![]() ![]() But what to expect subjectively? Here goes. I say “sort- of” because measurement had suggested a lively presence from strong port output. What took me by surprise – sort- of – was the presence of obvious low bass. Hi-res came from a MacBook Pro running Audirvana+ software player to handle PCM and DSD, sending it via USB (DoP) to the Oppo’s USB input.Īs an overview, the AE3020s were as clear, projective but naturally balanced and smooth as I had expected, knowing what Acoustic Energy aim for. Delivering music into the amplifier was our Oppo BDP-205D acting as a CD player, used for its ESS ES9038Pro DAC driven by a linear power supply, giving top sound quality from silver disc. Drive amplifier was initially a PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid connected by Chord Company Signature Reference screened cables, but I moved on to our Icon Audio Stereo30 SE that was a better match. ![]() The AE320s were run in, even though they had seen use as early demo samples. Finishes are Black, White or Walnut real veneer. Dimensions are Im high, 175mm wide and 320mm deep and mono-wire terminals are fitted, so no bi-wiring. The base is weighted by sand in a sealed chamber, making the cabinets heavy at 26kgs spikes are supplied. The midrange unit sits in its own closed chamber, whose walls act to stiffen the cabinet Acoustic Energy point out.The two bass units are loaded by a rear chamber vented by a slot port that our measurements showed gave strong low bass – an important feature within this ‘speaker’s sonic make-up. It works up to 3kHz before handing over to the large 28mm aluminium dome tweeter that sits in a shallow depression that acts as a waveguide, reaching up to 18kHz. ![]() Thank you!įor a clean, fast sound the AE320 uses three of the company’s ceramic/aluminium sandwich 130mm (5in) cone drive good dispersion.The bottom two drivers act as extended bass units working up to 250Hz, the next up is a midrange unit that contributes to bass (slow rolloff). You can support the site directly via Paypal donations ☕. Reviewary earns Amazon affiliate commissions from qualifying purchases. ![]()
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