{"product_id":"acoustic-energy-ae2-40th-anniversary-edition-passive-speakers","title":"Acoustic Energy AE2 40th Anniversary Edition Passive Speakers","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePreorder now - Shipping Late October\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSRP: $3699 \/pair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_row themify_builder_row repeat tb_el0u208 tf_clearfix hide-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row_inner col_align_top col-count-2 tf_box tf_w tf_rel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 last tb_rfgd208 repeat tf_box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb_backstretch best-fit-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 second tb_dvi2771 tf_box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module module-box tb_bz4o771\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module-box-content ui  tb_default_color repeat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb_text_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_5yhb705 tf_w\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_c0q1705 first\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module module-text tb_qds5705\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb_text_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy popular demand we are producing, for a limited time, a highly exclusive version of our famous AE2 loudspeaker in full 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnniversary specification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilding on the unprecedented success of our AE1 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Anniversary Edition, the AE2 model uses the same newly developed woofer and tweeter drive units from the AE1. The AE2-40 derives from the legacy of the highly renowned flagship ‘AE2 Signature’ model of the 1990’s.  The same technological refinements from the AE1 40th Anniversary have been used to update the performance to today’s level, along with aesthetic detail sympathetic to the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSonically we have upscaled the sound of the AE2 40th Anniversary with more bass extension and headroom, translating to lower midband distortion with greater transparency at typical listening levels. Matching the tonal characteristics and punchy dynamics of the smaller AE1 40th Anniversary within the confines of the offset M-T-M driver layout, the AE2 cabinet required the addition of strategically placed steel plates to match the lower colouration of the AE1 40th Anniversary and boast the same out-of-the-box audio quality… upscaled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLike the AE1 40th Anniversary the AE2 is aimed at the purist audiophile. Low order, minimalist crossovers result in a ‘live’ fast sound, forgoing technical niceties and paper specifications to drill down to the heart of the music. It’s a music lovers’ speaker first and foremost.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AE2 40th Anniversary picks up where the AE1 40th Anniversary leaves off in terms of output, suiting rooms larger than around 25m^2.  It offers the scale and authority of a small floor standing loudspeaker with the very low cabinet colouration, 3D imaging and ease of placement of a stand mount speaker.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAE2 – The Legend’s Big Brother\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_jy77317 tf_w\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_gary317 first\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module module-text tb_zm4j317\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"module-title\"\u003eAWARDS AND REVIEWS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module tf_mw module-divider tb_ubkp317 solid\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module themify_builder_slider_wrap tf_clearfix module-slider tb_riza64 slider-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"themify_builder_slider tf_carousel tf_swiper-container tf_rel tf_overflow tf_sw_init tf_sw_backface\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tf_swiper-wrapper tf_rel tf_w tf_h tf_textc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tf_swiper-slide tf_swiper-slide-active tf_swiper-slide-next\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"slide-inner-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tf_rel slide-image\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereonet.com\/reviews\/acoustic-energy-ae2-40th-anniversary-speaker-review\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acoustic-energy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Review_logo_stereonet_applause_award_2022.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-18200\" title=\"Stereonet Applause Award\" alt=\"Stereonet Applause Award\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_ovgd280 tf_w\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_vd01280 first\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module module-text tb_3yxf280\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"module-title\"\u003eTECHNICAL INFORMATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module tf_mw module-divider tb_0f5u280 solid\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_xy0w808 tf_w hide-tablet hide-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_4 tf_box tf_rel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_qsdx808 first\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module module-text tb_bppx808\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"module-title\"\u003eTWEETER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb_text_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a new larger 29mm voice coil, it supports\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea slightly larger aluminium dome to lower distortion. Like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal it’s ferrofluid cooled and damped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_0zqw808\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module module-text tb_ydw9808\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"module-title\"\u003eDRIVERS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb_text_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new woofer has been developed to specifically match the characteristic sound of the original. The new cone is slightly larger, conforming to modern 125mm woofer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estandards, whilst the greater radiating area offers slightly higher efficiency, lower distortion and the ability to move more air. The cone itself is further strengthened by a thick, hard anodised ceramic layer coating on both sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_ayhv808\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module module-text tb_2dga808\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"module-title\"\u003eCROSSOVER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb_text_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing inspiration from the luxury ‘Signature’ version of the original speaker, the crossover uses low order filters and high-quality components to achieve a very natural ‘live’ dynamic sound. It has a warm natural midrange, good bass weight for its size, forgiving high frequencies and exceptional punch throughout its operating range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_ghwe808 last\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module module-text tb_77m6808\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"module-title\"\u003eCABINET\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb_text_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoated in ten layers of high gloss black paint or walnut wood veneer, the cabinet has been tuned to match the characteristic sound of the original AE2. The cabinet has also been upgraded to include our RSC material and internally we’ve added strategically placed steel plates to match the lower colouration of the AE1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_48at264 tf_w hide-desktop hide-tablet_landscape\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_0807738 tf_w\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_gcza738 first\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module module-text tb_6c98738\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"module-title\"\u003eSET UP AND INSTALLATION GUIDES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_nbo1296 tf_w\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_3 tf_box tf_rel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_e8sv296 first\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module module-text tb_n1f0296\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb_text_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acoustic-energy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/visit-page-icon_25.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acoustic-energy.co.uk\/support\/set-up-guide\/\"\u003eAE2 40th Anniversary Set Up Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_xf6h296 last\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_yo5p704 tf_w\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_nrak704 first\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module module-text tb_a4kr704\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"module-title\"\u003eDOWNLOADS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module tf_mw module-divider tb_3afr704 solid\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_bpkj164 tf_w\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_5 tf_box tf_rel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col5-1 tb_lks2164 first\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module module-text tb_5k0j164\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb_text_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acoustic-energy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acoustic-Energy-Advance-Flyer-AE2-40th-Anniversary.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.acoustic-energy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/pdf_logo.png?resize=25%2C25\u0026amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Download PDF\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acoustic-energy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acoustic-Energy-Advance-Flyer-AE2-40th-Anniversary.pdf\"\u003eInfo Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col5-1 tb_k182164\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module module-text tb_fyt0164\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb_text_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.acoustic-energy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/pdf_logo.png?resize=25%2C25\u0026amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Download PDF\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acoustic-energy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/AE2-40th-Anniversary-User-Manual.pdf\"\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col5-1 tb_6yuy164 last\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_cogq56 tf_w\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_qc8x56 first\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module module-text tb_ozu856\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"module-title\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_lpke570 tf_w\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_t7rf570 first\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module module-text tb_2s0u570\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tb_text_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e29mm anodised aluminium dome\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid \/ Bass Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 x 125mm spun \/ hard anodised aluminium cone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e35Hz – 45kHz (+\/- 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fit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e385 x 235 x 315 mm (HWD)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e14.5kg (each)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh Gloss Walnut and High Gloss Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Acoustic Energy","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Black","offer_id":49265613865211,"sku":"AE2-40TH-GB","price":2220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss 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