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Acoustic Energy AE1 vs Bowers & Wilkins 707 S2

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated May 17, 2024

CH A Acoustic Energy AE1

Acoustic Energy AE1

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2018
VS
CH B Bowers & Wilkins 707 S2

Bowers & Wilkins 707 S2

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2017
Acoustic Energy AE1 Bowers & Wilkins 707 S2
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.5/10Bowers & Wilkins

Rows won, of 11 compared Acoustic Energy 0 · Bowers & Wilkins 2 · tied or not compared 9

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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 4.92" Tweeter + 1x 0.98" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5.1" Mid-woofer
Not published Frequency response 45 Hz to 28 kHz 50 Hz to 33 kHz extended
105 dB Max SPL 113 dB +8 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)
Not published Port tuning 47.5 Hz

Power, electrical, physical

104 dB SensitivityReference not published 84 dB
Not published Impedance 8 Ω
100 W Amp range 30 to 100 W
300 mm · 19.8 lb Height · weight 274 mm
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 AE1

The Acoustic Energy AE1 isn't sold new any more.

Availability last checked May 17, 2024
Bowers & Wilkins 707 S2

The Bowers & Wilkins 707 S2 isn't sold new any more.

Availability last checked May 17, 2024

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