Short answer: the Seeburg X1. It ranks #19 of 38 compact 5 to 6.5-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $866. The Tannoy VX6 ranks #33, rated 2.9/5, at $778, $88 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Seeburg X1 is the better-sounding choice. A 5.99 preference score with an ideal subwoofer and a 2.0dB reference band give an even tonal balance from a 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) box. The tradeoff: Bass is very limited, at 97.5Hz for -3dB and about 85Hz for -10dB, so it needs a subwoofer for any music at volume.
The case for the Tannoy VX6: A passive model from Tannoy’s VX range alongside the measured Tannoy VX12: the 6” model, for background music, speech and small stages. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
Buy the Seeburg X1. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $88 you would save on the Tannoy VX6 does not close the gap.
Worth knowing: the Tannoy VX6 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 2.5 to 3.3, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Seeburg X1 | Tannoy VX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $866 Passive | $778.00 per pair Passive |
| Ranked | #19 of 38 in Compact 5 to 6.5-Inch PA Speakers | #33 of 38 in Compact 5 to 6.5-Inch PA Speakers Estimated |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial compact speaker | Passive Dual Concentric PA speaker |
| Drivers | 6.5” neodymium woofer (2” voice coil), coaxial 1” neodymium compression driver | 6” Dual Concentric driver |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 19kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) | 80Hz - 45kHz (-3dB), 65Hz (-10dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 12.2”H x 7.9”W x 8.7”D (310 x 200 x 220 mm) | - |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (self-powered X1 dp version available) | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Power Handling | 200W AES / 600W peak | 100W average / 520W peak |
| Maximum SPL | 120dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 117dB peak / 111dB average (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (rotatable) | - |
| Sensitivity | 92dB (1W/1m) | 91dB |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive) |
| Rigging | 4x M10 points | 2 x M6 yoke and 4 x M6 inserts; pole mount |
| Weight | 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) | 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Microphone Input | No | - |
| Guitar Input | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 97.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 80Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 84.9Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.52 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.99 | - |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Seeburg X1: $866 Passive Thomann eBay
Same family: the Seeburg X2 (larger model, rated 3.6/5), the Seeburg X4 (larger model, rated 3.9/5), the Seeburg X6 (larger model, rated 3.9/5) and the Seeburg X8 (larger model, rated 3.5/5).
Pros: A 5.99 preference score with an ideal subwoofer and a 2.0dB reference band give an even tonal balance from a 5.5kg box. The coaxial 6.5-inch and 1-inch neodymium drivers keep sound consistent across the 90° x 60° pattern, which suits fills, small rooms and speech. It reaches a 120dB peak and has M10 points for wall and ceiling mounting. Measured bass extension of 97.5Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass is very limited, at 97.5Hz for -3dB and about 85Hz for -10dB, so it needs a subwoofer for any music at volume. The standalone preference score is only 2.52. It is passive and needs an external amplifier with Seeburg presets unless you buy the self-powered X1 dp.
Full Seeburg X1 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (self-powered X1 dp version available) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 84.9Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 97.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial compact speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (rotatable) |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Dimensions | 12.2”H x 7.9”W x 8.7”D (310 x 200 x 220 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5” neodymium woofer (2” voice coil), coaxial 1” neodymium compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 19kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 120dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 200W AES / 600W peak |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 4x M10 points |
| Sensitivity | 92dB (1W/1m) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.52 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.99 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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Tannoy VX6: $778.00 per pair Passive Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Tannoy VX8 (larger model, estimated 3/5), the Tannoy VX12 (larger model, rated 3.1/5) and the Tannoy VX15HP (larger model, estimated 3.1/5).
Pros: A passive model from Tannoy’s VX range alongside the measured Tannoy VX12: the 6” model, for background music, speech and small stages. Every VX uses a Dual Concentric driver with the tweeter in the center of the woofer, so the sound comes from one point and stays consistent off axis. Tannoy rates it at 91dB sensitivity and 117dB peak / 111dB average.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. It needs an external amplifier, ideally with Tannoy’s recommended EQ, and US dealers list it as a special order with long lead times.
Full Tannoy VX6 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 80Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Configuration | Passive Dual Concentric PA speaker |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Drivers | 6” Dual Concentric driver |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 45kHz (-3dB), 65Hz (-10dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 117dB peak / 111dB average (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 100W average / 520W peak |
| Rigging | 2 x M6 yoke and 4 x M6 inserts; pole mount |
| Sensitivity | 91dB |
| Weight | 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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