Jamo Concert Legacy & Concert Element

Concert Legacy is the more traditional of the two ranges, but it is not simply a nostalgic reissue. Jamo describes it as an answer to a very specific question - what would the original Concert series look like today if it had continued to evolve over the past thirty years? The reference point is the original Concert 8 and Concert 11 loudspeakers introduced in 1996, but the new models carry that idea forward rather than copying old designs. The range is made in Denmark and draws on long-standing Scandinavian partnerships, with Scan-Speak in Denmark responsible for key driver development, SEAS in Norway providing the midrange technology, and Finnish wood fiber used in the woofer materials.

The Concert Legacy series is built around a combination of composed bass, open midrange and articulate treble, supported by several specific engineering choices. The most important is Jamo DualCore, used in the floorstanding models. This architecture physically isolates the midrange and high-frequency section from bass pressure by separating the enclosure into different chambers with 75 Shore A rubber decoupling. The idea is simple enough, but acoustically meaningful - as low-frequency energy rises inside the cabinet, the midrange should remain cleaner and less affected by pressure changes from the bass section. The horizontal line visible on the cabinet is not only a styling detail, but a visual expression of that internal division.

Concert Legacy 11 is the flagship of the family. It is a 3-way floorstanding passive loudspeaker using three 165 mm Scan-Speak woofers with wood fiber cone material from Finland, one 165 mm SEAS midrange driver with an aluminum/magnesium cone and copper-accented phase plug, and a 25 mm Scan-Speak positive dome tweeter. Its frequency response is specified at 32 Hz - 21 kHz, with a low-frequency cut-off of 26 Hz and 94 dB sensitivity, making it the most efficient model in the new lineup. The recommended amplifier power is 50 - 250 W, impedance is 4 ohms, and bi-wiring terminals are fitted as standard. With dimensions of 1207 x 308 x 481 mm and a weight of 40 kg per speaker, Legacy 11 is clearly intended as a serious full-range passive loudspeaker rather than a lifestyle product.

Concert Legacy 9 follows the same general architecture in a more compact floorstanding format. It uses two 165 mm Scan-Speak woofers with Finnish wood fiber cone material, the same 165 mm SEAS aluminum/magnesium midrange driver and a 25 mm Scan-Speak tweeter. Its response is specified at 33 Hz - 21 kHz, with a low-frequency cut-off of 27 Hz, sensitivity of 92 dB and recommended amplifier power of 40 - 200 W. Like the flagship, it uses Jamo DualCore and a down-firing port integrated into the aluminum plinth, a solution intended to reduce rear-wall sensitivity and make placement less demanding. The cabinet measures 1007 x 308 x 481 mm and weighs 36 kg per speaker.

The smallest model in the Concert Legacy range is Legacy 8, a high-end bookshelf passive loudspeaker. It is a 2-way bass-reflex design with a 165 mm SEAS midwoofer using an aluminum/magnesium cone and copper phase plug, partnered with a 25 mm Scan-Speak positive dome tweeter. The specified frequency response is 34 Hz - 21 kHz, with a low-frequency cut-off of 28 Hz, sensitivity of 87 dB and recommended amplifier power of 40 - 200 W. Like the floorstanders, it uses bi-wiring terminals and a down-firing port, this time integrated into the plinth to reduce dependence on rear-wall positioning. Its cabinet uses real oak veneer, a 40 mm front baffle and bead-blasted aluminum trim, with dimensions of 365 x 252 x 370 mm and a weight of 12 kg per speaker.

The Concert Legacy models will be offered in three finishes - Heritage, Northern Frost and Onyx. In Heritage, the cabinet uses light oak veneer with a matte black baffle. Northern Frost combines a white oak veneer cabinet with a matte black baffle, while Onyx uses ebonized oak veneer. On the floorstanding models, the front is split between a matte black upper baffle and a high-gloss black lower section, reflecting the internal dual-chamber construction.

Concert Element takes a different route. It was developed with the Copenhagen-based design studio HarritSorensen and presents Jamo's more modern, interior-conscious side. Its defining visual idea is described as a "circle over rectangle" design. Rather than hiding the driver inside a conventional box, the circular driver module extends beyond the shallow cabinet, making it both the acoustic and visual center of the speaker. The result is a more architectural design language, with shallow proportions, minimalist finishes and fabric covers that allow the speakers to move between a softer domestic look and a more exposed technical appearance.

The Element speakers have been developed in partnership with SB Acoustics and use bespoke drivers tuned to each cabinet volume. Jamo says the range follows a single-driver-per-range architecture, simplifying the signal path and helping to reduce distortion. Down-firing ports are used to improve placement flexibility, while the floorstanding models add dual-chamber construction to separate bass and midrange behavior. That internal logic is reflected externally by the series' Horizon Line, again turning an acoustic decision into part of the visual design.

Concert Element 50 is the bookshelf model and the most compact loudspeaker in the new family. Jamo describes it as a true bookshelf speaker rather than a standmount pretending to fit on a shelf. It is a 2-way bass-reflex design using a 165 mm woofer with Scandinavian nettle fiber cone, 4-layer voice coil and Jamo phase plug, partnered with a 25 mm soft dome tweeter with waveguide. The frequency response is specified at 45 Hz - 22 kHz, with a low-frequency cut-off of 40 Hz, sensitivity of 89.5 dB and recommended amplifier power of 40 - 150 W. The cabinet measures 378.9 x 319 x 269.5 mm and each speaker weighs 8.3 kg. Single-wiring terminals are fitted, and the package includes two sets of magnetic grilles in dark gray and light gray, plus rubber pads.

Concert Element 70 carries the same design language into a compact floorstanding format. It is a 3-way bass-reflex passive speaker with a 200 mm woofer, 130 mm midrange driver and 25 mm soft dome tweeter. Both the woofer and midrange use Scandinavian nettle fiber cones, while the midrange is fitted with Jamo's phase plug. Its frequency response is specified at 40 Hz - 22 kHz, with a low-frequency cut-off of 35 Hz, sensitivity of 87 dB and recommended amplifier power of 50 - 200 W. The cabinet measures 1017 x 274 x 307 mm and weighs 18.8 kg per speaker. Bi-wiring terminals, adjustable rubber feet, terminal jumpers and two sets of magnetic grilles are included.

Concert Element 90 is the largest passive loudspeaker in the Element range and the fullest expression of the series' design concept. It uses a 3-way bass-reflex architecture with a 250 mm woofer, 165 mm midrange driver and 25 mm tweeter. The woofer and midrange use Scandinavian nettle fiber cones, and the cabinet features internal bracing and dual-chamber construction, with a ported woofer section and sealed midrange chamber intended to prevent bass energy from contaminating the midband. Its frequency response is specified at 35 Hz - 22 kHz, with a low-frequency cut-off of 30 Hz, sensitivity of 87 dB and recommended amplifier power of 60 - 250 W. The cabinet measures 1112 x 319 x 356 mm and weighs 33.2 kg per speaker.

The Concert Element SW10 subwoofer completes the family. Although it visually follows the same design language, it is conceived as a precise low-frequency extension rather than a maximum-output home-theater box. It uses a sealed enclosure, a 250 mm long-throw driver with a 4-layer voice coil and Class D amplification rated at 150 W RMS and 300 W maximum. The bandwidth is specified at 30 Hz - 250 Hz, with a low-frequency cut-off of 20 Hz. Integration options include dual RCA/LFE input, adjustable low-pass from 40 Hz to 140 Hz, continuously variable phase from 0 to 180 degrees and a progressive 0/+6 dB EQ boost at 55 Hz. The cabinet measures 360 x 365 x 295 mm and weighs 11.8 kg.

The Concert Element range will be available in Onyx and Northern Frost, with optional fabrics sourced from Gabriel in Denmark adding another layer of Scandinavian color and style. The fabric covers are not treated merely as accessories, but as part of the product language, allowing owners to decide whether the speakers should look more understated and domestic or more technical and direct. All prices are listed per pair except for the SW10 subwoofer. Concert Legacy 11 is priced at €8999/£7739/$7999, Concert Legacy 9 at €5499/£4729/$5299, and Concert Legacy 8 at €3299/£2839/$2999. In the Concert Element range, Element 90 is priced at €2599/£2239/$2499, Element 70 at €1999/£1719/$1899, Element 50 at €1159/£999/$1099, and the Element SW10 subwoofer at €729/£629/$699. Info and photos by Jamo.