Short answer: the ELAC DBR62. It ranks #79 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.0/5); the Mission LX-3 MKII ranks #138 (rated 3.6/5).
The ELAC DBR62 is the more accurate, deeper-bass 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 4.17 for the Mission LX-3 MKII. Its bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 3dB, against 67.4Hz for the Mission LX-3 MKII. The catch: A slight recess in the 1-2kHz region reduces vocal presence somewhat compared to other speakers in direct comparison.
The case for the Mission LX-3 MKII: Large affordable standmount speakers with a 6.5 inch woofer, useful bass and easy to drive sensitivity. Watch for: On-axis smoothness of 0.217 and predicted in-room smoothness of 0.344 reveal clear response unevenness, with a -0.46dB-per-octave downward tilt.
Buy the ELAC DBR62. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Mission LX-3 MKII.
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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.
Large affordable standmount speakers with a 6.5 inch woofer, useful bass and easy to drive sensitivity.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC DBR62 | Mission LX-3 MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.98 per pair | £249 per pair |
| Ranked | #79 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #138 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 42.5Hz (derived from ASR on-axis curve, spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 67.4Hz (measured, ASR via spinorama.org) |
| Dimensions | 14.1”H x 8.2”W x 10.8”D (358.1 x 208.3 x 274.3 mm) | 13.6H x 8.9W x 12.1D in |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 5.2 ohms minimum (measured above 80Hz, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 8 ohms nominal, 4.1 ohms minimum |
| Sensitivity | 84.3dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner; 86dB manufacturer specified) | 88dB |
| Drivers | 6.5” Aramid Fiber woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter | 1” microfiber-dome tweeter, 6.5” composite-fiber woofer |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.07 | 4.17 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.27 | 6.42 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | 2-way, bass-reflex |
| Country | - | United Kingdom (design) |
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