AE1 Classic - Reviews - Music Tech Magazine

The original AE1s built up such a following that Acoustic Energy decided to produce these Classic re-issues. Huw Price listens in.

Price: £845.00
Manufacturer: Acoustic Energy
Website: http://www.acoustic-energy.co.uk

While we are all used to the fast pace of technological change and development these days, there are some technologies that could arguably have been said to have plateaued. In our particular field, some examples would be microphones, analogue tape machines and, to a lesser extent, monitor speakers. The essential requirements of low distortion and linearity were achieved long ago, so these products have to be assessed subjectively as well as technically.

Score: 7

This review first appeared in Music Tech Magazine issue 37
Filed under Hardware, Studio Monitors

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