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Acoustic Energy. our first ever speaker wore the AE1 name and ever since then, we have had a speaker in the range that is so called. the AE1 Active is the latest speaker to wear the badge and takes the name in a different direction to its predecessors while still embodying the traits and qualities that have made them so highly regarded.
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W h At I s A n A c t I v E s p E A k E r ? The AE1 Active differs from preceding AE1 models due to it being an active design but what does this actually mean? An active speaker is a design where the amplification that provides the power for the drivers is placed after the crossover - the device that determines what frequencies are sent to what driver.
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- NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE WITH ONLY THE SAME TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE. MODEL: AE1 ACTIVE AMPLIFIED 2-WAY LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM FEATURING 2 X 50 WATT (RMS) CLASS A/B AMPLIFIERS PER LOUDSPEAKER DESIGNED, ENGINEERED, TESTED &...
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The treble control adjusts between -2 and +2dB and is designed to help tailor the output of the AE1 Active depending on the furnishings of the room it is placed in. In a room with little in the way of furniture and bare walls, you may find that you need to reduce the treble output for an even response in room.
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A I n s v o ltA g E s W I t c h The AE1 Active is fitted with a power supply that is able to operate on both a 100-120v and 220-240v mains supply. This switch is used to alter the speakers between these two voltages.
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AE1 Active. You can also use a dedicated preamplifier if you prefer which will allow for multiple pieces of source equipment to be used.
We have fitted the AE1 Active with bass and treble controls that will alter the output of the speaker to reflect how close it is to walls and the size and furnishing of the room (their function is described in the ‘Rear panel connections’...
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- Check that the source equipment has not been set to a low gain mode and that the connections are still solidly in place between source and the AE1 Active If only one speaker exhibits a problem - try swapping it with the other speaker to see if the issue follows the speaker or stays on the same side.
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Under this warranty Acoustic Energy agrees to repair any defect or, at the company’s discretion, replace the faulty component(s) without charge for parts and labour. This warranty does not imply any acceptance by Acoustic Energy or its agents for consequential loss or damage and specifically excludes fair wear and tear, accident, misuse or unauthorised modification.
Measured at 1m using pink-weighted MLS noise, +/-6dB limits. Measured using a toneburst signal. Measured using a band limited sine sweep. All specifications and images are correct at the time of going to press. Acoustic Energy withhold the right to change specifications without notice.
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