10 bookshelf speakers review

Imported bookshelf speakers are expensive, but they are still loved by many audiophiles.

■Dynaudio Contour 1·1

has a sensitivity of 86dB, a rated impedance of 4Ω, a frequency response range of 48Hz-22kHz, a maximum long-term power of 150W, a volume of H318×W170×D285, a weight of 6·8kg, and a reference price of 12,800 yuan (bird's eye wood).

Pure, transparent, accurate and neutral, it is the most realistic portrayal of the sound quality and tone of Contour 1·1. The sound base of Contour 1·1 is very pure, and the balance of high, medium and low frequencies is very good. The sound quality is excellent, the texture of the instrument is realistic, the details are meticulous, the overtones and airiness of the instrument are very good, and it is full of energy and tension.

■Yili ELAC 203 has

a sensitivity of 88dB, a rated impedance of 4Ω, a frequency response range of 38Hz-25kHz, a maximum long-term power tolerance of 120W, a volume of H338×W200×D270, a weight of 7·4kg, and a reference price of 6800 yuan

After listening to it, I feel that the high-frequency response of ELAC 203 has a large fluctuation, but the actual listening experience feels that its balance is still quite excellent.

The sound base is quite warm and smooth, but soft and not soft, and has great tension.

■B&W DM601 S3

has a sensitivity of 88dB, a rated impedance of 8Ω, a frequency response range of 70Hz-20kHz, a maximum long-term power of 100W, a volume of H365×W204×D228, a weight of 6.1kg, and a reference price of 3,600 yuan.

The sound of DM601 S3 has a typical B&W style, with a good sense of balance in the entire frequency band, excellent high-frequency extension, bright and slender. Although the low-frequency dive is not outstanding (after all, it is a bookshelf speaker), the volume is quite sufficient, and the clarity of the bass has been significantly improved compared to the previous generation of products, with greatly enhanced details and transparency, while also not lacking in cohesion and power restoration.

■JM lab COBALT 806

has a sensitivity of 90dB, a rated impedance of 8Ω, a frequency response range of 50Hz-22kHz, a maximum long-term power tolerance of 75W, a volume of H385×W220×D278, a weight of 8.9kg, and a reference price of 10,000 yuan

After being used to hearing speakers with flat frequency responses, the COBALT 806 has a very different style when I first heard it. The balance is good, but the high frequencies are bright and prominent, giving people a delicate and subtle feeling at all times.

■AE300

frequency response 40Hz-23kHz ±6dB, impedance 8Ω, sensitivity 87·5dB/W/m, carrying power 150W (maximum), dimensions H396×W210×D295, weight 8kg/unit, reference price 4900 yuan

In terms of sound performance, AE300 reproduces the common characteristics of AE speakers, such as loud volume output, strong dynamic contrast and precise and open sound field creation ability, very vividly. It can be said that listening to AE speakers, a large degree of touching comes from its vibrant timbre, especially when listening to modern music, the strong dynamics and rhythm will make people feel excited. The high frequency of AE300 is bright but not piercing, and the listening experience is very smooth. The mid-frequency part is fresh and cohesive, with a clear sense of lines. No matter what type of music is played, it can reproduce a clear sense of hierarchy, and the details contained in the music are also quite rich.

■Harbet HL-P3ES-2

frequency response 75Hz-20kHz ±3dB, impedance 6Ω, sensitivity 83dB/W/m, carrying power 50W (music and language signals), dimensions H305×W188×D198, weight 5.9kg/unit, reference price 9300 yuan

The Chinese translation is "After the Rain, the Sunshine", a famous British traditional hand-made workshop-style audio factory. Although it seems a little lacking in momentum, the sound quality of P3ES-2 is noble, and the brightness and darkness of the tone are just right, neither too brilliant nor dull. P3ES-2 also has an outstanding sound field, without too much positioning adjustment.

■ KEF Q1

frequency response 45Hz-27kHz ±3dB, impedance 8Ω, sensitivity 91dB/2·83V/m, maximum output sound pressure level 111dB, dimensions H350×W220×D320, weight 6·25kg/unit, reference price 4300 yuan

KEF is one of the most famous audio companies in the UK with a history of more than 40 years. The sound of Q1 is clear and smooth, rich in details, and well balanced. It has a strong expressiveness for classical music. It is very comfortable when listening to string groups. Of course, it is not so solid and impactful when listening to drums. Q1 has a clear and accurate sound field. The positions of various instruments in the orchestra are clearly arranged, the sound and image are lifelike, and the three-dimensional sense is very strong.

■ Jamo E800

has a power of 100W, a sensitivity of 88dB/W/m, a frequency response range of 45Hz-20kHz, a crossover point of 2200Hz, a rated impedance of 4Ω, a weight of 5.1kg/unit, dimensions of 347mm×175mm×286mm, and a reference price of 3290 yuan/.

The first impression of the sound of E800 is that it is warm and full of vitality. Its mid-low frequency band has a rich sense of volume, fluffy and natural. Although the box is not large, it can easily fill the nearly 30M2 space with a good level of low frequency.

■JBL LX500MKⅡ

has a carrying power of 10W-150W, a frequency response of 45Hz-25kHz, a rated impedance of 4Ω, a sensitivity of 90dB/W/m, a crossover point of 300Hz, 3kHz, an overall dimension of 610mm×280mm×305mm, a weight of 14kg, and a reference price of HK$3,480/pair.

The sound of LX500MKⅡ is masculine and enthusiastic. The overall sound field is relatively forward, giving people a strong feeling of being integrated into the atmosphere of the scene. When a large-scale symphony is played and the timpani is struck heavily, the low-frequency diving ability is quite deep, and the rich sense of volume quickly fills the listening area. The rapid force and excellent layering performance make the sofa in the listening room tremble slightly.

However, for large-scale symphonies, sometimes there is a sense of over-pressing pressure. If there is a certain distance from the listener, it will have a more live concert hall effect.

■ Tannoy Century 806

recommended amplifier power 10W-120W, rated impedance 8Ω, sensitivity 89dB/W/m, frequency response range 46Hz-30kHz ±3dB, crossover point 2.5kHz, external dimensions 499mm×324mm×228mm, weight 10kg/piece, reference price 5240 yuan/pair

Tannoy is a famous old-brand audio company in the UK. The first impression of Century 806 is its solid sound base. When playing large-scale symphonies, the low-frequency volume is relatively rich, but the low-frequency diving ability is still insufficient, and the imaging ability cannot be compared with the high-end goods participating in this evaluation. It is a bit disadvantageous when playing fast-paced pop music. However, the good news is that the low frequency does not seem tense under the sound pressure, but is more relaxed and natural, and the sense of speed is also good.

In general, the timbre of Century 806 tends to be slightly dark, and the personality is not so lively. Although the sound field of Century 806 has good extension in both horizontal and vertical directions, there is a little box sound, so it sometimes sounds a bit dull and lacks transparency.