Post by ZrC on Jul 26, 2012 10:57:49 GMT -5
I've had some time to review both of these speakers with multiple movies and music (well over 20 hours on each). Here is a rundown of my setup.
Yamaha RX-V667
Emotiva UPA-500
Rears Mirage OS-3
Sub Custom 10cu ft ported 15" Adire Brahma
The XRC speakers are being used as L C R for the front sound stage.
First off the size difference is huge, the 6.2 dwarfs the 5.2 in terms of cabinet size and weight. I used my custom Blu-ray demo disk to try out 5.1 music and movies without the use of my sub to pick out the fine differences. The lows on the 6.2 are much more extended than the 5.2, but I couldn't help but find they seemed less tight at the 5.2s sealed design. During action scenes non vocal parts felt more real and immersed me into the movie. The vocals were close but the 6.2s had a slight edge with deep male voices. Onto music, the 6.2 vocals didn't feel as clear as the 5.2, but the male vocals had depth. The difference was so slight I wouldn't put my decision on it and to the average listener stopping over to watch a movie they would never be able to tell.
If you're strapped for space or have a smaller listening area the 5.2s would be a best bet as they are compact and can blend in a home theater setup with ease. The 6.2 will take up a lot of space, and need strong stands (mine can barely hold them steady despite being all steel), but you will love the sound they produce.
Yamaha RX-V667
Emotiva UPA-500
Rears Mirage OS-3
Sub Custom 10cu ft ported 15" Adire Brahma
The XRC speakers are being used as L C R for the front sound stage.
First off the size difference is huge, the 6.2 dwarfs the 5.2 in terms of cabinet size and weight. I used my custom Blu-ray demo disk to try out 5.1 music and movies without the use of my sub to pick out the fine differences. The lows on the 6.2 are much more extended than the 5.2, but I couldn't help but find they seemed less tight at the 5.2s sealed design. During action scenes non vocal parts felt more real and immersed me into the movie. The vocals were close but the 6.2s had a slight edge with deep male voices. Onto music, the 6.2 vocals didn't feel as clear as the 5.2, but the male vocals had depth. The difference was so slight I wouldn't put my decision on it and to the average listener stopping over to watch a movie they would never be able to tell.
If you're strapped for space or have a smaller listening area the 5.2s would be a best bet as they are compact and can blend in a home theater setup with ease. The 6.2 will take up a lot of space, and need strong stands (mine can barely hold them steady despite being all steel), but you will love the sound they produce.
