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Delve into the world of pristine audio performance with the Acoustic Energy AE500 Bookshelf Speakers. This flagship 500 Series stand-mount loudspeaker brings an elevated listening experience with a significant enhancement in sound quality, bespoke materials, and a sleek cabinet finish. The AE500 showcases our innovative carbon fibre tweeter and mid/bass drivers, delivering an impressively smooth yet transparent sound that's at par with the power and precision of our acclaimed ceramic aluminium drivers. Its optimal dispersion, dynamic bass response, and reduced acoustic radiation ensure absolute clarity and natural highs in every note. Get ready to redefine your audio experience. The AE500, styled in Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White, or American Walnut wood veneer, will seamlessly blend with your home décor, placing a powerful music performance right in your homes - on speaker stands or bookshelves.

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ℹ Product Information

Acoustic Energy AE500 Bookshelf Speakers

Introducing the Acoustic Energy AE500 – the ultimate pair of bookshelf speakers that will transform your audio experience beyond imagination. A jewel in the crown of our much-acclaimed 500 Series, the AE500 promises a pristine audio quality that outshines even its award-winning predecessors, the AE100 and AE300. These compact stand-mount loudspeakers sport an unrivaled combination of the latest carbon fibre tweeter and mid/bass drivers, which surpass the unmatched power and precision of our much-loved ceramic aluminium drivers and deliver an impeccably smooth and amazingly transparent sound.

Design

Fortified with a lighter and better-damped 25mm carbon fibre dome and an oversized 35mm voice coils, the AE500 is specifically designed to churn out natural, neutral, and unbelievably lightning-fast sound, which will certainly catch you off guard. It marries superior performance with exquisite design, ensuring that it doesn't merely audibly impress but makes a stunning visual statement too. Its clean, sophisticated lines, and a sleek finish – available in Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White or American Walnut wood veneer – will harmonize perfectly with any interior, whether perched on speaker stands or nestled among your bookshelves.

The AE500 boasts a unique 18mm Resonance Suppression Composite (RSC) cabinet which encapsulates the advanced technology, mitigating any side effects of cabinet acoustic radiation and ensuring that the sound produced remains pure and untainted.

Features

  1. Advanced Carbon Fibre Tweeter and Mid/Bass Drivers: AE500 is empowered with a state-of-the-art 25mm carbon fibre tweeter and oversized 35mm voice coils. These lighter, better-damped materials deliver an astoundingly clear, transparent, and lightning-fast sound, redefining your audio experience.

  2. Distinct Driver Design: Features an enhanced 125mm mid/bass driver furnished with an oversized 35mm voice coil offering a highly dynamic and controlled bass response, ensuring superior mid-range definition and clarity.

  3. Innovative Cabinet Structure: The speaker is housed in an 18mm Resonance Suppression Composite (RSC) cabinet, which minimizes cabinet acoustic radiation for an uncolored, pure sound.

  4. Optimized Crossover: AE500 features high voltage polypropylene film wound capacitors and air core inductors in strategic places for optimal dispersion and refined sound quality.

  5. Design Aesthetics: Available in three stunning finish options—Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White or American Walnut wood veneer, it is sure to blend seamlessly into your decor.

Benefits

  1. Unparalleled Performance: The unique combination of the most advanced drivers delivers incredibly smooth, natural and swift sound, enhancing your audio experience. Its immense power and precision take acoustic energy to the next level.

  2. Superior Sound Quality: The AE500 bass driver's advanced oversized 35mm voice coils yield a dynamic and controlled bass response. Additionally, the carbon fibre tweeter, known for its amazing damping ability, delivers a sound that's fast, natural, and startlingly neutral.

  3. Pristine Audio Reproduction - Thanks to the RSC cabinet, acoustical radiation from the cabinet is effectively cut-off, ensuring that the sound emanates as pure, untainted, and true to its original source.

  4. Room-Friendly Design: The smooth, elegant lines, and available finishes give the speakers a refined, classy look that can blend into any room decor.

  5. Durability: Built with high-quality, durable materials, the AE500 delivers the exceptional sound quality that Acoustic Energy is known for, ensuring it's a great addition to your home audio set-up for years to come.

Specifications

Specification Description
Product Type Compact stand-mount loudspeaker
Series Flagship 500 Series
Materials Carbon fibre tweeter and mid/bass drivers
Finish Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White, or American Walnut wood veneer
Tweeter Brand new 25mm carbon fibre dome with new cast aluminium WDT waveguide
Mid/Bass Driver 125mm with new oversized 35mm voice coils
Crossover 2 way crossover using high voltage polypropylene film wound capacitors and air core inductors
Cabinet 18mm Resonance Suppression Composite (RSC) cabinet with constrained layer composite
Drive Unit 125mm carbon fibre cone
Frequency Range 45Hz – 28kHz (+/- 6dB)
Sensitivity 87dB
Peak SPL 113dB
Power Handling 120w
Impedance 6ohms
Design 2 way
Grilles Slim, cloth magnetic fit
Dimensions (mm) 310 x 185 x 260 (H x W x D)
Weight 8kg (each)

Conclusion

The Acoustic Energy AE500 Bookshelf Speakers are not merely exceptional audio devices, they are a treat to the eyes and a testament to Acoustic Energy’s discerning craftsmanship and unprecedented technical prowess. With an immaculate blend of sophisticated aesthetics and remarkable performance, they are best suited for those who won't compromise on quality, design, or functionality. Whether you're a discerning audiophile or simply an enthusiast craving unrivalled acoustic purity and precision, the AE500 promises an audio journey that transcends the ordinary.

Uncover the realm of transcendent sound and immersive sonic experiences with this phenomenal product. When you're on the lookout for speakers that encapsulate the very essence of high-end audio, look no further than these masterpieces. Find your perfect sound companion at The Audio Tailor - Australia’s #1 Hi-Fi Store.

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ℹ Specifications
Specification Description
Product Type Compact stand-mount loudspeaker
Series Flagship 500 Series
Materials Carbon fibre tweeter and mid/bass drivers
Finish Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White, or American Walnut wood veneer
Tweeter Brand new 25mm carbon fibre dome with new cast aluminium WDT waveguide
Mid/Bass Driver 125mm with new oversized 35mm voice coils
Crossover 2 way crossover using high voltage polypropylene film wound capacitors and air core inductors
Cabinet 18mm Resonance Suppression Composite (RSC) cabinet with constrained layer composite
Drive Unit 125mm carbon fibre cone
Frequency Range 45Hz – 28kHz (+/- 6dB)
Sensitivity 87dB
Peak SPL 113dB
Power Handling 120w
Impedance 6ohms
Design 2 way
Grilles Slim, cloth magnetic fit
Dimensions (mm) 310 x 185 x 260 (H x W x D)
Weight 8kg (each)
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10/12/2021
Alison W.
Australia

The best service ever!

I recently purchased a package not just these speakers. The service from Vaughan and the team was amazing and the products are excellent. Could not recommend highly enough. Alison

SC
05/03/2021
Stephen C.
Australia

Beautiful Tonal Quality

I Was recommended these by Vaughan after I was disappointed with the sound of the Wharfedale Evo 4.2 I went to audition. Perfect units to suit my sound requirements and budget. The Tonal quality is beautiful and has more than enough bass extension. These were auditioned with a Yamaha A-S701 but now have progressed to pair up with an Audiolab 6000A and the sound has developed even more. If you you prefer to enjoy the music and listen in a non critical way. I can highly recommend give them a try.

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04/15/2021
Howard S.
Australia

Great speakers for my small HiFi room

Great advice and professionalism from the team at TheAudioTailor. Retirement meant downsizing and after years with bigger rooms and bigger HiFi systems, hard to get the right "big room" sound in the only available small room. The AE500 speakers and stands to suit, along with some of Stuarts great advice with room treatments achieved my goals. Thanks to Gabby, Vaughan and Stuart for putting up with my many hours of visits to their shop listening to different rigs and talking hifi.

RM
01/30/2021
Rhod M.
Australia

Accuracy!

Accuracy is what I appreciate about these speakers. I auditioned a few speakers in this price range and was so impressed by when you came back to listening to these how they represented the music so well and how it was meant to be heard. And now having them home for a few months I absolutely love the sound they make. No, they don't have over the top treble or extended bass but that bass is tight! So tight and still powerful. Everything is so balanced, vocals are tremendous, mids aren't hidden behind the treble or bass but present themselves where they are meant to be. Great speakers for my small space, provide so much punch and performance. I have them partnered with a Cambridge Audio CXA61.

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11/27/2020
Renato K.
Australia

AE500

Crisp, clear, high quality sound. Highly recommended to be paired with a set of monitor speakers to provide a clear and immersive wall of sound that gives you a concert feel.

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