Short answer: the AsciLab F6Bs. It ranks #20 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5); the Polk R200 ranks #178 (rated 3.2/5).
Why pick the Polk R200: A Polk bookshelf speaker with a 6.5 inch woofer and a ring radiator tweeter, sized for a medium room. The catch: A resonance and associated distortion increase around 800Hz-1kHz creates a “tinny,” occasionally glaring quality on certain instruments and vocals, confirmed both by ear and in the frequency-response and distortion measurements.
The AsciLab F6Bs is the better-sounding choice. A slim, sealed bookshelf speaker that mounts flat on a wall bracket, with accurate sound and wide, even dispersion for a great price. The catch: 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 Polk R200.
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A Polk bookshelf speaker with a 6.5 inch woofer and a ring radiator tweeter, sized for a medium room.
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
| Polk R200 | AsciLab F6Bs | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.00 per pair | €799 per pair |
| Ranked | #178 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #20 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 50.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 74Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 82.0Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.8 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms nominal, 3.7 ohms minimum |
| Sensitivity | 85dB | 85.2dB @ 2.83V/1m (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Drivers | 25mm soft dome + 165mm woofer | 1” aluminum dome tweeter with waveguide and phase plug, 6” fiber cone woofer |
| Weight | 31.3 lbs (14.2 kg) | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| Dimensions | 14.1”H x 7.5”W x 13.9”D (359.0 x 190.0 x 353.8 mm) | 14.5”H x 8”W x 6.1”D (368 x 203 x 154 mm) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.09 | 5.24 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.61 | 7.90 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | sealed |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1kHz |
| 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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