Short answer: the ELAC DBR62. It ranks #79 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $699.98. The XTZ Spirit 4 ranks #159, rated 3.4/5, at $477, $222.98 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
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 4.18 for the XTZ Spirit 4. Watch for: A slight recess in the 1-2kHz region reduces vocal presence somewhat compared to other speakers in direct comparison.
The case for the XTZ Spirit 4: Stand-mount speakers with a waveguide tweeter, adjustable treble and port tuning, wide coverage and fairly deep bass. The tradeoff: The third-party measurement is low confidence.
Buy the ELAC DBR62. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $222.98 saving on the XTZ Spirit 4 is not enough to make up the difference.
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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.
Stand-mount speakers with a waveguide tweeter, adjustable treble and port tuning, wide coverage and fairly deep bass.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC DBR62 | XTZ Spirit 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.98 per pair | $477 per pair |
| Ranked | #79 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #159 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | about 40.0Hz (measured, Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 42Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 14.1”H x 8.2”W x 10.8”D (358.1 x 208.3 x 274.3 mm) | 13.8H x 7.5W x 10.6D in |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 5.2 ohms minimum (measured above 80Hz, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 84.3dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner; 86dB manufacturer specified) | 86dB |
| Drivers | 6.5” Aramid Fiber woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter | 1” dome tweeter, 6.5” woofer |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each | 17.9 lbs (8.1 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.07 | 4.18 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.27 | 6.30 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | 2-way passive, rear-ported |
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