Short answer: the Aalto Speakers Aalto 9. It ranks #4 of 14 powered floorstanding speakers by sound quality (rated 4.7/5); the Pitt & Giblin Superwax ranks #5 (rated 4.6/5).
The Aalto Speakers Aalto 9 is the more accurate pick. Manufacturer measurements give it a 8.24 preference score without a subwoofer and 8.84 with an ideal one, the highest standard score of any speaker we list. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 8.24 against 7.74 for the Pitt & Giblin Superwax. The tradeoff: The data is the manufacturer’s own and spinorama rates its quality as low, so the scores lack independent confirmation.
What the Pitt & Giblin Superwax does well: The published DSP-adjusted manufacturer measurement combines 26.2Hz -3dB extension with an 8.58 ideal-subwoofer preference score and a smooth predicted room-response trend. The catch: The measured 2.3dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz leaves more local midrange variation than the Pitt & Giblin Superwax Mini; a level overall slope is not a perfectly flat response.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Aalto Speakers Aalto 9 | Pitt & Giblin Superwax | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €29,990 per pair | A$25,950 per pair |
| Ranked | #4 of 14 in Large Size Powered Floorstanding Speakers | #5 of 14 in Large Size Powered Floorstanding Speakers |
| Enclosure | 3-way active, bass reflex | 3-way active, Birch plywood with separate HF waveguide and MF/LF cabinet, hardwood plinth |
| Drivers | 21” paper-cone woofer, 10” paper-cone midrange, 1” compression driver on horn | 1” compression driver on bronze waveguide, 10” sealed midrange, 2x 15” ported woofers |
| Amplifier Power | 1500W total per speaker | 950W total (Hypex nCore, discrete per driver) |
| Crossover Frequency | 220Hz and 1.45kHz | - |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-24kHz (manufacturer) | 27Hz-18kHz +/-1.5dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 20.3Hz (measured, manufacturer data on spinorama.org) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | below 20Hz (measured, manufacturer data on spinorama.org) | - |
| Inputs | Analogue XLR, AES/EBU XLR, USB, optional Dante | Analogue XLR/RCA, S/PDIF, AES, TOSLINK |
| DSP | FourAudio room correction software (Windows/Mac), touchscreen control | Profiles: Natural, Live, Clean (remote selectable) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 8.24 | 7.74 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.84 | 8.58 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Country | Made in Finland | Hand-built in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Dimensions | - | 39.4”H x 39.4”W x 21.7”D (1000 x 1000 x 550 mm) (with stand) |
| Weight | - | 202.8 lbs (92 kg) each |
| Bass Extension | - | 24Hz at -3dB, 20Hz at -10dB (half space) |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: Aalto Speakers Aalto 9 (measured by the manufacturer) and Pitt & Giblin Superwax (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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The Two Speakers In Full
Aalto Speakers Aalto 9: €29,990 per pair Aalto Speakers eBay
Same family: the Aalto Speakers Aalto 1 EVO (smallest bookshelf, rated 4.3/5), the Aalto Speakers Aalto 3 Passive (bookshelf, rated 4.2/5) and the Aalto Speakers Aalto 3 Active Pro (largest bookshelf, rated 4.7/5).
Pros: Manufacturer measurements give it a 8.24 preference score without a subwoofer and 8.84 with an ideal one, the highest standard score of any speaker we list. Bass is flat to 20.3Hz at -3dB, so it needs no subwoofer at all. The 1.3dB reference band, 0.96 listening-window smoothness and 0.36dB average on-axis deviation mean a very even tonal balance, and the horn-loaded compression driver with a 10-inch midrange keeps directivity controlled into the treble. Built-in 1500W amplification, AES/EBU and USB inputs, optional Dante and FourAudio room correction make it a complete active system.
Cons: The data is the manufacturer’s own and spinorama rates its quality as low, so the scores lack independent confirmation. At €29,990 per pair it is sold only by Aalto Speakers in Finland, made to order and currently on back order. The 21-inch woofer makes for a very large cabinet that needs a big room.
Full Aalto Speakers Aalto 9 review and specifications →
| AES Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 1500W total per speaker |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | below 20Hz (measured, manufacturer data on spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 20.3Hz (measured, manufacturer data on spinorama.org) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Country | Made in Finland |
| Crossover Frequency | 220Hz and 1.45kHz |
| DSP | FourAudio room correction software (Windows/Mac), touchscreen control |
| Drivers | 21” paper-cone woofer, 10” paper-cone midrange, 1” compression driver on horn |
| Enclosure | 3-way active, bass reflex |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-24kHz (manufacturer) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Analogue XLR, AES/EBU XLR, USB, optional Dante |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 8.24 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.84 |
| USB Input | Yes |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Pitt & Giblin Superwax: A$25,950 per pair Pitt & Giblin eBay
Same family: the Pitt & Giblin Superwax Mini (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, rated 4.6/5).
Pros: The published DSP-adjusted manufacturer measurement combines 26.2Hz -3dB extension with an 8.58 ideal-subwoofer preference score and a smooth predicted room-response trend. Dual 15-inch woofers and a separate 10-inch midrange provide a substantial full-range architecture. Digital and analog inputs, remote volume control and three voicing profiles make the active system flexible despite its size.
Cons: The measured 2.3dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz leaves more local midrange variation than the Pitt & Giblin Superwax Mini; a level overall slope is not a perfectly flat response. Results apply to the measured DSP tuning, not every profile. At about 92kg and one metre wide per speaker, installation and room space are major considerations.
Full Pitt & Giblin Superwax review and specifications →
| Released | Oct 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 950W total (Hypex nCore, discrete per driver) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension | 24Hz at -3dB, 20Hz at -10dB (half space) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes |
| Country | Hand-built in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| DSP | Profiles: Natural, Live, Clean (remote selectable) |
| Dimensions | 39.4”H x 39.4”W x 21.7”D (1000 x 1000 x 550 mm) (with stand) |
| Drivers | 1” compression driver on bronze waveguide, 10” sealed midrange, 2x 15” ported woofers |
| Enclosure | 3-way active, Birch plywood with separate HF waveguide and MF/LF cabinet, hardwood plinth |
| Frequency Response | 27Hz-18kHz +/-1.5dB |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Analogue XLR/RCA, S/PDIF, AES, TOSLINK |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 7.74 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.58 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 202.8 lbs (92 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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