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8.4Sound7.7
2.1Connectivity7.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Drumfire MKIIAuthentics 500
| Drumfire MKII | Authentics 500 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 650 mm | 240 mm | +410 mm |
| Width | 365 mm | 447 mm | −82 mm |
| Depth | 190 mm | 255.7 mm | −65.7 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Drumfire MKII better than Authentics 500?
- Output power300 W vs 270 W+11%
- Highest frequency22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+10%
Why is Authentics 500 better than Drumfire MKII?
- Channel count2.1 vs 3.1+48%
- Bluetooth version4 vs 5.3+32%
- Lowest frequency45 Hz vs 40 Hz+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 300 W | 270 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.1 | 3.1 |
| Channel count | 2.1 | 3.1 |
| Lowest frequency | 45 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 22,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Dolby Atmos | — | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | — | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 11,400 g |
| Width | 365 mm | 447 mm |
| Height | 650 mm | 240 mm |
| Depth | 190 mm | 256 mm |
| Colours | — | Black |
