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Acoustic Energy AE1

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... Don't even think about it unless you're looking at a system price of over £2000 including good connectors and speaker cable. But if you are, the sound's simply stunning and I've not heard a compact speaker with such refined sound but natural impact for under several thousand pounds (ie Sonus Fabers). These are compact boxes [even my wife doesn't complain too much...] but the clarity and impact of their presentation is gripping. They've got metal dome tweeters and base units and a pair of fro...more

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Acoustic Energy AE1: These'll make you sit up! (583 words)
by drmarkf - written on 30/11/00 (Very useful, 2221 readings)
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Acoustic Energy's high quality speakers have been around the UK hifi scene for some years - the AE1 was their first release in the early 1990s, and the model's gone through a few variations since [first plain 'AE1' then 'Signature' and now 'AE1 II']. These are serious speakers at a serious price. Sevenoaks HiFi are selling the previous model at a reduction, but 700 quid is enough of anyone's money to make it worthwhile thinking and listening hard before parting with the cash. Are they worth it? I think so, but I'm biased having bought a pair of the original model shortly after they were released. I've also ...

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