Short answer: the Alcons Audio VR5 V1. It ranks #3 of 39 compact 5 to 6.5-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $2,300. The L-Acoustics X6i ranks #4, rated 3.9/5, at $1,695, $605 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Alcons Audio VR5 V1 is the deeper-bass option. A compact passive monitor with a ribbon tweeter and very accurate sound for near field and stage monitor use with a subwoofer. Its bass reaches about 80Hz before falling 3dB, against 90Hz for the L-Acoustics X6i. The catch: Bass reaches only about 80Hz (-3dB), and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.408, so a subwoofer is needed for music.
Why pick the L-Acoustics X6i: A small weatherproof coaxial speaker with accurate, even sound and plenty of output for outdoor installs and near field monitoring. The catch: A passive cabinet that needs an L-Acoustics amplified controller such as the LA2Xi, LA4X or LA7.16i.
Buy the Alcons Audio VR5 V1. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $605 with the L-Acoustics X6i does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Alcons Audio VR5 V1 | L-Acoustics X6i | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,300 Passive | $1,695 Passive |
| Ranked | #3 of 39 in Compact 5 to 6.5-Inch PA Speakers | #4 of 39 in Compact 5 to 6.5-Inch PA Speakers |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs (6 kg) | 13.9 lbs (6.3 kg) |
| Rigging | 5 x M10 mounting points | - |
| Maximum SPL | 127dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 123dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way compact monitor | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Drivers | 5” mid-bass with Active Coil, RBN202 pro-ribbon | 6.5” low-frequency driver, 1.5” compression driver (coaxial) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (500W peak input to the ribbon section) | Passive speaker; requires an L-Acoustics amplified controller (LA2Xi, LA4X or LA7.16i) |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive; processing and protection come from the amplified controller) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 80Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.04 | 4.20 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.06 | 7.34 |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 69Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | - | 14.3”H x 7.4”W x 6.7”D (362 x 187 x 170 mm) |
| Inputs | - | 2-point terminal block input and link |
| Cabinet Material | - | Baltic beech and birch plywood |
| Coverage | - | 90° axisymmetric |
| IP Rating | - | IP55 |
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