Poll: Which Ascilab Speakers Are You Interested In?

[amirm]

Thanks so much you all. Could use some feedback on colors.

 

[Robbo99999]

Thanks so much you all. Could use some feedback on colors.

I think most of the time all black speakers are gonna be most popular and least intrusive, but then you might get people (a few less) where all white speakers are less intrusive, and then next most common option might be white speakers with black grills, then least popular might be the brighter coloured options. That's my thoughts on it. I can imagine that the people buying the coloured options could be gamer types to have near their PC where they might have certain colour themes and then the different colours would match that. Maybe there's people with more exotic indoor colours where the coloured options would fit the theme too, especially if I imagine the furniture had some of the strong colours that would match the speakers - somehow something in the back of my mind is saying Scandinavian here. How popular are indoor colour themes like that in the USA?

 

[Firespeed]

It'll be an interesting comparison for you, and it would be interesting to see your JMR be measured at some point (from your point of view for sure) so you can see how the measurements differ.

Hello Robbo99999….

I agree !!! The difficulty is to find in France someone like Amir or Erin who are well equipped and using Klippel’s Near-Field Scanner in order to have real points of comparison…and I do not know anyone in France such equipped yet…‍

So, I’m considering contacting Amir or Erin to see how can we manage to send them JMR Folia to be properly measured…

But, in the mean time, I will compare speakers for sure with my “unreliable” ears and provide a feedback to community.

 

[Firespeed]

I think most of the time all black speakers are gonna be most popular and least intrusive, but then you might get people (a few less) where all white speakers are less intrusive, and then next most common option might be white speakers with black grills, then least popular might be the brighter coloured options. That's my thoughts on it. I can imagine that the people buying the coloured options could be gamer types to have near their PC where they might have certain colour themes and then the different colours would match that. Maybe there's people with more exotic indoor colours where the coloured options would fit the theme too, especially if I imagine the furniture had some of the strong colours that would match the speakers - somehow something in the back of my mind is saying Scandinavian here. How popular are indoor colour themes like that in the USA?
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I agree and I would like to add something…

I have experienced “WAF” (Woman acceptance factor) when I was not single…

I think that White, Black and grey version of AsciLab speakers are the easiest version to integrate in a well decorated room, no matter what kind of art you place on the walls…

IMHO, the different waveguides colors are more difficult to manage with WAF and are reserved for a specific use in a dedicated environment…

Cheers

 

[Azrael]

Intrested to know what effect that side radiator would have. Sadly,

These are passive radiators that fulfil the same function as the Racetrack passive diaphragms that are located on the back of the BR-but-not-Purifi models. Here I guess there are two, one on each side, in order to achieve the necessary displacement volume (this should be at least twice as high as that of the active bass driver):

 

[Bleib]

Since the drivers can't be white as well I'd probably go for all black. Or as much white as possible

 

[sejarzo]

F6Bs, all black.


EDIT!!!...F6B, all black.

 

[Grotti]

Not in the US (did not vote) but the two interesting models for me are the A6B and the C6C. All black would be (and perhaps will be) my choice.

 

[WHO23]

Looking through "AsciLab_Product_Lineup_2025_3.pdf" (upload to forum not possible, file too large at 29.43MB) the A6B is not on the roadmap for 2025. Apart from the F6B and F6Bs the prices wander off into the stratosphere. One thing that is a surprise is that ASR members in general welcome amplifiers from Fosi, Aiyima, Douk . . . and low cost DACs from Topping, SMSL, Gustard . . . where the performance is great at reasonable cost. When the interest moves to speakers the same rationale seems to take a nose dive and the cost is not so relevant.

So the F6B would be my choice if I was considering changing speakers, giving performance at reasonable cost.

Amirm: looking at the AsciLab web pages just now, there is so little information on the speakers it could be described as barren, devoid of anything of use to a potential purchaser, no link even to the .pdf file. Perhaps your new venture needs to correct this.

I've been eyeing the A6B for my new speaker for a while now too. Isn't the A6B originally named S6B on the 2025 Development Timeline pdf?

 

[JDS]

As hopefully most of you have read, I have started a new venture to distribute/market Ascilab speakers. We have to shortly put in an order for the initial shipment. Key is deciding which models to bring here. Hate to bring too many of one, and then run out of another. I would very much appreciate it if the North American members vote in the poll which models they would seriously consider purchasing and if so, what color preference you have (white, black and I think silver is available). There are three models, two of which I have reviewed and the third one, Erin has:

F6Bs sealed bookshelf: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/ascilab-f6bs-speaker-review.63324/

Sealed compact bookshelf. Approximate cost: $725.

F6B passive radiator bookshelf: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...s/ascilab-f6b-bookshelf-speaker-review.63387/

Larger cabinet with passive radiator. Approximate pricing is $835 a pair.

C6B:

I have not reviewed this as mentioned but is the F6B with higher fidelity mid-woofer. Approximate cost: $1,145.

If anyone wants to make sure you get a unit, please send me a message with title of ASCILAB Purchase and mention which model you want to be inline for.

Current delivery forecast is two months from now.

You are welcome to also post and comment on what you think will be popular if don't intend to purchase.

Much appreciated.

I'm not in the short-term market for more speakers, so feel free to discount this input. Personally, I am very interested in the novel design of the Purifi drivers, and would love to learn whether their symmetrical surround concept actually does what they say it does. I suspect you would juice the market for Ascilab's higher-end models if you confirmed that.

 

[muffinhumper99]

going to throw in my 2 cents on the color choice.. black is usually the low hanging fruit IMO.

 

[emmodad]

I think the A6B was changed to S6B (purifi tweeter) and timeline shows plan for availability in 2025
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A6B was listed with expected MSRP of usd2999, yes? So perhaps A6B =!= S6B; or A6B has been spec'd up to a new pricepoint of usd4500

 

[ry_]

The A6B was originally going to be released until they decided to abandon it to change to the Purify tweeter. Due to the strong community feedback, they decided to keep the A6B and also develop the S6B. A6B production is on hold while they focus on the current C/F line production.

 

[Periffery]

I'm not look for new speakers at this time, but If I were, I'd be most interested in the C6B's for my main stereo system.

I'm impressed by the flat response and low distortion of these Ascilab speakers. In the case of the C6B, I'll be interested in the bass extension and whether I could dispense with my subwoofer.

You’re def going to still want a sub.

 

[Ninjastar]

I personally don't like either of the gray finishes (metallic or modern) they currently offer for the C6B.

If it were up to me and I had 4 choices for painted finishes to offer, I would pick the two standard colors (black, white) and then two bold choices (blue, red).

I think the blue and red similar to what KEF offers for the LS50 Metas are nice for painted finishes, and were popular colors chosen by people who own those speakers:

Red:

Edit: Or were you asking opinions about the color choices among the options that Ascilab already offers? Sorry if it was, that was unclear to me so I made suggestions on entirely new colors.

I am also curious how many people opted for the orange waveguide on their order. That does not look appealing to me.

 

[amirm]

I am open for feedback in general but yes, specific to the current offering is more important as that is what we have to order.

 

[amirm]

I am also curious how many people opted for the orange waveguide on their order.

This is another thing we have to sort out, i.e. how many color variations on the waveguide to order.

 

[Svensson]

If I have to choose from the Ascilab range, I keep returning to the sealed unit with my sub. Would need to buy a fab value amp from SMSL/Topping/FOSI/Ayima etc.

My actual use case is likely to be DAC to JBL 308p or Kali.

OBSERVATION only
Most people (here) appear to set a price window and compare measurements of products within that window. Some then switch up or down their price window.

My personal priority chain is Value - measurements - looks.
Acceptable looks, for me, is the broad feast of "don't look ugly".

 

[Sokel]

Judging about the curiosity people have about the speakers a fixed restocking fee is maybe not the worst idea.
People testing and returning gear has turned into an epidemic with a good impact at original prices I hear.

 

[Robbo99999]

Judging about the curiosity people have about the speakers a fixed restocking fee is maybe not the worst idea.
People testing and returning gear has turned into an epidemic with a good impact at original prices I hear.

I think that's fair if it keeps purchase price down. Ultimately, for speakers in particular (vs headphones), I'm of the opinion/experience that you can rely on the measurements so less of a need to demo them.