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Description Freakuence!<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Beautifully built cabinets! The cabinets are particularly “dead” made inside. The sound can be described as very clean. A very nice set. So why do people trade in, we hear you thinking now. The audio virus is entirely to blame. Plausibly the wobble. <\/span><\/div>\n
General description<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Acoustic Energy AE 520 is a slim floorstanding speaker distinguished by the use of carbon fiber in all drivers. This arrangement provides a cohesive and detailed soundstage. The design is both visually appealing and functional, with a narrow front panel and sturdy construction that minimizes resonances. The AE 520 delivers balanced and dynamic reproduction suitable for a variety of musical genres. The combination of high-quality materials and thoughtful engineering results in a listening experience that is both refined and powerful. <\/span><\/div>\n
Background information<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Acoustic Energy AE520 is the flagship of the AE 500 series and was designed by senior engineer James Luce and head designer Mat Spandl. The speaker has six custom-built drivers with carbon fiber cones for rigidity and speed. The cabinet is constructed of resonance-damping HDF panels with internal bracing. Internal wiring comes from AudioQuest. Production takes place at AE’s factory in China, overseen by the UK engineering team. <\/span><\/div>\n
Brand history<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Acoustic Energy was founded in 1987 in West London. The brand’s first product was the AE1, a loudspeaker designed with a cast aluminum cabinet. In 1994, the company moved to Cirencester in Gloucestershire. In 1995, Acoustic Energy introduced the AE109, a floorstanding loudspeaker that was part of the original 100 series. In 2008, the company was taken over by new British owners. Since 2017, all acoustic design and final product assembly has been done at its headquarters and development facility in Cirencester. Acoustic Energy has developed several product series over several decades based on the original philosophy adopted with the AE1. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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