Acoustic Energy Release AE Sub Active Subwoofer
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UK company Acoustic Energy have just released the AE active subwoofer. This latest model complementing both their 100 and 300 Series loudspeakers. It uses a 250watt (RMS) Class D amplifier driving a 12” (305mm) high-excursion doped and stiffened pulp-fiber driver. This downward firing driver is mounted in a sealed and compact cabinet that AE says; “houses the amplifier and driver in an optimally tuned enclosure for fast, deep and tuneful bass”, extending the low frequency response of the main speakers as low as 26Hz (-6dB). Available in matte black or matte white the AE Sub is supplied with sturdy carpet-piercing spikes and is fitted with convenient rubber caps for use on hard flooring.
Rear panel connectivity includes; 1 x stereo line-level, 1 x LFE and 2 x high-level speaker inputs. With adjustments for; level, auto on/off, an adjustable low pass filter (40>120Hz) and phase inversion (0/180°).
Specifications:
- Type: Sealed box, downward firing driver
- Drive unit: 12” High-excursion doped and stiffened paper cone
- Frequency response: 26Hz-120Hz +/- 6dB
- Inputs: Low level stereo RCA, High level stereo binding posts, LFE RCA
- Power output: 250 Watts RMS
- Crossover frequency: 40-180Hz rotary control
- Phase: 0-180 degrees switched control
- Amplifier type: Class D
- Mains input voltage: 115-240 volts switchable
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 360 x 360 x 360mm
- Net weight: 16.5Kg
- Finishes: Matte Black and Matte White
MSRP:
- US: $799.00
- UK: £699.00
- EU: €699.00
Read the press release here.
For more information visit the Acoustic Energy web site.
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