Short answer: the AsciLab C6B. It ranks #6 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.7/5); the AsciLab F6Bs ranks #20 (rated 4.5/5).
The AsciLab C6B is the more accurate, deeper-bass pick. Bookshelf speakers with very accurate sound and an unusually wide, stable soundstage, for any seating position. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 6.33 against 5.24 for the AsciLab F6Bs. Its bass reaches about 54Hz before falling 3dB, against 82Hz for the AsciLab F6Bs. The catch: Bass rolls off around 50Hz in-room (F3 54Hz, F10 35Hz), so a subwoofer is needed for real extension below that.
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 C6B. It is rated higher for sound quality than the AsciLab F6Bs.
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Bookshelf speakers with very accurate sound and an unusually wide, stable soundstage, for any seating position.
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
| AsciLab C6B | AsciLab F6Bs | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1145 per pair | €799 per pair |
| Ranked | #6 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #20 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 35Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 50.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 82.0Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 15.7”H x 8”W x 10.4”D (398.8 x 203.2 x 264.2 mm) | 14.5”H x 8”W x 6.1”D (368 x 203 x 154 mm) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 2.6 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms nominal, 3.7 ohms minimum |
| Sensitivity | 85.6dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 85.2dB @ 2.83V/1m (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Drivers | 6” Aluminium Ceramic Cone with cast Aluminium Chassis woofer, 1” Aluminium Ceramic Dome tweeter | 1” aluminum dome tweeter with waveguide and phase plug, 6” fiber cone woofer |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) each | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | passive radiator | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.33 | 5.24 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.28 | 7.90 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | sealed |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1kHz |
| Mounting | - | VESA 100 wall mount compatible |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |
| Country | - | South Korea |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100dB full bandwidth, 102dB above 100Hz (manufacturer specified) |
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