Short answer: the Ascend Acoustics Sierra-LX if sound quality matters most, the ELAC DBR62 if price matters most. The Ascend Acoustics Sierra-LX ranks #37 of 222 bookshelf speakers, rated 4.3/5, at $1,598. The ELAC DBR62 ranks #79, rated 4.0/5, at $699.98, $898.02 cheaper.
What the ELAC DBR62 does well: 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-LX is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. A compact bookshelf speaker with very neutral, flat sound, a wide soundstage, and surprisingly deep bass in a bamboo cabinet. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 6.63 against 5.07 for the ELAC DBR62. Its bass reaches about 47Hz before falling 3dB, against 53Hz for the ELAC DBR62. The catch: Very low sensitivity at about 81dB, so it needs a genuinely powerful amplifier to reach normal listening levels.
Buy the ELAC DBR62 when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the Ascend Acoustics Sierra-LX 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 compact bookshelf speaker with very neutral, flat sound, a wide soundstage, and surprisingly deep bass in a bamboo cabinet.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC DBR62 | Ascend Acoustics Sierra-LX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.98 per pair | $1598 per pair |
| Ranked | #79 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #37 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 47Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 14.1”H x 8.2”W x 10.8”D (358.1 x 208.3 x 274.3 mm) | 14.3” x 7.5” x 10.5” (362 x 191 x 267 mm) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 5.2 ohms minimum (measured above 80Hz, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 8 ohms nominal (5.5 ohms minimum) |
| Sensitivity | 84.3dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner; 86dB manufacturer specified) | 81dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 6.5” Aramid Fiber woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter | 6” aluminum cone woofer, 26mm dome tweeter |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | Bass reflex, flared rear port |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.07 | 6.63 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.27 | 8.44 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Power Handling | - | 350W continuous, 500W peak |
| Frequency Response | - | 28Hz - 23kHz (in-room, manufacturer specified) |
| Country | - | USA |
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