Hi-Fi Choice magazine have been the latest to review the new AE1 40th Anniversary loudspeakers and awarded them a Recommended Badge and 5 Stars. Nic Tate Commented “such spatiality, plus the sheer speed and grip, makes this tracka thrill ride. This character is of course what endeared the original to its fans, nearly 40 years […]
Our first UK review of the AE320² has been published and Lee Dunkley at Audiograde was the lucky recipient of these formidable floorstanders. His first few words… “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 […]
“Is Acoustic Energy’s AE1 40th Anniversary the ultimate retro speaker?” is the question posed by Ed Selley at The Ear. Awarding them an Editor’s Choice badge and with comments like the ones below, we think they well may be. “The fact that the AE1 40th Anniversary still feels and behaves like an AE1 is where […]
DRUM ROLL PLEASE… AND THE WINNER IS…The Acoustic Energy AE300² Yes! We’re proud and excited to announce that the AE300² has won the “Best Standmount Loudspeaker £500 – £1000” in the 2025 What Hi-Fi? Awards.You can view the full list of winners here:https://www.whathifi.com/…/best-standmount-speakers-2025Read the original review from August here: https://www.whathifi.com/…/acoustic-energy-ae300-mk2
Mike Evans and David Price are back with their latest Hi-Fi Riff and this week they discuss the AE1 40th Anniversary Edition. Did they like them? How much did they score on the ‘Riff-o-meter’? There’s only one way to find out… follow this link!
They’ve not even arrived yet, but we’ve already had our first published review of the AE1 40th Anniversary Edition. Feast your eyes upon this review from David Price at StereoNET. Read why he states “Anyone who’s heard the original AE1 from the 1980s will instantly recognise this sound – but that’s not to say it […]
Do you remember earlier this month when What Hi-Fi? Online awarded the AE300² 5 Stars? And, they also said they liked it more than their (then) favourite and award-winner, the B&W 606s3? They’ve now published the full review in the printed magazine as part of a “Group Test” against a strong range of competitors. Any […]
The November 2025 issue of Hi-Fi Choice has been published and in addition to a glorious front cover shot the inside features a fantastic 5 Star review for the AE300². To quote Nick Tate… “… even when compared with its price rivals, it’s one of the most composed, balanced and articulate performers – and doesn’t […]
Hungarian website, AV Online, follow up their AE300² review from earlier this month with another glowing review for the AE309². “The point is that Acoustic Energy has advanced the AE309² to a more adult level, which is combined with its clean exterior and the remaining filigree size. We recommend it to those who don’t want […]
With the excitement around the announcement of our new AE1 40th Anniversary Edition loudspeaker (you missed it? Find out more here) we thought we’d take you back 40 years to the company’s origins. We spoke to AE’s original production manager, Adam Rayner. In his own words he tells us the tale of ‘Jones The Speaker’, […]
