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Experts prefer Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 over Audioengine A5 Plus

On 7 Mar 2024 (21 days ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements .

Currently, Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 received 3 endorsements from SoundGuys (31 Jan 2024), Pitchfork (19 Nov 2020) and The Master Switch (4 Oct 2023). Meanwhile, Audioengine A5 Plus did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank Change Price Speakers
SoundGuys
ZD Net
Pitchfork
Wirecutter
T3
Gear Patrol
Rolling Stone
The Master Switch
What Hi-Fi
hifioasis.com
5
-3 $280
Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2
The Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 bookshelf speaker offers clear and balanced sound quality with a sleek design and good connectivity options, making it a great choice for home theater and music playback on a modest budget.
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N/A N/A $399
Audioengine A5 Plus
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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • On 31 Jan 2024 SoundGuys ranked Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 as #2
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    #2 out of 4 Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2
    Best design
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  • On 19 Nov 2020 Pitchfork ranked Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 as #9
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    #9 out of 13 Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2
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  • On 4 Oct 2023 The Master Switch ranked Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 as #7
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    #7 out of 17 Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2
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Customers like Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 somewhat more

At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.

Audioengine A5 Plus
Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.

Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Audioengine A5 Plus.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 ranks higher than that and Audioengine A5 Plus ranks lower than that.

Audioengine A5 Plus
In comparison:
Audioengine A5 Plus ranks #81 out of 119. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.8
Great
Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2
In comparison:
Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 ranks #45 out of 119. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.4
Amazing
Median best-selling Speakers
In comparison:
Edifier R980T ranks #60 out of 119. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.1
Great





Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 is more popular than Audioengine A5 Plus

It's fairly safe to say that Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 are more popular speakers than Audioengine A5 Plus, based on their 1,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.


To consider

Customers who view Audioengine A5 Plus and Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 often consider Triangle Borea BR03, a pricier option with better reviews.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Audioengine A5 Plus and Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2
Triangle Borea BR03 $319
In comparison:
Triangle Borea BR03 ranks #21 out of 119. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.7
Amazing
2 expert recommendations Better Reviews
Q Acoustics 3020i $359
In comparison:
Q Acoustics 3020i ranks #80 out of 119. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.8
Great
5 expert recommendations
Jamo S 803 $261
In comparison:
Jamo S 803 ranks #27 out of 119. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
No expert recommendations Cheaper Better Reviews
Klipsch RB-51 II $249
In comparison:
Klipsch RB-51 II ranks #4 out of 119. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
No expert recommendations Cheaper Better Reviews
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 is mentioned by key experts in Mar 2024, while Audioengine A5 Plus is not.
Rank Change Price Speakers
SoundGuys
ZD Net
Pitchfork
Wirecutter
T3
Gear Patrol
Rolling Stone
The Master Switch
What Hi-Fi
hifioasis.com
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Kef LS50
The Kef LS50 bookshelf speakers are highly recommended for their exceptional sound quality, versatile frequency response, unique design, and range of connectivity options, making them suitable for a range of music genres and listening environments.
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Q Acoustics 3020i
The Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelf speakers offer excellent sound quality, versatility, and a modern design, making them a great option for audiophiles who prioritize accuracy and transparency in their sound system.
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Elac Uni-Fi 2.0
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Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2
The Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition bookshelf speaker delivers excellent sound performance across the frequency range, with punchy and dynamic bass, a wide frequency response, and a purposeful design, making it a great choice for music and home theater use.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [3]

80
Total expert reviews: 3
  • with a score: 1
  • without a score: 2

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [16]

91
Total expert reviews: 16
  • with a score: 7
  • without a score: 9
Highest score by What Hi-Fi
100
Average score based on 16 reviews
91
Lowest score by cracklingsound.com
74

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
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From Seller:
  • PREMIUM SPEAKERS - The Audioengine A5+ speakers are the best choice for gaming, monitors, computers, record players, and more. These powered speakers are true plug and play connecting to stereo receivers, record players, amplifiers, and computers.
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From Seller:
  • BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS - The Debut 2.0 B6.2 raises the bar for bookshelf performance higher than ever before. With a black ash vinyl finish and newly developed tweeters, woofers & cabinets, these small-but-mighty speakers are unbelievably musical.
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General Info
Number of Speakers How many bookshelf speakers are included?
2
1
Speaker Design The primary components of a bookshelf speaker are “drivers,” which are the cones that actually create the sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mids), and woofe ... Show more
Two-Way
Two-Way
Physical Features
Dimensions
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Left speaker = 11 x 7 x 9 in Right speaker = 0.75 x 7 x 7.75 in
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Weight

15 lbs
 

16 lbs
 
Indoor or Outdoor Use Can the speaker be used outdoors?
Indoor
Indoor
Cabinet
Cabinet Material The cabinet refers to the portion that surrounds and holds all of the speaker elements together - the speaker box, if you will. The most common material is wood, but you’ll also find plastic, fiberboa ... Show more
Fiberboard
Fiberboard
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud bass? There are two main types: acoustic suspension and bass reflex. Aco ... Show more
Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex
Sound Quality and Power
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
95 dB
>95dB (typical A-weighted)
87 dB
Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), the frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can produce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shor ... Show more
50Hz-22kHz
44Hz – 35000Hz
Magnetically Shielded When sound is played through a speaker, an electromagnet is activated using the power from the amplifier to bring the driver forward, and another magnet pulls the driver back. This causes the driver t ... Show more
Yes
Yes
Peak Power Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
150 Watts
120 Watts
Powered Speaker What you may not know about bookshelf speakers is that they don’t always work straight out of the box. To power the speakers, you often need a receiver and an amplifier. Amplifiers power the signal th ... Show more
Yes
No
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
10,000 Ohms
6 Ohms
High Resolution Audio More and more, musicians and streaming services are offering high-resolution audio playback for music files. Like a TV, your speaker has to be high-res capable to play these high-res files. True audio ... Show more
Yes
Yes
Tweeters

Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes (detailed below) and sizes. Generally speaking, the size of the tweeter is not as important as the shape. But, for some guidance, consider that a larger tweeter (measured by diameter in inches or millimeters) will likely be louder and able to disperse sound over a larger area.

Number of Tweeters
1
1
Tweeter Type Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes (detailed below) and sizes. Generally ... Show more
Dome
Dome
Tweeter Size Diameter of the Tweeter
0.75 inches
1 inches
Tweeter Material In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, etc.) and soft textiles (silk, cloth ... Show more
Silk dome tweeters
1″ Cloth Dome
Midranges

Speakers with midrange drivers (i.e., at least three-way speakers) have a distinct advantage over two-way speakers. Adding a midrange driver to the mix allows tweeters and woofers to focus on the sound waves they’re best equipped to produce—high tones and low tones respectively. More specific and focused drivers means more accurate, robust sound. Compared to the other drivers, midranges cover sounds, not surprisingly, in the middle of high/treble and low/bass tones. The human voice and most instruments fall into this range. For more sophisticated listeners, or for those who truly want the best sound reproduction, a midrange driver is crucial.

Number of Midranges
0 mids
0 mids
Woofers

The woofer is the driver that is responsible for low frequency sounds and bass - crucial for well-rounded, booming sound. It is the biggest driver in size, and is usually shaped like a cone. When reviewing different bookshelf speakers, you will often see a measurement in the product name, starting as low as 4” and ranging to 6 ½” or more. This measurement refers to the diameter of the woofer. A general rule of thumb is a bigger woofer means louder, more powerful bass. But, as with any speaker metric, this number alone doesn’t describe the loudness of the speaker and should be taken into consideration with other measurements such as sensitivity, which describes the loudness of a speaker per watt.

Number of Woofers
1
1
Woofer Size Diameter of the woofer
5 inches
6.5 inches
Woofer Material Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
Woven fiber material
Aramid Fiber
Controls
Remote Control Does the box include a remote?
Yes
No
Button Controls Control the speaker with buttons on the device.
  • Power Button
  • Voltage Select
  • Volume Control
None
App/Smartphone Control If the bookshelf speaker is Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-enabled (or both), you’ll likely be able to control the output through your smartphone or other device. Sometimes, this capability comes with the caveat ... Show more
No
No
Connections
Wi-Fi Enabled Speakers with Wi-Fi connectivity connect directly to your home Wi-Fi network to stream audio from your devices—smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc. This may require an app from the brand, such as Yamaha’s ... Show more
No
No
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled d ... Show more
No
No
Wired Connections or Wireless Not to be confused with Wi-Fi-enabled speakers, wireless speaker set ups do not require a speaker wire or direct lines to other speakers and the AV receiver. Typically, these speakers require a wirele ... Show more
Yes
Yes
Speaker Wire Included Speaker wire is the connection used between speakers, amplifiers and receivers. This is a special type of wire that makes an electrical connection and transmits sound signals. You will only use this t ... Show more
Yes
No
Other Connections Bookshelf speakers commonly come with speaker wire inputs/outputs to connect your speaker to an AV receiver, which transmits the sound from your TV. In some cases, speakers may come with additional in ... Show more
  • Speaker wire (16AWG)
  • Detachable power cord
  • Mini-jack audio cable
  • RCA to RCA audio cable
Speaker wire
Additional Info
ENERGY STAR Certified For the environmentally conscious, choosing an “ENERGY STAR Certified” speaker may be important to you. Technology devices with this label are required to meet certain industry standards as it relates ... Show more
No
No
Additional Features Any other features available.
  • Custom built for every Audioengine model.
  • Robust speaker construction.
  • Video shielded drivers.
New Woven Aramid-Fiber Woofer
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Audioengine A5 Plus are a very popular and one of the more expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Pioneer SP-BS22-LR or Audioengine HD4 .

Audioengine A5 Plus were released in 2012. There are a lot of newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers

Audioengine A5 Plus are $119.01 more expensive than average speakers ($279.99).

Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 are a very popular option in the middle of the speakers price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Klipsch RP-400M or Klipsch RB-81 II .

Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 were released in 2019. There are a couple newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers

Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 are $0.01 cheaper than the average speakers ($279.99).

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