GoldenEar Aon 2 is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Bookshelf speaker by GoldenEar. It features a Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 1 x 6" Polypropylene Woofer. GoldenEar Aon 2 also employs two 6-1/2 passive radiators. The speaker has a frequency range of 42-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. GoldenEar Aon 2 has an MSRP of 898$ per pair.
GoldenEar Aon 2 Speaker Structure
GoldenEar Aon 2 is a member of GoldenEar's Aon series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
GoldenEar Aon Series Speakers
**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Frequency Response
GoldenEar Aon 2 has a Frequency response range of 42-35k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 10-200 watts. At a minimum frequency of 42 Hz, GoldenEar Aon 2 will provide a deep bass that will probably satisfy majority of listeners, especially for music. Movie lovers and music listeners who likes to experience a full range response will still benefit from use of a subwooofer though.
Here we have a comparison of how GoldenEar Aon 2's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the GoldenEar Aon 2's 42Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
GoldenEar Aon 2's nominal impedance level is 8 ohms and has a sensitivity of 89 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Is the GoldenEar Aon 2 an easy to drive speaker?
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so GoldenEar Aon 2 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective. 89dB of GoldenEar Aon 2 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive from Sensitivity perspective.
Input Type
GoldenEar Aon 2 features 5-way post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring is not possible.
GoldenEar Aon 2 Back View
GoldenEar Aon 2 Speaker Size: Weight and Dimensions
GoldenEar Aon 2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 12 x 8 x 10-1/8inch (305.0 x 204.0 x 258.0mm ). Each speaker weighs 5.45kg / 12lbs.
Cabinet type and Materials
GoldenEar Aon 2 has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet and MDF/Lacquer finish.
Port Position
GoldenEar Aon 2 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
GoldenEar Aon 2 is available in Black.
Wall Mounting
GoldenEar Aon 2 has Yes mounting bracket that makes it possible to mount on walls and similar surfaces easily.
What's in the Box of GoldenEar Aon 2?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of GoldenEar Aon 2:
Bookshelf loudspeaker
Key-hole hanger
2 Screws
Owner's Manual
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.