Short answer: the Focal Alpha 50 EVO. It ranks #6 of 24 powered bookshelf speakers at $314; the APS Klasik 2020 ranks #8 and costs $900, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the APS Klasik 2020 side: Very neutral. The catch: Difficult to find for sale online, no dealers in the United States.
The case for the Focal Alpha 50 EVO: More neutral than the great HS5.
Buy the APS Klasik 2020 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Focal Alpha 50 EVO if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| APS Klasik 2020 | Focal Alpha 50 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $900 | $314.00 |
| Ranked | #8 of 20 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #6 of 24 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 9.0"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 | - |
| Output Power | 100w Per Speaker | 60w Per Speaker |
The Two Speakers In Full
APS Klasik 2020: $900 Aps-company
Pros: Very neutral. Almost indistinguishable from the HS8 but with deeper bass
Cons: Difficult to find for sale online, no dealers in the United States.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 14.2"H x 8.3"W x 12.6"D (360.7 x 210.8 x 320 mm) |
| Drivers | 7" (178mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA |
| Output Power | 100w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 22 lbs / 10.0 kg each |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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Focal Alpha 50 EVO: $314.00 Amazon
Pros: More neutral than the great HS5
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 12.2"H x 9.0"W x 9.4"D (309.9 x 228.6 x 238.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 5" (127mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 45 Hz - 22 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS, RCA |
| Output Power | 60w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs / 6.0 kg each |
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