Which Speakers are better?

[SeventyTwelve]

In terms of overall quality, etc.

Elemental Designs A6-5T5

http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/pro...products_id=95

Swan M200

http://www.theaudioinsider.com/produ...dc3e6dd7e7843e

[blackraven]

What do you want to use them for? I'm not a fan of powered speakers.

[bfalls]

I would be a little apprehensive about purchasing either system. I thought the Swans looked great (except with grills on) and being powered allows use with iPod, other MP3s and computers. Looking around on-line I found several sites listing problems with the internal amplifiers and trouble getting support or repair.
The A6-5T5s looked OK, but I'm not a big fan of 4" (100mm) mids, which can't really put out an real amount of mid-bass. I'm also curious about the design, two ports. Bass-reflect type speakers are ported for bass enhancement and to provide better efficiency. I don't believe the 4" drivers move enough air for these to be effective sonically, At an efficiency of 88db/w/m efficiency is OK. Surprising there were no reviews available for these.
Of the two, I would take my chances with the Swans, because of their reputation. If you know anything about ellctronics you may be able to repair any problems, or find a way to use an external amp. This is what I did with a set of Klipsch GMX D-5.1. The amp pod they supplied was so noisy I could hear it across the room. They have 3" mids, but a good sub to go with them. Even at a price point of just $200/pr, I think you can find better.

[PeruvianSkies]

Boy that's a toughie considering both suck so bad...it's hard to tell who would be the clear winner.

[drseid]

In terms of overall quality, etc.

Elemental Designs A6-5T5

http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/pro...products_id=95

Swan M200

http://www.theaudioinsider.com/produ...dc3e6dd7e7843e

Tough call. I confess neither would strike me as a good buy... sorry. :-(

---Dave

[pixelthis]

they both have soft dome tweeters, which is a plus.
Axiom has better speakers of this type tho, even though theirs have titanium tweeters
Before I bought the powered swans I would look at some of their other speakers, some looked rather interesting