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Jamo 7.7 Loudspeaker Package please note ad is for a package of the Jamo 7.7 floor standers plus the Jamo 7.2 centre channel speaker One of Jamo's most famous models and made in Denmark The Jamo 7.7 speakers are floorstanding speakers with a 3-way, 4-driver design, featuring an 8-inch down-firing woofer and two 5-inch midranges. They have a 90 dB sensitivity, a 4 Ohm impedance, and are recommended for use with 200-280 watts of input power. Their frequency response ranges from 35Hz to 20kHz. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Drivers: 1 x 8" woofer, 2 x 5" midranges Frequency Response: 35Hz
Are you paying A$1,150 for a speaker that’s best judged on condition and completeness? Without solid used-market comps for the J 280 specifically, that asks as ambitious rather than an obvious bargain; Jamo’s current entry-level Studio models sell new for well under A$300 a pair, so this needs to be a clearly higher-end Jamo floorstander or a mint, well-accessorized set to make sense.
If it’s the big, original, full-range Jamo tower I’m thinking of, the appeal is easy: easy placement, room-filling scale, and a presentation that works well for movies and casual music without demanding exotic amplification. That said, at this money I’d want confirmation of original boxes, grilles, spikes, and clean driver/surround condition before committing; if those boxes are checked, it could still be a worthwhile buy for someone wanting a substantial Jamo pair.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Jamo traces its roots to 1968 in the small Danish village of Glingor, northern Jutland, where carpenter Preben Jakobsen and his partner Mortensen launched the brand from a modest workshop. Named from the founders' surnames, Jamo quickly expanded, building its first factory by 1970 and debuting at the 1973 IFA exhibition. Danish design principles—emphasizing simplicity, elegance, and precision engineering—propelled it from humble beginnings to Europe's largest speaker manufacturer, blending Scandinavian aesthetics with breakthrough audio technologies.
The brand has long specialized in loudspeakers, from iconic hi-fi models to pioneering home theater systems, earning a milestone as the first in the EMEA region to achieve THX certification in 1991 with its THX ONE setup. While speakers remain its hallmark, Jamo's portfolio has evolved to encompass high-fidelity systems, connected solutions, and lifestyle products, always prioritizing performance-driven sound.
Positioned as a mid-tier powerhouse with premium aspirations, Jamo dominated the European market through the 1990s and 2000s under various ownerships, including Klipsch, before a 2024 acquisition by Chinese firms Cinemaster and Rayleigh Lab. This revival honors its Nordic heritage—retaining some Danish production—while modernizing for today's audiophiles, appealing to discerning buyers seeking value-packed, stylish hi-fi without ultra-high-end prices.
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