With the AE100 2 Bookshelf Speakers, Acoustic Energy extends its legacy of audiophile-grade solutions that combine technological excellence and aesthetic elegance. Sculpting an intimate, immersive soundscape, these speakers impressively defy their compact size, delivering expansive performance that entertains, captivates and emotionally engages listeners.
At the heart of the AE100 lies a 110mm mid/bass driver, expertly crafted from engineered thermoplastic elastomers. This superior material choice guarantees excellent damping properties and ensures that the resultant sound is representative of the input signal. The driver delivers lower frequencies with crispness and clarity while ensuring a consistent and articulate mid-range.
The AE100 features a 28mm Neodymium tweeter that operates up to 40 kHz. This tweeter utilizes a powerful neodymium magnet, ideal for its weight and dimension efficiency, resulting in a wide and linear response. The resultant audio is impeccably clear and detailed, revealing every subtle nuance in a track’s high-frequency content.
Unwanted resonances can impair sound quality, subtly modifying output from its original form. To address this, the AE100 integrates an Anti-Resonance Composite (ARC) material into its cabinet construction, which dampens unwanted vibrations to contribute to a precise and clean audio reproduction closer to the true recording.
The crossover serves as the conductor, directing frequency-specific parts of the audio signal to their appropriate driver. In the AE100, an elegant crossover directs low frequencies to the mid/bass driver and high frequencies to the tweeter. This well-organized distribution ensures a harmonious blend of audio, where listening feels more like an experience than a mere activity.
The AE100 is proof that size isn’t a direct determinant of performance. Its compact cabinet is tactfully designed to optimize sound dispersion and maintain consistent off-axis performance, thereby ensuring a vast and well-defined soundstage. Moreover, the choice of finishes - Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White and American Walnut make it an aesthetic addition to your space.
The AE100 incorporates a slot-ported bass reflex design that aids in producing an effortlessly powerful and dynamic bass output. This design reduces air turbulence and distortion, providing a cleaner, more controlled bass response. The result is a balanced low-frequency reproduction that magnifies the overall audio effect, especially in physically challenging environments.
Despite its compact stature, the AE100 has a maximum SPL of 108dB, demonstrating its ability to handle power extraordinarily well. Whether it's the delicate passages of a whispering symphony or loud demanding moments in a movie’s climax, the AE100 is adept at delivering a compelling and proportionate performance.
The precision and dedication to quality that Acoustic Energy invests in its designs are evident in the AE100’s grille fixings. These are seamless, maintaining the speaker's clean aesthetic when grilles are removed and not containing any visible holes or brackets that would otherwise compromise the visual appeal.
Refined mid/bass drivers provide consistent and efficient low-frequency and midrange performance
Enhanced neodymium tweeter offers a highly detailed high-frequency output for a more gratifying audio experience
Anti-Resonance Composite (ARC) material within the cabinet design mitigates adverse effects of internal resonances
Thoughtful crossover design ensures accurate distribution of sound frequencies leading to an immersive audio experience
Compact and stylish cabinet design enables consistent off-axis performance and adds aesthetic value
Slot-ported bass reflex enclosure allows superior bass performance while minimising distortion
High power capability delivers robust and dynamic audio, suitable for a variety of content
Seamless grille fixings that uphold the speaker's aesthetic appeal
Cabinet: Anti-Resonance Composite (ARC) material construction
Driver: 110mm mid/bass driver
Tweeter: 28mm Neodymium high-frequency driver
Crossover: Custom Audiophile-grade crossover design
Aesthetics: Available in Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White, and American Walnut
Output: Can deliver a SPL of up to 108 dB
Grille: Seamless grille fixings
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