Short answer: the Philharmonic BMR Monitor if sound quality matters most, the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 if price matters most. The Philharmonic BMR Monitor ranks #134 of 222 bookshelf speakers, rated 3.6/5, at $2,200. The ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 ranks #149, rated 3.5/5, at $329, $1,871 cheaper.
What the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 does well: Large bookshelf speakers that play very loud with low distortion and decent bass, a solid budget choice. The catch: 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 Philharmonic BMR Monitor is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. Three-way bookshelf speakers with premium drivers, a well-built cabinet and extremely wide dispersion for a broad soundstage. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 6.02 against 4.75 for the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2. Its bass reaches about 47Hz before falling 3dB, against 64Hz for the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2. The tradeoff: A 1-2dB bump around 2-3kHz creates a “glare” on vocals, guitars, and strings that the reviewer noticed consistently across many tracks.
Buy the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Philharmonic BMR Monitor if sound quality matters more than the price.
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Large bookshelf speakers that play very loud with low distortion and decent bass, a solid budget choice.
Three-way bookshelf speakers with premium drivers, a well-built cabinet and extremely wide dispersion for a broad soundstage.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 | Philharmonic BMR Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329.00 per pair | $2200 per pair |
| Ranked | #149 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #134 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 32Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 64Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 47Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 5.2 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms nominal (3 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 86.5dB (measured, Audio Science Review) | 84dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 165mm woofer | 6” Ceramic woofer, Balanced Mode Radiator 2.5” midrange, RAAL 64-10X OEM tweeter |
| Weight | 29.1 lbs (13.2 kg) | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) each |
| Dimensions | 14.8”H x 7.7”W x 10.6”D (375.0 x 195.0 x 268.0 mm) | 20”H x 8”W x 12.5”D (508 x 203.2 x 317.5 mm) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | ported, rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.75 (spinorama.org) | 6.02 (spinorama.org) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.0 (spinorama.org) | 7.67 (spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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