GoldenEar Aon 3 is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Bookshelf speaker by GoldenEar. It features a Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 1 x 7" Polypropylene Woofer. Aon 3 Bookshelf Monitor also employs two 8-inch side-mounted passive radiators. The speaker has a frequency range of 38-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the GoldenEar Aon 3 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 | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| 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.)
GoldenEar Aon 3 Speaker Structure
GoldenEar's Aon Series of Loudspeakers
Aon 3 Bookshelf Monitor 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
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Frequency Response of the GoldenEar Aon 3 Speaker
GoldenEar Aon 3 has a Frequency response range of 38-35k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 10-250 watts. With a minimum frequency of 38 Hz, Aon 3 Bookshelf Monitor 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.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how Aon 3 Bookshelf Monitor's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
GoldenEar Aon 3's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so GoldenEar Aon 3 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the GoldenEar Aon 3 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 GoldenEar Aon 3:
Input Type
Aon 3 Bookshelf Monitor features 5-way post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
GoldenEar Aon 3 Back View
GoldenEar Aon 3 External Dimensions and Weight
GoldenEar Aon 3 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 14 x 9 x 11-1/16inch (356.0 x 229.0 x 281.0mm ).
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 3 is approximately 643.5cm2 / 99.7inch2.
WeightThe GoldenEar Aon 3 weighs 6.82kg / 15lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Aon 3 Bookshelf Monitor's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Cabinet type and Materials
GoldenEar Aon 3 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.
Port Position
GoldenEar Aon 3 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 3 is available in Black.
Wall Mounting
Aon 3 Bookshelf Monitor has Yes mounting bracket that makes it possible to mount on walls and similar surfaces easily.
What's in the Box of GoldenEar Aon 3?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Aon 3 Bookshelf Monitor:
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 3.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators 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.