Acoustic Energy Bookshelf Speakers AE1 Active & Stands package Piano Black

A set of AE1 Active Bookshelf speakers and stands for them.

Bookshelf Speakers:

The AE1 Active is a two way standmount speaker with integrated class A/B amplification and fully active filter networks. Featuring Acoustic Energy’s legendary pure piston ceramic aluminium cone technology, the AE1 Active has all the refinement and impact you would expect from the original AE1 housed within a self powered, fully active package. The speakers also feature Acoustic Energy’s proprietary aluminium dome tweeter with unique WDT waveguide for improved coverage and room integration.

Ideal for direct connection to audiophile DAC/Preamps and Hi-Res streamers, the AE1 Active merges three decades of AE1 refinement with Acoustic Energy’s expertise in the active studio monitor sector. Fully bi-amped with two 50Watt class A/B amplifiers per speaker, the design offers unrivalled amplifier speaker integration and class leading dynamics. 
The active design offers the ability for accurate tuning to the listening room and placement thanks to defeatable +/- 2dB trims for bass and treble response. Each speaker features a high quality analogue volume pot for systems without level control on the source component. Each AE1 Active connects to a mains power supply using an IEC connector.
Externally, the AE1 Active gets a wholly redesigned cabinet. This features extensively braced heavyweight fibreboard construction with internal damping panels and the introduction of a slot port to the AE1 design for the first time. With several Acoustic Energy models already benefiting from the company’s R&D programme into slot port loading, the AE1 Active’s port delivers unrivalled cross-sectional area, reduced baffle space and significantly reduced ‘wind-noise’ at high volumes.
The AE1 Active maximises all the benefits of active loudspeaker design. These include reducing crossover losses, eliminating speaker cable influences and delivering unrivalled dynamic power. 

Stands:

The stand is designed to complement the 500 / 300 and AE1 Active Series models in both appearance and sound enhancement. Rather than simply matching the speakers aesthetically as a "speaker stand", the stand itself is a true performance product. The enclosure is made of metal and MDF. As a decorative finish is used veneer of several variants of wood color. The stands look very elegant, harmonious and stylish. They will fit perfectly into the interior of almost any room. The stand is equipped with adjustable spikes, which allows vibration decoupling of stands from the installation surface. The delivery set includes special stands under the spikes, which will help protect the flooring from scratches.

Type: Floor stands for loudspeakers
Top platform (W x D) 144 x 209 mm
Lower (support) platform (W x D) 235 x 300 mm
Height: 650 mm
Weight: 7.5 kg
Finish: Black base with ebony center insert in piano lacquer.