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Black center channel speaker with dual 5 inch woofers and 1 inch tweeter

Jamo

Jamo S 83 CEN Center Channel Speaker

SKU CH-MNZ5-RKEDR

Center channel speaker with a 25 mm soft dome tweeter and dual 127 mm polyfiber woofers for clear dialogue in larger rooms

  • Product typeSurround/Rear Channel Speakers
  • Clear dialogue from dedicated center-channel design
  • Lifelike vocals via WaveGuide acoustic technology
  • Smooth high frequencies from 25mm soft dome tweeter
  • Dynamic low end driven by dual 127mm polyfiber woofers
  • Deep bass extension through rear-firing slot port

Center Channel for Larger Rooms

The Jamo S 83 CEN is a dedicated center channel speaker designed to anchor a premium surround sound system. It is built for clear, balanced dialogue reproduction in larger listening spaces. This speaker serves as the focal point for home theater enthusiasts who prioritise vocal clarity. It is not suited for buyers seeking a compact satellite speaker for smaller desktop or near-field setups.

WaveGuide Technology and Rear Port

WaveGuide acoustic technology directs vocal-range frequencies straight toward the listening area for lifelike sound. A 25mm soft dome tweeter produces smooth high frequencies, while dual 127mm polyfiber woofers handle the low end. The rear-firing slot port extends low-frequency response, adding depth without requiring excessive amplifier power. No active cooling or power draw specifications apply to this passive design.

Studio 8 Series Integration

The speaker belongs to the reimagined Jamo Studio 8 series, finished in black to blend with modern premium environments. Its contemporary materials and finishes allow seamless visual integration alongside other Studio 8 models. No bundled calibration software, mounting hardware or wireless adapters are included. Buyers needing included wall brackets or room-correction tools must source them separately.

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Price $57.99
Cheaper than about 81% of the 1,147 comparable items (median $133.99).

Specifications

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Product typeSurround/Rear Channel Speakers

Questions about this item

How do I position the rear-firing slot port so it does not boom against the wall?

Leave at least a hand-width of clearance behind the cabinet so the rear-firing slot port can breathe; placing the speaker flush against a wall exaggerates bass and muddies dialogue.

Will the 25 mm soft dome tweeter or the dual 127 mm polyfiber woofers need replacement first?

The tweeter is a sealed soft-dome unit with no user-serviceable parts, while the polyfiber cones resist humidity; neither driver is designed for field replacement under normal home use.

At what volume does the WaveGuide-directed vocal range start to compress during a long movie?

The WaveGuide focuses mid-range energy toward the listening area, so compression typically appears only when the amplifier clips, not from the speaker itself, provided the amp has adequate headroom.

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