AE1 40th Anniversary
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Who Are Acoustic Energy?
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Acoustic Energy was founded in London, England in 1987 with the creation of the now-legendary AE1 loudspeaker. The AE1 redefined what was possible from a compact enclosure by setting new audio performance standards for dynamics, power and clarity previously unheard of outside larger, high-end speakers. These design principles have remained enshrined in the company ethos to this day…
All Acoustic Energy loudspeakers are subject to our rigorous design-process and carry the same DNA that’s run through each product range for over 35 years. At prototype stage new designs are voiced through an exhaustive listening process, with electroacoustic measurement used to verify each step. They’re then benchmarked against our historical references mirroring the dynamics, transparency, tonal accuracy and above all musical involvement, necessary to warrant the Acoustic Energy marque.
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It’s an Outstanding for the AE1 40th Anniversary from Hi-Fi News
Hi-Fi News have today published their review on the AE1 40th Anniversary and awarded it an Outstanding Product badge.Mark Craven commented “Instead of a nostalgic homage to a fan-favourite standmount, Acoustic Energy’s AE1 40th Anniversary is a subtle upgrade to the original design. Sensibly priced and compact, yet able to fill a room, this two-way […]
A Best Buy of 2025 for the AE320² from Audiograde
We can reveal that Audiograde have announced the AE320² as a Best Buy of 2025! To quote Lee Dunkley’s original review from October below… “Although I’m reluctant to give away my review summary right at the start, I’ll set the tone by proclaiming that Acoustic Energy’s AE320² loudspeaker is the best value hifi floorstander of 2025.” […]
Stereonet Awards the AE1 40th Anniversary “Product of the Year”
It’s another Award! Following their review back in October (you can read that here) Stereonet have now placed the AE1 40th Anniversary as WINNER in the “Best Stand Mount Loudspeakers (Affordable)” category. Read the full list here.
AE1 40th Anniversary Highly Commended in hi-fi+ awards
We’re proud to announce that the AE1 40th Anniversary has been awarded a Highly Commended in the hi-fi+ magazine “Stand-Mount Loudspeaker Under £5k” category. “The milestone aaniversary model is built on that 40 year old template and stays true to the superb-looking aesthetic, but every single component is new.” Click here to download the pdf award or here […]
Shows & Events
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See us at The Bristol Hi-Fi Show, 20th – 22nd February 2026 (Marriott Hotel, Bristol, UK) |
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See us at The The North West Audio Show , 27th – 28th June 2026 (DeVere Cranage Estate, Cheshire, UK) |
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