Short answer: the AsciLab F6Bs. It ranks #20 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5); the Ascend Acoustics Sierra-LX ranks #37 (rated 4.3/5).
The Ascend Acoustics Sierra-LX is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. A compact bookshelf speaker with very neutral, flat sound, a wide soundstage, and surprisingly deep bass in a bamboo cabinet. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 6.63 against 5.24 for the AsciLab F6Bs. Its bass reaches about 47Hz before falling 3dB, against 82Hz for the AsciLab F6Bs. The tradeoff: Very low sensitivity at about 81dB, so it needs a genuinely powerful amplifier to reach normal listening levels.
The case for 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 tradeoff: 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-LX.
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A compact bookshelf speaker with very neutral, flat sound, a wide soundstage, and surprisingly deep bass in a bamboo cabinet.
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-LX | AsciLab F6Bs | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1598 per pair | €799 per pair |
| Ranked | #37 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #20 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 50.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 47Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 82.0Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 14.3” x 7.5” x 10.5” (362 x 191 x 267 mm) | 14.5”H x 8”W x 6.1”D (368 x 203 x 154 mm) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (5.5 ohms minimum) | 4 ohms nominal, 3.7 ohms minimum |
| Sensitivity | 81dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) | 85.2dB @ 2.83V/1m (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Drivers | 6” aluminum cone woofer, 26mm dome tweeter | 1” aluminum dome tweeter with waveguide and phase plug, 6” fiber cone woofer |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | Bass reflex, flared rear port | - |
| Power Handling | 350W continuous, 500W peak | - |
| Frequency Response | 28Hz - 23kHz (in-room, manufacturer specified) | - |
| Country | USA | South Korea |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.63 | 5.24 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.44 | 7.90 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | sealed |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1kHz |
| Mounting | - | VESA 100 wall mount compatible |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100dB full bandwidth, 102dB above 100Hz (manufacturer specified) |
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