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 […]
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.
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 […]
Following up their review in October, where Ed Selley awarded the AE1 40th Anniversary an esteemed Editor’s Choice badge, The Ear have awarded them as a BEST OF 2025 Award! Ed stated “Absolutely nothing else I listened to this year was as covetable as these little speakers are. The AE1 is back and ready to […]
We are delighted to share that the AE1 40th Anniversary has picked up yet another award. Ed Selley, commented… “I’m delighted that Acoustic Energy made it in the first place and in awe of how they’ve balanced improving it with keeping the same fundamental character. It’s a masterpiece and the single most engaging thing I […]
My Hi-End magazine (based in Taiwan) has published this great review of the new AE1 40th Anniversary. “It can be said that regardless of the genre of music, and whether the sound is vocal-centric or instrument-centric, the AE1 40th Anniversary Edition demonstrates remarkable capabilities.” “The best version that truly convinces you.” Click here to read […]
Let’s jump to AVForums who have published their review of the AE1 40th Anniversary speakers. As a double bonus we have a written review and a YouTube video. Click the links and learn why Ed Selley says “Forty years after it first appeared, Acoustic Energy’s original recipe can still enthral and the AE1 40th Anniversary […]
Another day, another review and it’s all about the AE1 40th Anniversary. Tarun, A British Audiophile, is the latest to give his views on this new loudspeaker. “They pull off a rare tick of sounding agile, energetic but never bright. That’s because they have a clean snappy bass, crisp yet full midrange and plenty of […]
It’s time for another review of the AE1 40th Anniversary Loudspeaker. Today’s review comes from Hi-Fi+ magazine, we don’t want to spoil anything…. but we think they liked them “Acoustic Energy’s 40th Birthday present is a gift to us all and extends beyond mere nostalgia.”You can download and read the full review on this link.
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 […]
