Acoustic Energy AE109.2 Floorstanding Speakers – Black

Here we have a pair of floorstanding loudspeakers from British company Acoustic Energy. The AE109² are in the black finish, and in fully working condition with one in particular has a few marks and blemishes – please see photographs. They will be supplied in original factory packaging with manual, grilles, spikes and our regular three month warranty.
Acoustic Energy Say….
The latest adaptation of Acoustic Energy’s globally acclaimed 100 Series features an all-new, innovative design from the ground up.
The new 100 Series introduces a plethora of evolutionary improvements focused on refining the listening experience. All models (aside from AE108² Subwoofer) feature our WDT (Wide Dispersion Tweeter) waveguide for improved dispersion, now taking cues from our 500 Series with mid/bass drivers moved closer to the tweeter. The drive units are all-new and designed in tandem to offer seamless integration along with improved response and power handling. Slot ports to the rear of each cabinet reduce chuffing & distortion, thanks to a new tooled vent
to further smooth airflow. Finally, as a first at this price point, the 100 Series uses HDF (High Density Fibreboard) construction to allow thinner cabinet walls with no loss in mass or stiffness – the result is larger internal volume providing deeper bass response for minimal external size increase.
This elegant, compact yet powerful range of speakers embodies all the qualities Acoustic Energy is renowned for, while taking advantage of everything we’ve learned in our continuous journey of development.
The AE109² is designed to offer effortless, room filling performance from a slimline floor-standing loudspeaker in much the same way the world acclaimed original AE109 did 20 years ago. To do this, two 130mm paper drivers utilising an ultra-high force motor system are used in partnership with a 25mm soft dome tweeter. The 2.5-way crossover features a unique topology allowing integration and power handling previously un-achievable from this type of speaker. Particular attention has been paid to the phase and time alignment for the most cohesive performance possible.
Like the AE100² stand-mount speaker, the driver and crossover are housed within a substantial 15mm HDF cabinet that takes styling cues from the award winning 500 Series. The result is an audio product with clean and uncluttered lines that can still deliver the thrilling and powerful presentation Acoustic Energy owners have come
to expect. Black and walnut vinyl veneer finishes are available.
Specifications:
Drive Unit: 130 mm paper cones
Tweeter: 25 mm fabric dome
Frequency Range: 41 Hz – 26 kHz
Sensitivity: 89 dB
Peak SPL: 115 dB
Power Handling: 175 W
Crossover Frequency: 275 Hz, 2.5 kHz
Impedance: 6 ohms
Design: 2.5-way
Dimensions: 860 (H) x 165 (W) x 250 (D) mm
Weight: 16.0 kg (each)

For a review from audiophile website “The Ear” please CLICK HERE