Short answer: the JBL Stage 250B. It ranks #97 of 179 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 3.2/5) at $439.95 and is still sold new; the Dynaudio Emit M10 ranks #111 (rated 3.0/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Dynaudio Emit M10’s replacement, the Dynaudio Emit 10, is rated 3.2/5 at $599.
The Dynaudio Emit M10 is the more accurate pick. A discontinued stand-mount bookshelf speaker with very low distortion and a well-behaved port, voiced with extra bass and treble. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.56 against 4.06 for the JBL Stage 250B. The tradeoff: Tuned toward a mild showroom sound with boosted upper bass and treble and a recessed midrange: the reviewer prefers speakers that get the 100Hz-3kHz range right, which this doesn’t.
Why pick the JBL Stage 250B: Affordable current bookshelf speakers with a waveguide tweeter for smooth dispersion, magnetic grilles and solid build. The catch: Its objective score is good rather than class-leading, and the rear port needs some wall clearance.
Buy the JBL Stage 250B. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Dynaudio Emit M10 is no longer sold new.
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A discontinued stand-mount bookshelf speaker with very low distortion and a well-behaved port, voiced with extra bass and treble.
Affordable current bookshelf speakers with a waveguide tweeter for smooth dispersion, magnetic grilles and solid build.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dynaudio Emit M10 | JBL Stage 250B | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $800 per pair Discontinued | $439.95 per pair |
| Ranked | #111 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers | #97 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 64.5Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner via spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 46.8Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 83.5dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review) | 86dB/2.83V/1m |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal | 6 ohms |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 23kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz-25kHz (-6dB) |
| Drivers | 28mm soft dome tweeter, 14cm MSP mid/bass driver | 1-inch aluminum tweeter, 5.25-inch polycellulose woofer |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| Dimensions | 11.5”H x 6.7”W x 9.4”D (292 x 170 x 240 mm) | 12.6H x 7.9W x 9.5D in |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported, rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.56 (spinorama.org) | 4.06 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.93 (spinorama.org) | 6.60 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | Passive 2-way rear-ported |
| Recommended Power | - | 20-150W |
| Power Handling | - | 75W RMS |
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