The Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Bookshelf Speaker exemplifies the synergy of innovative design and precise engineering. With active amplification and advanced driver technology, it delivers acoustic performance that stands above conventional passive systems.
The AE1 Active comprises a fully active design leveraging bi-amplification with two 50W Class A/B amplifiers for each speaker, ensuring optimal power distribution across its drivers. Its proprietary pure piston ceramic aluminum cone technology minimizes cone flex and breakup modes across the audio spectrum, thereby preserving fidelity and enabling a cleaner, more accurate sound reproduction at higher volumes. The integration of an advanced aluminum dome tweeter paired with Acoustic Energy's WDT waveguide enhances dispersion characteristics, creating a wide soundstage and improving room integration. Additionally, the electronic design features high-quality linear power supplies; the limitations imposed by potential digital signal processing or wireless systems are deliberately avoided in favor of a pure analog signal path, allowing for untainted audio quality. The cabinet’s braced construction adds rigidity, while the newly designed slot port improves airflow dynamics, mitigating wind noise at high output levels. This results in a cohesive listening experience that rivals traditional passive speaker setups.
Key Features
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Bi-Amped Design: Two 50W Class A/B amplifiers per speaker enhance power handling and dynamics without introducing distortion.
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Ceramic Aluminum Cone: The 125mm pure piston cone reduces cone flex and breakup nodes, achieving greater stiffness and lower weight for clearer sound reproduction.
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Aluminum Dome Tweeter: The 27mm tweeter, designed for optimal integration with the WDT waveguide, extends frequency response and improves spatial imaging.
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Active Filter Networks: Fully active crossover implementation minimizes signal loss and distortion, leading to improved linearity in performance.
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Slot Port Design: Innovatively engineered for superior airflow, reducing wind noise and optimizing output efficiency.
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Room Tuning Options: +/- 2dB trim adjustments for bass and treble allow tailoring to specific listening environments or preferences.
Technical Specifications
- Frequency Response: 40Hz - 25kHz
- Efficiency: 104dB for 1Vrms
- Maximum SPL: 115dB
- Amplifier Class: A/B
- Power Output: 50W per channel
- Input Types: Balanced XLR, Standard RCA
- Cabinet Type: Heavily braced fiberboard
- Driver Configuration: Two-way
- Internal Damping: Yes
- Power Connection: IEC connector