Short answer: the Ascend Acoustics HTM-200SE2. Both are rated 4.3/5 for sound quality (#7 and #10 of 179 bookshelf speakers), and the Ascend Acoustics HTM-200SE2 costs $368 against $898 for the Ascend Acoustics Luna V2 Mini-Monitor Titan, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
The case for the Ascend Acoustics HTM-200SE2: A compact sealed speaker with two small woofers, highly accurate sound and very wide dispersion, ideal with a subwoofer. Watch for: Limited bass is the main tradeoff, measuring 87.9Hz at -3dB, 71.8Hz at -6dB, and 51.3Hz at -12dB; its preference score falls to 4.98 without a subwoofer.
The Ascend Acoustics Luna V2 Mini-Monitor Titan is the deeper-bass pick. A tiny, affordable bookshelf speaker with accurate sound, a big soundstage for its size and a seven year warranty. Its bass reaches about 74.7Hz before falling 3dB, against 87.9Hz for the Ascend Acoustics HTM-200SE2. The catch: On axis deviation measures 0.599dB average, a comparatively rough figure for this driver class, so a listener sitting dead center is more likely to notice unevenness than with the RAAL ribbon version of this same cabinet.
Buy the Ascend Acoustics HTM-200SE2. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $530 less than the Ascend Acoustics Luna V2 Mini-Monitor Titan.
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A compact sealed speaker with two small woofers, highly accurate sound and very wide dispersion, ideal with a subwoofer.
A tiny, affordable bookshelf speaker with accurate sound, a big soundstage for its size and a seven year warranty.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Ascend Acoustics HTM-200SE2 | Ascend Acoustics Luna V2 Mini-Monitor Titan | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $368 per pair | $898 per pair |
| Ranked | #7 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers | #10 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 87.9Hz (measured, spinorama.org) | 74.7Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | approximately 56Hz (measured, spinorama.org) | 45.7Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) |
| Enclosure | Sealed | ported |
| Drivers | Two 4-inch woofers; soft-dome tweeter | SEAS Titan 26mm aluminum/magnesium dome tweeter, 4.5” long throw glass fiber cone woofer |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal | 8 ohms nominal |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.98 | 5.17 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.90 | 7.78 |
| Sensitivity | 86.0dB (manufacturer specified); 85.2dB (measured, spinorama.org) | 82dB @ 2.83V/1m anechoic (manufacturer) |
| Dimensions | 11”H x 6.5”W x 6.4”D (279 x 165 x 162 mm) | 10.6”H x 5.7”W x 6”D (270 x 146 x 152 mm) |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) each | 8.3 lbs (3.75 kg) each |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Power Handling | - | 100W continuous, 150W peak |
| Frequency Response | - | 75-27,000Hz +/-3dB anechoic (manufacturer) |
| Warranty | - | 7 years parts and labor |
| Country | - | United States |
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