In this review, we will be comparing specifications of S20 and L100, two Bookshelf cameras by Polk Audio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features of Polk S20 and Polk L100 before getting into our more detailed comparison.
Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Polk S20 and Polk L100 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.
Drivers
Both S20 and L100 are 2-way speakers. S20 features a 1" Terylene high-res dome Tweeter and 1 6.5" Mica-reinforced polypropylene Woofer . On the other hand, L100 features a 1" Ring Radiator Tweeter and 1 5.25" Polypropylene Woofer .
Frequency Response
S20 has a frequency range of 39-40k Hz whereas L100 has a frequency range of 57-38k Hz.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
S20 is a 8 ohms speaker compared to L100 which has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. S20 sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and L100's is at 85.5 dB dB.
Sensitivity
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Power Range
S20 has a power range of 20-125 watts RMS whereas L100 has a power range of 30-160 watts.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
S20 features Dual Binding Posts type posts and L100 has a Dual Binding Posts type posts. None of these speakers feature b-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both S20 and L100 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Physical Specs