I don't know what others here are listening with, because I'm hearing the opposite of what they are. The Polk sounds much fuller and warmer, and the Elac sounds really thin and harsh in comparison. The Polks are, however, quite V shaped, with the lows and highs pumped up compared to the mids, making them sound somewhat less open and more veiled than I would like. They're kind of like B&W, only less so
Hi!I had several loudspeakers in the last years and now I use the es20.I think they are underrated loudspeakers.Not hyped like the elac debuts or the kef q350s or the triangle bores.(And I am amazed that the wharfedale 11.2 after runned in and conquered fast-then lost in the mist as it were never been) I do not like the hi-fi magazines' tests'-sometimes they are sketchy and biased.The best tests are that reveals the details and include some measurements like the "Audio Science Review" forum. So back to the bookshelves: I loved my Heco Elementa 300s-they were high quality,good response and details,and power performance-but they had no "soul",too analytic and choosy to music genre and source quality.Then I changed to Wharfedale Diamond 11.2s-I loved them so much!Good rythm,good response,one of the best ls for music-on any genres.But after a time I experienced it has not that big power performance as the hecos and at movies the dialogues are dark,sinks heavily in the bass line so not clear,not enjoyable.Ok,try another one: I tested some kef q350s.Not for me instantly at the first time.I missed the power-the kick at low volumes,and I could not hear out the detailed well-known high freqs at some music where the wharfedales done a far better job. So I arrived to the polk se20.The best price to value in this range.Its strongest advantage is the equal utility for movies or music in a pure stereo system.The dialogs at films are well balanced,clear.Sound effects are great-highlight the heavy bass load what the could press out-more easily than the diamonds.At music the vocals are "lively",not choosy in genres. I love the rounded bass,powerful midrande and crisp highs and cymbals.I need slow roll-off ls at the high range bacause of the overdamped room.The polks make the job,good mix with the power of hecos and with soul,rythm and lively like the diamonds. Polks deserve to be mentioned among the other ls like klipsch,triangle,wharfedale,elac,dali,etc.
I just ordered a pair of the Polks and glad I did, I'm only using two fronts with a center channel and these seem to present a much wider sound stage than the ELACs . Thanks for the video and confirming what I suspected, I was having a difficult time finding any videos on the ES20 speakers.
The Polk sounded smooth even if a tad veiled in the mid. The Elac tweeter gave a lot of definition in the top but would maybe get a bit fatiguing on the long run. Polk bass goes lower but Elac is more punchy and precise. Honestly, I don't have a favorite on this one. Thanks for a good selection of music. I really enjoyed it!
I prefer the Polks as well - though i was initially skeptical I ended up buying a pair to compliment the S35 Center Channel to complete my front stage and wow I could not be more pleased!
I have a pair of S20's that replaced my Pioneer Dolby Atmos, Andrew Jones with the S35 center channel as well and have been considering a pair of the ES20'S to complete the rear stage.
I feel the sound in the polks more warm and deep for my ears with several genres of music. I'm looking for a good pair of bookshelf without breaking the bank and these polks are in my list now. Thanks for the comparison.
lmao Polks destroy the Elacs here. The sound of the Polks is smoother, tighter, and less noisy. The Elacs really sound tinny and too much midrange glare in comparison.
I can tell that - after a long time my polk es20 loudspeakers is the best sounding for my whole Twin Peaks music collection.(All albums what released or connect somehow to the movie or the series)The es20 knows how to play dinamyc and detailed,long roll out on chello,sparkling cymbals,great and full bodied at bass guitair,enjoyable kicking when the bass drum beats.And the vocals..clear and direct with fine tone.Paired with neutral marantz pm7005.
Very good test, and nice variety of song choices. Well, I largely prefer how the Polks sound, and it makes me think that with high-end cables and amplifier, the difference will be even more flagrant.
I like the mids on the Elac B6.2 but they sound a little too soft for my liking at times. To my ears and it may be different in person but I give the slight edge to the Polk ES20.
You are like an angel who heard my mind now.. WOW.. This is the Exact comparison I was looking for and I found your video buddy.. that too just 24 mins before you have uploaded the video.. GREAT video. Thanks and please upload more videos, liked your video buddy.. In my personal view ELAC sounds in well balanced manner and warm.. polk was little bit on brighter side.. please let me know whats your personal preference between these two and if you have to suggest any one means what will be your suggestion..?
In the previous video with this Polk speaker with the Arcam amp, the Polk sounds clearer, more open, more dynamic and less veiled and V shaped to me, so something is different between the two videos, perhaps some of the levels on the Mac, the Arcam, or the recording gear
@@zeppzepp1234 What do you mean “somewhere”? The first setup that DM is referring to was done in the same room with the same Amp?🤷🏻♂️ Have you considered the connections or any other factors that may affect the sound of a speaker? Or you just too much in a hurry to discard the Polks regardless?🤓
Thank you for this battle. Both were on my favorite list for surround speakers. I prefer the Polks and I ordedered a demo pair of Polk S20. Made a good deal, 229eur the pair! 🙂
How would you say the E20's compare to the Polk RTI A1's? The ES20's sound MUCH better than the ELAC here with rock/metal (crash and burn, magic show), and with EDM (Punkd). The ELAC's have a massive upper mid or lower treble bump, which makes them sound like a harsh mess. Acoustic Guitars sound strained as well. I was looking for a ~$300 pair of bookshelf's. The Polk's are sounding better the more I listen.
@@BhavikPatelhr I was in between the airmotiv c1+ and the ES30 and got the ES30.The motiva is 3 driver + 1 tweeter everyonse is talking about that one. Do you got the ES version or the S30? and what do you think about how it sounds.
@@alvarsantini2653 I have ES version and it's sound great.....no complain..... vocals are Clear and crisp...I had Elac C5.2 which I returned and bought ES30 as Elac was not producing vocals as clear like polk in low or medium sound level
Turn the bass and treble down if your amp has tone controls, or put an equalizer into the signal chain and do the same thing, or leave the bass and treble alone, and bring up the mids
@@DougMen1 Unfortunately maybe it'll just bring more problems. Just neglect lower range Polks, the tweeter's quality and the crossover integration is not right.
@@satyiphone It's just a typical lower tier speaker, the improved version is the DBR62. For speakers with 6.5inch woofer at that price range, there are little to choose from. The forward mid is a known issue for some flat response speakers, and I won't criticize it too much. It still can be a good tool for listening to music better than the Polks. If something need to be apply for improving the tonality, maybe try a shelf-EQ, fiddling around to find the perfect transient frequency and that'll make it less harsh and more bass weighted without degrading the integration of its crossover. The problem to apply EQ is using too much ups and downs at the wrong frequencies, it should be prevented.
Just yesterday I found ES20's for 249$, open box, never used, 2 years of warranty. Let me know how you like em etc. I'd pair mine with AIYIMA A07 amp, my budget is around 350$ so those two fit. I wanna make a small somewhat HI-FI system for my PC, don't wanna deal with PC speakers anymore.
Well i have been going back and forth which to buy between these two, thank goodness you have this comparison!! After listening carefully, i have finally decided that i’m keeping my Sony SSCS5, it can reproduce the sound each speaker is putting out. 🤣🤣
Good video. Please play exactly the same portion of the songs for each speaker to compare the speakers' sound better. Anyway, ELAC here sounded more open and had better treble.
Time Travelling : listened first with the DT990 Pro earphones on my end, then repeat here. The B6.2 sounds like a larger room (coffeeshop?) and the ES20 sounds like what I had in my earphones. Both very pleasant, but do I really want to hear the song the same exact way as the earphones or have a greater sense of room with closer/farther separation of the musicians? Not sure. Thank you for this video.
FYI: The ELAC shoots puffs of air out the port. If you turn up the amp high enough, you get these travelling air puffs at deep bass notes. First time I felt an powerfull air puff, it confused the heck out of me.
The Elac DB62 is the more balanced and musical speaker to me. It's opened and detailed enough in the treble and upper mids without sounding too hyped or accentuated, and without the leaness and sharpness that causes the Polks to become a bit fatiguing to me after a short while. It's midrange is slightly pitched forward, but reveals some details that are slightly buried on the Polks. The Elac's bass is maybe less punchy, but is smoother and more pure sounding. The DB62 may be less exciting and a trace pitched forward in the mids, but the Polks are a touch unaturaly lean there. To me the Elac is slightly more honest and pleasing. Neither one is magical.
The Elac clearly needs more bass. It sounds to me as if the combination of woofer/box/port is tuned poorly, or in execution doesn't match the computer models and prototypes that Andrew used in designing them, like they may have inadvertantly changed the port length or diameter on the production models, or the cabinets aren't air tight snd are changing the overall bass tuning because of air leaks
@@DougMen1 I'm curious where's the bass reflex port on Polks.......Did this setup closed to the front wall make all front ported speakers lacking bass compared? Measurements of Elac can be found somewhere, it looks typical and nothing wrong. I don't like Elacs either so I'm not defending for it. I just don't expect too much for lower range speakers even with a modern design.
@@zeppzepp1234 Good point! On the Polks it's on the back, and on the Elac it's on the front baffle. Perhaps that's why the Elac sounds so thin to me, it isn't getting any help from the wall behind the speakers like the Polks are
@@zeppzepp1234 I never thought about that until you mentioned it. Most of the speakers here are rear ported, and the other Elac that sounds too thin to me, the UB52, is also front ported. Now, I'm going to have to go back and see if all the other speakers that sound too thin to me here are also front ported
@@zeppzepp1234 the port on the back of the Polk is hidden by the flat plate that on the other side has a sharp cone-like structure extending into the port to smooth airflow and spread out the sound.
Hola amigo, una pregunta, de casualidad sabes que tan profundas son las ES20? es que en la pagina web de Polk dice que son 13.8 pulgadas pero no se si es con todo y el Power Port de la parte posterior
Very different sounding speakers. The ELAC have much more midrange than the Polk but they both sound great. Comparisons really bring out the differences but I feel like I could get used to either one and be happy. May go with the Polk only because my amp is a 35 watt Cambridge Audio and I don't think that would pair well with the 6 Ohm Elac's.
I feel like the Polks may be missing some mids while accentuating highs and lows....sort of like a "V" on an equalizer. The Elac's, while not as warm, let you hear more of what is going on without the mids sounding like they're in the next room while the rest of the band is in the room with you.
I would describe the sound like this: Polk Audio Elite ES20 sounds like the listener is on the balcony of the theater, when ELAC Debut B6.2 sounds like an orchestra is playing right in front of the listener.
Now I'm thinking of getting a 2nd pair and replacing the Pioneer Andrew Jones upward firing Dolby Atmos speakers Ive been using as rear stage speakers...
I listened to this test on my Sony WH-1000XM5 with noise cancelling on, and believe me, Polk's sounded way better than Elac's. If u r in India then u should also check the bookshelf speakers by Norge. I haven't compared these with Polk's ES20 but Norge's are also better sounding with lesser budget that Polk's ES20. If u r critical about looks and brand also then just go for Polk's ES20. You won't go wrong. And I don't know that which sub will fit better with these (Although afer listening I don't think there is any need to add sub) if you need that extra thump. May be Polk's monitor XT12 powered subwoofer will go. Any one here if can advise please ?
What a big difference again at 15:00 Night and day. For me it's Polk ES20 for tonality. Dunno about imaging and soundstage in real live. Original Magic Show at this point to compare: th-cam.com/video/i8VtKag6kMo/w-d-xo.html
Polk is just like a 30 years old design, both sound and cosmetic. Elac is not perfect, too. But Elac shows what can be done in the real cheap design, good enough dynamic handling, smoother frequency response. I didn't hear delicate quality on Elac, but it's fine for the price.
Riffing again. Not sayin' they're completely flat. On the warm , sweet side with good top end detail. A less warm amp might work for a more neutral signatue. Better than the Elacs.
I’d like to throw in my 2 cents. I expert here but I listened to music enough to know that recordings are different between songs and studios. What sounds perfect in one song sounds different on another recording and different song in the same speakers. One song has a way lot of midrange and another a lot of base. I may like one song and not the other on my speaker system. I’m constantly changing bass treble and midrange setting on receiver to fit the song for the sound on what I like. Sooo …
O bougth es20 and oberon 1 so es20 much more accurate enstrumants timber, much more vertical and horizontal dispersion, much more base and finaly listen music with es20 like live concert with Dali Just delivery from 2 dimension rear room. Dali not bad speaker polk incredible..
Great video - To my ears I found (TimeTravelling song 14:10 ) mid range clearity in Elac vs Polk sounded missing some freq but in Fields instrumental i find polk stood out though ymmv
The Polk may be a bit V-shaped, but the ELAC have a very offputting frequency boost somewhere in the mids. In Time Travelling this is especially anoying with the claps.
People are used to the exaggerated bass thump in todays music and dont appreciate natural, clean sounds. Its like that experiment where people blind taste test $100 vs $20 champagne and must choise the cheap crap because they dont know better.
Polk have gone to the bother of making the enclosures look good, elac is just a black rectangle. Are you paying for looks because that cost money. I couldn't say I liked one more than the other.
This video literally makes no sense because you can't base the IRL sound of these speakers off of what a mic picks up then get compressed through TH-cam
If you are going to test "classical" music at least use some real classical source material. Orchestral works from renowed composers or orchestras, but not some syntethized midi-like violin haha.
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I don't know what others here are listening with, because I'm hearing the opposite of what they are. The Polk sounds much fuller and warmer, and the Elac sounds really thin and harsh in comparison. The Polks are, however, quite V shaped, with the lows and highs pumped up compared to the mids, making them sound somewhat less open and more veiled than I would like. They're kind of like B&W, only less so
Hi!I had several loudspeakers in the last years and now I use the es20.I think they are underrated loudspeakers.Not hyped like the elac debuts or the kef q350s or the triangle bores.(And I am amazed that the wharfedale 11.2 after runned in and conquered fast-then lost in the mist as it were never been)
I do not like the hi-fi magazines' tests'-sometimes they are sketchy and biased.The best tests are that reveals the details and include some measurements like the "Audio Science Review" forum.
So back to the bookshelves: I loved my Heco Elementa 300s-they were high quality,good response and details,and power performance-but they had no "soul",too analytic and choosy to music genre and source quality.Then I changed to Wharfedale Diamond 11.2s-I loved them so much!Good rythm,good response,one of the best ls for music-on any genres.But after a time I experienced it has not that big power performance as the hecos and at movies the dialogues are dark,sinks heavily in the bass line so not clear,not enjoyable.Ok,try another one:
I tested some kef q350s.Not for me instantly at the first time.I missed the power-the kick at low volumes,and I could not hear out the detailed well-known high freqs at some music where the wharfedales done a far better job.
So I arrived to the polk se20.The best price to value in this range.Its strongest advantage is the equal utility for movies or music in a pure stereo system.The dialogs at films are well balanced,clear.Sound effects are great-highlight the heavy bass load what the could press out-more easily than the diamonds.At music the vocals are "lively",not choosy in genres.
I love the rounded bass,powerful midrande and crisp highs and cymbals.I need slow roll-off ls at the high range bacause of the overdamped room.The polks make the job,good mix with the power of hecos and with soul,rythm and lively like the diamonds.
Polks deserve to be mentioned among the other ls like klipsch,triangle,wharfedale,elac,dali,etc.
Thanks :)
I'm agree to other's comments Polk destroyed elac here.polk sound more robust and tighter.
I just ordered a pair of the Polks and glad I did, I'm only using two fronts with a center channel and these seem to present a much wider sound stage than the ELACs . Thanks for the video and confirming what I suspected, I was having a difficult time finding any videos on the ES20 speakers.
thank, I am glad to hear that.. Enjoy
@@eprojectEllie Is there a difference in sound between the polk audio s20e and se20 columns?
The Polk sounded smooth even if a tad veiled in the mid. The Elac tweeter gave a lot of definition in the top but would maybe get a bit fatiguing on the long run. Polk bass goes lower but Elac is more punchy and precise. Honestly, I don't have a favorite on this one. Thanks for a good selection of music. I really enjoyed it!
Lol
I prefer the Polks as well - though i was initially skeptical I ended up buying a pair to compliment the S35 Center Channel to complete my front stage and wow I could not be more pleased!
❤️Polk - Expect great sound.
I have the signature s50, with the s30 center, and man I couldn’t be more pleased! Especially when I added the center channel. Made a big difference
I have a pair of S20's that replaced my Pioneer Dolby Atmos, Andrew Jones with the S35 center channel as well and have been considering a pair of the ES20'S to complete the rear stage.
I think the polks sound better as an all around speaker for multiple genres of music.
I feel the sound in the polks more warm and deep for my ears with several genres of music. I'm looking for a good pair of bookshelf without breaking the bank and these polks are in my list now. Thanks for the comparison.
i heard that they sound like towers.
lmao Polks destroy the Elacs here. The sound of the Polks is smoother, tighter, and less noisy. The Elacs really sound tinny and too much midrange glare in comparison.
You are a joke right...? Polk suck here, too much bass and treble, no clarity, a big chunk of frequencies are totally recessed...!
@@honumoorea873 Someone's butt hurt LMAO
No
@@michel7971yes
I totally agree. Polk ES20 sounds phenomenal.
I can tell that - after a long time my polk es20 loudspeakers is the best sounding for my whole Twin Peaks music collection.(All albums what released or connect somehow to the movie or the series)The es20 knows how to play dinamyc and detailed,long roll out on chello,sparkling cymbals,great and full bodied at bass guitair,enjoyable kicking when the bass drum beats.And the vocals..clear and direct with fine tone.Paired with neutral marantz pm7005.
I like the scooped out sound of the Polks better. The Elacs just sound thin to me but have more presence
Very good test, and nice variety of song choices. Well, I largely prefer how the Polks sound, and it makes me think that with high-end cables and amplifier, the difference will be even more flagrant.
I prefer the Elac. But it's a matter of taste.
Great vid. Polk warm but very clear through mid high and low without being too sharp on the highs
I like the mids on the Elac B6.2 but they sound a little too soft for my liking at times. To my ears and it may be different in person but I give the slight edge to the Polk ES20.
You are like an angel who heard my mind now.. WOW.. This is the Exact comparison I was looking for and I found your video buddy.. that too just 24 mins before you have uploaded the video.. GREAT video. Thanks and please upload more videos, liked your video buddy.. In my personal view ELAC sounds in well balanced manner and warm.. polk was little bit on brighter side.. please let me know whats your personal preference between these two and if you have to suggest any one means what will be your suggestion..?
Full filled my desire too....I have asked for same combination and it's hear... 👍
Yeah elac seems more accurate like studio monitor but polk has a more more enjoyable delivery...
In the previous video with this Polk speaker with the Arcam amp, the Polk sounds clearer, more open, more dynamic and less veiled and V shaped to me, so something is different between the two videos, perhaps some of the levels on the Mac, the Arcam, or the recording gear
That's a good sign to just let Polks out. If it can sound wrong somewhere, it's not an easy setup speaker....
@@zeppzepp1234 What do you mean “somewhere”? The first setup that DM is referring to was done in the same room with the same Amp?🤷🏻♂️ Have you considered the connections or any other factors that may affect the sound of a speaker? Or you just too much in a hurry to discard the Polks regardless?🤓
@@Turtleback8024the channel rarely answers comments so i'd take these results with a grain of salt.
I like Bass and Heavy sound and polk deliver it....Elac seems to be sharp and harsh on long run.....
Thank you for this battle. Both were on my favorite list for surround speakers. I prefer the Polks and I ordedered a demo pair of Polk S20. Made a good deal, 229eur the pair! 🙂
How would you say the E20's compare to the Polk RTI A1's? The ES20's sound MUCH better than the ELAC here with rock/metal (crash and burn, magic show), and with EDM (Punkd). The ELAC's have a massive upper mid or lower treble bump, which makes them sound like a harsh mess. Acoustic Guitars sound strained as well. I was looking for a ~$300 pair of bookshelf's. The Polk's are sounding better the more I listen.
I really wanted to like the elac better but I honestly think the polk sound like the more refined design.
I'm using B6.2 and it's so ugly
@@하나로-s7r look or sound that ugly ?
Why ?
@@하나로-s7r My CPU is ugly but super efficient. My dog is ugly but I luv him.
POLK ES20, THE BEST!
I am using an ES20 to watch this video, my amplifier is NAD C328 and I think I made the right choice
ES30 here
Polk ES20, 15 and 30
Congrats 👏 I'm trying to do the same for my R 200s.
@@BhavikPatelhr I was in between the airmotiv c1+ and the ES30 and got the ES30.The motiva is 3 driver + 1 tweeter everyonse is talking about that one. Do you got the ES version or the S30? and what do you think about how it sounds.
@@alvarsantini2653 I have ES version and it's sound great.....no complain..... vocals are Clear and crisp...I had Elac C5.2 which I returned and bought ES30 as Elac was not producing vocals as clear like polk in low or medium sound level
Elacs are mid forward, adding a sub will make it sound better, I believe. What can be done to add mids to v-shaped Polk?
Turn the bass and treble down if your amp has tone controls, or put an equalizer into the signal chain and do the same thing, or leave the bass and treble alone, and bring up the mids
@@DougMen1 Unfortunately maybe it'll just bring more problems. Just neglect lower range Polks, the tweeter's quality and the crossover integration is not right.
Subs won't help.....accept that sound or buy another one. These are the lowest range speakers, little can be improved.
@eddie liu What are your thoughts on Elac B6.2 in this comparison?
@@satyiphone It's just a typical lower tier speaker, the improved version is the DBR62. For speakers with 6.5inch woofer at that price range, there are little to choose from. The forward mid is a known issue for some flat response speakers, and I won't criticize it too much. It still can be a good tool for listening to music better than the Polks. If something need to be apply for improving the tonality, maybe try a shelf-EQ, fiddling around to find the perfect transient frequency and that'll make it less harsh and more bass weighted without degrading the integration of its crossover.
The problem to apply EQ is using too much ups and downs at the wrong frequencies, it should be prevented.
I just nabbed me some ES20's for $200! A steal at that price. Cant wait to try them out.
Just yesterday I found ES20's for 249$, open box, never used, 2 years of warranty.
Let me know how you like em etc. I'd pair mine with AIYIMA A07 amp, my budget is around 350$ so those two fit.
I wanna make a small somewhat HI-FI system for my PC, don't wanna deal with PC speakers anymore.
@@FromTheHood had mine for several months, on 2 difference denon avr's, they sound better the more power you feed them, an incredible value for sure
Well i have been going back and forth which to buy between these two, thank goodness you have this comparison!! After listening carefully, i have finally decided that i’m keeping my Sony SSCS5, it can reproduce the sound each speaker is putting out. 🤣🤣
The Polks wider soundstage, but coloring in the high frequencies. The ELACs flat response, but a little 2D. ELAC wins for me
Good video. Please play exactly the same portion of the songs for each speaker to compare the speakers' sound better. Anyway, ELAC here sounded more open and had better treble.
to tiny
@@danmacdonald837 they don't sound tinny at all irl, they're very bassy, dark and boring. Polks irl are veiled and lifeless
Time Travelling : listened first with the DT990 Pro earphones on my end, then repeat here.
The B6.2 sounds like a larger room (coffeeshop?) and the ES20 sounds like what I had in my earphones. Both very pleasant, but do I really want to hear the song the same exact way as the earphones or have a greater sense of room with closer/farther separation of the musicians? Not sure.
Thank you for this video.
FYI: The ELAC shoots puffs of air out the port. If you turn up the amp high enough, you get these travelling air puffs at deep bass notes. First time I felt an powerfull air puff, it confused the heck out of me.
The Elac DB62 is the more balanced and musical speaker to me. It's opened and detailed enough in the treble and upper mids without sounding too hyped or accentuated, and without the leaness and sharpness that causes the Polks to become a bit fatiguing to me after a short while. It's midrange is slightly pitched forward, but reveals some details that are slightly buried on the Polks. The Elac's bass is maybe less punchy, but is smoother and more pure sounding. The DB62 may be less exciting and a trace pitched forward in the mids, but the Polks are a touch unaturaly lean there. To me the Elac is slightly more honest and pleasing. Neither one is magical.
The Elac clearly needs more bass. It sounds to me as if the combination of woofer/box/port is tuned poorly, or in execution doesn't match the computer models and prototypes that Andrew used in designing them, like they may have inadvertantly changed the port length or diameter on the production models, or the cabinets aren't air tight snd are changing the overall bass tuning because of air leaks
@@DougMen1 I'm curious where's the bass reflex port on Polks.......Did this setup closed to the front wall make all front ported speakers lacking bass compared? Measurements of Elac can be found somewhere, it looks typical and nothing wrong. I don't like Elacs either so I'm not defending for it. I just don't expect too much for lower range speakers even with a modern design.
@@zeppzepp1234 Good point! On the Polks it's on the back, and on the Elac it's on the front baffle. Perhaps that's why the Elac sounds so thin to me, it isn't getting any help from the wall behind the speakers like the Polks are
@@zeppzepp1234 I never thought about that until you mentioned it. Most of the speakers here are rear ported, and the other Elac that sounds too thin to me, the UB52, is also front ported. Now, I'm going to have to go back and see if all the other speakers that sound too thin to me here are also front ported
@@zeppzepp1234 the port on the back of the Polk is hidden by the flat plate that on the other side has a sharp cone-like structure extending into the port to smooth airflow and spread out the sound.
Tengo el S20 y suenan tremendos, casi que no necesitas un subwoofer. Los graves suenan barbaros
Hola amigo, una pregunta, de casualidad sabes que tan profundas son las ES20? es que en la pagina web de Polk dice que son 13.8 pulgadas pero no se si es con todo y el Power Port de la parte posterior
Yo también los tengo y estoy encantado con ellos, por su precio es un regalo.
Very different sounding speakers. The ELAC have much more midrange than the Polk but they both sound great. Comparisons really bring out the differences but I feel like I could get used to either one and be happy. May go with the Polk only because my amp is a 35 watt Cambridge Audio and I don't think that would pair well with the 6 Ohm Elac's.
Both are nice for played all music. E 20 is very bright and Elac sounds like orijinal orchestral feel.
I feel like the Polks may be missing some mids while accentuating highs and lows....sort of like a "V" on an equalizer. The Elac's, while not as warm, let you hear more of what is going on without the mids sounding like they're in the next room while the rest of the band is in the room with you.
I'd like something that sounds right in between the two.
Prefer the Polks, great to see them making a comeback, Elac has just been overhyped the last few years.....
Midrange sounds too far forward and harsh on the Elacs. The Polks have a more rounded and balanced sound.
The polls hit harder in the bass department that's for sure!!
amaing how, depending on the music type, one sounds better than the other.... god forbid they make a speaker that just round "right"
The polk sound much better even if the audio is compressed.
No
@@michel7971yep
Soundstage on the elac is much deeper & wider, female vocal much better on the elac
I would describe the sound like this: Polk Audio Elite ES20 sounds like the listener is on the balcony of the theater, when ELAC Debut B6.2 sounds like an orchestra is playing right in front of the listener.
Хороший тест👍- Polk порадовали мои уши)) Звук не резкий!!
Polk's are missing midrange...
Elacs are more neutral.
🤔🎧🎶🎶🎶🎶Elac👍👍👍👍🙂🇵🇱
Now I'm thinking of getting a 2nd pair and replacing the Pioneer Andrew Jones upward firing Dolby Atmos speakers Ive been using as rear stage speakers...
I listened to this test on my Sony WH-1000XM5 with noise cancelling on, and believe me, Polk's sounded way better than Elac's.
If u r in India then u should also check the bookshelf speakers by Norge. I haven't compared these with Polk's ES20 but Norge's are also better sounding with lesser budget that Polk's ES20.
If u r critical about looks and brand also then just go for Polk's ES20. You won't go wrong.
And I don't know that which sub will fit better with these (Although afer listening I don't think there is any need to add sub) if you need that extra thump. May be Polk's monitor XT12 powered subwoofer will go. Any one here if can advise please ?
Polk sound natural and deeper bass. Elac sharp and harsh.
Wonderful comparison. Really productive.
Im betting this is sarcasm
Polk sounds very balanced.👍😊
What a big difference again at 15:00 Night and day. For me it's Polk ES20 for tonality. Dunno about imaging and soundstage in real live.
Original Magic Show at this point to compare: th-cam.com/video/i8VtKag6kMo/w-d-xo.html
So at 11:50 song's symbol come sound like garbage bag from elac but polk same part soo musicaly delivered.
Polk for me, much fuller sound.
Polk is just like a 30 years old design, both sound and cosmetic. Elac is not perfect, too. But Elac shows what can be done in the real cheap design, good enough dynamic handling, smoother frequency response. I didn't hear delicate quality on Elac, but it's fine for the price.
Elac winner 🏆
The ES20 would be a worthy upgrade for my Rti A1's?
Make the next video on Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 vs
Mission LX-3 MKII Bookshelf Speakers
This one is difficult,, seems the two are equal in sound performance.
Riffing again. Not sayin' they're completely flat. On the warm , sweet side with good top end detail. A less warm amp might work for a more neutral signatue. Better than the Elacs.
polk slightly better in my ears.. and this cool design
For music the polks without a doubt for home cinema I think the elacs are better
Слушайте с 3.0 мин. а в 3 мин 15 сек сделайте выбор.
У меня Polk 60e.
Czy Elac debut będą dobrze grały z Panasonic pmx92?
Polk♥️
Elac more analog but wonderfully has bigger sound stage... Mids well extended too than Polk...
I’d like to throw in my 2 cents. I expert here but I listened to music enough to know that recordings are different between songs and studios. What sounds perfect in one song sounds different on another recording and different song in the same speakers. One song has a way lot of midrange and another a lot of base. I may like one song and not the other on my speaker system. I’m constantly changing bass treble and midrange setting on receiver to fit the song for the sound on what I like. Sooo …
O bougth es20 and oberon 1 so es20 much more accurate enstrumants timber, much more vertical and horizontal dispersion, much more base and finaly listen music with es20 like live concert with Dali Just delivery from 2 dimension rear room. Dali not bad speaker polk incredible..
I'm just in doubt about buying the Dali Oberon 1 or the Polk Elite Es20. Would you say that Polks are better at everything?
I had the elacs. the tweeter is too rolled off.
I prefer Elac (with marantz 6005 series, it seems made for).❤
Great video - To my ears I found (TimeTravelling song 14:10 ) mid range clearity in Elac vs Polk sounded missing some freq but in Fields instrumental i find polk stood out though ymmv
the 6.2s are a lot muddier with separation on this comparison
Polk tiene sonido en V con medios muy apagados, Elac es plano y más real.
The Polk may be a bit V-shaped, but the ELAC have a very offputting frequency boost somewhere in the mids. In Time Travelling this is especially anoying with the claps.
ES 20 bright without being sharp on the ear
Polk for me
У полков больше объёма и больше баса. У елаков точнее бас и выражена середина. Разные колонки под разные жанры. На елаках хорошо слушать метал.
Polk!!!
Elac sound natural and polka sound boosted in the base and treble, I would have the elac and add a sub, the treble on the polk is nasty
Elacs sounds truer to original songs if you make the comparison, Polks are too v-shaped
Elacs are heavy in 500-1k range
Полк рулит
Elacs sound like Hifi tricks. Pooks sound like music.
Polk ES20 better soundstage all the way around
IN THIS VIDEO I FEEL THAT ELAC HAVE MUCH LESS HIGH THAN POLK
People are used to the exaggerated bass thump in todays music and dont appreciate natural, clean sounds. Its like that experiment where people blind taste test $100 vs $20 champagne and must choise the cheap crap because they dont know better.
ELAC are high-priced mid level speakers. Too genre sensitive.
Big different of prices
classical 6.2 sharp
I own the Elac and they sound exactly as terrible in real life as in this video.
Polk have gone to the bother of making the enclosures look good, elac is just a black rectangle. Are you paying for looks because that cost money. I couldn't say I liked one more than the other.
Polk is better here.
ES20 IS BETTER FOR ME.
13.35 - 13.55
Kanina mahal ngaun hindi na
B6.2 way more better
This video literally makes no sense because you can't base the IRL sound of these speakers off of what a mic picks up then get compressed through TH-cam
Elacs sound more balanced. Polks sound boosted in the midbass and mids seem a little woolier.
Polk ES20 better
Polk ....
If you are going to test "classical" music at least use some real classical source material. Orchestral works from renowed composers or orchestras, but not some syntethized midi-like violin haha.