Short answer: the AsciLab F6Bs. It ranks #20 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5); the Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2 ranks #41 (rated 4.3/5).
The Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2 is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. A ribbon tweeter bookshelf speaker with hand matched pairs, a frequency response printout for each unit, and a long seven year warranty. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.88 against 5.24 for the AsciLab F6Bs. Its bass reaches about 58.6Hz before falling 3dB, against 82Hz for the AsciLab F6Bs. The tradeoff: On-axis response is relatively uneven, with an average deviation of about 0.45dB, so a listener sitting dead center may notice more unevenness than with smoother AsciLab or Ascend towers.
Why pick the AsciLab F6Bs: A slim, sealed bookshelf speaker that mounts flat on a wall bracket, with accurate sound and wide, even dispersion for a great price. The catch: AsciLab’s own site shows the F6Bs sold out, though it remains in stock through resellers like Audiophonics and Tested Audio.
Buy the AsciLab F6Bs. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2.
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A ribbon tweeter bookshelf speaker with hand matched pairs, a frequency response printout for each unit, and a long seven year warranty.
A slim, sealed bookshelf speaker that mounts flat on a wall bracket, with accurate sound and wide, even dispersion for a great price.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2 | AsciLab F6Bs | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,748 per pair | €799 per pair |
| Ranked | #41 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #20 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | ported | sealed |
| Drivers | RAAL 10mm true ribbon tweeter, 6” SEAS Excel Curv cone woofer | 1” aluminum dome tweeter with waveguide and phase plug, 6” fiber cone woofer |
| Dimensions | 14.3”H x 7.5”W x 10.5”D (362 x 190 x 267 mm) | 14.5”H x 8”W x 6.1”D (368 x 203 x 154 mm) |
| Weight | 20.1 lbs (9.1 kg) each | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| Sensitivity | 85dB @ 2.83V/1m anechoic (manufacturer) | 85.2dB @ 2.83V/1m (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal | 4 ohms nominal, 3.7 ohms minimum |
| Power Handling | 150W continuous, 300W peak | - |
| Frequency Response | 51-27,000Hz +/-3dB (manufacturer) | - |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 51.3Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 58.6Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) | 82.0Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42.4Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) | 50.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Warranty | 7 years parts and labor | 2 years |
| Country | United States | South Korea |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.88 | 5.24 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.95 | 7.90 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1kHz |
| Mounting | - | VESA 100 wall mount compatible |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100dB full bandwidth, 102dB above 100Hz (manufacturer specified) |
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