{"product_id":"acoustic-energy-ae2-40th-anniversary-edition-passive-speakers-pair","title":"Acoustic Energy AE2 40th Anniversary Edition Passive Speakers; pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Energy AE2 40th Anniversary Edition is a limited-edition standmount that wraps two 125mm mid\/bass drivers around the tweeter developed for the AE1 40th Anniversary, so the smaller monitor's speed arrives with real bass weight and headroom behind it. It is a modern rebuild of the AE2 Signature, the flagship Acoustic Energy built in the 1990s, in High Gloss Walnut or High Gloss Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Acoustic Energy AE2 40th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffset M-T-M Driver Layout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 125mm mid\/bass cones sit above and below the tweeter in an offset arrangement across the baffle, doubling the radiating area of the AE1 40th.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic-Coated Aluminum Cones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each 125mm spun, hard-anodized aluminum cone carries a thick hard-anodized ceramic layer on both sides for rigidity without added mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnniversary Tweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 29mm anodized aluminum dome on a larger voice coil, ferrofluid cooled and damped, behind the machined anniversary faceplate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Order Signature Crossover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-order filters and high-quality components drawn from the luxury Signature version of the original AE2, crossed at 2.2kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel-Lined RSC Cabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constrained-layer HDF and bitumen walls from 18 to 32mm, braced, and strategically lined with 3mm steel plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple Reflex Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three ports on the front baffle tune the larger enclosure and let the pair of drivers move more air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e35Hz to 45kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 15Hz gain in bass extension over the AE1 40th Anniversary, with 200W power handling and 88dB sensitivity into 6 ohms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTen-Layer Finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ten layers of high gloss black paint, or walnut wood veneer, with magnetic cloth grilles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe AE2 Signature, Rebuilt\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AE2 40th Anniversary derives from the AE2 Signature, the flagship Acoustic Energy built in the 1990s. It is a limited production run in full 40th Anniversary specification, using the drive units developed for the AE1 40th Anniversary, with aesthetic detail sympathetic to the original and its performance updated to today's level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcoustic Energy's stated aim was to upscale the AE2 sound with more bass extension and headroom, translating to lower midband distortion and greater transparency at typical listening levels. Like the AE1 40th Anniversary, it is aimed squarely at the purist. Low-order, minimalist crossovers give a fast, live sound, forgoing technical niceties and paper specifications to drill down to the heart of the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat the Second Driver Adds to the AE2 40th Anniversary\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 125mm mid\/bass cones instead of one takes the AE2 40th down to 35Hz where the AE1 40th reaches 50Hz, lifts sensitivity from 87dB to 88dB, and raises power handling from 150W to 200W. The greater radiating area also offers slightly higher efficiency, lower distortion, and the ability to move more air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woofer was developed to match the characteristic sound of the original AE2: a cone slightly larger than the one it replaces, conforming to modern 125mm standards, spun rather than pressed, then strengthened with a thick hard-anodized ceramic layer on both sides. In practice that is the scale and authority of a small floorstander with the low cabinet coloration, 3D imaging and placement freedom of a standmount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Acoustic Energy AE2 40th Anniversary Edition mid\/bass driver and front reflex port close-up in High Gloss Black\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/ae2-black-driver-port-inline.jpg\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe AE2 40th Anniversary Tweeter\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tweeter is a 29mm anodized aluminum dome, carried on a new larger voice coil that supports a slightly larger dome to lower distortion. Like the original it is ferrofluid cooled and damped, which keeps it composed at the volumes the twin woofers make easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacing that tweeter between the two mid\/bass drivers, offset across the baffle, is what lets a two-driver speaker keep the coherence of a small monitor. It is also what the cabinet had to be engineered around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Acoustic Energy AE2 40th Anniversary Edition 29mm anodized aluminum dome tweeter close-up in High Gloss Walnut\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/ae2-walnut-tweeter-inline.jpg\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eLow-Order Crossover, Signature Lineage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crossover splits at 2.2kHz using low-order filters and high-quality components, drawing inspiration from the luxury Signature version of the original speaker. The stated result is a very natural, live dynamic sound: a warm natural midrange, good bass weight for the size, forgiving high frequencies, and exceptional punch throughout the operating range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eInside the AE2 40th Anniversary Cabinet\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet is 18 to 32mm RSC constrained-layer HDF and bitumen construction, braced, strategically lined with 3mm steel plates, and triple reflex-ported. Working within the offset M-T-M layout, those plates were added specifically to bring the cabinet's coloration down to the AE1 40th Anniversary's level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enclosure has also been tuned to match the acoustic character of the original AE2, and the three front ports vent the larger internal volume a pair of 125mm drivers needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHigh Gloss Walnut and High Gloss Black\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo finishes are made: High Gloss Walnut, a real walnut wood veneer, and High Gloss Black, built up in ten layers of high gloss paint. Both carry the gold driver fixings and the machined anniversary tweeter faceplate, and both ship with magnetic-fit cloth grilles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Acoustic Energy AE2 40th Anniversary Edition on a stand in a listening room, High Gloss Walnut\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/ae2-walnut-inroom-inline.jpg\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eA Limited Run, Arriving October 2026\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AE2 40th Anniversary is a limited-time run, available from October 2026. US pricing has not been published yet. Add your email above and we will tell you the moment it lands, along with the price and how many pairs we can get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions before then? Call or text 410-239-2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Acoustic Energy AE2 40th Anniversary Edition on a stand in a listening room, High Gloss Black\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/ae2-black-inroom-inline.jpg\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e.tlr-cmp{margin:10px 0 4px;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-sub{color:#555;font-size:16px;margin:0 0 14px;line-height:1.5;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-row{border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;padding:13px 14px;margin:8px 0;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s ease;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover{border-color:#d9c6b3;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur{background:#f7f1ec;border:1px solid #ecdcca;border-left:3px solid #a3704d;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur:hover{border-left-color:#a3704d;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-name{font-weight:700;color:#2a2b2a;font-size:16px;line-height:1.35;text-transform:none;}.tlr-cmp a{color:#2a2b2a !important;text-decoration:none !important;opacity:1 !important;border-bottom:none !important;padding-bottom:2px;background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#cbb9a6,#cbb9a6);background-position:left 100%,left 100%;background-size:0% 2px,100% 1px;background-repeat:no-repeat;transition:background-size .35s ease;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover .cmp-name a,.tlr-cmp a:hover{background-size:100% 2px,100% 1px !important;opacity:1 !important;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-youre{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8e74;font-weight:700;margin-left:7px;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-price{color:#a3704d;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;margin:2px 0 3px;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-diff{color:#555;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict{margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;color:#555;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict a{color:#a3704d !important;font-weight:700;background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#d8c3ac,#d8c3ac);}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tlr-cmp\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhere the AE2 40th Anniversary fits in the Acoustic Energy line\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-sub\"\u003eHow the AE2 40th sits in the Acoustic Energy range, and what each step changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acoustic-energy-ae300-2-bookshelf-speakers-pair\"\u003eAcoustic Energy AE300²\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$1,199 \/ pair\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eA 120mm paper and coconut-fibre bass-mid cone with a 29mm soft dome tweeter in an RSC cabinet. The natural, easy-going entry into the range.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acoustic-energy-ae500-bookshelf-speaker-pair\"\u003eAcoustic Energy AE500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$1,699 \/ pair\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eSteps up to a 125mm carbon fibre cone and a 25mm carbon fibre dome housed in a cast aluminium WDT waveguide for lighter, better-damped drivers and wider dispersion.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acoustic-energy-ae1-40th-anniversary-edition-passive-speakers-pair\"\u003eAcoustic Energy AE1 40th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$1,999 \/ pair\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe reborn 1987 studio monitor: one 125mm spun ceramic and alloy cone, twin front reflex ports, and a 5-ohm motor redesign that makes it easy to drive. 50Hz to 45kHz, 150W.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row cmp-cur\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAcoustic Energy AE2 40th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cmp-youre\"\u003eYou're viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003ePrice TBA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe AE1 40th's drive units in an offset M-T-M layout: a second 125mm cone, triple reflex ports, and a steel-plate-lined cabinet. 35Hz to 45kHz, 200W.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acoustic-energy-ae509-floorstanding-speakers-pair\"\u003eAcoustic Energy AE509\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$3,999 \/ pair\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe floorstanding step up: dual 125mm carbon fibre cones on oversized 35mm voice coils, a waveguide tweeter, and 18mm RSC panels in a full tower, down to 32Hz.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-verdict\"\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/acoustic-energy-bookshelf-speakers\"\u003eAcoustic Energy standmounts\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/acoustic-energy\"\u003eAcoustic Energy range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eAcoustic Energy AE2 40th Anniversary Edition Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; background:#f3f3f3; padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding:12px;\"\u003e2-way standmount, triple reflex-ported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; background:#f3f3f3; padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTweeter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding:12px;\"\u003e29mm anodised aluminium dome (ferrofluid cooled and damped)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; background:#f3f3f3; padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMid\/Bass Driver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding:12px;\"\u003e2 x 125mm spun \/ hard anodised aluminium cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; background:#f3f3f3; padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding:12px;\"\u003e35Hz to 45kHz (+\/- 6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; background:#f3f3f3; padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding:12px;\"\u003e88dB \/ m \/ 2.83v\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; background:#f3f3f3; padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Handling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding:12px;\"\u003e200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; background:#f3f3f3; padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding:12px;\"\u003e2.2kHz, low order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; background:#f3f3f3; padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImpedance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding:12px;\"\u003e6 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; background:#f3f3f3; padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCabinet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding:12px;\"\u003e18-32mm RSC constrained layer HDF\/bitumen construction, braced, strategically lined with 3mm steel plates, triple reflex-ported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; background:#f3f3f3; padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrilles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding:12px;\"\u003eCloth, magnetic fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; background:#f3f3f3; padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding:12px;\"\u003e385 x 235 x 315 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; background:#f3f3f3; padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding:12px;\"\u003e14.5kg (each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; background:#f3f3f3; padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinishes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding:12px;\"\u003eHigh Gloss Walnut, High Gloss Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; background:#f3f3f3; padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding:12px;\"\u003eLimited edition, available from October 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Acoustic Energy","offers":[{"title":"High Gloss Walnut","offer_id":43062349660256,"sku":"AEAE240THWA","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"High Gloss Black","offer_id":43062349758560,"sku":"AEAE240THBK","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/ae2-walnut-938.jpg?v=1786831919","url":"https:\/\/listenroom.com\/products\/acoustic-energy-ae2-40th-anniversary-edition-passive-speakers-pair","provider":"The Listening Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}