Short answer: the Focal Trio6 ST6. It ranks #63 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.2/5) at $6,998 and is still sold new; the Dynaudio Core 47 ranks #75 (rated 4.1/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
Why pick the Dynaudio Core 47: A professional three-way studio monitor with useful bass and flexible installation controls, with analog and digital inputs. The catch: The measured 3.1dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and listening-window unevenness keep it below the leading accuracy choices.
What the Focal Trio6 ST6 does well: Three-way studio monitors with useful deep bass and switchable Focus modes for flexible mix checking. The tradeoff: The measured balance tilts downward through the treble, with a 2.6dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz.
Buy the Focal Trio6 ST6. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Dynaudio Core 47 is discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dynaudio Core 47 | Focal Trio6 ST6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,250 per pair Discontinued | $6,998 per pair |
| Ranked | #75 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #63 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 3-way active, bass-reflex | 3-way active, sealed/ported |
| Drivers | 1” Esotar Pro tweeter, 4” MSP midrange, 7” MSP woofer | 1.5” beryllium inverted-dome tweeter, 5” W-composite midrange, 8” W-composite woofer |
| Dimensions | 9.4H x 15.4W x 14D in | 21.1”H x 11.5”W x 14.4”D (537 x 292 x 367 mm) |
| Weight | 33.3 lbs (15.1 kg) each | 55.1 lbs (25 kg) each |
| Amplifier Power | 1,150W each (150W HF, 500W MF, 500W LF) | 250W total (2x 100W Class-G bass/mid, 50W Class-AB tweeter) |
| Inputs | Analog XLR, AES3 digital XLR, word clock | XLR |
| Country | Denmark | France |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.99 | 5.46 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.65 | 7.12 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 41Hz - 24kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 35Hz - 40kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
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