11L vs Acoustic Energy AE100²
The AE100²'s woofer is 5.12" against the 11L's 5". Both share sensitivity (87 dB), impedance (6Ω), and ways (2).
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The Quad 11L is a compact 2-way vented box standmount loudspeaker produced from 2004-2008, featuring a 125mm woven Kevlar cone mid/bass driver and 25mm fabric dome tweeter with waveguide. It delivers impressive neutrality, bass extension, and detail resolution suitable for small to medium rooms, with bi-wiring options and rear reflex ports for placement flexibility. Successors like 11L Classic and 11L2 improved distortion and power handling while retaining the classic Quad sound signature.
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The AE100²'s woofer is 5.12" against the 11L's 5". Both share sensitivity (87 dB), impedance (6Ω), and ways (2).
The Debut 2.0 B5.2's sensitivity is 86 dB against the 11L's 87 dB and its woofer 5.25" against 5". Both share impedance (6Ω) and ways (2).
The Diamond 10.2's sensitivity is 86 dB against the 11L's 87 dB. Both share impedance (6Ω), low-frequency extension (40 Hz), and high-frequency extension (24 kHz).
The 685 S2's impedance is 8Ω against the 11L's 6Ω and its high-frequency extension 22 kHz against 24 kHz. Both share sensitivity (87 dB) and ways (2).
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