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Acoustic Energy AE SUB
The AE Sub is an all-new subwoofer from Acoustic Energy. Complimenting both the 100 and 300 Series’ the new AE Sub offers exceptional performance in both Hi-Fi and Home Cinema installations.
Utilising a 250watt (RMS) amplifier mated to a 12” high-excursion doped and stiffened pulp-fibre driver, the AE Sub naturally and seamlessly extends the low frequencies of the main speakers down to 26Hz (+/-6dB).
The AE Sub is ideal for the modern home where controlled bass performance is required without compromising the living space. 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.
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Boasting deep, controlled bass from a 12-inch high-excursion driver and 250W RMS Class D power, the AE SUB delivers tuneful, room-filling low end with surprising compactness. Adjustable crossover and phase plus LFE, RCA and high-level inputs give flexible integration for two-channel or home‑cinema setups. Reviewers at The Ear and ecoustics highlight its potent punch and installation-friendly footprint.
Pros
- Deep, tuneful bass down to ~26Hz from the 12" high-excursion driver and 250W RMS amplifier provides powerful, controlled low end.
- Comprehensive connectivity and controls — LFE, low- and high-level inputs, rotary crossover (40–120Hz) and 0–180° phase — enable precise integration with speakers and rooms.
- Compact 360mm cube footprint and midrange pricing make it a practical, installation-friendly choice for small-to-medium home-theatre and two-channel systems.
Sound Quality
87/100
Bass
88/100
12" high‑excursion driver, sealed design and 26Hz–120Hz (+/-6dB) spec give deep, controlled bass for small/medium rooms; reviewer calls it a 'potent punch.'
Dynamics
84/100
250W RMS and 'potent punch' phrasing indicate solid macro slam and headroom for modest rooms; reviewer positions it for small/medium home theater setups.
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Integration
76/100
Review cites compact size and placement flexibility but gives no outcome language about blending (e.g., 'disappears' or 'seamless'); Features ≠ Integration; add outcome evidence or lower Integration.
Build Quality
82/100
Sealed cabinet, downward‑firing 12" stiffened paper cone and a compact 360mm cube footprint suggest a well‑engineered midrange product with sturdy construction.
Features Connectivity
86/100
Comprehensive connections (LFE, low‑level RCA, high‑level posts), rotary crossover (40–180Hz) and 0–180° phase make setup flexible and user‑friendly.
Value for Money
82/100
SRP listed at £699; review calls it 'midrange‑priced' and suitable for many small/medium setups — good value relative to features and performance, but not described as 'best in class.'
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