Acoustic Energy debuts compact AE Sub for Hi-Fi and AV

Acoustic Energy hopes to shake up the home cinema scene with a new active subwoofer, the AE Sub. Designed to integrate with both its 100 and 300 Series loudspeakers, the AE Sub can be deployed in hi-fi and home cinema installations, and combines a 250 watt Class D amplifier with a downward firing, 12-inch long-excursion, doped and stiffened pulp-fibre driver.

Its compact sealed cabinet houses the amplifier and driver in what is described as ‘an optimally tuned enclosure for fast, deep, and tuneful bass’. The AE Sub is said to reach down to 26Hz at -6dB.

The AE Sub measures 360 x 360 x 360mm (HxWxD), and tips the scales at 16.5kg.

For installation flexibility, the new subwoofer provides stereo line-level inputs, an LFE input, and high-level speaker inputs.

An adjustable low pass rotary control filter (40-120Hz), phase adjuster (0-180°), and volume control allow installers to perfectly match with any loudspeaker combo and listening space. An auto on/off feature detects an incoming signal and powers on automatically.

The AE Sub is supplied with carpet-piercing spikes, and fitted with convenient rubber caps for use on hard flooring.

"We're thrilled to launch the AE Sub to provide our customers the perfect companion for extending the bass performance of our loudspeakers," says James Luce, Creative Director of Acoustic Energy. "Whether enjoying music or movies, the AE Sub delivers a visceral bass experience that has to be heard to be believed. This subwoofer upholds our commitment to high performance, high value products that make an emotional connection with listeners."

Available now in Black and White, the AE Sub retails for £699.