The 690's would not even be 1000's even if they had beryllium tweeters and mids. The cabinet is bigger on the 1000 and they weigh 15 lbs. more each. I think the woofer on the 1000 (10" to 12" ) is larger too. I could be wrong on that. They are two totally different animals, but amazingly close sonically. 1000 is better.