Acoustic Energy AE320 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Acoustic Energy. It was released in 2017. It features a 1.1" dome with waveguide Tweeter, 1 x 5.2" Midrange and 2 x 5.2" ceramic aluminium sandwich Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 35Hz - 30kHz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. AE320 has an MSRP of 2699$ per pair but can often be found around 2599$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the AE320 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.)
AE320 Lifestyle
Acoustic Energy's AE300 Series of Loudspeakers
AE320 is a member of Acoustic Energy's AE300 series of Passive speakers. The AE300 sits a step up in Acoustic Energy's range, built around a ceramic-aluminium-sandwich mid/bass driver for extra detail and dynamics. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
See all 4 Acoustic Energy AE300 models compared »
Acoustic Energy AE300 Series Speakers
Acoustic Energy AE300 Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the AE320 Speaker
AE320 has a Frequency response range of 35Hz - 30kHz and Power Range of up to 200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 35 Hz, AE320 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 AE320'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 AE320?
AE320's ceramic aluminium sandwich Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 3000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the AE320's 35Hz:
AE320's aluminium dome with waveguide Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the AE320?
AE320 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 380 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 3400 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
AE320's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Acoustic Energy AE320 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Acoustic Energy AE320 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the AE320 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the AE320 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
7.5–120 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
AE320 features type connectors.
AE320 External Dimensions and Weight
AE320 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 39.4 x 6.9 x 10.2inch (1000.0 x 175.0 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 AE320 is approximately 455.0cm2 / 70.5inch2.
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WeightThe AE320 weighs 26.00kg / 57.2lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how AE320's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $3000
Cabinet type and Materials
AE320 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
AE320 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
AE320 is available in Piano Gloss White, Piano Gloss Black and Real Walnut wood veneer.
Does the AE320 come with a Grille?
AE320 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 AE320 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
AE320 with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Acoustic Energy AE320.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Acoustic Energy AE320, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for AE320
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Acoustic Energy AE320 speaker:
Official Brochure for AE320
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Acoustic Energy AE320 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for AE320