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About the AE1
The Acoustic Energy AE1 is a classic two-way standmount bookshelf speaker, originally launched in 1987 and renowned for over three decades as an audiophile reference monitor. It features a 125mm (5") ceramic hard-anodized spun aluminum cone mid/bass driver with pure-piston technology for exceptional stiffness, low weight, and minimal breakup, paired with a 25mm (1") aluminum dome tweeter. Housed in a compact reflex-ported cabinet (295 x 180 x 255 mm, 8kg each), it delivers precise imaging, speed, transparency, and surprising bass extension from a small enclosure. Key specifications include frequency response of 70Hz-22kHz ±3dB, sensitivity of 88dB SPL (2.83Vrms/1m), nominal impedance of 8Ω, and power handling up to 200Wrms. With bi-wireable binding posts and low distortion (<0.1% harmonic at typical levels), the AE1 excels in studio monitoring and high-fidelity home audio, rivaling larger speakers in clarity and dynamics.
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