Acelec Engineering (AE) is a new brand name with a history of innovation in many fields within the world of acoustics and electronic design.

The new brand is part of Sonnet Digital Audio BV, of the Netherlands, and was created by the previous owner of Metrum Acoustics, Cees Ruijtenberg.

Analogue Design

Cees Says: “From a digital point of view acoustic problems seems easy to solve, but in practice this is partly true. Problems arise by using cheap materials are never compensable in the digital domain. Therefore a good analogue design is still a solid base on which any digital corrections can take place. Therefore we have decided to go back to our roots and to develop a new line of acoustic products”.

“Not only we will focus on manufacturing of complete high-quality sound systems , but on a broader base our knowledge will be used for new OEM components that can be used in many applications, both for domestic use and for use in recording studios. It will be a new and exciting period in which new products will see the light”.

Both companies are still in their infancy, but they have already launched the new Acelec Model One passive monitor (5400€ ex vat), and the Acelec Model Two Active Monitor (Price TBC).

Acelec Model One Technical Specs

System Format  2-way

Housing  15 mm bituminized aluminum

Bass Alignment  Low Q  alignment Vented port system.

Frequency Response (-6 dB)   45 Hz – 35 kHz  Max. deviation ± 2.5 dB

Sensitivity (1W@1M)  84 dB

Nominal Impedance  8 ohms

Minimum Impedance  5 ohms at 375 Hz

Maximum SPL  110 dBA (Pair)

Power Handling (RMS)  120 W

Recommended Amplifier Requirements 25 – 100 W

Crossover Frequency  1.8 kHz

Drive Unit Complement 15cm bass / mid transducer, 18 mmAir Motion Transformer

Cabinet Dimensions (H x W x D) 285 x 195 x 300 mm

Finish  Silver or black finish. Special versions or colours on request

Weight 17 kg

Acelec  Model Two Technical Specs

System Format  2-way Active design

Housing  15 mm bituminized aluminum

Bass Alignment  Low Q  alignment Vented port system.

Frequency Response (-6 dB)   45 Hz – 35 kHz  Max. deviation ± 2.5 dB

Crossover Frequency  1.8 kHz

Power RMS  Woofer 60 Watt / Tweeter 60Watt

Input Impedance  Sym  XLR , 10 kOhms

Maximum SPL  110 dBA (Pair)

Distortion  Less than 1% (100-20kHz)

Group delay Max. deviation tweeter versus woofer  220 µS (200-20kHz)

Drive Unit Complement 15cm bass / mid transducer,  18 mmAir Motion Transformer

Cabinet Dimensions (H x W x D) 285 x 195 x 300 mm

Finish  Silver or black finish. Special versions or colors on request

Gross /Net Weight 17 kg

Voltage  100-240VAC  50-60Hz

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