Short answer: the Focal Alpha 50 EVO, because the APS Klasik 2020 is hard to buy. The Klasik is very neutral, but it is difficult to find for sale online with no dealers in the United States. The Alpha 50 EVO is more neutral than the great HS5 and costs $1,142 less.
Buy the APS Klasik 2020 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Focal Alpha 50 EVO if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| APS Klasik 2020 | Focal Alpha 50 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,800 per pair | $658 per pair |
| Ranked | #58 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #53 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 14.2”H x 8.3”W x 12.6”D (360.7 x 210.8 x 320 mm) | 12.2”H x 9”W x 9.4”D (309.9 x 228.6 x 238.8 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45 Hz - 22 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | XLR, TRS, RCA |
| Weight | 22 lbs (10.0 kg) each | 13.2 lbs (6.0 kg) each |
| Drivers | 7” (178mm) woofer | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 100w Per Speaker | 60w Per Speaker |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 1.04 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.70 |
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