{"product_id":"ae-ae520-wal","title":"Acoustic Energy AE520 Loudspeakers","description":"\n\u003ch3\u003eAE 500 SERIES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable to purchase in-store only, please contact us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur flagship 500 Series, comprises three models, the AE500 stand-mount, the AE509 and AE520 floor-standers and boast our newly developed carbon fibre tweeters and mid\/bass drivers, designed to match the pistonic power and accuracy of our legendary ceramic aluminium drivers but with improved self-damping for a smoother, more transparent sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur new 500 Series tweeter features a brand new 25mm carbon fibre dome. Carbon fibre is much lighter and better damped than other typical hard dome materials and provides a lightning fast, natural sound which will surprise the listener with its neutrality. The new cast aluminium WDT waveguide on the high frequency driver is positioned close to the mid\/bass driver for optimum dispersion and is extremely stiff to reduce vibration being passed to the tweeter, ensuring sweet, clear and natural highs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 125mm mid\/bass drivers include new oversized 35mm voice coils for low thermal compression and very high motor force factor to provide a highly dynamic yet controlled bass response. The woofer has an optimised motor and suspension system for maximum linearity and lowest distortion ensuring mid-range definition, whilst the lightweight nature of the carbon fibre cone material increases transient speed and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AE509 is a Mid Tweeter Mid\/bass (MTM) driver layout with a 2 way crossover using high voltage polypropylene film wound capacitors and air core inductors at critical locations for optimum dispersion through a smaller acoustic source size within the crossover region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AE520 features two dedicated 125mm mid-range drivers, three low frequency drivers and a 25mm tweeter. The two dedicated 125mm carbon fibre mid-drivers include new oversized 35mm voice coils for low thermal compression and optimum motor force factor. Both are mounted within their own dedicated sealed enclosure whilst the three dedicated low frequency drivers are reflex loaded by a large rear facing rectangular port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese unique drivers are housed in our new Resonance Suppression Composite (RSC) cabinets evolved from the prestigious Reference Series and featuring the same constrained layer composite to greatly reduce cabinet acoustic radiation, which would otherwise colour the sound. The cabinets are finished in high gloss Piano Black, Piano White or American Walnut wood veneer finishes. Aluminium bars\/feet are supplied with the AE509s to ensure rigid floor-coupling and maximum stability whilst the stiffness of the metal structure reduces the room to speaker interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffering unparalleled levels of performance, quality and value the result is a loudspeaker range with clean, uncluttered lines delivering a thrilling and powerful presentation discerning Acoustic Energy owners have come to expect for over 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAE520\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AE520 is a powerful, slim-line, floor-standing loudspeaker which builds on the AE500 and AE509 models to firmly establish itself as the brandâs new flagship, featuring multi-driver design, imposing size and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AE520 features two dedicated 125mm mid-range drivers, three low frequency drivers and a 25mm tweeter â all fashioned from carbon fibre to provide perfect tonal matching across the frequency range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two dedicated 125mm carbon fibre mid-drivers include new oversized 35mm voice coils for low thermal compression and optimum motor force factor. Both are mounted within their own dedicated sealed enclosure whilst the three dedicated low frequency drivers are reflex loaded by a large rear facing rectangular port. Designed to match the pistonic power and accuracy of our legendary ceramic aluminium drivers, these new units offer much improved self-damping for a smoother, more transparent sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVertical directivity has been optimised to provide excellent vertical coverage whilst reducing the energy otherwise wasted on ceiling and floor reflections when compared to traditional designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slim-line cabinets are finished in Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White or American Walnut wood veneer finishes. Solid Aluminium bars are supplied to ensure rigid floor-coupling and maximum stability, whilst the stiffness of the metal structure reduces the room to speaker interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL INFORMATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTWEETER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 500 Series tweeter features a brand new 25mm carbon fibre dome. Carbon fibre is much lighter and better damped than other typical hard dome materials and provides a lightning fast, natural sound which will surprise the listener with its neutrality. The new cast aluminium WDT waveguide on the high frequency driver is positioned close to the mid\/bass driver for optimum dispersion and is extremely stiff to reduce vibration being passed to the tweeter, ensuring sweet, clear and natural highs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDRIVERS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 125mm mid\/bass driver includes a new oversized 35mm voice coils for low thermal compression and very high motor force factor, to provide a highly dynamic yet controlled bass response. The woofer has an optimised motor and suspension system for maximum linearity and lowest distortion ensuring mid-range definition, whilst the lightweight nature of the carbon fibre cone material increases transient speed and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCROSSOVER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crossovers use high voltage polypropylene film wound capacitors and air core inductors at critical locations for optimum dispersion through a smaller acoustic source size within the crossover region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AE509 is a Mid Tweeter Mid\/Bass (MTM) driver layout and both models use a 2 way crossover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCABINET\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese unique drivers are housed in our new 18mm Resonance Suppression Composite (RSC) cabinets, evolved from the prestigious Reference Series and featuring the same constrained layer composite to greatly reduce cabinet acoustic radiation, which would otherwise colour the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125mm carbon fibre cones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm carbon fibre dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30Hz - 28kHz (+\/- 6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300w\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e373Hz \/ 2.8kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrilles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlim, cloth magnetic fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1130 x 185 x 320 (HxWxD, exc. spikes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30kg (each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiano Gloss White, Piano Gloss Black and American Walnut wood veneer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Acoustic Energy","offers":[{"title":"Piano Gloss White","offer_id":52740385243402,"sku":"ACOUSTICEN-7914","price":3649.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Piano Gloss Black","offer_id":52740385276170,"sku":"ACOUSTICEN-7915","price":3649.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3283\/6618\/files\/acoustic-energy-ae520-loudspeakers-finish-piano-gloss-white-1-39017-p.jpg?v=1773935107","url":"https:\/\/audioemotion.co.uk\/products\/ae-ae520-wal","provider":"Audio Emotion Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}