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Acoustic Energy AE100 vs KEF Q550

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

CH A Acoustic Energy AE100

Acoustic Energy AE100

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2018
VS
CH B KEF Q550

KEF Q550

Channel B · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2017
Acoustic Energy AE100 KEF Q550
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.4/10KEF

Rows won, of 10 compared Acoustic Energy 0 · KEF 1 · 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 2.5-way
1x 0.98" Tweeter + 2x 4.33" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 5.12" Tweeter + 2x 5.12" Mid-woofer
45 Hz to 35 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 58 Hz to 28 kHz ±3 dB · 45 Hz to 50 kHz extended
Not published Max SPL 110 dB Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

87 dB SensitivityReference not published 87 dB 2.83 V/1 m
4 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
75 W Amp range 15 to 130 W
270 mm · 19.4 lb Height · weight 873 mm · 32 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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Where they stand on price

Acoustic Energy AE100
Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
KEF Q550
Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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