Short answer: the Buchardt Audio E50 for better sound quality, the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 for the lower price. The Buchardt Audio E50 ranks #16 of 222 bookshelf speakers, rated 4.5/5, at $4,600. The ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 ranks #149, rated 3.5/5, at $329, $4,271 cheaper.
The case for the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2: Large bookshelf speakers that play very loud with low distortion and decent bass, a solid budget choice. The tradeoff: A good size resonant peak around 700Hz stands out from an otherwise smooth response and lingers in cumulative spectral decay (waterfall) measurements: in one reviewer’s sighted A/B test, reducing it by about 5dB via EQ made a noticeable but not dramatic difference.
The Buchardt Audio E50 is the more accurate, deeper-bass pick. A bookshelf speaker with remarkably deep bass for its size, a very neutral midrange, and low distortion, with no need to sit near a wall. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.84 against 4.75 for the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2. Its bass reaches about 40Hz before falling 3dB, against 64Hz for the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2. Watch for: A roughly 3dB dip in the upper midrange/lower treble softens attack and dialogue clarity: the reviewer’s main complaint, and it’s baked into the crossover rather than a directivity artifact, so it’s audible both on and off axis.
Buy the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the Buchardt Audio E50 if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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Large bookshelf speakers that play very loud with low distortion and decent bass, a solid budget choice.
A bookshelf speaker with remarkably deep bass for its size, a very neutral midrange, and low distortion, with no need to sit near a wall.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 | Buchardt Audio E50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329.00 per pair | $4600 per pair |
| Ranked | #149 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #16 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 64Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 40Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 5.2 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms nominal |
| Sensitivity | 86.5dB (measured, Audio Science Review) | 83.1dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 165mm woofer | 1” Scanspeak dome tweeter with waveguide, 6.5” Purifi extended-stroke woofer, dual 6.5” passive radiators |
| Weight | 29.1 lbs (13.2 kg) | 19 lbs (8.6 kg) each |
| Dimensions | 14.8”H x 7.7”W x 10.6”D (375.0 x 195.0 x 268.0 mm) | 15.6” x 7.5” x 11.2” (395 x 190 x 284 mm) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | Passive radiator loaded |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.75 (spinorama.org) | 5.84 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.0 (spinorama.org) | 7.61 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 2000Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 36Hz - 30kHz ±3dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Recommended Power | - | 60W - 200W |
| Country | - | Denmark |
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