Short answer: the Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2 on measured sound quality, the ELAC DBR62 on price. The Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2 ranks #41 of 222 bookshelf speakers, rated 4.3/5, at $1,748. The ELAC DBR62 ranks #79, rated 4.0/5, at $699.98, $1,048.02 cheaper.
The case for the ELAC DBR62: An affordable bookshelf speaker that is very forgiving of placement and aiming, with wide sound and a little extra bass punch. The tradeoff: A slight recess in the 1-2kHz region reduces vocal presence somewhat compared to other speakers in direct comparison.
The Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2 is the more accurate choice. A ribbon tweeter bookshelf speaker with hand matched pairs, a frequency response printout for each unit, and a long seven year warranty. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.88 against 5.07 for the ELAC DBR62. The tradeoff: On-axis response is relatively uneven, with an average deviation of about 0.45dB, so a listener sitting dead center may notice more unevenness than with smoother AsciLab or Ascend towers.
Buy the ELAC DBR62 when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2 when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
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An affordable bookshelf speaker that is very forgiving of placement and aiming, with wide sound and a little extra bass punch.
A ribbon tweeter bookshelf speaker with hand matched pairs, a frequency response printout for each unit, and a long seven year warranty.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC DBR62 | Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.98 per pair | $1,748 per pair |
| Ranked | #79 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #41 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 42.4Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 58.6Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) |
| Dimensions | 14.1”H x 8.2”W x 10.8”D (358.1 x 208.3 x 274.3 mm) | 14.3”H x 7.5”W x 10.5”D (362 x 190 x 267 mm) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 5.2 ohms minimum (measured above 80Hz, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 8 ohms nominal |
| Sensitivity | 84.3dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner; 86dB manufacturer specified) | 85dB @ 2.83V/1m anechoic (manufacturer) |
| Drivers | 6.5” Aramid Fiber woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter | RAAL 10mm true ribbon tweeter, 6” SEAS Excel Curv cone woofer |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each | 20.1 lbs (9.1 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.07 | 5.88 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.27 | 7.95 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | ported |
| Power Handling | - | 150W continuous, 300W peak |
| Frequency Response | - | 51-27,000Hz +/-3dB (manufacturer) |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | - | 51.3Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) |
| Warranty | - | 7 years parts and labor |
| Country | - | United States |
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