Acoustic Energy AE500² Uses Corinium's Tweeter

Acoustic Energy has introduced the AE500², the compact model of its renewed 500 series. The news was published by Modernhifi on 5 November 2026. The tweeter developed by the manufacturer for its Corinium flagship is also used in this model.

Which features stand out?

The tweeter is 29 mm in diameter with a fabric dome. The 125 mm midrange-bass driver beneath it has a carbon diaphragm with a flatter profile. The driver's motor structure has been redesigned from scratch and the inductance curve is very linear: when the diaphragm moves, the inductance of the voice coil changes very little. According to the manufacturer, this reduces distortion and coloration in the midrange frequencies.

The crossover frequency is 3.2 kHz. The manufacturer has tuned its crossover not only according to flat frequency response but also according to low delay. The aim is for the treble and bass components to reach the ear as simultaneously as possible. The cabinet is again made of RSC (Resonance Suppression Composite) material. This material, expected to suppress cabinet vibrations, is accompanied by a faceted, trapezoidal form that disperses internal reflections.

Technical specifications and price

• Frequency range: 45 Hz - 26 kHz (±6 dB)
• Impedance: 8 ohm
• Sensitivity: 87 dB
• Power handling: up to 120 W
• Crossover frequency: 3.2 kHz
• Dimensions: 31 x 18.5 x 27 cm (height x width x depth)
• Weight: 7.5 kg per box
• Finishes: gloss white, gloss black, American walnut veneer
• Price: €1,500 per pair (manufacturer's suggested retail price)

Beneath the cabinet are aluminum feet with black spikes, and the fabric grille is held in place magnetically. The series also includes the AE507² LCR speaker for home cinema and the AE509² and AE520² tower models. You can view different speaker options in our speaker category.

Why does it matter?

A compact model using a top-tier tweeter is a notable design choice for those evaluating this class. The 8 ohm and 87 dB values are useful when planning amplifier matching.