Short answer: the Dynaudio Heritage Special for better sound quality, the ELAC DBR62 for the lower price. The Dynaudio Heritage Special ranks #29 of 222 bookshelf speakers, rated 4.4/5, at $7,000. The ELAC DBR62 ranks #79, rated 4.0/5, at $699.98, $6,300.02 cheaper.
The ELAC DBR62 is the more accurate pick. An affordable bookshelf speaker that is very forgiving of placement and aiming, with wide sound and a little extra bass punch. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.07 against 4.32 for the Dynaudio Heritage Special. Watch for: A slight recess in the 1-2kHz region reduces vocal presence somewhat compared to other speakers in direct comparison.
The Dynaudio Heritage Special is the better-sounding choice. A limited edition bookshelf speaker with huge output for its size, robust bass, and a big, well proportioned soundstage. The tradeoff: At lower listening volumes, dynamic range and kick-drum punch fell short of higher-sensitivity speakers the reviewer has tested (JBL 4367, KEF Reference 1 Meta): the sheer output ceiling is impressive, but it isn’t a highly dynamic-sounding speaker at modest levels.
Buy the ELAC DBR62 if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the Dynaudio Heritage Special if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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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 limited edition bookshelf speaker with huge output for its size, robust bass, and a big, well proportioned soundstage.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC DBR62 | Dynaudio Heritage Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.98 per pair | $7,000 per pair |
| Ranked | #79 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #29 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) | 52Hz (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) | 15.2”H x 8.2”W x 12.6”D (385 x 208 x 320 mm) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 5.2 ohms minimum (measured above 80Hz, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 5.1 ohms minimum, ported mode (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 84.3dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner; 86dB manufacturer specified) | 85dB (measured at 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 6.5” Aramid Fiber woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter | 18cm MSP cone woofer, 28mm Esotar 3 dome tweeter |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each | 24.3 lbs (11 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.07 | 4.32 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.27 | 6.33 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Country | - | Denmark |
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