GoldenEar Aon 2 is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Bookshelf speaker by GoldenEar. It was released in 2012. It features a Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 1 x 6" Polypropylene Woofer. 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 but can often be found around 698$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the GoldenEar Aon 2 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 | 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.)
GoldenEar Aon 2 Speaker Structure
GoldenEar's Aon Series of Loudspeakers
Aon 2 is a member of GoldenEar's Aon series of Passive speakers. The Aon range are GoldenEar's premium bookshelf speakers, using a folded-ribbon High-Velocity tweeter and side-mounted passive radiators. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
GoldenEar Aon Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the GoldenEar Aon 2 Speaker
GoldenEar Aon 2 has a Frequency response range of 42-35k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 10-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 42 Hz, Aon 2 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 Aon 2's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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Impedance and Sensitivity
GoldenEar Aon 2's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so GoldenEar Aon 2 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
89dB of the GoldenEar Aon 2 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the GoldenEar Aon 2 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the GoldenEar Aon 2 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
9.5–150 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Aon 2 features 5-way post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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GoldenEar Aon 2 Back View
GoldenEar Aon 2 External Dimensions and Weight
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 ).
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 GoldenEar Aon 2 is approximately 526.3cm2 / 81.6inch2.
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WeightThe GoldenEar Aon 2 weighs 5.45kg / 12lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Aon 2's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $1000
How does the GoldenEar Aon 2 compare to the GoldenEar Aon 3?
One of the natural alternative to the GoldenEar Aon 2 is the which is located one step higher in GoldenEar's Passive Bookshelf selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of GoldenEar Aon 2 vs for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
GoldenEar Aon 2 has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet and a MDF/Lacquer finish. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.
Available colors
GoldenEar Aon 2 is available in Black.
Wall Mounting
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 Aon 2:
- Bookshelf loudspeaker
Key-hole hanger
2 Screws
Owner's Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the GoldenEar Aon 2.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.