A/B comparison · Speakers
Acoustic Energy 301 speakers vs JBL Arena 170
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024
Acoustic Energy 301 speakers vs JBL Arena 170 in brief
- Spec rows: Acoustic Energy 301 speakers wins 0, JBL Arena 170 wins 1, 8 tied or not compared, of 9 rows.
- Our scores: Acoustic Energy 301 speakers 8.9/10, JBL Arena 170 8.2/10.
- Acoustic Energy 301 speakers wins: sound quality (9 vs 8.4), bass response (8 vs 7), midrange clarity (9.2 vs 8.5), treble detail (8.8 vs 8.3), design (8.7 vs 8.5), value for money (9.5 vs 8.2).
- Who should buy which: The Acoustic Energy 301 speakers wins every aspect where the two differ.
Channel A · Bookshelf · 2013
Channel B · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2015
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
Power, electrical, physical
A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.
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From our reviews
How it scored, paired
6 aspects, two channels
Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.
Availability
Where they stand on price
Acoustic Energy 301 speakers
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
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