The Monolith Encore C6 ranks #47 out of 84 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
#47 Monolith Encore C6: $250 Amazon Monoprice
Pros: Better behaved off-axis than its horizontal MTM layout suggests: Erin found only about 2dB midrange loss at 20° and useful coverage through roughly 30°. The early-reflections directivity index is sufficiently smooth that Erin’s miniDSP correction produced a notably flat result. Measured sensitivity is a useful 86.3dB, and the dual 6.5-inch format supplies good dialogue headroom for a low-cost center.
Cons: F3 is 76Hz, so a subwoofer and 80Hz crossover are required. Unequalized response is not especially flat and carries elevated treble; Erin recommended it primarily when EQ is available. Like every horizontally spaced MTM, midrange interference worsens beyond the central seats even though this example is better than expected. Four-ohm nominal impedance calls for a capable AVR or amplifier.
How it compares: Just above it: Monolith Encore B6 - $110 more, 1Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Buchardt S400 MKII - $2150 more, 1.6Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 76Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Drivers | Dual 6.5-inch pulp woofers; 25mm waveguided silk dome |
| Enclosure | Vented MDF |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal |
| Sensitivity | 86.3dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
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