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Jamo R909 Reference PAIR
 

Jamo R909 Reference PAIR

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"You need expensive kit to justify this cable, but it's one of the most effective upgrades you will ever hear, the thrilling dynamics induced grins all-round from out test team" 5 Stars - What Hi-Fi Nov 2004



Dipolar loudspeakers have existed for many years, but most examples have been electrostatic-types. While the sonic quality of these designs is often very good the main problem with this type of speaker is bass frequency reproduction is often compromised - they aren´t able to produce the characteristic physical bass ‘thwack´ in your midriff. To solve this problem, chief acoustic engineer Henrik Mortensen decided to use electrodynamic loudspeakers instead of electrostatic ones… the results were amazing.

“During the process we faced quite a few challenges”, Henrik Mortensen admits. “It was quite a task, to make an elegant and aesthetic design for a loudspeaker of this size. But I think we´ve succeeded with the Jamo Reference R 909… without compromising performance at all”!

With the launch of the Jamo Reference R 909 we offer you the opportunity to experience music, as it should be heard - live! This revolutionary new floor-standing dipolar loudspeaker employs two massive 15in woofers, a Seas magnesium midrange driver and a customized Scan Speak Revelator tweeter, all mounted in a 43mm thick baffle made of a unique multi-ply construction... this is a speaker that is set to change the face of the high-end speaker market.

The R 909 is the perfect match for the highest quality amplifiers on the market. However, with a high sensitivity of 89dB and offering a very stable load at 4ohms it doesn´t need a power plant to drive it… although it will handle more than 800 Watts of peak power if you really want to go there! The design and drivers used reproduce wonderfully transparent vocals and a response so dynamic that it´s hard to believe that you´re actually listening to a speaker. The exceptionally firm bass, blessed with immense transient speed, precision and fluidity throughout the frequency range (and absolutely no colouration or reverberation) simply puts you in the middle of the sound experience.

It may all be hard to believe it´s possible but a quick demonstration is all it takes to be convinced - sit down, take a listen to the R 909 and you´ll hear the proof.

Specifications:
  • system 3-way dipole
  • Woofer (inch/mm) 2 x 15 / 2 x 380
  • Midrange (inch/mm) 5½ / 150
  • Tweeter (inch/mm) 1 / 25
  • Sensitivity (dB - 2,8V / 1m) 89
  • Impedance (Ohm) 4
  • Weight (kg/lb) 63,1 / 139.1
  • Dimensions (HxWxD/mm/in) 1276 x 488 x 541 / 50.2 x 19.2 x 21.3
  • Frequency Range 25 - 30.000
  • Crossover Frequency 250 and 2.000
  • powerShortTerm Min 800
    


Awards

R 909 EUROPEAN HIGH-END LOUDSPEAKER 2006-2007 Aug 2006

With the sculptural R 909 speaker, Jamo’s development engineers have demonstrated what they are capable of delivering, when cost is no object, and only the best components and materials are good enough. The R 909 is among very few speakers that work without a box enclosure, which normally makes it difficult to reproduce low frequencies. So, a pair of high-efficiency 15-inch bass drivers and an ingenious crossover is Jamo’s response to this challenge, and since there is no ordinary box-generated resonances, the R 909’s sound is free of cabinet coloration, stunningly unrestrained, crisp and dynamic. This large speaker comes with an exemplary finish and superior attention to detail – an impressive “high-end” statement, which deserves the best amplifier that a demanding music lover can afford.

Reviews

R 909 WHAT HI-FI?, UK Jul 2006

"And the Jamos are very room-friendly: we had our largest room earmarked for them, but we were encouraged to try them in a smaller space, where they worked just fine on the end of our Naim/Krell reference system. Whatever you’ve heard about the problems of room interaction with dipole speakers like these, the R 909s just get on with the job, provided they have a metre or so of space behind them and a gentle toe-in toward the listening position. While these speakers can indubitably do ‘big’, with a rich, powerful and well-defined bass, their main characteristics is subtlety, whether with the finer details of voices or the way in which they reveal the recorded acoustic."

"They slam, they deliver the rush of a full orchestra, they let you hear each breath a singer takes and, above all, they’re special."

"Verdict: The new Jamos are as accomplished as they are daring, with a sound that more than lives up to their price: lovely!"

R 909 HI-FI CHOICE, UK Jun 2006

“In short, this is a speaker with personality. What you get here is an enormous sense of scale, far exceeding conventional speakers, even big ones like B&W´s larger 800 Series models. And yet somehow Jamo has conspired to deliver this scale without any obvious sins of overhang or “boom”. The sense of drama, of the physical presence of musical performers right there in the listening room, appears to be intrinsic, where more conventional speakers with a similar balance often sound overblown.”

“From one point of view, the big easy and relaxed sound of this speaker is one of its greatest strengths, especially as it is achieved without loss of detail, and without sounding “blowsy” or out of control. And this is exactly what the R 909 does achieve. Sure, it is perceptibly warm, but the bass is unusually tuneful and well proportioned in its own right. Orchestral entries are well timed, with the kind of balance and weight you might well be looking for when seated, say, one third to one half of the way to the back of many concert halls; the kind of balance that allows a rich, yet complex sound from the cellos and double basses.”

“Conclusion An individual take on the high-end loudspeaker, the R 909 is relatively easy to integrate into real world systems and rooms, and its proportions look just right (not a given at this end of the market), the shallow depth being especially striking.”

Editor’s choice Overall score: 89%.

R 909 Stereo & Video, Russia Mar 2006

“Key sonic features of R909 include a very spacious (almost natural-sized) soundstage, and a fantastically deep and powerful bass – which at the same time sounds absolutely true to life. Beyond any doubt, such an impeccable performance is an extremely rare treat even in the world of top-quality audio”.

“The new Danish speakers scale up a musical event without distorting the delicately balanced proportions between the sound image elements. They create a vast soundstage with natural ambience and softly outlined borders, and enhance listeners’ emotional perception of music to a great extent. R909’s reproduction of symphonic and organ music is amazingly close to the original performance in a real concert hall or a gothic cathedral.”

“The new Jamo speakers reveal the full potential of classical stereo reproduction. Their sound reproduction opportunities are really impressive and spacious. R909 is able to draw listeners’ attention to little-known music, and to cast fresh light on familiar records endowing them with surprising new quality.“

R 909 HiFi & Musik, Sweden Feb 2006

“These speakers sound almost like no other speakers we have encountered. Their effortless and natural way of playing possesses such an obvious authority that almost everything else sounds boxed-in, smeared out and slow. “

“With Jamo you are again reminded how absolutely spellbinding "trivial" stereo listening actually can be.”

“The bass is firm and majestic in a way that now and then almost cancels the law of gravitation.”

“Despite its natural and realistic way of playing, it is perhaps the unmovable and firm musical grip through the entire frequency range that is the most distinct Jamo characteristic, the ever sought for feeling of actually being there, to put it simply.”

R 909 Prestige Audio Video, France Jan 2006

“The R 909 might usefully be combined with a very high-end cabinet bass-speaker (subwoofer). However, the most impressive aspect of the performance of these speakers is their incredible impact. We are miles away from the sensations delivered by even the best cabinet bass-speakers of conventional design. There is no perceptible ghosting, and the speakers delivers a clean, crisp and spirited clarity of attack. Likewise, there is not the slightest coloration of the sound output. Transparency and naturalness of restitution of this quality are rarely achieved. The tonal balance is perfect, and the total absence of ghosting lends a striking relief to the sound.”

“In conclusion With the R 909, Jamo have tackled the challenge of the open baffle, much beloved of audiophiles. By considering each of the problems raised by this technology and delivering appropriate solutions based upon new design concepts, this manufacturer has produced a remarkable speaker with and impressive performance, providing and unforgettable experience for the listener whose primary concern is to enjoy an unconstrained sound space, with impressive levels of realism. Some ungenerous souls might find fault with the lack of weight in the extreme bass register, but is it really natural to hear a double bass snorting like a compressor on a building site?”

R 909 CINEenCASA, Spain Jan 2006

“Treble (which I didn't expect problems with) is very correct, not aggressive nor too soft. The ScanSpeak unit used provides a very clean standard of reproduction. Same with midrange, which is in perfect harmony with the treble but with the necessary strength to give body to even to the most difficult instruments. The bass is of, quite honestly, spectacular quality. I really didn't think that a “cabinet” like this Jamo design could generate such a result. I'm stunned.”

“Conclusion: The Jamo's R 909 are much more than a letter of intent. Their design removes several barriers to good listening and renews our faith in a loudspeaker concept that we always admired. There are no real caveats here and I can't imagine the R 909s failing to satisfy…. I fervently recommend listening to them. And if you do not feel satisfied, think instead about different partnering equipment, perhaps a bigger power amplifier or a larger listening rooms. One thing's for sure… it won't be the Jamo R 909s that are at fault…” “Verdict: 6 of 5 stars!” Jamo R909 Reference Speakers inc Chord 2M Sig Set | Jamo R909 Reference Speakers | £9,995.00


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