AE509 vs AE320²
The AE320²'s sensitivity is 92 dB against the AE509's 89 dB, its high-frequency extension 29 kHz against 28 kHz, and its low-frequency extension 30 Hz against 32 Hz. Both share impedance (6Ω).
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The Acoustic Energy AE509 is a compact, high-performance floorstanding loudspeaker from Acoustic Energy’s 500 Series. It uses a D’Appolito (MTM) two-way layout with twin 125mm carbon-fiber mid/bass drivers flanking a 25mm carbon-fiber dome tweeter, housed in an 18mm Resonance Suppression Composite (RSC) cabinet for reduced vibration and coloration. The design is aimed at medium to large rooms and is offered in Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White, and American Walnut wood veneer finishes. It is widely listed as a pair at around $3,999 USD, with regional pricing varying by market.
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The AE320²'s sensitivity is 92 dB against the AE509's 89 dB, its high-frequency extension 29 kHz against 28 kHz, and its low-frequency extension 30 Hz against 32 Hz. Both share impedance (6Ω).
The Adagio's low-frequency extension is 30 Hz against the AE509's 32 Hz. Both share sensitivity (89 dB), impedance (6Ω), and ways (2).
The AE520's sensitivity is 90 dB against the AE509's 89 dB. Both share impedance (6Ω), high-frequency extension (28 kHz), and woofer (5").
The MB 2.5B's sensitivity is 88 dB against the AE509's 89 dB and its woofer 4.5" against 5". Both share impedance (6Ω) and ways (2).
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