Short answer: the Power Sound Audio MT-110-M for better sound quality, the ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 for the lower price. The Power Sound Audio MT-110-M ranks #38 of 84 bookshelf speakers at $1350. The ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 ranks #40 at $1199, $151 cheaper.
What the Power Sound Audio MT-110-M offers: Made in the USA with a 1” polyimide compression tweeter on a cast aluminum exponential horn plus a 10” high-efficiency neodymium woofer, both BMS-made drivers. Watch for: A mid-range bump makes the tonal balance sound too thick and needs 2-3 bands of EQ to flatten out; correcting it also pulls measured sensitivity down to about 90-91dB in practice.
What the ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 offers: True three-way stand-mount using a 1-inch tweeter concentrically mounted in a 4-inch aluminum midrange plus a dedicated 6.5-inch aluminum woofer. Watch for: Erin measured very low 83dB/2.83V/1m sensitivity; his 110W Parasound was insufficient for the high-level test and the more powerful HINT 6 was needed.
Buy the Power Sound Audio MT-110-M if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Power Sound Audio MT-110-M | ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,350 | $1,199/pair |
| Ranked | #38 of 84 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #40 of 84 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 1" polyimide compression tweeter with cast aluminum exponential horn, 10" high-efficiency neodymium woofer | 1" tweeter coaxial with 4" midrange; 6.5" woofer |
| Dimensions | 17.5"H x 11"W x 14"D (includes grille) | 14.1"H x 8.2"W x 13.1"D |
| Weight | 30 lbs each (unboxed) | - |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner; matches manufacturer spec) | 4 ohms minimum near 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 92.5dB (measured at 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner; matches manufacturer spec) | 83dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 113Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 68Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Power Handling | 175W | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed | ported, dual front slot vents |
| Country of Origin | USA | - |
| Bass Extension | - | 41Hz manufacturer specified; Erin’s response-linearity graph shows limited high-output bass headroom |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Power Sound Audio MT-110-M: $1,350 Power Sound Audio
Pros: Made in the USA with a 1” polyimide compression tweeter on a cast aluminum exponential horn plus a 10” high-efficiency neodymium woofer, both BMS-made drivers. Reasonably high measured sensitivity (about 92.5dB at 2.83V/1m), so it doesn’t need much power to play loud. Excellent dynamic range - frequency response barely shifts (about 0.5dB deviation) from 76dB to 102dB output, which the reviewer calls completely acceptable headroom. Not fatiguing or bright despite the horn-loaded compression driver - the constant-directivity horn avoids the artificially flat, reflection-heavy in-room high-frequency buildup that some waveguide designs suffer from. Sealed cabinet design means placement near a wall is less of a bass-reinforcement concern than with a ported design. Solid build quality using threaded nutserts rather than screws driven directly into the cabinet wood.
Cons: A mid-range bump makes the tonal balance sound too thick and needs 2-3 bands of EQ to flatten out; correcting it also pulls measured sensitivity down to about 90-91dB in practice. F3 of 113Hz and F10 of 68Hz mean this doesn’t get low without a subwoofer - in the reviewer’s room it barely reached 70Hz with any real authority. Rising distortion in the upper mid-range, likely from woofer breakup, that lines up with anomalies seen in the impedance sweep above 500Hz - not a major concern but worth noting. The reviewer explicitly frames this as a home theater speaker rather than a stereo/music speaker.
Full Power Sound Audio MT-110-M review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 68Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 113Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Dimensions | 17.5"H x 11"W x 14"D (includes grille) |
| Drivers | 1" polyimide compression tweeter with cast aluminum exponential horn, 10" high-efficiency neodymium woofer |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (measured, Erin's Audio Corner; matches manufacturer spec) |
| Power Handling | 175W |
| Sensitivity | 92.5dB (measured at 2.83V/1m, Erin's Audio Corner; matches manufacturer spec) |
| Weight | 30 lbs each (unboxed) |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
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ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62: $1,199/pair Amazon
Pros: True three-way stand-mount using a 1-inch tweeter concentrically mounted in a 4-inch aluminum midrange plus a dedicated 6.5-inch aluminum woofer. Erin found the directivity and overall tonality well controlled, with dual front slot vents minimizing placement sensitivity and cabinet bracing suppressing obvious coloration. The mostly 5-ohm-or-higher load is manageable for a genuinely 4-ohm-capable amplifier, and the coherent concentric upper range supports stable imaging across seats.
Cons: Erin measured very low 83dB/2.83V/1m sensitivity; his 110W Parasound was insufficient for the high-level test and the more powerful HINT 6 was needed. Impedance reaches 4 ohms near 50Hz (Erin), while woofer excursion and bass output were less capable than expected for the cabinet size. A broad 500-700Hz rise and associated lower/female-vocal coloration were audible, and the slightly subdued listening-window treble is necessary to avoid an overly bright in-room balance rather than evidence of ruler-flat axial tuning.
Full ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension | 41Hz manufacturer specified; Erin's response-linearity graph shows limited high-output bass headroom |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14.1"H x 8.2"W x 13.1"D |
| Drivers | 1" tweeter coaxial with 4" midrange; 6.5" woofer |
| Impedance | 4 ohms minimum near 50Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 83dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, dual front slot vents |
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