Acoustic Energy AE120 Mark II is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Acoustic Energy. It was released in April 2022. It features a 1" dome with waveguide Tweeter, 1 x 5.2" Midrange and 2 x 5.2" paper cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 39Hz - 26kHz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. AE120 Mark II has an MSRP of 1499$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the AE120 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| 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
AE120 MII is a member of Acoustic Energy's AE100 series of Passive speakers. The AE100 is Acoustic Energy's entry range, compact British-designed speakers that punch above their price with a fibre-cone woofer and wide-dispersion tweeter. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Acoustic Energy AE100 Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the AE120 Mark II Speaker
AE120 Mark II has a Frequency response range of 39Hz - 26kHz and Power Range of up to 200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 39 Hz, AE120 MII delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how AE120 MII's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the AE120 Mark II?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1500$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the AE120 Mark II's 39Hz:
Crossover frequency of the AE120 Mark II?
AE120 MII is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 300 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2700 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
AE120 Mark II's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Acoustic Energy AE120 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 AE120 Mark II is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the AE120 Mark II plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the AE120 Mark II need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
10–160 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
AE120 MII features type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
AE120 Mark II External Dimensions and Weight
AE120 Mark II has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 37.4 x 6.5 x 9.8inch (950.0 x 165.0 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 AE120 Mark II is approximately 412.5cm2 / 63.9inch2.
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WeightThe AE120 Mark II weighs 19.00kg / 41.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how AE120 MII's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $1500
Cabinet type and Materials
AE120 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
AE120 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
AE120 Mark II is available in Walnut and Satin Black.
Does the AE120 Mark II come with a Grille?
AE120 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 AE120 MII is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
AE120 Mark II with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Acoustic Energy AE120 Mark II.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Acoustic Energy AE120 Mark II, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for AE120 Mark II
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Acoustic Energy AE120 Mark II speaker:
Official Brochure for AE120 Mark II
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Acoustic Energy AE120 Mark II speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for AE120 Mark II