Acoustic Energy AE107 Mark II is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Acoustic Energy. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" soft dome with waveguide Tweeter and 2 x 5.2" paper cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 55Hz - 26kHz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. AE107 Mark II has an MSRP of 399$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the AE107 Mark II is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Acoustic Energy's AE100 Series of Loudspeakers
AE107 MII is a member of Acoustic Energy's AE100 series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Acoustic Energy AE100 Series Speakers
Acoustic Energy AE100 Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the AE107 Mark II Speaker
AE107 Mark II has a Frequency response range of 55Hz - 26kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 175 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how AE107 MII's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Crossover frequency of the AE107 Mark II?
The Crossover frequency of the AE107 MII is set to 2200Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
AE107 Mark II's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Acoustic Energy AE107 Mark II a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Acoustic Energy AE107 Mark II is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
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Input Type
AE107 MII features type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
AE107 Mark II External Dimensions and Weight
AE107 Mark II has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 6.9 x 15 x 9.8inch (175.0 x 380.0 x 250.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of AE107 Mark II is approximately 950.0cm2 / 147.3inch2.
WeightThe AE107 Mark II weighs 4.60kg / 10.1lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how AE107 MII's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
AE107 Mark II has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a HDF finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
AE107 Mark II is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
AE107 Mark II is available in Walnut and Satin Black.
Does the AE107 Mark II come with a Grille?
AE107 MII comes with magnetic grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the AE107 MII is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
AE107 Mark II with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Acoustic Energy AE107 Mark II.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Acoustic Energy AE107 Mark II, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for AE107 Mark II
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Acoustic Energy AE107 Mark II speaker:
Official Brochure for AE107 Mark II
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Acoustic Energy AE107 Mark II speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for AE107 Mark II