In this review, we will be comparing S6 and A100P, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Audioengine and JBL. Being Powered subwoofers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Audioengine S6 and JBL Stage A100P first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the Audioengine S6 and JBL Stage A100P compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these subwoofers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Both Audioengine S6and JBL Stage A100P have a single woofer setup however the Audioengine S6's woofer is 6-inch whereas the JBL Stage A100P features a 10-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
S6 has a frequency range of 33-132 Hz whereas A100P has a frequency range of 35-150 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 33Hz, the S6 can go slightly deeper then the A100P's min frequency of 35Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Subwoofer class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
The Audioengine S6 has a Acoustic Suspension type cabinet. Acoustic Suspension aka Sealed type subwoofers have enclosures that are sealed hence no ports or holes exists on the cabinet. Sealed designs helps to provide more accurate and tight bass responses compared to ported designs. On the other hand the JBL Stage A100P have Bass reflex type enclosure.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Audioengine S6's and JBL Stage A100P's external dimensions. Audioengine S6 has external dimensions of 250.0 x 221.0 x 281.0mm ( 9-13/16inch x 8-11/16inch x 11-1/16inch ) whereas JBL Stage A100P has external dimensions of 359.0 x 337.0 x 435.0mm ( 14-1/8 x 13-1/4 x 17-1/8inch) .
JBL Stage A100P is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 116mm wider, 109mm taller and 154mm deeper than Audioengine S6.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Audioengine S6 is approximately 621.0cm2 / 96.3inch2 and base area of the JBL Stage A100P is approximately 1466.0cm2 / 227.2inch2. The S6 requires 58% less surface area than the A100P which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a subwoofer may become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. The Audioengine S6 weighs 7.00kg / 15.4lbs and the JBL Stage A100P weighs 13.66kg / 30.1lbs. This makes the A100P 95% heavier than the S6.
Here is a comparison of how S6 and A100P's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
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What's in the Box of Audioengine S6?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of S6:
Powered subwooferGrille6-feet AC power cord6.5-feet Stereo RCA cable6.5-feet Stereo minijack audio cableCloth subwoofer bagCloth cable bagQuick Start GuideAudioengine brochure
What's in the Box of JBL Stage A100P?
Here are the items that come with the A100P:
Powered subwooferGrille6-feet AC power cord4 Spike feetOwners ManualWarranty CardImportant Safety Instructions
Low Frequency Response |
33 Hz
vs
35 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
Port Position |
Front
vs
Rear
|
Gives more flexibility placing close to walls |
Height |
250mm
vs
359mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
Base Surface Area |
621cm2 (221x281mm)
vs
1466cm2 (337x435mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
Wireless Operation |
Optional
vs
No
|
Connect your subwoofer to your system wireless |
Woofer Size |
10 inches
vs
6 inches
|
Larger woofer |
High Frequency Response |
150k Hz
vs
132k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
Price per pair* |
240USD
vs
299USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
General |
Audioengine S6 |
JBL Stage A100P |
Brand |
Audioengine |
JBL |
Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
Max Amplifier Output |
140 watts |
150 watts |
Frequency Response |
33-132 Hz |
35-150 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
Watts RMS (Continuous) |
140-watt RMS |
150-watt RMS |
Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
300-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
Woofer Size |
6" |
10" |
Woofer Composition |
Treated paper |
Polycellulose |
Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
Firing Direction |
front |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
Height |
250.0mm (9.8") |
359.0mm (14.1") |
Width |
221.0mm (8.7") |
337.0mm (13.3") |
Depth |
281.0mm (11.1") |
435.0mm (17.1") |
Weight |
7.00kg (15.4lbs) |
13.66kg (30.1lbs) |
Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Bass reflex |
Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Parts Warranty |
3 Years |
1 Year |
Labor Warranty |
3 Years |
1 Year |