Acoustic Energy AE1 Bookshelf Speaker (SOLD)

by peterclting Sat Jul 27, 2024 12:56 pm

Acoustic Energy AE1 Bookshelf Speaker
In good condition 8/10
This is the dual binding post version, great for bi-wiring or bi-amping.
Rare legendary speaker
Listed as one of the 19 best British speakers of all time by whathifi.
https://www.whathifi.com/.../17-of-the-best-british....
"Acoustic Energy's AE1 were also smaller speakers whose performance belied their rather restricted size. They were capable of impressive punch and dynamic reach - in part thanks to their metal drivers, which were rare at the time."

Selling SOLD
Contact Peter 012-3820333
Trade in / swap available

Specifications
Two-way, reflex-loaded loudspeaker.
Drive-units:
1" magnesium alloy-dome tweeter,
4.5" woofer with a 3.5" anodized-aluminum cone.
Crossover frequency : 3kHz (3rd- & 4th-order Butterworth slopes).
Frequency response: 80Hz-17kHz -1.5dB, 70Hz-22kHz -3dB, 55Hz-30kHz -4dB.
Harmonic Distortion: less than 0.1% 2nd harmonic, less than 0.02% 3rd harmonic, both at 98dB at 0.5m (frequency not specified).
Power compression factor: less than 1dB at minimum impedance (200Hz) with an increase of 16dB (1W:40W ratio);
Frequency response within -0.5dB at 40W ref. 1W.
Sensitivity: 84dB/W/m.
Nominal impedance: not specified (minimum of 8 ohms at 250Hz, maximum of 40 ohms at 30Hz).
Amplifier requirements: up to 200W program.
Dimensions: 11.6" H by 7" W by 10" D.
Weight: 8kg each.

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