Acoustic Energy AE3 loudspeaker

Acoustic Energy AE3 loudspeaker

Back in the Spring of 1988, I was sent a pair of diminutive two-way speakers that totally redefined for me what miniature loudspeakers were supposed to be about. That model, <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/526">Acoustic Energy's AE1</A>, may have offered short measure in the low-bass department, but its apparently effortless dynamics, musically natural balance, and tangible imaging made it a winner. It also broke the mold of modern audiophile speaker design by featuring a 4.5" woofer with a metal cone just 3.5" in diameter. (Various companies have experimented with metal-cone drive-units in the past, only Ohm and pro-sound company Hartke having had any previous commercial success, though Monitor Audio now also offers a range of speakers with metal-cone woofers, their Studio line.) Since that time, Acoustic Energy has tried to produce a full-range speaker that built on the success of the AE1, but with only limited success, in my opinion. While their AE2 added a second identical woofer, and offered useful increases in bass extension and dynamic range, I felt it to be too colored in the midrange to be a real audiophile contender (see Vol.13 No.2, February 1990, p.134.)

looking for quality speakers. spendor SA1?

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anyone here own these or have experiences with these?

A dealer here is getting a pair in next week and I hope to set up a listening session next saturday.

I've been looking for a pair of high quality speakers. listened to a used pair of Dynaudio Audience 80s today and liked them but they didn't seem to "disappear" that well and sounded a bit thin (perhaps it was the set up at the dealer, ie. bad acoustics + 60 watt Ayre amp). these are about $360 less than the spendors SA1 (which will be relatively new, a local magazine has borrowed it for review).

Speaker cables matter

Hi

I just want to stress that during my recent system building exercise the one thing that has really shocked me is how much the speaker cable affects the sound.

Do not listen to anyone who tells you otherwise, goto a real hifi shop and ask for a demonstration I guarantee that you will be amazed. If you cant hear the difference you have cloth ears and might as well just buy a wal mart CD player, a Crown amp and a pair of legacies and live happily ever after.

Alan

Listen to my Music, Hear What it Can Do

Hello fellow forum members. I've updated my myspace to now feature part 5 of an epic series of songs that I am writing based on "The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening" a Nintendo Gameboy classic.

You can also find another piece of original material on there and a cover of the Mr. Clean song. Here's jah link.

Anyone up for Yet Another "NYC vinyl/pub crawl"?

Hey All- I have reason to be in The City in a few weeks, Tuesday July 22nd to be exact, and thought it'd fun to meet up for some vinyl hunting, drinks or whatever. Stephen already confirmed he's free for at least a couple of drinks, so I think I'll leave it to him to choose the place.

New TT Wobbly?

So my new Rega P2 turntable (no glass platter) looks like it wobbles a little even with new records. It looks like the tonearm is floating up and down slightly.

Is this either common or acceptable? I got it from a dealer, so I'm sure they'd replace the platter (if that is indeed the problem).

2 Ce Sig II listening distance

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Guys,

What's the recommenended listening distance for these speakers, I have them 7' apart left spkr 4.5' from side wall and right speaker 24" from side wall with the speaker 36" from back wall. The speakers are tilted 3" and I'm listening at 9' per manual, I'm I too far away and would 7' be too close? My listening height is 43". Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Wig

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