Short answer: the Perlisten S4b on measured sound quality, the ELAC DBR62 on price. The Perlisten S4b ranks #2 of 222 bookshelf speakers, rated 4.8/5, at $8,000. The ELAC DBR62 ranks #79, rated 4.0/5, at $699.98, $7,300.02 cheaper.
The ELAC DBR62 is the 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 bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 3dB, against 78Hz for the Perlisten S4b. The tradeoff: A slight recess in the 1-2kHz region reduces vocal presence somewhat compared to other speakers in direct comparison.
The Perlisten S4b is the better-sounding option. A compact sealed bookshelf speaker with reference grade accuracy, exceptionally smooth dispersion, and very low distortion at high volume. The catch: Erin measured only 84.5dB sensitivity and an impedance minimum just under 4 ohms, a difficult efficiency/load combination that deserves substantial clean amplification.
Buy the ELAC DBR62 when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the Perlisten S4b 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 sealed bookshelf speaker with reference grade accuracy, exceptionally smooth dispersion, and very low distortion at high volume.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC DBR62 | Perlisten S4b | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.98 per pair | $8,000 per pair |
| Ranked | #79 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #2 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 40Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 78Hz (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) | 16.5”H x 9.4”W x 7.3”D |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 5.2 ohms minimum (measured above 80Hz, Erin’s Audio Corner) | Just under 4 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 84.3dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner; 86dB manufacturer specified) | 84.5dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 6.5” Aramid Fiber woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter | DPC array with 28mm beryllium tweeter and dual 28mm midrange domes; 7” woofer |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each | 24.3 lbs (11 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | sealed |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.07 | 5.35 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.27 | 8.01 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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