Short answer: the AsciLab F6Bs. It ranks #20 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5); the Emotiva Airmotiv XB2 ranks #48 (rated 4.2/5).
The Emotiva Airmotiv XB2 is the deeper-bass option. A great value bookshelf speaker with neutral sound, an AMT ribbon tweeter, and decent bass for its size. Its bass reaches about 62Hz before falling 3dB, against 82Hz for the AsciLab F6Bs. Watch for: Slight recessed upper-midrange around 2kHz from the tweeter-to-woofer handoff.
What the AsciLab F6Bs does well: A slim, sealed bookshelf speaker that mounts flat on a wall bracket, with accurate sound and wide, even dispersion for a great price. The tradeoff: AsciLab’s own site shows the F6Bs sold out, though it remains in stock through resellers like Audiophonics and Tested Audio.
Buy the AsciLab F6Bs. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Emotiva Airmotiv XB2.
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A great value bookshelf speaker with neutral sound, an AMT ribbon tweeter, and decent bass for its size.
A slim, sealed bookshelf speaker that mounts flat on a wall bracket, with accurate sound and wide, even dispersion for a great price.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Emotiva Airmotiv XB2 | AsciLab F6Bs | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549 per pair | €799 per pair |
| Ranked | #48 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #20 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 50.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 62Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 82.0Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 12.8” x 8.5” x 11.5” (325 x 216 x 292 mm) | 14.5”H x 8”W x 6.1”D (368 x 203 x 154 mm) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (safe with 8-ohm rated amps) | 4 ohms nominal, 3.7 ohms minimum |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (2.83V/1m, Manufacturer specified) | 85.2dB @ 2.83V/1m (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Drivers | 1x 6” woven cone woofer, 1x 25x32mm AMT folded ribbon tweeter | 1” aluminum dome tweeter with waveguide and phase plug, 6” fiber cone woofer |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | Bass reflex, rear ported | - |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 27kHz (+3/-3dB, Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.6kHz | 1kHz |
| Power Handling | 125W continuous, 200W peak | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.65 | 5.24 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.93 | 7.90 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | sealed |
| Mounting | - | VESA 100 wall mount compatible |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |
| Country | - | South Korea |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100dB full bandwidth, 102dB above 100Hz (manufacturer specified) |
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