Short answer: the JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT, if you are buying new. The Selah Audio Purezza ranks higher than it (#31 vs #43 of 222 bookshelf speakers, 4.4/5 vs 4.3/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT is still sold new at $3,998.
The Selah Audio Purezza is the more accurate option. A premium bookshelf speaker with a Purifi woofer and ribbon tweeter, very low midrange distortion, and smooth, broad horizontal sound. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.61 against 2.66 for the JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT. Watch for: The ribbon’s tall aperture creates deliberately narrow vertical radiation (roughly 20-30 degrees around 7kHz), so stand height and listening elevation are critical.
The JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT is the deeper-bass choice. A very high output home theater speaker with dual 10 inch woofers and a coaxial horn, easy to drive and built for reference level movies. Its bass reaches about 76Hz before falling 3dB, against 86Hz for the Selah Audio Purezza. Watch for: Erin measured F3 at 76Hz and F10 at 43Hz, so the 210HT is designed to hand bass duties to subwoofers rather than operate full-range.
Buy the JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT, since the Selah Audio Purezza is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the Selah Audio Purezza reaches 34.9 Hz (10 dB down) against 43 Hz for the JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
- Efficiency: the JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT is rated at 92.5 dB sensitivity against 85 dB for the Selah Audio Purezza, so it plays as loud with roughly a third of the amplifier power.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Selah Audio Purezza | JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,950 per pair Discontinued | $3,998 per pair |
| Ranked | #31 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #43 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension | Subwoofer crossover near 80Hz recommended by Erin’s Audio Corner | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 86.0Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 76Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 34.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 43Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | Approximately 85dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 92.5dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 4.7 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | Approximately 3 ohms minimum at 100-200Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | RAAL ribbon tweeter; 6.5” Purifi woofer | Dual 10” woofers; coaxial compression driver on 60° x 60° horn |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | sealed |
| Maximum SPL | Approximately 103dB at 1m (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 15.5H x 8.5W x 11D in | 34”H x 12.25”W x 14”D |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) each | 85.1 lbs (38.6 kg) each |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.61 (spinorama.org) | 2.66 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.65 (spinorama.org) | 5.41 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Crossover Frequency | - | Approximately 850Hz |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Selah Audio Purezza: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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