Short answer: the Perlisten A3m on measured sound quality, the ELAC DBR62 on price. The Perlisten A3m ranks #51 of 222 bookshelf speakers, rated 4.2/5, at $3,000. The ELAC DBR62 ranks #79, rated 4.0/5, at $699.98, $2,300.02 cheaper.
The ELAC DBR62 is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. 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 4.30 for the Perlisten A3m. Its bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 3dB, against 85.8Hz for the Perlisten A3m. The tradeoff: A slight recess in the 1-2kHz region reduces vocal presence somewhat compared to other speakers in direct comparison.
The case for the Perlisten A3m: A sealed high output monitor with dual 8 inch woofers and a waveguide tweeter, a great match for a subwoofer in a home theater. The tradeoff: The low-quality vendor Spinorama data measures only 85.8Hz at -3dB, 74.1Hz at -6dB, and 55.7Hz at -12dB, conflicting with Perlisten’s much deeper in-room extension claim.
Buy the ELAC DBR62 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Perlisten A3m 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 sealed high output monitor with dual 8 inch woofers and a waveguide tweeter, a great match for a subwoofer in a home theater.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC DBR62 | Perlisten A3m | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.98 per pair | $3,000 per pair |
| Ranked | #79 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #51 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | approximately 61Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 85.8Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Dimensions | 14.1”H x 8.2”W x 10.8”D (358.1 x 208.3 x 274.3 mm) | 26.6 x 11.0 x 13.8 in each |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 5.2 ohms minimum (measured above 80Hz, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms nominal; 3 ohms minimum |
| Sensitivity | 84.3dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner; 86dB manufacturer specified) | 87.4dB at 2.83V/1m |
| Drivers | 6.5” Aramid Fiber woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter | Two 8-inch carbon-fiber woofers; 35mm Teteron dome tweeter |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each | 63.9 lbs (29 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.07 | 4.30 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.27 | 7.34 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | Sealed |
| Maximum SPL | - | 111.4dB peak at 1m (manufacturer specified) |
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