In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by OSD. OSD Black T55E MKII is a Surround speaker whereas the Black Series T69 MKII is a In-wall speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of OSD Black T55E MKII and OSD Black Series T69 MKII first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
OSD Black T55E MKII Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 5.25" Woofer
- 100-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 87 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Weight:kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 6.64" x 7.48" x 10.43"
OSD Black Series T69 MKII Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Tweeter
- 2 x 6.5" Woofer
- 65-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 92 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Weight:kg
Black T55E MKII and Black Series T69 MKII are members of OSD's Black series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the OSD Black T55E MKII and OSD Black Series T69 MKII 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 Black T55E MKII and Black Series T69 MKII are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
OSD Black T55E MKII |
OSD Black Series T69 MKII |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.25-inch
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2 x 6.5-inch
|
Black T55E MKII features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Woofer . On the other hand, the Black Series T69 MKII features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Woofer .
Frequency Response
Black T55E MKII has a frequency range of 100-20k Hz whereas Black Series T69 MKII has a frequency range of 65-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 65Hz, the Black Series T69 MKII can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Black T55E MKII's min frequency of 100Hz.
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 Surround class in our database.
Low Frequency
Surround Speakers
High Frequency
Surround Speakers
OSD Black Series T69 MKII
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
Black T55E MKII and Black Series T69 MKII have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Black T55E MKII sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Black Series T69 MKII's is at 92 dB. This 5 dB difference makes the OSD Black Series T69 MKII a more sensitive speaker compared to OSD Black T55E MKII, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Black T55E MKII and the Black T55E MKII can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Surround Speakers
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Black T55E MKII features Spring post type posts and Black Series T69 MKII has a Spring post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/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 OSD Black T55E MKII's and OSD Black Series T69 MKII's external dimensions. OSD Black T55E MKII has external dimensions of ( ) whereas OSD Black Series T69 MKII has external dimensions of ( ) .
In this case, we can see that OSD Black T55E MKII and OSD Black Series T69 MKII have the exact same height, width and thickness.