Short answer: the JBL Stage 250B. It ranks #97 of 179 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 3.2/5) at $439.95 and is still sold new; the Jamo C 93 II ranks #174 (rated 1.5/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The JBL Stage 250B is the more accurate pick. Affordable current bookshelf speakers with a waveguide tweeter for smooth dispersion, magnetic grilles and solid build. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.06 against 3.35 for the Jamo C 93 II. Watch for: Its objective score is good rather than class-leading, and the rear port needs some wall clearance.
Why pick the Jamo C 93 II: A compact discontinued bookshelf speaker with a 6 inch woofer and an attractive cabinet for the price. The catch: Extremely non-linear tonal balance: Erin measured treble averaging roughly 5dB above the midrange, with local swings from near the midrange level to +6dB by about 12kHz.
Buy the JBL Stage 250B. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Jamo C 93 II is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Stage 250B | Jamo C 93 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $439.95 per pair | $299 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #97 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers | #174 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | Passive 2-way rear-ported | - |
| Drivers | 1-inch aluminum tweeter, 5.25-inch polycellulose woofer | 6” HCCC cone woofer, 1” silk-dome tweeter with waveguide |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz-25kHz (-6dB) | - |
| Sensitivity | 86dB/2.83V/1m | 84dB (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms | 6 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Recommended Power | 20-150W | - |
| Dimensions | 12.6H x 7.9W x 9.5D in | 13.8”H x 7.9”W x 10.2”D (350 x 200 x 260 mm) |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) each |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.06 | 3.35 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.60 | 5.97 |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 64.5Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner via spinorama.org) | 68.8Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 53.2Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Power Handling | 75W RMS | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, rear |
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