Acoustic Energy AE520 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Acoustic Energy. It features a 1" dome with waveguide Tweeter, 1 x 5.2" Midrange and 4 x 5" carbon fibre cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 30Hz - 28kHz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. AE520 has an MSRP of 4999$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the AE520 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 | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* 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.)
AE520 Lifestyle
Acoustic Energy's AE500 Series of Loudspeakers
AE520 is a member of Acoustic Energy's AE500 series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the AE520 Speaker
AE520 has a Frequency response range of 30Hz - 28kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 300 watts. With a minimum frequency of 30 Hz, AE520 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.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with AE520, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $5000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how AE520's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
AE520's carbon fibre cone Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 5000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the AE520's 30Hz:
Crossover frequency of the AE520?
AE520 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 373Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2800Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
AE520'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 AE520 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Acoustic Energy AE520 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the AE520:
Input Type
AE520 features type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
AE520 External Dimensions and Weight
AE520 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 44.5 x 7.3 x 12.6inch (1130.0 x 185.0 x 320.0mm ).
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 AE520 is approximately 592.0cm2 / 91.8inch2.
WeightThe AE520 weighs 30.00kg / 66lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how AE520's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $5000
Cabinet type and Materials
AE520 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a Resonance Suppression Composite (RSC) 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.
AE520 Feet
Port Position
AE520 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
AE520 is available in Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White and American Walnut wood veneer.
Does the AE520 come with a Grille?
AE520 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 AE520 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
AE520 with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Acoustic Energy AE520.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Acoustic Energy AE520, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for AE520
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Acoustic Energy AE520 speaker:
Official Brochure for AE520
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Acoustic Energy AE520 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for AE520