Experts prefer Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 over Klipsch R-14M
On 2 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 received 3 endorsements from The Master Switch (4 Oct 2023), Pitchfork (19 Nov 2020) and SoundGuys (31 Jan 2024). Meanwhile, Klipsch R-14M did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | hifioasis.com | What Hi-Fi | The Master Switch | Rolling Stone | Gear Patrol | T3 | Wirecutter | Pitchfork | ZD Net | SoundGuys |
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5 | - | $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. | - | - | 7 |
- | - | - | - | 9 | - | 2 |
N/A | N/A | $114 | Klipsch R-14M The Klipsch R-14M bookshelf speakers offer powerful and high-quality sound with a basic design, making them a good choice for those who prioritize sound over connectivity options. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 4 Oct 2023 The Master Switch ranked Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 as #7
Rank Speakers ... ... #7 out of 17 Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 19 Nov 2020 Pitchfork ranked Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 as #9
Rank Speakers ... ... #9 out of 13 Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 ... ... Source: pitchfork.com - On 31 Jan 2024 SoundGuys ranked Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 as #2
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 4 Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 Best design... ... ... Source: www.soundguys.com
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | hifioasis.com | What Hi-Fi | The Master Switch | Rolling Stone | Gear Patrol | T3 | Wirecutter | Pitchfork | ZD Net | SoundGuys |
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1 | - | $1539 | 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. | - | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 7 | - | - | 4 | - |
2 | - | $359 | 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. | 5 | - | 4 | - | 9 | - | 2 | 7 | - | - |
3 | - | $700 | Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
4 | - | Check price | 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. | - | - | 9 | - | 7 | 5 | - | - | 5 | - |
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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 |
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Expert reviews [3]
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- 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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- Fills small to medium rooms with powerful, lifelike performances
- 1" aluminum linear travel Suspension horn-loaded tweeter
- 4" copper-spun high-output img woofer
- Brushed Black polymer veneer cabinet
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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.
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.
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.
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 Jamo S 803 or Kanto Audio YU4 .
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 $19.99 more expensive than the average speakers ($259.99).
Klipsch R-14M are a very popular option at the bottom of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Micca OoO or Rockville HD5B .
Klipsch R-14M were released in 2014. There are dozens of newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers
Klipsch R-14M are $145.87 cheaper than the average speakers ($259.99).