Short answer: the Kanto Tuk G2. It ranks #44 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $899.99. The Focal Alpha 50 EVO ranks #53, rated 3.8/5, at $658, $241.99 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Kanto Tuk G2 is the more accurate choice. A desk or living room pair with solid bass for its size, optical, USB-C, aptX Adaptive Bluetooth and a subwoofer output. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.61 against 1.04 for the Focal Alpha 50 EVO. The tradeoff: On-axis response is uneven, with elevated upper bass around 80 to 100Hz, a forward midrange near 800Hz to 1.5kHz and further ripples through the treble.
What the Focal Alpha 50 EVO does well: A 5 inch studio monitor with XLR, TRS and RCA inputs and rear shelving controls for placement. The tradeoff: Basic shelving controls are less flexible than parametric room correction.
Buy the Kanto Tuk G2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $241.99 saving on the Focal Alpha 50 EVO is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Kanto Tuk G2 | Focal Alpha 50 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.99 per pair | $658 per pair |
| Ranked | #44 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #53 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 7.2”W x 12”H x 10”D (183 x 305 x 254 mm) | 12.2”H x 9”W x 9.4”D (309.9 x 228.6 x 238.8 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz-22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 45 Hz - 22 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Optical, 2x RCA, USB-C, Bluetooth | XLR, TRS, RCA |
| Outputs | Subwoofer RCA (80Hz low-pass), USB-A charging (5V/2A) | - |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) (active), 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) (passive) | 13.2 lbs (6.0 kg) each |
| Drivers | 5.25-inch aluminum woofer + AMT folded ribbon tweeter (each), bass reflex | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX Adaptive, SBC | - |
| DSP | Yes | - |
| Amplifier Power | 130W Class D total (Manufacturer specified) | 60w Per Speaker |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 52Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.61 (calculated from Erin’s Audio Corner CEA2034 data) | 1.04 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.73 (calculated from Erin’s Audio Corner CEA2034 data) | 5.70 |
| Measurement Source | Erin’s Audio Corner | - |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | - |
| Headphone Output | No | - |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (Room adjustment) |
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