BRISTOL SHOW 2010: Meet the new Reference series from Acoustic Energy
Acoustic Energy's new Reference speakers have broken cover here at the Bristol Show.
Due on sale in about two months, there will be two models: the £1500 Reference 1 and £2000 Reference 2 shown here.
Both are standmount designs, finished in lacquered ebony veneer.
The composite layer cabinet, made from an inert rubber layer/MDF sandwich, is said to be less resonant than one made from conventional MDF.
The mid/bass driver has a long-throw, oversized magnet assembly for lower distortion and greater power handling. And the DXT lens matches the tweeter dispersion to that of the mid/bass driver to give a more natural sound, says Acoustic Energy.
Impedance is 6ohms for both models, while sensitivity is 86.5db/W/m (Reference 1) and 89.5dB/W/m (Reference 2).
Cabinet dimensions (HxWxD) are 31.5x19x28cm for the Reference 1, and 39.5x24x31.5cm for the much larger Reference 2.
The optional stands with matching wood veneer finish cost £250.
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