At a glance
Acoustic Energy 301 speakers in 5 facts
- Type: Bookshelf speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 48 Hz to 32 kHz ±3 dB
- Sensitivity: 87 dB
- Impedance: 8 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 8.9/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
As someone who has used the Acoustic Energy 301 bookshelf speakers, I find them to be a balanced option, particularly for small to medium-sized rooms. They deliver great sound quality for the price, are easy to set up, and come from a professional seller. While they may lack the oomph needed for larger spaces, their overall performance and design make them a solid investment. Read on for a thorough review covering various aspects and my personal experience with these speakers. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Background
About this one
Acoustic Energy 301 is the entry level model from Acoustic Energy 3-series. When released, their price was in mid $$$ and were intended to be placed on a shelf or stands. Their main characteristics are clean, crisp and detailed sound.
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Drivers
- 1x 1.13" Tweeter + 1x 4.33" Woofer
- Frequency response
- 48 Hz to 32 kHz ±3 dB
- Sensitivity
- 87 dB
- Impedance
- 8 Ω
- Recommended amp power
- 25 to 150 W
- Power handling (RMS)
- 150 W Checked against acoustic-energy.co.uk Source
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Bi-wire capable
- No
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Shelf, Stand
- Height
- 11.8 in 300 mm
- Width
- 7.3 in 185 mm
- Depth
- 9.8 in 250 mm
- Weight
- 12.1 lb 5.5 kg
- Colors
- Gloss black Gloss white
From our review
What we found
Compared across 162 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
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