Short answer: a tie on sound quality. Both are rated 4.5/5 (#20 and #16 of 222 bookshelf speakers), so choose on features and fit.
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 catch: AsciLab’s own site shows the F6Bs sold out, though it remains in stock through resellers like Audiophonics and Tested Audio.
The Buchardt Audio E50 is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. A bookshelf speaker with remarkably deep bass for its size, a very neutral midrange, and low distortion, with no need to sit near a wall. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.84 against 5.24 for the AsciLab F6Bs. Its bass reaches about 40Hz before falling 3dB, against 82Hz for the AsciLab F6Bs. The catch: A roughly 3dB dip in the upper midrange/lower treble softens attack and dialogue clarity: the reviewer’s main complaint, and it’s baked into the crossover rather than a directivity artifact, so it’s audible both on and off axis.
Buy the AsciLab F6Bs or the Buchardt Audio E50 on features: they are rated the same for sound quality at close to the same price.
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A slim, sealed bookshelf speaker that mounts flat on a wall bracket, with accurate sound and wide, even dispersion for a great price.
A bookshelf speaker with remarkably deep bass for its size, a very neutral midrange, and low distortion, with no need to sit near a wall.
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Specifications Side By Side
| AsciLab F6Bs | Buchardt Audio E50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €799 per pair | $4600 per pair |
| Ranked | #20 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #16 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | sealed | - |
| Drivers | 1” aluminum dome tweeter with waveguide and phase plug, 6” fiber cone woofer | 1” Scanspeak dome tweeter with waveguide, 6.5” Purifi extended-stroke woofer, dual 6.5” passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 14.5”H x 8”W x 6.1”D (368 x 203 x 154 mm) | 15.6” x 7.5” x 11.2” (395 x 190 x 284 mm) |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each | 19 lbs (8.6 kg) each |
| Sensitivity | 85.2dB @ 2.83V/1m (measured, Audio Science Review) | 83.1dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.7 ohms minimum | 4 ohms nominal |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 82.0Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 40Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1kHz | 2000Hz |
| Mounting | VESA 100 wall mount compatible | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
| Country | South Korea | Denmark |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB full bandwidth, 102dB above 100Hz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.24 | 5.84 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.90 | 7.61 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | Passive radiator loaded |
| Frequency Response | - | 36Hz - 30kHz ±3dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Recommended Power | - | 60W - 200W |
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