Short answer: the Ascend Acoustics Sierra Duo V2 Titan on measured sound quality, the Klipsch RP-600M II on price. The Ascend Acoustics Sierra Duo V2 Titan ranks #56 of 222 bookshelf speakers, rated 4.2/5, at $1,338. The Klipsch RP-600M II ranks #123, rated 3.7/5, at $449.99, $888.01 cheaper.
The Klipsch RP-600M II is the more accurate, deeper-bass choice. Bookshelf speakers with a large horn tweeter, wide soundstage, high efficiency and bi-amp ready terminals. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.64 against 4.83 for the Ascend Acoustics Sierra Duo V2 Titan. Its bass reaches about 70Hz before falling 3dB, against 79.1Hz for the Ascend Acoustics Sierra Duo V2 Titan. Watch for: On-axis, the treble runs notably hot (even hotter than the original Klipsch RP-600M in some respects) and needs about 20° of toe-out or the grille installed to sound balanced.
The Ascend Acoustics Sierra Duo V2 Titan is the better-sounding choice. A compact dual woofer bookshelf speaker with a bamboo cabinet, front ports for easy placement, and fairly consistent dispersion. The tradeoff: Bass measures 79.1Hz at -3dB, 67.4Hz at -6dB, and 43.9Hz at -12dB, so a subwoofer is important.
Buy the Klipsch RP-600M II if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Ascend Acoustics Sierra Duo V2 Titan if sound quality matters more than the price.
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Bookshelf speakers with a large horn tweeter, wide soundstage, high efficiency and bi-amp ready terminals.
A compact dual woofer bookshelf speaker with a bamboo cabinet, front ports for easy placement, and fairly consistent dispersion.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch RP-600M II | Ascend Acoustics Sierra Duo V2 Titan | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.99 per pair | $1,338 per pair |
| Ranked | #123 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #56 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | approximately 50Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 70Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 79.1Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Dimensions | 15.7”H x 8”W x 12.5”D (398.8 x 203.2 x 317.5 mm) | 16.25 x 5.75 x 6 in each |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (3.5 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) | 8 ohms nominal |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 86dB at 2.83V/1m anechoic |
| Drivers | 6.5” Cerametallic cone woofer, 1” titanium LTS vented tweeter with Tractrix horn | Two 4.5-inch glass-fiber woofers; 26mm aluminum/magnesium Titan dome tweeter |
| Weight | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) each | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.64 | 4.83 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.77 | 7.45 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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