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Acoustic Energy AE1 vs KEF Reference 1

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Manufacturer Acoustic Energy KEF
Model AE1 Reference 1
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Release Date 2018 2014
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Technical Specs

Technical characteristics of the speakers.

Amplification Type Active Passive
Crossover Type 2-Way 3-Way
Enclosure type Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Frequency Range (+/-3 dB)[Hz] 45 - 28000
Frequency Range (-6dB)[Hz] 42 – 28000 40 - 35000
Maximum SPL [dB] 105dB 111
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m)[dB] 104 85
Nominal Impedance (Ohms) - 8
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) - 0.4%
Recommended Amplifier Power [W] 100 50 - 300
Crossover Frequency [Hz] 3.5kHz 4th Order Linkwitz-Riley 450
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz] - 38
Driver Units

Tweeter: 1x 125mm ceramic aluminium sandwich cone
Mid/Bass Drivers: 1 x 25mm aluminium dome

Tweeter:  1″ Aluminum
Midrange:  5″ Aluminum
Woofer:  6.5″ Aluminum
Connectivity Wired Wired
Inputs RCA and Balanced XLR Single Wire
Outputs - None
Magnetic Shielding No No

Placements and Distances

Where and how to put them.

Form Factor Floor Stand
Distance from Wall [cm] 25+ 20

Dimensions and Weight

Physical characteristics of the speakers (without stands).

Length ~ in
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~0 cm		 ~14.1 in
~358.14 mm
~35.81 cm
Width ~185 in
~4699 mm
~469.9 cm		 ~8.3 in
~210.82 mm
~21.08 cm
Height ~ in
~0 mm
~0 cm		 ~17.4 in
~441.96 mm
~44.2 cm
Weight (Single Speaker) ~9 lb
~4082.33 g
~4.08 kg		 ~40.1 lb
~18189.05 g
~18.19 kg
Shipping Weight ~18 lb
~8164.66 g
~8.16 kg		 ~45 lb
~20411.66 g
~20.41 kg

Colors and Accessories

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Colors
  • Piano Black,
  • Piano White
  • Piano Walnut
  • Gloss White
  • High Gloss Piano Black
  • Rosewood
  • Walnut
Accessories

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  • Manual
  • Rubber Bumpers
Detachable Grilles No Yes

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Warranty 3 Years 5 Years
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