Testseek.co.uk have collected 11 expert reviews of the Acoustic Energy AE 1 2.0 speaker system and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Acoustic Energy AE 1 2.0 speaker system.
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Beautifully balanced midband
Impressively wide dynamic range
Substantial build
An open and informative sound
Clear
Balanced and detailed
Rhythmically exciting with fine dynamic range
Adjustable treble and bass for versatile placement
Fine build and finish, Enthusiastic, even-handed and versatile sound
Really not that much
Verdict The AE1 Actives are an accomplished pair of speakers – and at their price, it's difficult to think of a competing package that could match their performance – whether in terms of more traditional, passive alternatives or fellow active speaker riva...
Clear, balanced and detailed, Rhythmically exciting with fine dynamic range, Adjustable treble and bass for versatile placement,
Nothing of note,
Simply, these AE1s do everything they do with a flourish. And that's not only by the standards of directly competing active speaker alternatives, but also by what we've been able to achieve in any price-comparable amp/speakers combination.So yes, we love...
Refined yet punchy and accurate sound, Well made, Fleixble in terms of partnering equipment, Handsome and well made
Won't flatter poor equipment and signals, Wood finish a little orange, Ultimate limits to headroom
Viewed from an industry standpoint, there really hasn't been a better time for a manufacturer to release a ‘conventional' (by which I mean non self-contained) active speaker. The sheer range of source equipment that has preamp functionality – and good pre...
In fact, it's hard to think of any other comparably priced standmount that images with such solidity or resolves voice, instrument timbre and ambient information more naturally. It's this tonal accuracy, transparency and talent for capturing subtle ambien...
Abstract: Standmount speakers are not quite as popular as they once were in this price range, partly because their floorstanding alternatives often look very attractive, dont require stands and give the impression that because theyre bigger, they must sound be...
Beautifully balanced midband, Impressively wide dynamic range
Bass is weak , Top end rather obvious
It was 18 years ago that the first Acoustic Energy AE1 made its debut. The launch caused a stir, and a positive reaction among reviewers who got their hands on early samples.The original AE1 broke fresh ground. It invented the concept of the high perfo...
Abstract: Acoustic Energy AE1 Active loudspeakerby Alan SircomThe Acoustic Energy AE1 is a long-standing fixture in the British audio firmament. The standmount loudspeaker has been around in some guise or another since 1987. We tested the AE1 Classic way back i...
I kept thinking of minor criticisms and balancing comments which would be more appropriate for a £2,000/pr model rather than a loudspeaker that costs around £1,000, and also includes power amplification. Although this compact design is in the small monito...
