Short answer: the Linkwitz Lab LXmini. It ranks #86 of 228 floorstanding speakers by sound quality (rated 4.2/5) at $505 and is still sold new; the Jamo S807 ranks #216 (rated 2.8/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The Linkwitz Lab LXmini is the better-sounding pick. A build it yourself DSP speaker with a huge, open soundstage, little cabinet sound and surprising bass for its narrow size. The catch: This is not a conventional passive pair: it requires a construction-plan license, assembly, miniDSP, four matched amplifier channels and careful gain/setup work, so the apparent kit price is not the complete system cost.
Why pick the Jamo S807: A slim, easy to drive discontinued tower with a front port for placement near walls and mounts for an add-on height module. Watch for: Erin’s Audio Corner’s measurements show a smiley-face tuning: boosted bass around 80Hz and boosted treble with the dialogue range sitting 3 to 5dB lower, plus a resonance near 400Hz.
Buy the Linkwitz Lab LXmini. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Jamo S807 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Measured Differences
- Close enough not to matter: bass extension (33 Hz vs 36.2 Hz, 10 dB down).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Linkwitz Lab LXmini | Jamo S807 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $505.00 per pair | $299.00 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #86 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #216 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 33Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 36.2Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 51.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 85dB upper driver / 87dB woofer @ 1W/1m (individual driver specifications; complete active-DSP system sensitivity is not directly specified) | 84dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz, Erin’s Audio Corner; 90dB manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms upper driver / 8 ohms woofer nominal (separate actively bi-amplified loads; manufacturer specified) | 8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 6.5” SEAS woofer in sealed tube, 4” SEAS full-range dipole driver | 2x 5” woofer, 1” tweeter with waveguide (2.5-way) |
| Crossover Frequency | 700Hz LR2, active DSP | - |
| Amplifier Power | Four channels, 50W/channel minimum with identical voltage gain | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed cylindrical enclosure; open-baffle upper driver | ported, front slot |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.89 (measured, spinorama.org) | 3.84 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.77 (measured, spinorama.org) | 5.94 |
| DIY Kit | Yes | No |
| Power Handling | - | 100W rated, 200W peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | - | 36”H x 7.5”W x 9.9”D (915 x 191 x 252 mm) |
| Weight | - | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) each |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Linkwitz Lab LXmini: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- Jamo S807: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
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