Short answer: the Neumann KH80 DSP for its 8020D-like sound; the Focal Alpha 50 EVO on price. The KH80 sounds near identical to the 8020D, but its catch is a high price at $1,198 against $658 for the Focal. The Focal is separately described as more neutral than the great HS5.
Buy the Neumann KH80 DSP. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $540 saving on the Focal Alpha 50 EVO is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Focal Alpha 50 EVO | Neumann KH80 DSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $658 per pair | $1,198 per pair |
| Ranked | #53 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #4 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 12.2”H x 9”W x 9.4”D (309.9 x 228.6 x 238.8 mm) | 13.6”H x 10.8”W x 9.6”D (345.4 x 274.3 x 243.8 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 45 Hz - 22 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 57 Hz - 25 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS, RCA | XLR |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs (6.0 kg) each | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) each |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer | 4.1” woofer, 1” fabric dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes (MA 1 alignment) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (via DSP) |
| Amplifier Power | 60w Per Speaker | 140W (90W woofer + 50W tweeter) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.04 | 5.89 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.70 | 8.25 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| DSP | - | Yes |
| Sensitivity | - | 91.9dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 110.7dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
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