The Ascend Acoustics HTM-200SE2 ranks #7 out of 122 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Ascend Acoustics
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#7 Ascend Acoustics HTM-200SE2: $368 per pair Ascend Acoustics eBay
Pros: High-quality manufacturer NFS data shows 0.385dB on-axis average absolute deviation, 0.428 listening-window smoothness, and unusually even 80-degree dispersion in both planes. The compact sealed cabinet is easy to place, while the preference score reaches 7.90 with a subwoofer. Measured bass extension of 87.9Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 86.0dB.
Cons: Limited bass is the main tradeoff, measuring 87.9Hz at -3dB, 71.8Hz at -6dB, and 51.3Hz at -12dB; its preference score falls to 4.98 without a subwoofer. The 3.62 sound-power directivity-index standard deviation is respectable rather than exceptional, and the small woofers limit deep-bass output.
How it compares: Just above it: XMechanik Mechano23 DIY - $168 cheaper, 0.9Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Arendal 1961 Monitor - $782 more, 0.1Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | approximately 56Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 87.9Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 11”H x 6.5”W x 6.4”D (279 x 165 x 162 mm) |
| Drivers | Two 4-inch woofers; soft-dome tweeter |
| Enclosure | Sealed |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal |
| Sensitivity | 86.0dB (manufacturer specified); 85.2dB (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.98 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.90 |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) each |
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