Short answer: the GR-Research NX-Studio if sound quality matters most, the ELAC DBR62 if price matters most. The GR-Research NX-Studio ranks #4 of 222 bookshelf speakers, rated 4.8/5, at $3,630. The ELAC DBR62 ranks #79, rated 4.0/5, at $699.98, $2,930.02 cheaper.
Why pick 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 catch: A slight recess in the 1-2kHz region reduces vocal presence somewhat compared to other speakers in direct comparison.
The GR-Research NX-Studio is the better-sounding choice. A DIY kit bookshelf speaker with a ribbon tweeter for wide open, detailed sound, superb imaging, and tight, fast sealed bass. Watch for: Bass will be very tight but won’t be quite as deep as others due to the sealed woofer enclosure.
Buy the ELAC DBR62 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the GR-Research NX-Studio if sound quality matters more than 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 DIY kit bookshelf speaker with a ribbon tweeter for wide open, detailed sound, superb imaging, and tight, fast sealed bass.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC DBR62 | GR-Research NX-Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.98 per pair | $3630 per pair |
| Ranked | #79 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #4 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (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) | 18”H x 8.5”W x 15.5”D (457.2 x 215.9 x 393.7 mm) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 5.2 ohms minimum (measured above 80Hz, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 84.3dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner; 86dB manufacturer specified) | 87dB |
| Drivers | 6.5” Aramid Fiber woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter | GR-Research M165NQ 6.5” paper cone, non-resonant polymer frame, copper shorting rings and aluminum phase plug sealed enclosure woofer, GR-Research Neo3 Planar Magnetic Ribbon open baffle tweeter |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each | 20.5 lbs (9.3 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | sealed |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.07 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.27 | - |
| DIY Kit | No | Yes |
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