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Acoustic Energy 103 speakers vs JBL Arena 170

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

CH A Acoustic Energy 103

Acoustic Energy 103 speakers

Channel A · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2014
VS
CH B JBL Arena 170

JBL Arena 170

Channel B · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2015
Acoustic Energy 103 speakers JBL Arena 170
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.2/10JBL

Rows won, of 9 compared Acoustic Energy 0 · JBL 1 · tied or not compared 8

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 + 2x 4.33" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 7" Mid-woofer
40 Hz to 32 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 44 Hz to 40 kHz
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

89 dB SensitivityReference not published 87 dB
8 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
175 W Amp range 20 to 200 W
850 mm · 30.9 lb Height · weight 959 mm · 60.8 lb
3 yr Warranty 5 yr +2 yr

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

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Availability

Where they stand on price

Acoustic Energy 103 speakers
Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
JBL Arena 170

The JBL Arena 170 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the JBL Stage 2 260F.

Why this one: Current floorstanding tower closest in size to the single 7 inch woofer of the Arena 170

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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