ACOUSTIC ENERGY AE1202 LOUDSPEAKERS ADDED TO THE 100 SERIES

Acoustic Energy adds the flagship model to their new 100 Series

Following the launch of the new 100 Series in January, Acoustic Energy has announced a flagship floor-standing model, the Acoustic Energy AE1202.

The new Acoustic Energy AE1202 Loudspeakers

ACOUSTIC ENERGY AE1202

Heading up the range, the AE120² is the largest model in the 100 series and a true 3-way design.  The speaker has been designed to offer a big sound from a slimline enclosure. Twin bass drive units combine with a dedicated mid-range driver housed in its own enclosure, designed to mitigate the harmful effects of rear wave reflections. Integrated within the Wide Dispersion Technology (WDT) waveguide, Acoustic Energy’s 25mm soft dome tweeter manages the high frequencies.

Acoustic Energy AE1202 Loudspeakers in walnut

CROSSOVER

The 3-way crossover is impedance compensated to avoid the resonance issues which would otherwise slow bass delivery and colour mid-range performance. Particular attention has also been paid to the phase and time alignment for optimum integration and soundstage.

The inert cabinet enclosure is constructed from 15mm HDF and is supplied mass loaded to help dampen cabinet vibrations. The internal bracing system has been carefully tuned to reduce cabinet resonances and mid-range colouration and the AE1202 has a subtlety styled, discrete satin black plinth to aid stability.

ACOUSTIC ENERGY AE1202 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Drive Unit: 130mm paper cones

Tweeter: 25mm fabric dome

Frequency Range: 39Hz – 26kHz

Sensitivity: 90dB

Peak SPL: 116dB

Power Handling: 200w

Crossover Frequency: 300Hz, 2.7kHz

Impedance: 6ohms

Design: 3-way

Grilles: Slim, cloth magnetic fit

Dimensions: 950 x 165 x 250 (HxWxD, inc. plinth)

Weight: 19kg (each)

Finishes: Satin Black and Walnut vinyl veneer

Acoustic Energy AE1202 Loudspeakers in walnut with grilles

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The new AE120² will retail for £799 and are available in Black and Walnut veneer.

HiFi Pig Says: These look to be a well-designed speaker and coming in under £800 should make them accessible to a wide audience.

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