Short answer: a tie on sound quality. Both are rated 4.0/5 (#35 and #39 of 105 powered bookshelf speakers) at nearly the same price ($999.99 vs $999.99), so choose on features and fit.
The case for the Airpulse A100: ASR’s Klippel data gives a 2.9dB midrange span and scores of 4.56 standalone and 7.08 with an ideal subwoofer. Watch for: Bass reaches -3dB around 63Hz, so lower notes need a subwoofer for full weight.
What the Airpulse A200T does well: A step up from the Airpulse A100 in the AirPulse range, with a horn-loaded aluminum ribbon tweeter and a 5.5” aluminum-cone woofer, amplified separately with 55W per woofer and 10W per tweeter (130W total). The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the Airpulse A100.
Buy the Airpulse A100 or the Airpulse A200T on features: they are rated the same for sound quality at close to the same price.
About the ratings: the Airpulse A200T’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.6 to 4.3, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Airpulse A100 | Airpulse A200T | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999.99 per pair | $999.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #35 of 105 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #39 of 105 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53.2Hz (measured, spinorama.org) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 63.0Hz (measured, spinorama.org) | - |
| Inputs | RCA (aux), USB, optical, coaxial, Bluetooth aptX | - |
| Drivers | Horn-loaded ribbon tweeter, 5” hard-anodized aluminum cone woofer | Horn-loaded aluminum ribbon tweeter, 5.5” aluminum-cone woofer |
| App | None (physical bass/treble knobs, IR remote) | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes (SBC, aptX) | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | - |
| EQ | Yes, rear-panel bass/treble trim knobs | - |
| Weight | 24.3 lbs (11 kg) each | - |
| Amplifier Power | 100W total (40W+40W woofer, 10W+10W tweeter) | 130W total (2x 55W woofer + 2x 10W tweeter) |
| Dimensions | 6.3” x 11.1” x 10” (160 x 283 x 255 mm) each | - |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz - 40kHz | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.56 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.08 | - |
| XLR Input | No | - |
| RCA Input | Yes | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | Yes | - |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | - |
| USB Input | Yes | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Airpulse A100: $999.99 per pair Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Airpulse A60 (smaller bookshelf, estimated 3.8/5), the Airpulse A80 (smaller bookshelf, ranked lower, estimated 3.9/5) and the Airpulse A200T (larger bookshelf, ranked lower, estimated 4/5).
Pros: ASR’s Klippel data gives a 2.9dB midrange span and scores of 4.56 standalone and 7.08 with an ideal subwoofer. The ribbon tweeter and five-inch woofer provide a distinctive compact powered system, with remote control and a subwoofer output simplifying everyday use. Measured bass extension of 63.0Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass reaches -3dB around 63Hz, so lower notes need a subwoofer for full weight. Listening-window narrow-band deviation of 0.419 shows more local tonal variation than the leading monitors. Rear tone controls are less flexible than parametric EQ or room correction. Neither the ribbon tweeter nor a directivity-index summary establishes uniquely wide or perfectly controlled dispersion. The remote cannot reach the rear bass and treble knobs, and there is no app EQ.
Full Airpulse A100 review and specifications →
| Released | 2018 (8 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 100W total (40W+40W woofer, 10W+10W tweeter) |
| App | None (physical bass/treble knobs, IR remote) |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53.2Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 63.0Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (SBC, aptX) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Coaxial Input | Yes |
| Dimensions | 6.3” x 11.1” x 10” (160 x 283 x 255 mm) each |
| Drivers | Horn-loaded ribbon tweeter, 5” hard-anodized aluminum cone woofer |
| EQ | Yes, rear-panel bass/treble trim knobs |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz - 40kHz |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | RCA (aux), USB, optical, coaxial, Bluetooth aptX |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.56 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.08 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | Yes |
| Weight | 24.3 lbs (11 kg) each |
| XLR Input | No |
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Airpulse A200T: $999.99 per pair Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the Airpulse A60 (smaller bookshelf, estimated 3.8/5), the Airpulse A80 (smaller bookshelf, ranked lower, estimated 3.9/5) and the Airpulse A100 (smaller bookshelf, ranked higher, rated 4/5).
Pros: A step up from the Airpulse A100 in the AirPulse range, with a horn-loaded aluminum ribbon tweeter and a 5.5” aluminum-cone woofer, amplified separately with 55W per woofer and 10W per tweeter (130W total). It adds a phono input for a turntable alongside aptX HD Bluetooth and other wired inputs, plus a subwoofer output and a remote.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the Airpulse A100. The horn tweeter can narrow vertical dispersion, so it sounds best with the tweeters near ear height.
Full Airpulse A200T review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 130W total (2x 55W woofer + 2x 10W tweeter) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Drivers | Horn-loaded aluminum ribbon tweeter, 5.5” aluminum-cone woofer |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes |
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- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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