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Acoustic Energy 101 speakers vs Elac BS 73

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

CH A Acoustic Energy 101

Acoustic Energy 101 speakers

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2014
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CH B Elac BS 73

Elac BS 73

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2014
Acoustic Energy 101 speakers Elac BS 73
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.6/10Elac

Rows won, of 9 compared Acoustic Energy 0 · Elac 0 · tied or not compared 9

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 2-way
1x 1.1" Tweeter + 1x 4.33" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 0.98" Tweeter + 1x 5.91" Mid-woofer
48 Hz to 32 kHz ±3 dB Frequency responseReference not published 45 Hz to 28 kHz
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

87 dB SensitivityReference not published 87.5 dB
8 Ω Impedance 4 Ω
150 W Amp range 20 to 120 W
300 mm · 13.2 lb Height · weight 284 mm
3 yr Warranty 3 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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Acoustic Energy 101 speakers
Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
Elac BS 73

The Elac BS 73 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Elac Debut 3.0 DB63-BK.

Why this one: Current Debut bookshelf with a 6.5 inch woofer, closest size to the old BS73 woofer

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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