Where: Audio T Cheltenham
When: Thursday 25th September (Sessions from 2:00pm – 8:00pm)
Free to attend: Book Now

Be among the first in the world to hear the brand-new Acoustic Energy AE1 40th Anniversary Edition loudspeakers – a full three weeks ahead of their official release. This exclusive in-store event is your chance to sit down and experience these iconic compact monitors in a relaxed, focused setting. While they made a brief appearance at the North West Audio Show in June, they have been subtly tweaked since, so this genuinely is the first opportunity to truly listen to the finished article up close and in detail — and with the people who designed them right there in the room.

We’re delighted to welcome Mat Spandl (Managing Director & Designer) and James Luce (Creative Director) from Acoustic Energy. Both will be on hand to talk through the journey of reimagining the legendary AE1 for its 40th Anniversary and answer any questions you may have.

We’ll have access to vinyl, CD, streaming and even cassette (!!), so we can play pretty much anything you request. If you feel the urge to spin those old Cosmic Jokers albums or any of those Grateful Dead bootlegs, please bring them along — there are no limits to what we’ll let you play!

What to Expect

Originally released in 1987, the AE1 made waves for its scale-defying dynamics, clarity, and bass extension. This 40th Anniversary Edition stays true to the character of the original, while subtly modernising its performance:

A brand-new 29mm alloy dome tweeter with a larger voice coil for improved control and lower distortion
A specially developed 125mm spun ceramic/alloy cone woofer for enhanced power handling and natural midrange
Warm, punchy sound with great bass weight and a forgiving top end
Upgraded cabinet design featuring Acoustic Energy’s RSC damping material
Finished in stunning High Gloss Black or High Gloss Walnut

Whether you remember the original AE1 or you’re hearing them for the first time, this is a speaker with serious heritage — and plenty to say.

Book Your Free Listening Session

To give everyone the best experience, each demo will be limited to 8 people per session. Tickets are free, but must be booked in advance. Sessions run throughout the day at the following times:

2:00pm – 2:45pm
3:00pm – 3:45pm
4:00pm – 4:45pm
5:00pm – 5:45pm
6:00pm – 6:45pm
7:00pm – 7:45pm

Each session includes a focused listening demonstration of the AE1 40th Anniversary speakers, followed by time to chat with Mat and James. It’s a rare chance to hear first hand the care and attention that has gone into revisiting such a celebrated classic.

Bonus Prize Draw

All attendees will be automatically entered into a free prize draw to win a pair of the lovely little Acoustic Energy AE100² speakers — just for turning up!

Tickets for this amazing event are available Here

Thanks for reading,

Andy, Jon and Farid - Audio T Cheltenham.

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