Short answer: the Ascend Acoustics HTM-200SE2. It ranks #7 of 179 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.3/5) at $368 and is still sold new; the Dynaudio Emit M10 ranks #111 (rated 3.0/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Dynaudio Emit M10’s replacement, the Dynaudio Emit 10, is rated 3.2/5 at $599.
The Ascend Acoustics HTM-200SE2 is the better-sounding choice. A compact sealed speaker with two small woofers, highly accurate sound and very wide dispersion, ideal with a subwoofer. The tradeoff: 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 Dynaudio Emit M10 is the deeper-bass choice. A discontinued stand-mount bookshelf speaker with very low distortion and a well-behaved port, voiced with extra bass and treble. Its bass reaches about 60.1Hz before falling 3dB, against 87.9Hz for the Ascend Acoustics HTM-200SE2. The tradeoff: Tuned toward a mild showroom sound with boosted upper bass and treble and a recessed midrange: the reviewer prefers speakers that get the 100Hz-3kHz range right, which this doesn’t.
Buy the Ascend Acoustics HTM-200SE2. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Dynaudio Emit M10 is discontinued.
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A compact sealed speaker with two small woofers, highly accurate sound and very wide dispersion, ideal with a subwoofer.
A discontinued stand-mount bookshelf speaker with very low distortion and a well-behaved port, voiced with extra bass and treble.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Ascend Acoustics HTM-200SE2 | Dynaudio Emit M10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $368 per pair | $800 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #7 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers | #111 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 87.9Hz (measured, spinorama.org) | 60.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | approximately 56Hz (measured, spinorama.org) | 46.8Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Enclosure | Sealed | - |
| Drivers | Two 4-inch woofers; soft-dome tweeter | 28mm soft dome tweeter, 14cm MSP mid/bass driver |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal | 6 ohms nominal |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.98 | 4.56 (spinorama.org) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.90 | 6.93 (spinorama.org) |
| Sensitivity | 86.0dB (manufacturer specified); 85.2dB (measured, spinorama.org) | 83.5dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 11”H x 6.5”W x 6.4”D (279 x 165 x 162 mm) | 11.5”H x 6.7”W x 9.4”D (292 x 170 x 240 mm) |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) each | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 23kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
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