Acoustic Energy Loudspeaker AE308 User Manual

Owner’s manual 

Congratulations on choosing the Acoustic Energy AESPRIT 308, a
powerful, active subwoofer loudspeaker which is capable of
outstanding Hi-Fi and home cinema 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 loudspeaker.
The AESPRIT 308 is capable of handling 200 watt RMS with a clean bass
response extending to 25 Hz in the listening environment. Flexibility in its
operation and connection mean...

7. Phase switch
The normal setting for the phase is the 0º position. Switching to 180º will
change the subwoofer phase and vary the tonal quality of the bass, which is
also dependant on the location of the AESPRIT 308 relative to your main
stereo speakers
8. Line in jacks(RCA-type pin-plug)
Used to connect the subwoofer to the PRE-OUT jacks of the amplifier.
9. Line out jacks(RCA-type pin-plug)
Used to connect
back to the power
amp inputs on
your amplifier.
10. From
amplifier-Hi-
level speaker in...

The AESPRIT 308 is virtually omni-directional, so it can be positioned in almost
any location in the room. For the best performance in the ideal room the
subwoofer should be positioned in a corner of the room or near a back wall.
In certain circumstances the addition of a second AESPRIT 308 located in
another position in the room helps to achieve a more uniform bass.
The use of two subwoofers often provides a greater than expected increase in
sound quality and bass dynamics, worth more than the...

3. For use with amplifiers not having either a subwoofer Out jack
or Line level pre-amp jack
Using speaker cable from the speaker terminals on your amplifier, connect
to the Hi-level speaker input terminals on the AESPRIT 308, and then a 
further set of cables from the Hi-level output terminals to your main
stereo/satellite speakers. (The stereo speakers receive the original amplified
signal minus the frequencies used by the subwoofer). This provides greatest
power handling for the system with good...

4. For use with televisions with a variable audio output.
Some of the latest televisions are equipped with variable audio out
puts. These can be connected directly to the line level inputs on the
AESPRIT 308 to enhance the bass response of the television’s built-in 
speaker.
OPTION: 
5. For use with two AESPRITs 308
Using parallel speaker cables from the speaker terminals on your amplifier 
connect to the High level speaker inputs on the corresponding left/right
AESPRIT 308.
Connections
ACOUSTIC ENERGY...

How to use SUB VOLUME CONTROL knob, CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
knob and PHASE switch.
The volume control, frequency knob and phase switch can be adjusted to
match the condition of the listening room and/or the characteristics of the left
and right front speakers.
Due to the positioning of the subwoofer in the room and the associated room
boundaries, the available bass response from the existing speakers and
whether or not the filtered connection (nominally 100 Hz) is used, the actual
settings used on the...

Amplifier 200 watt RMS into 8 ohm
Unit One front facing 220mm pulp cone
unit
S/N ratio >75 dB
Crossover frequency range35-180 Hz
ConnectionsLine level gold-plated RCA phono jacks
8 way binding posts.
CabinetReal wood veneered. 15 mm MDF
wrap. Full circumferential brace. High
power, low turbulence, ground firing
bass reflex port. 30 mm MDF front
baffle.
Remote controlInfra-red, volume level and crossover
frequency controls
Weight (excl. packaging) 23kg 
Dimensions (WxHxD) 410 x 369 x 295 mm
Your Acoustic...