Comparing Jamo S 809 and KLH Kendall
Experts recommend KLH Kendall more than Jamo S 809
As of 2 May 2023, experts prefer KLH Kendall over Jamo S 809, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, KLH Kendall received 2 recommendations: from The Master Switch (7 Mar 2023) and Old Time Music (8 Mar 2023). By contrast, Jamo S 809 received only 1 recommendation from The Master Switch (7 Mar 2023).
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Endorsement summary:
- On 7 Mar 2023
The Master Switch ranked Jamo S 809 as #9 and KLH Kendall as #15
Rank Speakers ... ... #9 out of 20 Jamo S 809 ... ... #15 out of 20 KLH Kendall ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 8 Mar 2023
Old Time Music ranked KLH Kendall as #5
Rank Speakers ... ... #5 out of 10 KLH Kendall ... ... Source: oldtimemusic.com
After counting and adding up the 92 expert endorsements of the May rankings, KLH Kendall outranks Jamo S 809. This is not to say that Jamo S 809 is a bad option. Like KLH Kendall, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Customers like KLH Kendall noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
KLH Kendall
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
KLH Kendall, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Jamo S 809.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). KLH Kendall ranks higher than that and Jamo S 809 ranks lower than that.
Jamo S 809 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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KLH Kendall |
In comparison:
9.3 Amazing
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Median best-selling Speakers |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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Jamo S 809 is more popular than KLH Kendall
It's fairly safe to say that Jamo S 809 are more popular speakers than KLH Kendall, based on their 90+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Jamo S 809 and KLH Kendall | |||||
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![]() | Jamo S809 | $395 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
![]() | Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 | $798 | 2 expert recommendations | ||
![]() | MartinLogan Motion 40 | $700 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
![]() | Fluance Signature Hi-Fi | $600 | 2 expert recommendations | More Popular |
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | BestReviews ![]() | Popular Mechanics ![]() | Bob Vila
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1 | - | $499 | ![]() | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
2 | - | $499 | ![]() | - | - | 6 | 9 | 4 | 7 | - | 7 | - | - |
3 | - | $1798 | ![]() | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
4 | - | Check price | ![]() | 5 | - | - | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | 5 | - |
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Expert reviews [6]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 6
- You will receive : 2 Jamo Studio series S 809-WH White Floorstanding Speaker
- Dolby Atmos ready
- Patent-pending seamless fastening system
- Elegant, contemporary design
- WaveGuide acoustic technology
- 25mm (1") soft dome tweeter
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- The KLH Kendall 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker effortlessly reproduces music and movies soundtracks with astonishing natural detail and balance and a deep and wide soundstage
- Stylish and slim artisan-crafted real wood veneer cabinets in Black Oak with low profile magnetic grilles create a visually flawless and captivating appearance
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Jamo S 809 are a very popular option in the middle of the speakers price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Jamo S809 or Klipsch R-24F .
Jamo S 809 are $50 less expensive than average speakers ($449).
KLH Kendall are a popular and one of the more expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Klipsch RF-62 II or Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 .
KLH Kendall are $300.98 more expensive than average speakers ($449).