Short answer: the Dynaudio Heritage Special on measured sound quality, the Polk R200 on price. The Dynaudio Heritage Special ranks #29 of 222 bookshelf speakers, rated 4.4/5, at $7,000. The Polk R200 ranks #178, rated 3.2/5, at $799, $6,201 cheaper.
The Polk R200 is the more accurate option. A Polk bookshelf speaker with a 6.5 inch woofer and a ring radiator tweeter, sized for a medium room. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.09 against 4.32 for the Dynaudio Heritage Special. 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 Dynaudio Heritage Special is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A limited edition bookshelf speaker with huge output for its size, robust bass, and a big, well proportioned soundstage. Its bass reaches about 52Hz before falling 3dB, against 74Hz for the Polk R200. Watch for: At lower listening volumes, dynamic range and kick-drum punch fell short of higher-sensitivity speakers the reviewer has tested (JBL 4367, KEF Reference 1 Meta): the sheer output ceiling is impressive, but it isn’t a highly dynamic-sounding speaker at modest levels.
Buy the Polk R200 if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the Dynaudio Heritage Special if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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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 limited edition bookshelf speaker with huge output for its size, robust bass, and a big, well proportioned soundstage.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Polk R200 | Dynaudio Heritage Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.00 per pair | $7,000 per pair |
| Ranked | #178 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #29 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 74Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 52Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.8 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 5.1 ohms minimum, ported mode (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 85dB | 85dB (measured at 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 25mm soft dome + 165mm woofer | 18cm MSP cone woofer, 28mm Esotar 3 dome tweeter |
| Weight | 31.3 lbs (14.2 kg) | 24.3 lbs (11 kg) each |
| Dimensions | 14.1”H x 7.5”W x 13.9”D (359.0 x 190.0 x 353.8 mm) | 15.2”H x 8.2”W x 12.6”D (385 x 208 x 320 mm) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.09 | 4.32 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.61 | 6.33 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Country | - | Denmark |
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