[Seeking Advice] Elac Debug 5.2 vs. Sony SSCS5 vs. Q Acoustics 3010i vs. Neumi BS5

[Bubba2022]

Hi forum,

I've tried to read about these passive speakers, and have a hard time to decide which one to buy:

• Elac Debug 5.2 vs.
• Sony SSCS5 vs.
• Q Acoustics 3010i vs.
• Neumi BS5
• Klipsch R41

Unfortunately I don't have the option to listen to each one of them where I live, so seeking guidance from anyone who've had these or more than one of these to what your experience was or the characteristics of the sound.
On a separate note, I read good things about Pioneer BS22 online, but realized it's no longer made available for sale on Amazon.

Use: I listen to Pod casts, Stream internet Radio (Pop/Rock/Dance music), Youtube music,
I have a pair of Edifier 1280DBs, and I like the sound, and it's bass is quite punchy too. Maybe the mid/voice not super clear but overall not bad.

Would appreciate any pointers! thx bubba

 

[Bubba2022]

My system is now, Rod Rain BT DAC OPA BB2604 and AIYIMA A07
For speaker I got the Elac Debut 5.2, and even though they are not "small in size", they have a very good sound.

I can nowhere max the volume in my room, but quality is good on BT LDAC/APTX as well.

 

[ThatM1key]

I have owned the Sony SSCS5 and ELAC Debut B62. The Sony is more bright and the bass is lacking. The ELAC Debut B62 has more detail and a lot more bass, I assume its mostly the small with its little brother.

I know of a free "mod" that should apply to your ELAC Debut B52. If you take off the tweeter's grilles, it should perform a bit better. This mod was only tested on the ELAC B62 but I'm very certain it'll work on the Elac Debut B52 since they share the same tweeter.

If you want to know my source, its right here (Time stamp 5:10):

 

[Walter]

The Sony and Klipsch were very much not recommended:

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/sony-ss-cs5-3-way-speaker-review.13562/

Klipsch R-41M Bookshelf Speaker Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Klipsch R-41M bookshelf speaker. I bought a pair from Amazon for US $149. The retail cost is US $229 but I suspect no one pays that. I always say speaker business is 80% marketing and Klipsch nails that with look and branding of this series of...

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These are the next model up but will probably still mostly apply:

Q Acoustics 3020i Bookshelf Speaker Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelf speaker. It was kindly purchased new by a member and drop shipped to me. It costs US $315 from Amazon including free shipping. It is so hard for companies to differentiate themselves with budget speakers but Q...

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ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Speaker Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 bookshelf speaker. It was kindly purchased by a member new and sent to me for testing. It costs US $245 from Amazon including free shipping. The Debut 2.0 has a decent look: It comes with an external grill that I did not...

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Erin's Audio Corner liked the Neumi but I've see several subjective comments from people bought them and were quite unimpressed.

 

[Walter]

I'd personally choose the Q Acoustic 3010i, but that is also the only one on the list I've ever heard in person. Your priorities and mine also likely do not match, so I'd suggest reading the test results and then all the comments in the threads of any you are still interested in after reading Amir's review.