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Acoustic Energy AE100 vs SVS Prime Center

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Mar 5, 2026

CH A Acoustic Energy AE100

Acoustic Energy AE100

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2018
VS
CH B SVS Prime Center

SVS Prime Center

Channel B · Center · 2014
Acoustic Energy AE100 SVS Prime Center
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.4/10SVS

Rows won, of 12 compared Acoustic Energy 0 · SVS 1 · tied or not compared 11

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 3-way
1x 0.98" Tweeter + 2x 4.33" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 4.5" Midrange + 1x 5.25" Woofer
45 Hz to 35 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 48 Hz to 25 kHz ±3 dB
Not published Max SPL 106 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
Not published Port tuning 45 Hz

Power, electrical, physical

87 dB SensitivityReference not published 86 dB 2.83 V/1 m
4 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
75 W Amp range 20 to 150 W
Not published Speaker terminals 5-way binding posts Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
270 mm · 19.4 lb Height · weight 165 mm · 20.2 lb Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
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 AE100
Availability last checked Mar 5, 2026
SVS Prime Center
Availability last checked Mar 5, 2026

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