCharade exactly! They cost $400 in EU...

[@skeevybastid689]

As did I, got the center and bookshelves (pair) 40% off. Hoping to score some more upcoming black Friday!

[@mikegoppert4177]

Glad to see you back. Happy holidays to you and yours. Looking forward to great content in 2019.

[@Tharbamar]

Thank you.

[@uprajsingh]

Your review was nice and pretty honest, enjoyed it .. plus you reviewed two of my fav shortlisted speakers. I got me pair of ELAC's 6.2 Debut for 200$

[@RainbowCharade]

do you like them?? (I am considering)

[@uprajsingh]

@@RainbowCharade Absolutely, I do not have any regrets. I love them. I have played them along with Jamo at that time and I found that ELAC can generate more punch and power as compared to Jamo. Since that comment is already a year old there are few more speakers to consider now. There is one speaker which right now which is making a lot of waves in the market. If you could try or give that a listen www.klipsch.com/products/rp-600m-bookshelf-speaker then it would be awesome as you will have something to compare with. Else if you are getting a good deal on ELAC just buy it these are solid and sound awesome. Also If you have bit of spare change then ELAC just did reference series of the same speaker, since they became super popular - www.elac.com/series/debut-reference/. I hope I have not confused you :) I just dont want you to miss on anything :) - Good Luck

[@kaneda7katsuragi]

I like the new review format.

[@hi-fihaven2257]

Excellent work on the review man! I really enjoyed watching it, lots of great information. I picked up a pair of the Elac B6.2 speakers last week. I also have a pair of B6 speakers also. I find the 6.2 speakers to be more musically accurate than its predecessor. The tweeter is much more open, and detailed. The midrange is more detailed, and natural sounding. The bass is tight, and accurate. I listen to a lot of jazz that has a stand-up bass. The plucked bass sounds very realistic on the Elac 6.2 speakers. I have them hooked up to my Parasound Halo P3, A23, and Marantz UD-7007. I also use a Cambridge audio up-sampling DAC. I have played all types of music, and the 6.2's sound great!

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

Hi-Fi Haven can i have the 6.s? Since you have 6.2 now i have b5 not happy with the highs!

[@grinningintheirface2685]

Thank you, great job! Could you please tell me if the midnotes missing will be filled by the atmos modules placed on top, connected to the b speakers on a htr-yamaha 5590, 6.1 system for a 4 channel front speaker setup using a and b speakers? I am buying the surround package for 200 dollars. For now bose 201 series iv will be the surround rears and a DCM TB1212, dual 12 inch sub, (one passive) 300w watt subwoofer, all three purchased for 70 bucks at auction. Will round out the budget setup for my daughter's 4k pc workstation/home theater setup (atmos receiver coming soon.) Thank you, much appreciated. Be safe.

[@dnd6379]

The woofer of the S803 is actually 4.5" (I think they are counting in the cone as well, although that doesn't make any sense why), measured it.

[@wadebradley7388]

Nice review. Love your setup.

[@deusern]

Hi and thanks for the review. I like this style of no fuss and straight to the point. Very enjoyable! Would you prefer the Jamo S803 for low volume listening?

[@Tharbamar]

They’re both pretty good at low level music at nighttime, thanks

[@denniswaske]

thank you so much for the review. have both the 6.0 and 6.2 elacs. like them both, but to be honest, i listen to the 6.0's more, love the bass. was considering the jamo's due to a very enthusiastic review, but the more i see, will stick with what i have. thanks for saving me $200.

[@Tharbamar]

You’re welcome, ELAC B6 is one of the speakers that I really liked, thank you.

[@andyandy2684]

Welcome back! Great review. You were missed.

[@Tharbamar]

Thank you.

[@cnhhnc]

Nice review! I understand what you're saying about the Elacs. I own a pair. Have not heard the originals but think I might like their signature even better. Though you're right, for $149 you cannot beat these. I got mine for $199, still a good buy.

[@michalesniak7012]

Hi Tharbamar, thank you for your great reviews! I have Wharfedale 122 at the moment and I am wondering about upgrading to Reva 2? Would that be a significant upgrade? I am guessing that my 122 are somewhat similar to 225

[@Tharbamar]

Reva 2 is good but I would choose Denton 80th Speakers for significant upgrade without paying much difference in price, thanks

[@michalesniak7012]

@@Tharbamar Thank you for your reply. I need to have my speakers on the desk, close to the wall, therefore bottom firing ones work better for me. Would you think it is even worth upgrading from a speaker similar to 225 to something like Reva 2? Or maybe other suggestions about bottom or front firing speakers that would be a significanr upgrade without breaking the bank? :) Or maybe just stick to my 122's for now...?

[@brydon10]

Good review, thank you.

[@cometito1980]

My question is what do you recommend the elac b6.2 vs the psb p5 I love the psb speakers by the timbral sound and neutrality, never owned an elac speakers and I want to have a second home theater to pair with two svs subs pb100 with movies 60% and music 40% in mind.

[@Tharbamar]

Personally I like P5 more than B6.2 for overall sound quality and I’m not really a fan B6.2 highs. If I were you I would go all in with Alpha series for home theater.

[@Cujobob]

The infinity R162 are on sale right now at Harman’s site, would love to know how you feel they compare. I’m really liking them as every day living room speakers.

[@SpikeoutBattleStreet]

Here is my little tips. When I cannot decide between similar products of similar prices, I choose the heavier one(in this case, the Elacs). It is because a heavier speaker usually implies a tougher cabinet, a bigger magnet. A heavier amplifier/CD player usually implies a bigger power supply. Thanks for another great comparison review, Tharbama! Looking forward to your future awesome videos!

[@Tharbamar]

Thank You!

[@eoinoloughlin8681]

Sensitivity might be wiser... especially with modest wattage amp

[@harriglnola7655]

I thoroughly enjoyed your review with its excellent video and audio quality. Very well done!

[@Tharbamar]

Thank you.

[@odannyblueso]

hows ELAC B6.2 on low volume listening?

[@GUYANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA]

Got a pair of elac can’t wait oltonget them now

[@petruritivoiu8732]

Hello @Tharbamar, can you tell me some of the key differences between Elac B6.2 and Wharfedale Diamond 11.2? What would you choose? Thank you

[@Tharbamar]

Sorry, I have no experience with Diamond 11.2.

[@matereo]

Jamos Orelle speakers are some of the best speakers all categories i have heard. They have made some extremely good high end designs over the years. Now with Klipsch it is not strange that the drivers look allot like the the Klipsch Synergy series drivers.

[@mariuserasmus4774]

great review

[@viperboi4149]

what happen to your parasound sound sistem?

[@mariolaranjeiras3667]

I have just bought a Dali Specktor 2 together with the award winning ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2. Same price in Europe. All I have to say is that a great suprise is, for sure, the Specktor 2. While the ELAC ares firm, well built, heavy, robust and neutral, like a floorstanding speaker on a small pack, the Dali Specktor 2 are like a fresh air or surprising view in your life. Is like a great surprise for an old man. While ELAC bass are strong, Dali surprises you with its smooth highs.

[@dsartain3404]

Nice review- thanks.

[@iowaudioreviews]

I'll have my review of the Jamo S803 posted soon. The Jamo sound good but can be a bit bright and boomy and are not very well made compared to other speakers I've looked at. The Elac are the better overall option granted these two are priced the same. I'd take the DCM TP160S-CH over both considering there only $80 - $100 and sound just as good.

[@phillippia]

Is speaker wire/banana plugs included with the Jamo speakers? If not, what gauge speaker wire should I buy for them? Any recommendations on banana plugs/speaker wire, if I need to purchase them? Amazon is my preferred store since I am not venturing out right now. My Jamo S 801 speakers will be delivered this week and I want to make sure I have everything to get set up when they arrive. This is my first speaker purchase, so please excuse my ignorance about these things (I do have an amp that I will use to power my passive model Jamo's). Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks! :)

[@Tharbamar]

All you need is Canare 4S11 wires, you can buy them for pre assembled at reasonable price.

[@jarvisluke]

Can Topping MX3 amplifier powered the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 just fine?

[@59seank]

Thanks for the review!

[@johnrugal9599]

Thanks for another good review. What really bugs me when listening to music is when I cannot hear a background instrument with a speaker. I recently listened to ELAC 6.2 and I was frustrated that I could not hear sound of background guitar (rock music) that I could hear in my cheap factory speakers that came with my Denon D-M40. So I would appreciated your opinion between Wharfdale 225 and ELAC 6.2 speakers as regards to ability to reproduce details of the instruments being played. Thanks.

[@ndis1977]

Focal aria 906 is perhaps 20% better while costing more than two times the price of diamond 225. Diamond 225 is even better its diamond 11 brother. Comparing elacs to diamonds is an apple vs oranges situation. Buy the diamonds and never look back...

[@Tharbamar]

You might be happy with Diamond 225s warm musical sound but if you want more dynamic sounding speakers check on JBL Studio 230s.

[@johnrugal9599]

@@Tharbamar . Thanks for your reply. I am willing to spend for KEF Q350 if this speaker is more 'dynamic sounding' than either JBL Studio 230 or Wharfedale 225. Do you think KEF Q350 would have more detail (instrument separation?) than Wharfdale 225 or JBL Studio 230?

[@Drolkrad1725]

@John RugalI honestly think you should go to a guitarcenter and test them out, you seem to have a specific sound that you want, i wouldn't trust anyone to pick that for you.

[@Tharbamar]

@John Rugal KEF Q350 is very detailed sounding speakers but it may not be as dynamic as JBL, try to audition them to see if you like them.

[@8xtime]

I don't know if you can beat these at $149 but what I learned after buying them and listening to them was I'd rather save up a bit more and get a better speaker, one that let's the music "breathe," which is something the Elacs do not do

[@aa39545n]

what do you think about the audioengine A5 bluetooth. I like that I don't need to add a receiver.

[@Tharbamar]

Sorry I have no experience with them yet.

[@aa39545n]

@@Tharbamar ok, thank you!

[@kenhappen2u]

I have the Elac's 6.2 and I agree with your assessment, I do not have the Jamo's yet but wanted to ask if you could demo / review the Jamo 803 with the JBL A130 since i feel they would be a good comparison . Have you reviewed the JBL A 130's yet ?

[@Tharbamar]

JBL Stage A130, A Small Speaker That Brings You Mini Live Concert kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp2zYY2rqNmLa80

[@kenhappen2u]

@@Tharbamar Thank you Sir for posting that link to the review of the JBL A-130's , The only issue i have is that you added the PSB alpha's into the mix and now i want a pair of the PSB's alpha's LOL . , I already own a pair of vintage PSB's Small floor standing and they are one of my favorite Yacht rock and Jazz speakers because of their detail & clarity and soundstage for their size . So with that said i am now wanting to get the alpha's based on your comparison of the Elac B6.2 & Jbl A-stage 130 & Alpha .... The only set i am missing in this Trio is the PSB Alpha's and i am very intrigued .

[@CandidUploads]

Do you guys find the Elac to be dark sounding? That’s the impression I get on KZbin although I haven’t had the opportunity to audition them in real life.

[@Tharbamar]

Previous generation is but not 2.0.

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

The 2.0 is not as warm as the original Debut line, but they still lean to the darker side of neutral.

[@anaxa4883]

I had the elac 6.2 and I did not like how the highs were very recessed. I don't like bright speakers, but the elac had way too little highs for me. Does the wharfedale 225 have more energetic highs?

[@Tharbamar]

225 is even more relax sounding speakers, I find B6.2 was a little bright for my taste but everyone have different taste.

[@anaxa4883]

@@Tharbamar Maybe it was my amplifier(denon avr 2802) but the b6.2 symbol hits and other high freq sounds were distant and dull. Thanks for all the help!

[@fraula1]

Thank you Tharbamar. Very interesting feedback. The B6.2 seem way more dynamic too. I just sell my KEF R300 for a pair of Elac B6.2 for getting money. I hope i will love them!

[@Tharbamar]

I think they can’t beat for the price, thanks

[@fraula1]

Tharbamar. I receive my ELAC B6.2 and I am very surprised by the musicality that these speakers can throw compare to the KEF R300... Very satisfying speaker because they seam to have more life and dynamic compare to KEF R300. (Maybe a touch more mellow vocals but not 100% certain about that...) A TRULY great speaker. Thank you for helping me making my choice. 👍👍👍

[@Tharbamar]

fraula1 Nice choice.

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

Why do you compare these 2? Compare with Kef or klipsch instead? Thx

[@HaraldBergTechTv]

Andreas Landgren why not bring in Bowers & Wilkins 705 S2 as well

[@ufarkingicehole]

The jamo concert series sound better than Elacs. I own the uni 5.2 and my older Jamo C 607 100% sounds better

[@speedingpontiacsle425]

Good review. Do you resell speakers after the test?

[@Tharbamar]

Nope I do not, thanks

[@davidestig5662]

What about a review of the Mission lx-2? I think it's another great budget-friendly speaker

[@Tharbamar]

I would if I can gat a sample, thanks

[@dchron8565]

Better yet, the Mission QX-2. Unfortunately, I don't think Mission is available in the U.S.-IAG Group...Wharfedale, Quad, Mission, etc. BTW, welcome back, Tharbamar. I've enjoyed your reviews from day one.

[@myplaguesify]

if price is not a concern what would you pick? Wharf 225,polk audio s20 or the elac 6.2? Disregard the looks of these 3 speakers judge them by overall sound quality.

[@Tharbamar]

Diamond 225 would be my choice, thanks

[@myplaguesify]

@@Tharbamar thanks bro

[@joentell]

@@Tharbamar I still haven't heard the 225's. I wonder how they compare to the Wharfedale Diamond 11.1's I reviewed.

[@ndis1977]

@@joentell diamond 11.2 is diamonds 225 counterpart. IMO (meaning in my living room and on my electronics) diamond 225 sounds better. Diamond 225 is really a litle gem, you cant go wrong with it.

[@joentell]

@@ndis1977 Understood. The Diamond 11.2 has the 6.5" woofer like the 225's.

[@KonradSkowronski]

I like your honest reviews only miss sound clips. In my country which is Poland Elacs 6.2 cost $400 while Jamo S 803 $170... What speakers would you recommend then in both price ranges ? Up to approx. $200 and up to approx. $400 ?

[@Tharbamar]

Please try something different than these because I’m not big fan of either speakers.

[@KonradSkowronski]

@@Tharbamar I thought you liked Elac B6.2 ? I know you recommend Wharfedale 225, but it's hard to get now.

[@ryszardch6054]

@@KonradSkowronski które wybrałeś? :)

[@KonradSkowronski]

@@ryszardch6054 Elac 6.2 i myślę, że to bardzo dobry wybór do 1500zł. Przyznaję, że wziąłem je w ciemno, bez odsłuchu osobistego, ale mówią, że w ich przypadku ryzyko małe, bo są dość neutralne. Przy większym budżecie, kupując podłogówki wybiorę się już na testy;)

[@ryszardch6054]

@@KonradSkowronski Dzięki, ja natomiast szukam czegoś do kina domowego, mam mało miejsca i szukam małych głośników o przyzwoitym dźwięku ;) Pozdrawiam

[@BasanisiF]

please put the response curve at listening position with a scale of 2dB to have a good idea what's the difference between the 2 speakers

[@Tharbamar]

Recorder Microphone is always at my listening position, everything you see is recorded from my seating position includes audio spectrum analyzer, as I understand 2db may not be loud enough for KZbin but correct me if I were wrong, thanks

[@BasanisiF]

@@Tharbamar 2dB is the scale of a graph create with REW software take at the listening position like this drive.google.com/open?id=1-8GJHbssf02W-Kbdq_n56-HTLLA7-TnM this graph taken after a FIR audio correction, with a slope of 5dB/decade to correspond to iso226,via software. Without any room correction you have a response curve like this drive.google.com/open?id=1_dkZkXjbyKRRML3o848r7kRP2PTpXoyC

[@vladimirfilipovic8832]

Dali spektor 2 or this elac

[@kerrylittle3900]

Where would you find the Elac for $149.00? In Canada they got for $500.00 everywhere. They just went on sale for $400.00 at Best Buy. I ordered a set. Should have them within a week I hope.

[@Tharbamar]

Please see the date, thanks

[@kerrylittle3900]

@@Tharbamar Ah. Inflation I guess. LOL.

[@matthiasbroek8055]

And that’s why these reviews are needed to accompany the sound demos. To my ears the Jamo’s sounded better, however it is possible the Elac suffered from room acoustics esp with more lower end. Also some sound characteristics might not come true on a pair of headphones via KZbin. Thanks for the reviews. Do you have any plans to do the Buchardts s300 or s400? Or even the Elac unifi?

[@chasevineland1508]

I own both and I sold the Elacs after a week. The Jamos are better suited for my taste in vocals and articulation. The Elac had more bass but not by much.

[@Undercover.Alien.108]

I'm looking at there for home theater. Which are better for clear vocals? They will be added to my massive floor speakers so I just want great vocal performance out of these.

[@audiodoc1840]

denton or elac 6.2 which one cause iam planing to buy bookshelf speaker

[@Tharbamar]

I like Denton better compare to B6.2.

[@oahupc4688]

I wonder why other reviewers aren't as blown away by the s-803 as zeos was. I actually ordered a pair for $200 from crutchfield backordered for a month and a half and im still waiting. I ordered them based on zeos excitement about them. I also got the atmos add on speakers for $150 from crutchfield. Now I'm starting to wonder if I should have ordered the s-803 at all...? I mean everything your saying in this review makes perfect sense , zeos wasnt saying any of this in his review. Maybe s803 only shine above the rest with incredible amounts of wattage and that's their sweet spot?

[@mattrismatt]

That could very well be the case. I'm powering my S803s with a Yamaha HTR-5590, an older, transparent, high-end receiver... and in conjunction with a good subwoofer, the results are impressive, to say the least. Since I listen to mostly orchestral music, I prefer their bright and detailed sound signature. I suspect the S803s would be end-game for many people... in smaller rooms, at least... or for surround channels in home theater.

[@tyleryosef9862]

I really don't think that zero guy has much of a clue as to what he's talking about. And I wouldn't buy anything on the basis of his reviews.

[@JG-gg9wk]

Learn the hard way Z's a sales man. Gets a kick back on everything he pushes. Don't know what people are expecting , these are 2, 3 hundred dollars speakers that's what your getting.

[@tyleryosef9862]

@@JG-gg9wk that's probably why Z only reviews low-quality items. Because they sell to the masses and he gets more profit. I still like watching his videos from time to time but it's so obviously clear that he's clueless in many respects.

[@tawaunwilliams7002]

I definitely wouldn't take Z's advice when it comes to serious Audio listening, dude turns every speaker upside down, and I wouldn't call his Warehouse of space with no treatment a good place for budget standmounts....I'll give him credit on his own personal Ohm Walsh 2000's, I grew up on a pair of Walsh 2's that my dad running off of the old Carver m-200 cubes, but them being Omni directional is perfect for his type of listening space....

[@Meatto]

I am not an audiophile. But would like to start listening to rock / pop / some jazz / Indian classical. I am looking for a set up in a small room (4m x 3 m). I like warm nature. Currently I have Tannoy Eclipse 3 driven by a Denon av receiver. I hear only streamed music on Bluetooth. I know this is not audiophile stuff but I d like to venture into more pure music. I like the warm Tannoy sound signature but the lows are too boomy and not clean (i am hearing my room here). I like tight bass as well. I am planning on a stereo amp cum streamer like yamaha rn 303 / 602 and wharfdale 11.2s. No audiophiles seem to review these stuff. I would love to have some middle ground here. Not that too "audiophilic" but something better than regular bluetooth speakers.

[@johncluber1937]

Огромное спасибо за обзор

[@fizzysoda6557]

I have the B6's and just bought the Jamo 803's(4 for home theater) and I agree with this review...Now, can someone help me stop impulsively buying more speakers?

[@dnd6379]

Make your goal higher, go for 2-10k speaker, buy an end game speaker. Buy something you can say there is no upgrade to it.

[@ricsim78]

@@dnd6379 Yes, because all of us have $2000 to 10,000 to buy "end game" speakers, which will give you 2-5% more performance than $200-500 speakers for an extra grand or 9. If you have deep pockets and no wife to contend with, sure splurge away. For the rest of us, we have budget and wives or girlfriends to deal with.

[@dnd6379]

@@ricsim78 2-5% .... haha

[@ricsim78]

@@dnd6379 6% at most :P haha

[@dnd6379]

@@ricsim78 xdd well calculated, may I take the report?

[@a.delome8023]

Jamo speaker quality is history since Klipsch bought them out. I own the older "C" Series in models C803, C603, and C601 bookshelf models as well as a pair of older C809 floor standing towers and they are simply amazing and will blow away anything in their price range. I would never think of selling them!

[@nicholson1968]

You are correct. Klipsch bought Mirage years ago..one of the best sounding speakers for its day...Klipsch destroyed and obsoleted the line.

[@richieroo4844]

I agree, They are Fantastic range C Series , amazing for the price for sure best buy.

[@a.delome8023]

@@nicholson1968 I know this is an old thread, but what you say bears repeating. That's what big name companies seem to do when they face competition from smaller or older companies who make a better product. They buy them out, downgrade the better product to benefit themselves, then obsolete the competitive product to kill them. That's one reason I would never own a klipsch speaker, EVER.

[@larrylawrence6411]

Between ELAC B6.2 vs JBL Studio 530 which would you recommend?

[@Tharbamar]

Personally I like 530 more than B6.2.

[@larrylawrence6411]

@@Tharbamar Thank you.

[@rickylah69]

will elac b5.2 and b6.2 has any much difference?

[@Tharbamar]

I have not try B5.2 yet but I’m pretty sure they should have similar sound signature.

[@cmkilcullen8176]

more fair comparison elacs presented here and klipsch rp150 or 160 m

[@wheelstandr]

$400 for the ELAC'S now! Brutal. Bought the Klipsch KD-51M which is a JAMO 803S without the Atmos pin receptacles on top. Haven't hooked them up yet. Got those at Costco "online only" for $100 and free shipping. Good enough for that price no matter the outcome.

[@madanielk6526]

These Elacs in particular (Debut 2.0 B6.2) are excellent speakers. Havent heard Jamo.

[@manzanaresantonio]

Elacs are like Boston Acoustics, they humiliate and don't justify paying for more expensive speakers! Value for the money and sound quality is stunning on Boston Acoustics and Elacs!

[@naleenperera1969]

Is This ELAC Speaker Come From " Made In Germany " Or Assemble In Some Where ?

[@Tharbamar]

Made In China 🇨🇳

[@icristian6707]

Where I live there is a difference around 200$ between these two pairs .......

[@rechuk]

hi. Nice review Elac are good. I have Mordaunt Short ms912 with Marantz, and love hearing Y. Malmsteen "Trilogy" Amazing music, amazing sound. Are you love Yngwie music?

[@Tharbamar]

речук r4k, I listen some of his music in the past but not much anymore, I would love to hear MS912 if I have chance, thanks

[@rechuk]

@@Tharbamar So then try to listen Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Healey and new album Billy Gibbons, itis awesome), good luck )

[@Tharbamar]

речук r4k thanks

[@RainbowCharade]

Elacs "149 dollars">>>!! More like 366 dollars in UK!!

[@Billy-rr7re]

i do not know where youtubers get their prices from because they are never, ever, close to reality. and i mean ever.

[@jerrym2321]

I was going to purchase the ELAC Debut, but knowing that they were only $149 a few weeks ago and are now $299 makes the purchase difficult to swallow. I think I'll step upo to the KEF Q150 instead.

[@Tharbamar]

Good choice.

[@RobTi]

I got the Kef Q150 for 249€. I have my old Q100’s as my surround speakers now. I love the sound but my room makes them very bright. I need to make some manual equalizer adjustments because YPAO R.S.C gives a very bright signature / boost after calibration.

[@Tharbamar]

@RobTi Manual calibration will get you closer to sound you desire.

[@abhinavsingh88]

Help me out man! Would really appreciate your opinion. I have a 2.1 amplifier capable of 50w output per channel (at 8 ohms) and 100w output for the subwoofer. So my question is... Which of these two speakers in your review, would my amp be able to run the best? Your answer will help me decide which one I'll finally bring home as a surprise gift to my older brother who loves music a lot. I'm a beginner and quite a novice when it comes to passive speaker setup. So please excuse if my question doesn't make much sense or if I missed some important detail needed for you to answer my question. Looking forward to your reply. Thanks. By the way this was a really informative review.

[@Tharbamar]

No problem happy to help, personally I would choose ELAC B6.2 for your need, thanks

[@abhinavsingh88]

@@Tharbamar Oh thank you so much for the quick reply, it's highly appreciated. I just wanted to confirm that will my amplifier (as described in my last comment) be able to power the ELAC B 6.2 sufficiently, or will these speakers need more power? That's the only doubt remaining before I go ahead and make the purchase. Thanks again. You're really helpful and kind. 😊👍🏼

[@Tharbamar]

I do not know what amplifier you have but for the power wise It is more than good enough for normal listening, they may not sound good if you try to play 90db+ loudness. thanks

[@abhinavsingh88]

@@Tharbamar Thanks, I will keep that in mind. But yes, I'm sure my brother won't be listening to it on higher volumes, so that won't be a problem. 😊👍🏼 Also, the amp in question is the Fosi Audio BT30D, it's a 2.1 Channel Class D Integrated Amp with power output of 50 Watt x2 ch. + 100 Watt for a Subwoofer. It also has Bluetooth 5.0

[@ydewabrata]

Which one is better B6.2 vs Unifi?

[@Tharbamar]

For the money ($149)I would choose B6.2 personally because UB5 will not get you three times the performance of B6.2.

[@ydewabrata]

@@Tharbamar hahaha.. Absolutely agree. But in this world of hi-fi, many things doesn't match to that. Slide upgrades probably will cost triple. 😅

[@woodybenjam]

Jamos look real nice.

[@henson2k]

How tall your stands?

[@Tharbamar]

24” tall.

[@hanniballecter388]

hab die Elac für 250,00 Euro gekauft das Paar. Wollte mir erst Focal Chorus 706 als Auslaufmodell kaufen. Die hätten mich dann 460,00 Euro gekostet. Habe dann aber die Elac entdeckt und mir gedacht wenn die Elac ähnlich gut klingen sollten ist das ein Scnäppchen. Ich hatte schon Elac Lautsprecher die gut waren bin dann aber auf T und A TB 140 an meiner Hauptanlage im Wohnzimmer umgestiegen was besser kommt. Für meine Zweitanlage im Schlafzimmer benutze ich alte ATL 706pro die sehr gut aufspielen. Gebraucht vor Jahren für 70ig Euro im Topzustand bei Ebay gekauft. Jetzt werde ich bald die Elac ausprobieren. Mal schauen ob sie die ATL toppen können ? Übrigens ein sehr gutes Review ! Gruß Guido

[@randalllawkin]

I been searching all of KZbin for this comparison some even say it sounds better than elac unifi I guess it depends on the amp and wattage

[@Tharbamar]

Any good amp with good power supply would be more than sufficient to drive these speakers.

[@infie]

It seems to me that you should be comparing the Elac B5.2 to the Jamo rather than the 6.2 since then they would share the same size woofers. Right now on Amazon, the Elac B6.2's are $100 more than the Jamo speakers. The B5.2's are still yet more money than Jamo's by $50 at this time.

[@Tharbamar]

it's all base on MSRP price, not from discounted price.

[@infie]

@@Tharbamar The current prices are the reality though. So when you recommend a product over another I would think a $100 difference in speakers should also be considered...or at least talked about as well as the fact that the Elac B5 is a more apt comparison since it shares the same woofer measurements and is more within price range of the Jamo.

[@-freespirit-3314]

I don't like two-way speakers. Vocals are always mangled and damaged by the - modern - bass effects.....Go always for 3 or 4 way speakers. -- I'm glad you're back -- 👍

[@Tharbamar]

Thank you.

[@ufarkingicehole]

I can verify that Jamo Concert series (c 607) sound a bit better than Elac Uni 5.2. Only caveat is Jamo sounds awful with class D power while Elacs sound much better with class D. With class A AB the Jamos are better

[@fordssuck]

Jamo $99/ Elac $350 Should add this important factor in your review.

[@Tharbamar]

Reviewer can only use original MSRP and this video is from the time when they released the products, important fact is viewers needs to read when did this video was released.

[@caixasgames6691]

Show 👏👏👏

[@joelopez7459]

Something actually got 5 stars woooowww

[@tanzeebify]

What other speakers would you pick in the $300 range?

[@quickfire93]

If you want to look at another set of speakers in the

[@Tharbamar]

That would be Diamond 225 for sure.

[@martybee6648]

Tharbamar you like the Diamonds over both ?

[@Tharbamar]

Yes for surely.

[@alexanderscott3790]

Ill say it again.. ..rolled off TUBE INTEGRATED with the Jamo! Then its a good balance and the tool works best

[@MikeDawson1]

I just got a set of Jamo S 807, can you expand on this comment a bit? are you saying to run a tube amp on Jamos?

[@alexanderscott3790]

@@MikeDawson1 What about it? Those V- curved response Jamos are bRight n zippy sounding on top er nd w too much treble energy. Needs taming down with likely a Tube integrated amplifier or, at least, a tube preamp or dac, etc to be more forgiving sounding in treble. Also, cabling n wires that roll off top end and sound softer a bit, like monster cables, audio quest. Etc. Hope that keeps

[@tech4life884]

Your comparing a budget speaker ( Jamo) to a top of the line speaker ( ELAC). This comparison is at a disadvantage before it started. The Jamo cabinet is far from hallow. It's 3/4 in MDF.

[@Tharbamar]

This video was released in 2018, at the time they’re both retail for 300USD/Pair. If you think ELAC B6.2 as TOTL model you must be pretty new to this, both of these are entry level budget speakers, ELAC B6.2 simply better. Most of the speakers are made of 3/4” MDF in case if you don’t know, hollow cabinet is coming from lack of bracing.

[@thomasnew8606]

03:20 - made in China stuff as always. Happens to $100-$1000/pair speakers now And back to my original point if anyone cares, I have none of these particular models BUT I love the front port design! I am sick of the rear port designs bookshelf especially but even floor standing. I just got a pair of Klipsch kg3.5 and it is so nice to place these with the front port. The bass is clean and accurate.

[@rickszabo4312]

You nailed it,I like the b6 better, my 6.2 's have to break in yet. It's funny how we are nit picking on a set of $300 speakers. The Elac's are power hungry and respond extremly well to $1000 plus amps and better sources . I believe you would have to spend more than $600 or more to notice much improvement on the sound from the elac's,.

[@tawaunwilliams7002]

I liked the b6....but I really loved the b5 I still think it's 1 of the best budget monitors of all time with a wonderful full warm balance to them....

[@cmkilcullen8176]

i think i agree here. why make a budget speaker that requires a amp that costs nearly 1000 dollars or more in order to make it sound good... makes no sense..

[@Aloha96789]

You could use a better 🎙️. Too much echo makes it painful to listen.

[@joentell]

I agree with everything you've said Tharbamar. Even when you said you like the original B6 compared to the B6.2. I do too! I'm about to share your video on www.reddit.com/r/budgetaudiophile Update: I just posted it. www.reddit.com/r/BudgetAudiophile/comments/a9cjdi/elac_b62_vs_jamo_803_comparison_review_by/?

[@Tharbamar]

Thank you.

[@JorgelShmorgel]

Bought the Jamo S803 last week and I have to say... They kind of suck. I listen to a lot of different kinds of musical styles and while "dry and clean" electronic music or well produced clean rock sounds good, everything that's a bit wilder and where the instruments aren't as clearly seperated sounds very bad. In those cases it's a very strange sound that comes out of them, some instruments are completely hidden while hihats shatter my eardrums. Maybe they need some more break-in time but I doubt I will keep them.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I tested and reviewed the S807. Worst speaker I’ve ever heard. If the 803 is at all similar, I know why you think it sucks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJC8k2Z9hJ6Lqqs

[@sunnys1579]

For long listening, always a warm natural way of wharfedale is good. Elac and others are bright.. And.. Tiring... Whatfedale 225,or diamonds 11.1 are good.. Also old Tannoys.

[@udmbfckx2916]

The 803s are more youth oriented and fun.....Definitely hot Hi-Fi but better than the crap young people listen to. Once they get a pair of these with a D class, lower end $150 small amp, they will be really happy and thank you for giving them something that they have been missing from their portable JBL speaker. At $200 or less discounted 4years later, they are worth it for what they are The ELACs is what I would call "minimum REAL Hi-FI" and now (4 years later, once again) can be had for anywhere between $250 - $ 300. This is the new BASE Standard.

[@vivz1000]

Why don't you just let us hear their sound and decide for ourselves?

[@Tharbamar]

Vivek Dahat Check my other videos because I have sound demo of all the speakers I reviewed.

[@dfj555]

I'll stick with my Harbeth Speakers.

[@123pantyhose]

Play some music better than just talk

[@tomtaylor7292]

No no no,,,B&W 685 S2'S would blow em away sorry, no depth not a natural sound at all,,,,!!!One outlay with no regrets trust me you'll regret buying these,, no depth,,

[@FrogFromFog]

Jamo is brand for people which dont understand hifi but want better speakers. Elac is brand for people which understand hifi.

[@burmesebeef]

lol you think Elac is hifi

[@troylogan4602]

not true. Jamo has been manufacturing speakers for years. i dont know about these Jamo speakers but i have owned Jamo before. well pleased with them

[@cmkilcullen8176]

I think the Elacs are good but somewhat boring imo. klipsch rp 160's make the elacs sound like wet corn flakes

[@lebowskiunderachiever3591]

I truly love some Jamies ! And those that say that doesn't know adiophile sound is nuts . JamoLike many companies out there there are soooo many different models and changes from year to year . I have owned a lot of gear through the years and kept a few Jamo's around becouse they do have some gems that need little to no room treatment to sound better , also no processing ! I also have some Elac bookshelves that I adore that I had running for a few years in my h.t. ... No complaints at all but when i moved the Elacs sounded just "good" without doing crazy things . current setup is crazy Paradigm Ref Studio 60's v2 for l/r "late 90's" (updated crossover and binding posts ) Ref studio l/r 40 upright for center and 2 ref centers for surrounds . Price paid total about $800usd . JL 12" sub like new $1200 yet the old Yammies old and ancient sound better in 2.0 in the livingroom with old Sansui reciever lol

[@lebowskiunderachiever3591]

@@troylogan4602 Jamo ... Like any brand , just find the right one . I have had a bunch of stuff through the years but i have a few that I will never let go of