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Acoustic Energy AE100 vs KEF Reference 1

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated May 23, 2024

CH A Acoustic Energy AE100

Acoustic Energy AE100

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2018
VS
CH B KEF Reference 1

KEF Reference 1

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2014
Acoustic Energy AE100 KEF Reference 1
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k

Rows won, of 11 compared Acoustic Energy 0 · KEF 1 · tied or not compared 10

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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 3-way
1x 0.98" Tweeter + 2x 4.33" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5" Midrange + 1x 6.5" Woofer
45 Hz to 35 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 45 Hz to 28 kHz 40 Hz to 35 kHz extended
Not published Max SPL 111 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)
Not published Port tuning 38 Hz

Power, electrical, physical

87 dB SensitivityReference not published 85 dB
4 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
75 W Amp range 50 to 300 W
270 mm · 19.4 lb Height · weight 442 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

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Acoustic Energy AE100
Availability last checked May 23, 2024
KEF Reference 1
Availability last checked May 23, 2024

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