Acoustic Energy AE1 40th Anniversary Bookshelf Loudspeakers
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Product Summary
The Acoustic Energy AE1 40th Anniversary is a special edition standmount loudspeaker created to celebrate one of the most iconic compact monitors in British hi-fi. Inspired by the original AE1 from 1987, this anniversary model keeps the spirit of a small speaker with remarkable punch, speed and clarity, while updating the design with modern drivers, cabinet construction and crossover engineering.
Its two-way design combines a 29 mm anodised aluminium dome tweeter with a 125 mm spun hard-anodised aluminium mid/bass driver. This all-metal driver arrangement helps the AE1 40th Anniversary deliver crisp detail, strong dynamics and a lively, engaging presentation from a compact cabinet.
The cabinet uses Acoustic Energy’s RSC™ constrained-layer HDF and bitumen construction, with internal bracing and twin front reflex ports. This helps reduce unwanted resonance while giving the speaker impressive bass weight and scale for its size, making it suitable for serious stereo systems where space is limited.
Finished in High Gloss Walnut or High Gloss Black with magnetic cloth grilles, the AE1 40th Anniversary combines classic monitor heritage with a more luxurious modern finish.
Key Benefits
- Celebrates the classic AE1 monitor with a modernised compact speaker design
- Delivers a fast, detailed and dynamic sound that feels larger than its cabinet size suggests
- 29 mm aluminium dome tweeter provides crisp, extended high-frequency detail
- 125 mm hard-anodised aluminium mid/bass driver gives music strong punch and clarity
- Front reflex ports make placement easier than many rear-ported standmount speakers
- RSC™ constrained-layer cabinet construction helps reduce unwanted resonance for a cleaner sound
- Magnetic cloth grilles give a neat, flexible look for different room styles
- Compact size makes it ideal for stands, shelves or smaller listening rooms
- Available in High Gloss Walnut and High Gloss Black colour options
- 3 years standard manufacturer's warranty, extendable to 5 years when registered with Acoustic Energy in the UK
Technical Specifications
Speaker Type
- Type: Passive standmount / bookshelf loudspeaker
- Design: 2-way
- Cabinet: 18–22 mm RSC™ constrained-layer HDF/bitumen construction with bracing
- Porting: Twin front reflex ports
- Tweeter: 29 mm anodised aluminium dome
- Mid/Bass Driver: 125 mm spun hard-anodised aluminium cone
- Grilles: Magnetic cloth grilles
Performance
- Frequency Range: 50 Hz – 45 kHz, ±6 dB
- Sensitivity: 87 dB / m / 2.83 V
- Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
- Power Handling: 150 W
- Crossover Frequency: 2.8 kHz
Physical
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 295 × 180 × 240 mm per speaker
- Weight: 7 kg per speaker
- Available Colours: High Gloss Walnut and High Gloss Black
What’s in the Box
- Acoustic Energy AE1 40th Anniversary bookshelf loudspeakers
- Magnetic cloth grilles
- Product documentation
