Acoustic Energy AE1 signature

[andyrlb]

Any opinions on these little speakers?





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[Macca]

The original was supposed to be good but don't recall ever hearing any in action.

Low sensitivity, difficult load, but good bass extension for such a small speaker?

[andyrlb]

The original was supposed to be good but don't recall ever hearing any in action.

Low sensitivity, difficult load, but good bass extension for such a small speaker?

Yes surprisingly good bass and they weigh a ton ( I believe concrete lined ) , I should have them on stands really.
The date on the invoice says 1995 so not sure if that makes them original or not . As my obsession with Hifi is now at a healthier level I’m only running them with my little Aiwa stack and they sound good to me .



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[walpurgis]

The original was supposed to be good but don't recall ever hearing any in action

Heard the originals loads of times. My mate had a set on the end of a pair of Naim 135 monos. It was certainly a spectacular sound, not to my liking though. It sounded a bit brutal, might have been the combination.

Can't comment on the 'Signature' edition. I'd expect them to be very similar though.

[andyrlb]

I do wish I could hear them with one the many great amps that I once had as I’m clearly not getting the best out of them , I do prefer my BC1’s tbh .


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[walpurgis]

They'll definitely need an amp with plenty of grunt and grip. Maybe a Krell or Adcom would be good.

[andyrlb]

They'll definitely need an amp with plenty of grunt and grip. Maybe a Krell or Adcom would be good.

The previous owner had them hooked up to an Adcom actually, might ask if he’s selling that too otherwise I’ll move them on.


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[walpurgis]

Underrated amps. Well below the radar for most.

[Macca]

I think the original was late 1980s, here's a review of them from 1988

https://www.stereophile.com/standlou...526/index.html

Seems like I was wrong about them being a tough load, just need a lot of watts. And high stands.

[walpurgis]

Seems like I was wrong about them being a tough load, just need a lot of watts. And high stands.

I doubt they be too good on the end of a big Quad like the 909 despite the wattage, not enough low end grip. An old Harman Kardon would work, as would a reasonable NAD (not a 3020).