In 1987, the loudspeaker world was shaken by the arrival of the Acoustic Energy AE1 – a compact monitor that defied the norms of that time. The AE1 was a revelation: a small speaker that delivered the kind of dynamic range, clarity, and bass extension typically reserved for much larger enclosures. The original AE1 was born from the vision of a compact speaker that could deliver studio-grade performance without compromise. It was a bold departure from the boxy, inefficient designs of the time – and it worked. The AE1 became a staple in studios and audiophile systems alike. Now, decades later to celebrate 40 years of this ground-breaking loudspeaker, we’re proud to launch the AE1 40th Anniversary Edition bringing that legacy into the modern era – with cutting-edge engineering and timeless design. Designing the new AE1 was no easy task. Not only was it a design classic but all the original parts have been out of production for some time, so we had to start from scratch. With the sound of this speaker and its reputation for very high performance already well established, there was no room for wild variation from the original design. Each element had to be crafted to sound the same as the old, and while we smoothed off some of the rougher edges, it was with a very light touch so as not to destroy what was great about the original design. This speaker also had to meet the approval of the many AE1 fans around the globe whilst also appealing to a new customer who may not be steeped in the tradition. The AE1 – The Legend Continues TECHNICAL INFORMATION TWEETER Featuring a new larger 29mm voice coil, it supports a slightly larger aluminium dome to lower distortion. Like the original it’s ferrofluid cooled and damped. DRIVERS A 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 standards, 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. CROSSOVER Drawing 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. CABINET Coated 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 AE1. The cabinet has also been upgraded to include our RSC material capturing the sound of the original without any of the production drawbacks. SPECIFICATIONS Tweeter29mm anodised aluminium domeMid / Bass Driver125mm spun / hard anodised aluminium coneFrequency Range50Hz – 45kHz ( /- 6dB)Sensitivity87dB/m/2.83vPower Handling150wCrossover Frequency2.8kHzImpedance6 OhmsDesign2-wayCabinet18-22mm RSC™ constrained layer HDF/bitumen construction, braced, twin reflex-portedGrillesCloth, magnetic fitDimensions295 x 180 x 240 mm (HWD)Weight7kg (each)FinishesHigh Gloss Walnut and High Gloss Black Acoustic-Energy-Advance-Flyer-AE1-AnniversaryDownload
