In this review, we will be comparing La Scala AL6 and Synchrony T600, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Klipsch and PSB.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch La Scala AL6 and PSB Synchrony T600 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Klipsch La Scala AL6 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" horn-loaded Tweeter
- 3" Midrange
- 12" fiber-composite cone with folded horn Woofer
- 40-19k Hz Frequency Response
- 103 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 100watts
- Weight:93.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 994.0" x 24.5" x 25.5"( 994 x 622 x 647mm )
PSB Synchrony T600 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 5.25" Midrange
- 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber Woofer
- 5.25" Midrange
- 24-23k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:20-300watts
- Weight:34.90kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1048.0" x 9" x 13-1/2"( 1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch La Scala AL6 and PSB Synchrony T600 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both La Scala AL6 and Synchrony T600 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Klipsch La Scala AL6 |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 3-inch |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 12-inch
|
3 x 6.5-inch
|
La Scala AL6 features a 1" polyimide diaphragm compression horn-loaded Tweeter , a 3" Midrange and 1 x 12" fiber-composite cone with folded horn Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 425Hz - 2900Hz. On the other hand, the Synchrony T600 features a 1" titanium with ferrofluid cooling and neodymium magnet Dome Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 450Hz and 1800Hz.
Frequency Response
La Scala AL6 has a frequency range of 40-19k Hz whereas Synchrony T600 has a frequency range of 24-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 24Hz, the Synchrony T600 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the La Scala AL6's min frequency of 40Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
La Scala AL6 is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the Synchrony T600 which has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Synchrony T600 can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. La Scala AL6 sensitivity is rated at 103 dB and the Synchrony T600's is rated at 89 dB. This 14 dB difference makes the Klipsch La Scala AL6 a more sensitive speaker compared to PSB Synchrony T600, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
La Scala AL6 can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas La Scala AL6 has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS , 200 watts less than the Synchrony T600.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both La Scala AL6 and Synchrony T600 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Klipsch La Scala AL6's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
PSB Synchrony T600's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Klipsch La Scala AL6's and PSB Synchrony T600's external dimensions. Klipsch La Scala AL6 has external dimensions of 994 x 622 x 647mm ( 39/1 x 24.5 x 25.5inch) whereas PSB Synchrony T600 has external dimensions of 1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm ( 41-1/4 x 9 x 13-1/2inch) .
PSB Synchrony T600 is 394mm narrower and 304mm less deeper than Klipsch La Scala AL6 but it is also 54mm taller.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch La Scala AL6 and PSB Synchrony T600 in scale.
Comparison image of Klipsch La Scala AL6 and PSB Synchrony T600 Size and External Dimensions
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Klipsch La Scala AL6 is approximately 3960.9cm2 / 613.9inch2 and base area of the PSB Synchrony T600 is approximately 782.0cm2 / 121.2inch2. The La Scala AL6 requires 407% more surface area than the Synchrony T600 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.