Acoustic Energy AE307 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 1.1" dome with waveguide Tweeter and 2 x 5.2" ceramic aluminium sandwich Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 42Hz - 30kHz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. AE307 has an MSRP of 799$.
What size of room is the AE307 speaker good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use the AE307 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various sizes of environments considering its size and max power parameters:
| 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.)
What are the speakers in Acoustic Energy's AE300 Series?
AE307 is a member of Acoustic Energy's AE300 series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Acoustic Energy AE300 Series Speakers
Acoustic Energy AE300 Series Speakers
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What is the Frequency Response of the AE307 speaker?
AE307 has a Frequency response range of 42Hz - 30kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 175 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how AE307'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
AE307's ceramic aluminium sandwich Woofer
AE307's aluminium dome with waveguide Tweeter
What is the Crossover frequency of AE307?
The Crossover frequency of the AE307 is set to 2560Hz. 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.
What are the Impedance and Sensitivity of the AE307? Is it an easy-to-drive speaker?
AE307's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Nominal Impedance of 6 Ohms makes the Acoustic Energy AE307 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
89dB of Acoustic Energy AE307 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
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Input Type
AE307 features type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
AE307 External Dimensions and Weight
AE307 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 6.9 x 18.1 x 10.2inch (175.0 x 460.0 x 260.0mm ).
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 AE307 is approximately 1196.0cm2 / 185.4inch2.
WeightThe AE307 weighs 9.00kg / 19.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how AE307's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $1000
Cabinet type and Materials
AE307 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a high density MDF 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
AE307 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
AE307 is available in Piano Gloss White, Piano Gloss Black and Real Walnut wood veneer.
Does the AE307 come with a Grille?
AE307 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 AE307 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
AE307 with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Acoustic Energy AE307.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Acoustic Energy AE307, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for AE307
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Acoustic Energy AE307 speaker:
Official Brochure for AE307
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Acoustic Energy AE307 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for AE307