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Angeboten wird „AE 509“ von Acoustic Energy als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „Standlautsprecher“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 7753419088 endet am 09.06.2026 um 12:09 Uhr.
This €1,990 ask for the used Acoustic Energy AE509 is ambitious, sitting clearly above the 75th percentile (€1,813) of recent comparable EUR listings and well above the median of €1,591. While the new retail price hovers around €2,845, buyers in the used market typically find pairs between €1,401 and €1,813, making this listing roughly €180 above the top end of that range.
The AE509 remains a well-regarded two-way floorstander praised for its natural reproduction and elegant carbon-fibre drivers, delivering a wide 32Hz–28kHz response with healthy 175W power handling. At this price, the listing is only worthwhile if the condition is pristine, original-owner, and includes all accessories like grilles and spikes; otherwise, the premium over the median is hard to justify for a fellow enthusiast seeking fair value.
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Acoustic Energy, a British hi-fi icon, traces its roots to London, England, where founder Phil Jones established the company on April 4, 1987, initially as Eldonfield Limited. The brand's debut came swiftly with the legendary AE1 compact loudspeaker, a compact monitor that shattered expectations by delivering dynamics, power, and clarity rivaling far larger high-end designs. Relocating to Cirencester in the Cotswolds by 1994—and solidifying its base there since 1995—the firm has remained proudly UK-owned, blending over a century of directors' audio expertise with a commitment to innovation and quality.
The brand centers on loudspeakers as its core strength, from the iconic AE1 to modern standmounts, floorstanders, and entry-level models that expanded via strategic partnerships. While it ventured briefly into electronics like Bluetooth speakers and WiFi radios, Acoustic Energy excels in speaker design, prioritizing compact enclosures with exceptional performance. It avoids diversification into amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, staying true to its loudspeaker heritage.
Renowned worldwide, Acoustic Energy commands respect as a mid-tier powerhouse, earning hundreds of awards from hi-fi press over three decades for value-driven excellence. Positioned for discerning buyers seeking British engineering without ultra-premium pricing, it delivers pedigree sound that punches above its weight, securing a loyal following among knowledgeable enthusiasts who prize clarity, dynamics, and enduring build quality.
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