Short answer: the Mission LX-3 MKII. It ranks #138 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 3.6/5); the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 ranks #149 (rated 3.5/5).
The ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 is the more accurate pick. Large bookshelf speakers that play very loud with low distortion and decent bass, a solid budget choice. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.75 against 4.17 for the Mission LX-3 MKII. 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.
Why pick 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 Mission LX-3 MKII. It is rated higher for sound quality than the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2.
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Large bookshelf speakers that play very loud with low distortion and decent bass, a solid budget choice.
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 Debut 2.0 B6.2 | Mission LX-3 MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329.00 per pair | £249 per pair |
| Ranked | #149 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #138 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 42.5Hz (derived from ASR on-axis curve, spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 64Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 67.4Hz (measured, ASR via spinorama.org) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 5.2 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 8 ohms nominal, 4.1 ohms minimum |
| Sensitivity | 86.5dB (measured, Audio Science Review) | 88dB |
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 165mm woofer | 1” microfiber-dome tweeter, 6.5” composite-fiber woofer |
| Weight | 29.1 lbs (13.2 kg) | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) each |
| Dimensions | 14.8”H x 7.7”W x 10.6”D (375.0 x 195.0 x 268.0 mm) | 13.6H x 8.9W x 12.1D in |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.75 (spinorama.org) | 4.17 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.0 (spinorama.org) | 6.42 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | 2-way, bass-reflex |
| Country | - | United Kingdom (design) |
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