Acoustic Energy returns with versatile Aego 3 system

Acoustic Energy is a famous British audio brand that has been relatively quiet of late but following on the from the 101 hi-fi speakers last year comes the new Aego 3 system. And we got a first sneak peek of the system at CES 2016.

The Aego 3 continues the work of the Aego M and Aego 2, launching in a choice of two set-ups: a soundbar and sub, or two satellite speakers and sub.

Small speakers come with a small price - it's just £199 for either combination, and AE is confident the sound does the company's name justice.

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All the power and amplification is found in the large subwoofer, with connections coming in the form of analogue, optical digital and wireless aptX Bluetooth.

The speakers have an alloy-bodied design, giving them a solid, substantial feel, and while the speakers are happy to sit pretty much anywhere, the soundbar will be most happy under or above a TV. It can be wall-mounted, too.

Being previewed behind closed doors at CES 2016, the Aego 3 will get an official public launch at the Bristol Sound & Vision Show in February.

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Joe is the Content Director for What Hi-Fi? and Future’s Product Testing, having previously been the Global Editor-in-Chief of What Hi-Fi?. He has worked on What Hi-Fi? across the print magazine and website for almost 20 years, writing news, reviews and features on everything from turntables to TVs, headphones to hi-fi separates. He has covered product launch events across the world, from Apple to Technics, Sony and Samsung; reported from CES, the Bristol Show, and Munich High End for many years; and written for sites such as the BBC, Stuff and The Guardian. In his spare time, he enjoys expanding his vinyl collection and cycling (not at the same time).