Name: Acoustic Energy AE500 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair), Gloss White
SKU: YXYUY 1879
Availability: InStock

Full Description

The 500 Series

The AE500s are compact stand-mount loudspeakers which form part of Acoustic Energy’s prestigious 500 Series. This series, which also includes the AE509 and AE520 floor-standers, represents a significant advancement in audio quality, materials, and cabinet finish from its award-winning predecessors, the AE100 and AE300. The AE500 stands out with its newly developed carbon fibre tweeter and mid/bass drivers, designed for superior pistonic power and accuracy. These advanced features are inspired by the brand’s renowned ceramic aluminium drivers but bring an added layer of self-damping for a smoother, more transparent sound.

Optimised Motor and Suspension

The Acoustic Energy 500 Series also impresses with its 125mm mid/bass drivers. Equipped with new oversized 35mm voice coils, these drivers offer low thermal compression and a very high motor force factor, resulting in a highly dynamic yet controlled bass response. An optimised motor and suspension system ensure maximum linearity and minimal distortion, enhancing mid-range definition. The lightweight nature of the carbon fibre cone material also boosts transient speed and clarity, adding depth to the overall sound experience.

Carbon Fibre Tweeter Dome

A highlight of the AE500 bookshelf speakers is Acoustic Energy’s 500 Series tweeter, which boasts a brand new 25mm carbon fibre dome. This material, lighter and better damped than other typical hard dome materials, produces a lightning-fast, natural sound that surprises with its neutrality. Complementing the tweeter is a new cast aluminium WDT waveguide, positioned close to the mid/bass driver for optimum dispersion. This waveguide is extremely stiff to minimise vibration transfer to the tweeter, ensuring sweet, clear, and natural highs that are a delight to the ears.

RSC Cabinets

Housing these unique Acoustic Energy drivers are the Resonance Suppression Composite (RSC) cabinets. These cabinets, which have evolved from the brand’s esteemed Reference Series, utilise a constrained layer composite to reduce cabinet acoustic radiation, thereby preventing sound colouration dramatically. This composite sees 3mm of bitumen sandwiched between 2 layers of MDF for fantastic results. Choose between high gloss Piano Black, Piano White, or American Walnut wood veneer finishes.

Features

18mm Resonance Suppression Composite (RSC) Cabinets inspired by Acoustic Energy’s fantastic Reference Series
35mm voice coils lead to low thermal compression and high motor force factor
25mm carbon fibre tweeter dome is light and better damped than typical hard domes
Rear slot port with low air flow enables placement closer to walls and minimises airflow noise
Cast aluminium WDT waveguide on the tweeter is extremely stiff and positioned near the mid/bass driver for better dispersion
Optimised motor and suspension system maximises linearity and limits distortion
2-way crossover with high voltage polypropylene film wound capacitors and air core inductors
Power handling of 120 Watts and an impedance of 6ohms
Available in 3 finishes: American Walnut wood veneer, Gloss Black, and Piano Gloss White

Specifications

Drive Unit	125mm carbon fibre cone
Tweeter	25mm carbon fibre dome
Frequency Range	45Hz – 28kHz (+/- 6dB)
Sensitivity	87dB
Peak SPL	113dB
Power Handling	120w
Crossover Frequency	2.8kHz
Impedance	6ohms
Design	2 way
Grilles	Slim, cloth magnetic fit
Dimensions (mm)	310 x 185 x 260 (HxWxD)
Weight	8kg (each)
Finishes	Piano Gloss White, Piano Gloss Black and American Walnut wood veneer