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ACOUSTIC ENERGY:
FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC Founded in 1987, Acoustic Energy is a British loudspeaker manufacturer based in the Cotswolds. The company’s first speaker, the AE1, gained an enviable reputation as one of the finest high-end compact monitors available, setting performance standards in accuracy, power handling, dynamics, transparency and musicality. These qualities reflect the company’s core product ethos, which is faithfully maintained to this day by using new driver technologies, cabinet materials and manufacturing techniques within a focused product portfolio. Each loudspeaker is expertly conceived to deliver a lifetime of listening pleasure and enjoyment. Impressive looking floor-standing speakers can often enhance the style and interior design of today’s living rooms acting as pieces of audio furniture encased with fashionable finishes. So, heading up AE’s line up, the AE520s deserve their flagship status within the 500 Series. Comprising three models, a stand-mount and two floor-standers, all boast newly developed carbon fibre tweeters and mid/bass drivers,
designed to match the pistonic power and accuracy of the legendary ceramic aluminium drivers, but with improved self-damping for a smoother, more transparent sound. Talking of which, the first AE1 speaker used these same drivers, as does the latest powered version – the AE1 Active. Where space is at a premium in smaller rooms and apartments, ‘active’ stand-alone speakers can provide discrete and simplified audio solutions when partnered with streaming devices. A pair of AE1 Active speakers connected to a DAC/streamer or a turntable/pre-amp can offer unequalled performance and convenience. The 300 Series features multiple upgrades over the entry-level 100 Series, all designed to improve both audio performance and aesthetics befitting of its more premium, mid-level status. For use in both Hi-Fi and home cinema applications, bespoke new drive units have been designed in tandem to offer seamless tonal integration in addition to low distortion and high power handling benefits. They are finished in attractive real open grain walnut wood veneer,
piano grade high gloss black or white lacquer options. Finally, the 100 Series is an entrylevel range focusing on refining the listening experience whilst providing a room friendly, affordable loudspeaker. Using driver tech from our higher end ranges and an external design for a more elegant appearance with smaller footprint, the 100 Series is designed to work well in a wide variety of surroundings within any two and multi-channel system. Backed by press awards and critical acclaim from around the globe, Acoustic Energy loudspeakers are loved by music fans, installers and professional studios in over fifty countries worldwide, helping to secure an enviable status as one of the most highly regarded British brands in the audio industry for those who truly love music. Acoustic Energy acoustic-energy.co.uk
for the love of music
Multi-award winning British loudspeakers for over 30 years...
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