Short answer: the Philharmonic Ceramic Mini. It ranks #2 of 179 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.7/5, at $900; the Ascend Acoustics Luna V2 Mini-Monitor Titan ranks #10, rated 4.3/5, at $898. With prices this close, go by the sound-quality ranking rather than the cost.
The Philharmonic Ceramic Mini is the more accurate, deeper-bass pick. A beautifully finished bookshelf speaker with near reference accuracy, low distortion, a touch of warmth and a wide soundstage. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.77 against 5.17 for the Ascend Acoustics Luna V2 Mini-Monitor Titan. Its bass reaches about 51Hz before falling 3dB, against 74.7Hz for the Ascend Acoustics Luna V2 Mini-Monitor Titan. The catch: Somewhat limited output capability for its size: audible woofer compression (“flopping”) around 95dB at 3 meters for a stereo pair, so keep to moderate levels or pair with a subwoofer for home theater use.
The case for the Ascend Acoustics Luna V2 Mini-Monitor Titan: A tiny, affordable bookshelf speaker with accurate sound, a big soundstage for its size and a seven year warranty. Watch for: On axis deviation measures 0.599dB average, a comparatively rough figure for this driver class, so a listener sitting dead center is more likely to notice unevenness than with the RAAL ribbon version of this same cabinet.
Buy the Philharmonic Ceramic Mini. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $2 with the Ascend Acoustics Luna V2 Mini-Monitor Titan does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A beautifully finished bookshelf speaker with near reference accuracy, low distortion, a touch of warmth and a wide soundstage.
A tiny, affordable bookshelf speaker with accurate sound, a big soundstage for its size and a seven year warranty.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Philharmonic Ceramic Mini | Ascend Acoustics Luna V2 Mini-Monitor Titan | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $900 per pair | $898 per pair |
| Ranked | #2 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers | #10 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 74.7Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 36Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 45.7Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) |
| Dimensions | 12” x 8.5” x 11.3” (305 x 216 x 286 mm) | 10.6”H x 5.7”W x 6”D (270 x 146 x 152 mm) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3.2 ohms min, 15 ohms max) (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 8 ohms nominal |
| Drivers | 5.25” ceramic woofer, 1” ceramic dome tweeter | SEAS Titan 26mm aluminum/magnesium dome tweeter, 4.5” long throw glass fiber cone woofer |
| Sensitivity | 82dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) | 82dB @ 2.83V/1m anechoic (manufacturer) |
| Weight | 17 lbs (7.7 kg) | 8.3 lbs (3.75 kg) each |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (+1.5/-3dB, Manufacturer specified, ported) | 75-27,000Hz +/-3dB anechoic (manufacturer) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2kHz (Linkwitz-Riley 4th order) | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Country | USA (Vienna, Virginia) | United States |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.77 | 5.17 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.78 | 7.78 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | ported |
| Power Handling | - | 100W continuous, 150W peak |
| Warranty | - | 7 years parts and labor |
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