Aegis Two - Speakers Acoustic Energy - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Floorstanding two-way loudspeaker
Brand	Acoustic Energy
Model	Aegis Two
Speaker type	2-way bass reflex
HF driver	25 mm silk fabric dome, anti-reflection pole, ferrofluid cooled and damped
MF/LF driver	130 mm anodised lightweight alloy cone, pure piston driver with 32 mm coil, high-power long-throw magnet system
Magnetic shielding	Both drive units magnetically shielded
Crossover frequency	3.2 kHz (2nd order LF, 3rd order HF)
Power handling	20 – 120 W max
Overall frequency response	38 Hz – 22 kHz
Frequency response ±3 dB	50 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity	88.5 dB / 1 W / 1 m
Nominal impedance	8 ohms
Cabinet material	15 mm high-density MDF, 25 mm front baffle, mass-loaded
Bass reflex port	Gas-flowed, high-power, low-turbulence
Internal wiring	Quality OFC
Terminals	Gold-plated 2-way binding posts
Dimensions (W x H x D)	192 x 840 x 235 mm
Weight	13 kg each (excl. packaging)
Power supply	Passive speaker, requires amplifier
Cleaning	Use a soft, dry cloth; avoid solvents
Safety	Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight
Spare parts / reparability	Contact your authorised dealer for repairs
Warranty	3 years against defects (UK only)

Frequently Asked Questions - Aegis Two Acoustic Energy

How do I connect my Aegis Two speakers to my amplifier?

Ensure the amplifier is switched off. Connect the positive (ribbed) cable to the amplifier's positive (red) terminal and the speaker's positive (red) terminal. Connect the negative (smooth) cable to the negative (black) terminals. After wiring, keep the volume low, switch on the amplifier, select the source, then raise the volume.

What is the recommended positioning for the Aegis Two?

Place the speakers away from corners to avoid booming. They can be placed close to a back or side wall, but not at the same distance from the floor as from the rear or side wall. For best stereo imaging, the speakers should be as far apart as they are from the listening position. Remove the grilles for serious listening.

Can the Aegis Two be placed near a TV or monitor?

Yes, both drive units are fully magnetically shielded, so the speakers can be used in close proximity to a TV screen or monitor for AV applications without interference.

What is the power handling of the Aegis Two?

The Aegis Two has a power handling of 20 to 120 watts maximum, making it suitable for a wide range of amplifiers.

What are the dimensions and weight of the Aegis Two?

Each speaker measures 192 x 840 x 235 mm (W x H x D) and weighs 13 kg without packaging.

How do I install the floor spikes?

Carefully unpack the speakers, invert the cabinet, and screw the 8 mm floor spikes into the base. Adjust them to eliminate cabinet wobble, then tighten the lock nuts once the final position is set.

What drive units are used in the Aegis Two?

It features a 25 mm silk fabric dome tweeter with anti-reflection pole, ferrofluid cooling, and damping, plus a 130 mm bass/mid driver with an anodised lightweight alloy cone and 32 mm voice coil. Both are magnetically shielded.

What is the frequency response and sensitivity?

The overall frequency response is 38 Hz to 22 kHz, and within ±3 dB it is 50 Hz to 20 kHz. Sensitivity is 88.5 dB per 1 watt at 1 meter.

What crossover design does the Aegis Two use?

The crossover is set at 3.2 kHz with a 2nd order LF filter and a 3rd order HF filter using polyester film capacitors, paired with high-quality OFC internal wiring.

What is the warranty on the Aegis Two?

The speakers are guaranteed for 3 years from the date of purchase against defects in materials, manufacture, and workmanship. This warranty applies in the UK only; contact your dealer for claims.

USER MANUAL Aegis Two Acoustic Energy

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Owner's manual

AEGIS two

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LOUDSPEAKERS

Introduction

Positioning

Congratulations on choosing the Acoustic Energy AEGIS TWO — a powerful floorstanding two-way loudspeaker which features metal diaphragm technology and is capable of outstanding performance. Please take a few moments to read this manual. The advice it contains will enable you to get the very best performance out of your Acoustic Energy loudspeakers.

The AEGIS TWO utilises metal cone mid-bass drive unit technology, proven in the AE Reference series. The rigid anodised alloy cone ensures pure piston action and also acts as a heat sink for the bonded voice coil. These features provide exceptional clarity, transparency dynamics and power handling.

The tweeter — or treble driver — is a high-quality silk fabric dome unit integrating smoothly with the rest of the system. Both drive units are fully magnetically shielded so that the speakers can be used in close proximity to a TV screen or monitor for AV applications.

The AEGIS TWO loudspeaker uses quality OFC internal wiring which enhances detail and transparency. For exceptional results use AE UPOCC speaker cable which is available from AE dealers and distributors.

Please unpack your AEGIS TWOs carefully. Having inverted the speaker, screw the high tensile 8mm floor spikes into the base of the cabinet. These will guarantee optimum coupling to the floor surface particularly in carpeted rooms. The spikes will penetrate the carpet weave and couple the speaker firmly to the floor structure below.

The speaker is now ready for installation. Any final adjustment to the spikes to eliminate cabinet wobble can now be made. The lock nuts should be tightened when the final adjustment to cabinet position and alignment have been made

Closeness to room boundaries has a major impact on the low frequency performance. The speakers should be kept away from corners (which will produce booming). The speakers can be positioned fairly close to a back or side wall but should not be the same distance off the ground as from the rear or side wall.

Experiment with the best position to achieve a full, yet clean bass response. Trust your judgement and ears. For serious listening the grilles are best removed.

For best stereo imaging the speakers should be as far apart as they are from the listening position.

Connection

Check that your amplifier is switched off before installing your loudspeakers. Failure to do so may result in speaker or amplifier damage.

The diagram illustrates one loudspeaker only. The positive (ribbed) cable from the amplifier positive (or red) terminal should connect with the positive (red) terminal on the loudspeaker. Similarly the negative (smooth) cable should connect the amplifier negative terminal (black) to the negative terminal (black) on the loudspeaker.

After wiring up: Lower the volume to minimum, switch on the amplifier, select the signal source and then raise the volume to the listening level required.

Specifications

Warranty

HF unit	25 mm silk fabric dome, anti-reflection pole. Ferrofluid cooled and damped. Magnetically shielded
MF/LF unit	130 mm chassis, new anodised lightweight alloy cone, pure piston driver with 32mm coil, high-power, long-throw magnet system.Magnetically shielded
Crossover	3.2kHz 2nd order LF; high-power 3rd order HF polyester film capacitors. High quality OFC wire to drive units
Power handling	20 – 120 watt max
Overall frequency response	38 Hz – 22 kHz
Frequency response ±3 dB	50 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity	88.5 dB/1 w/1 m
Impedance	8 ohm
Cabinet	15 mm MDF, high density, full circumferential brace, gas-flowed, high-power, low-turbulence bass reflex port. 25 mm MDF front baffle. Mass loaded
Terminals	Gold-plated 2-way binding posts
Weight (excl. packaging)	13 kg each
Dimensions (WxHxD)	192 x 840 x 235 mm

Your Acoustic Energy loudspeakers are guaranteed against original defects in materials, manufacture and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase. Please retain all original packaging materials for possible future use. We suggest that you complete details of purchase now and keep this information in a safe place for future reference.

Under this warranty Acoustic Energy agrees to repair any defect or, at the company's discretion, replace the faulty component(s) without charge for parts and labour. This warranty does not imply any acceptance by Acoustic Energy or its agents for consequential loss or damage and specifically excludes fair wear and tear, accident, misuse or unauthorised modification.

This warranty is applicable in the United Kingdom only and does not in any way limit the customer's legal rights. Claims and enquiries under the warranty for AE products purchased outside the UK should be addressed to the local importers or distributors.

If you have reason to claim under the warranty please contact your dealer in the first instance.

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Acoustic Energy Limited 16 Bridge Road, Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1NJ Tel [phone] Fax [phone]

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