Short answer: the Wharfedale Aura 2. It ranks #13 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.6/5); the AsciLab F6Bs ranks #20 (rated 4.5/5).
The Wharfedale Aura 2 is the more accurate, deeper-bass pick. A mini tower style bookshelf speaker with nearly flat response, huge clean output, wide sound, and bass that reaches deep in most rooms. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 6.03 against 5.24 for the AsciLab F6Bs. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 3dB, against 82Hz for the AsciLab F6Bs. Watch for: A breakup/peak around 13kHz can sound sharp or shrill depending on the track, the main tonal flaw noted.
Why pick the AsciLab F6Bs: A slim, sealed bookshelf speaker that mounts flat on a wall bracket, with accurate sound and wide, even dispersion for a great price. Watch for: AsciLab’s own site shows the F6Bs sold out, though it remains in stock through resellers like Audiophonics and Tested Audio.
Buy the Wharfedale Aura 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the AsciLab F6Bs.
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A mini tower style bookshelf speaker with nearly flat response, huge clean output, wide sound, and bass that reaches deep in most rooms.
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
| Wharfedale Aura 2 | AsciLab F6Bs | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2799 per pair | €799 per pair |
| Ranked | #13 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #20 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 30Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 50.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 56Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 82.0Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 22.1”H x 11.3”W x 15.3”D (561.3 x 287 x 388.6 mm) | 14.5”H x 8”W x 6.1”D (368 x 203 x 154 mm) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal (3.1 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms nominal, 3.7 ohms minimum |
| Drivers | 6.5” Black Glass Fibre Matrix Cone woofer, 4” Black Glass Fibre Matrix Cone midrange, 27x90mm AMT tweeter | 1” aluminum dome tweeter with waveguide and phase plug, 6” fiber cone woofer |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 85.2dB @ 2.83V/1m (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Weight | 45 lbs (20.4 kg) each | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.03 | 5.24 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.65 | 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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