Airpulse A100 Review: Ranked #26 of 68

Last updated: October 1, 2026

The Airpulse A100 ranks #26 out of 68 total Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.

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Airpulse A100 - ranked #26 of 68 Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 4/5
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#26 Airpulse A100: $999.99 per pair Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

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.

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How it compares: Just above it: Pioneer DJ VM-50 - $831 cheaper, 70W less output power. Just below it: KEF LSX II LT - $520 cheaper.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power100W total (40W+40W woofer, 10W+10W tweeter)
AppNone (physical bass/treble knobs, IR remote)
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)53.2Hz (measured, spinorama.org)
Bass Extension (-3dB)63.0Hz (measured, spinorama.org)
BluetoothYes (SBC, aptX)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, aptX
Coaxial InputYes
Dimensions6.3” x 11.1” x 10” (160 x 283 x 255 mm) each
DriversHorn-loaded ribbon tweeter, 5” hard-anodized aluminum cone woofer
EQYes, rear-panel bass/treble trim knobs
Frequency Response52Hz - 40kHz
HDMI InputNo
InputsRCA (aux), USB, optical, coaxial, Bluetooth aptX
Optical InputYes
RCA InputYes
Spinorama Preference Score4.56
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub7.08
TRS InputNo
USB InputYes
Weight24.3 lbs (11 kg) each
XLR InputNo
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