FIXED! Jamo S 810 Sub Review! 

Yah, my eyes wonder a lot because of my glauchoma.

Why do you think its not right for you? I actually think it would make great apartment sub!

Definitely! Bass is pretty tight for a ported sub.

To begin, it would be tricky to connect the S810 to our receiver for specific channel duties as it only has as single RCA input. You would need speaker level inputs to do this. If your receiver has RCA pre-outs it is conceivable that it could but done, but it would be a challenge. Secondly, in all honesty, there is not need ot do this anyway. Bass that is under 100Hz is nearly impossible to locate. This is why we can set the crossover on our receivers to 80, 90 and even 100Hz without being able to locate the bass. Rob and Tom actually explain this better in thier recent episode of AV Rant. Check out the 1:35:50 time code of episode 783 for a fuller discussion of crossovers and locatable bass. Basically, set your crossover to 80Hz and don't worry about it.. Unless you have tiny speakers that don't go that low, then I would set the crossover to match thier lowest -3db frequency. I have my crossover set at 120Hz on my bedroom receiver I can't locate the bass for the life of me! Hopefully that helps and thanks for watching! If you nave any further questions please let me know.

Its really a great sub in its price class and I heard its on sale for $129 on adoroma.

If you can afford it, get two of the 808's. Otherwise, one 810 would work well. The 810 digs a little lower than the 808 and doesn't cost a lot more so I think it is the better choice.

I think the S10 is the right choice for you! It is a good sub for $!30 and matches the looks of your other speakers. Maybe the Dayton SUB1000 would dig a little deeper, but not a whole lot I would think..

Don't those speakers have 12" woofers? If so I doubt this sub will make a huge difference. It would really depend on how low the JBL speakers go. This sub really starts producing bass at around 40hz. You Could always order it form amazon and return if it doesn't.

@@TheFrugalAudiophile Thanks much for your reply. Here's the spec page for these speakers: www.lansingheritage.org/images/jbl/specs/home-speakers/1976-l166/page4.jpg The size/shape/looks of this Jamo would've been perfect for my space. Too bad.

@@FedericoBuchbinder I still don't see a frequency response measurement. Considering that your speakers have a 12" driver I would suggest the Jamo C912 sub as it goes a bit deeper than the S810.

@@TheFrugalAudiophile Thank you once again! I'll take a look at that model. Cheers.

@@FedericoBuchbinder Yah, its a little more than the S810, but its a better sub.

The AC input says it can handle 100-240V and 50-60hz so I think you will be fine as long as you can find the right cable. The AC inlet on the sub is an IEC figure eight style connector. Also, the included power cable is at a right angle on the end that plugs into the sub as I noted in this video. You will either need to find a cable like this with an end that works where you live or an adapter to use on the end that goes in the wall. Hope that helps!

I guess it depends on your budget? The S 810 is great at is price point, but there are certainly better compact subs on the market. Of course, you will end up paying more. The Monoprice THX 8" sub is a better sub and it can actually be found on sale for about the same price as the Jamo. It's not as pretty as the Jamo, but has better performance. That would be the route I would in an apt. SVS has their Micro 3000 that I've heard a lot of good things about. I'm sure it is a lot better than the the S 810 or Monoprice, but it cost quite a bit more. Again, it all depends on your budget.

@@TheFrugalAudiophile appreciate the advice, I’ll look into those that you mentioned, thanks!

I would still go for the S810. It’s not that much more and digs a little deeper. Actually, I will go for two!

@@TheFrugalAudiophile ok, cant afford 2 but at least i know the 808 is not the way to go. thank you

@@jc2367 Would it work in you room? Yes. Would the 810 be better? Almost certainly, especially if you're just getting one. I think the Jamo subs are a great budget choice!

@@TheFrugalAudiophile what about the jamo 810 vs Elac 1010 or the Sony sacs9? any idea of who wins out?

@@jc2367 I've only heard the Jamo so I would not feel comfortable picking a winner. Check out specs and reviews of all three for best comparison.

Very nice!

I would look at the C 912 or 912 if you want to match the Jamo speakers. For a little deeper bass response look at the Dayton SUB1000 or SUB1200. If you can spend a little more the SVS SB1000 is an amazing home theater sub for around $400!

@@TheFrugalAudiophile Thank you very much! And what about surrounds? Jamo c 9 sur or Monitor audio bronze 50? 🤔

@@tomas12912 Its always best to brand match all speakers and series match if possible. If you already have the Monitor Audio speakers on hand you could at least try them and see what you think. If you're going to buy new speakers I would just get Jamo. I think they are cheaper than the Monitor Audios anyway.

@@TheFrugalAudiophile I have 2 options. Receiver Yamaha rx v4a, 2 frontal speakers Jamo C 93 ii, front central Jamo c9 cen, 2 surrounds Jamo C91 or Jamo C9 sur (more expensive) and 1x subwoofer Jamo C912. 2nd option is also Yamaha rx v4a, 2x Monitor Audio Bronze 100, 1x Monitor Audio bronze c150, 2x Monitor Audio Bronze 50 and Jamo c912 sub. Price difference is small. Jamo option is for 2410 $ and Monitor option is for 2500 $. Seller in speaker shop told me that Monitor audio bronze is much better in quality. Seller in another shop told me similar. Do you think they are right? Is really Monitor little bit better?

@@tomas12912 OH yah, the Bronze series is definitely a higher quality speaker than both Jamo series. Does that mean they sound better? Well, it should but some one might prefer the sound of Jamo over Monitor Audio. Jamo tends to be brighter with boosted highs and Monitor Audio tends to be more neutral in their sound profile. Some prefer bright saying it's more impactful, others say it's too much treble. Some prefer neutral saying it's more accurate, some say it's boring. It just depends. I would probably go fro the Monitor Audio.

You are welcome! Thank you for watching!

I've not heard the other two so can't really say.

@@TheFrugalAudiophile I choose KLIPSCH R-12SW :)

@@saimonmowitv7025 Good choice! I have heard good things about that sub..

That's good. I'm not sure what version this is, but I did not notice an issues with the amp.

I'm considering buying the Jamo 810 S. Do you know how to identify the generation of the sub?

@@Benke01 Not really. My guess is, if you were to buy a 'new' 810 sub now, it would almost certainly contain the 'revised' amp, since they've (Jamo) identified the defect more than a yr ago (maybe 2 yrs by now....). I'd check with the supplier/retailer 1st before purchasing it (well, if it's from Amazon, I guess you really can't check....but if buying from Crutchfield they would probably clue you in with accurate info...)

@@corkydukeII5898 If they put in the effort to even fix the problem, that is. 😂 I really hope so! I've read people reviews on different sites all from 2019-2021 complaining about the amp of the speaker. But the later ones might actually have been that the amp was just dead instead of the heartbeat problem when I'm thinking about it. 🤔 Thanks for the reply! 🙂 I'm from Sweden so Crutchfield is not an option. But a famous site are getting new ones in september so I'll possibly buy from them so I know I'll have the best changes of getting a good one. 🙂

$129 is a screaming deal! I would jump on that! I would be curious to see how the S810 compares to the J10.

@rodrigo How do you like the J 10?

@@Jordan_Schiefer I live in apartment, J10 is a bit overkill, I put the gain around 1/4 and sound great more than that and the whole apto rumble xD

@@Jordan_Schiefer I am curious as well.

just got it for 90

I've not heard the S210, but I am sure it is a good unit! All the Jamo stuff is well-rated for its price class.

That's a good question! Maybe th lower frequencies and db of a sub would shake them off?

I am guessing the Drive Rack has a more powerful EQ system which helps improve the sound. Sounds like a nice setup tho!

It really doesn't make a noticeable difference with the grills on vs off. This is true for many speaker as they are designed to perform to spec with the grills on.

I no long have this sub so I can't look at the light. Could be a manufacturing quirk, but as long as the sub is functioning properly I wouldn't worry about it too much.

@@TheFrugalAudiophile Tank you

Do you mean the J10 or S910? Either way I'm reluctant to give a recommendation having not heard either. Based on specs it seems like they are both better sub, but can't say for certain having not heard them. I do know that the Jamo C series typically offers better performance over the S series. That's really all I can say. Thanks for watching!

@@TheFrugalAudiophile Sorry, I was wrong. C910 meant. I have S803 HCS, I want to buy a subwoofer. C910 has 300 watts of power and the box is large, S810 has 150 watts and the box is thin. Both have a class D amplifier, a 10-inch speaker. I myself have not tested or listened to any of them, but it seems to me that the 910's bass will be good, soft and deep. C910 is cheaper than S810.

@@anaraghayev8508 If you have the budget, got for the C910. As I said, there are performance gains with Jamo's C series vs. S. If its not in your budge, the S810 is a perfectly fine sub. Also, if you can get two S810 but only one C910 is would definitely go with two! Two subs are always better than one! Another factor is your room size and how loud you like to play.

WOW, the is one amazing deal! Talk about frugal!

Indeed!

One could do that if so included.. However, the foot and connection panel might look strange facing off to one side. It all depends on one's setup I suppose.

@@TheFrugalAudiophile I actually got one delivered today lol. I have it under my desk rotated 90 degrees. The panel is mostly hidden, with the port/slot facing away from the wall. Sounds good, at least compared to my old logitech crud. Don't have feet on it at the moment. The panel is slightly unfinished on the inside but is mostly hidden where I have it

@@saramae9878 Yes, orientation doesn't really matter when hiding it under a desk. I guess I was thinking more of out in a room. To me, the S810 is a bit large for a desk, but if you have the same it would work great!

@@TheFrugalAudiophile Ya got it tucked under behind my PC tower. Out of the way and sounds great. Thanks for the video, prompted me to give it a try over a more traditional form factor

No, I was born with Glaucoma.

Pretty much! lol

Amazing deal!

Her name is Angel, I just call her cat sometimes. :)

Yah, this is one of my first and it is a bit rough.

Did I say that? haha. Probably what I meant to say was that its a great movie for testing subs. :) Thanks for watching!

Tenet is a great movie. Terrible sound editing, which unfortunately is the hallmark of Christopher Nolan and his insistence to use as much on-set sound as possible. But the layers of movie is, mind bending. It looks like a simple story about a guy going backwards in time to save the day. But there are so many layers and probably even generations of time travellers hidden in there. Going back and forth to get to the end goal of preventing the end of time.

@@duckofdeath3266 lol it was just a joke , but I respect your opinion.

@@TheFrugalAudiophile haha I was just having some fun , great video! :)