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MYSTERIOUS: Acoustic energy - What They Never Told You

After eight years, Acoustic Energy finally updates its fanastic five-star active speakers

The AE Active promise upgrades and improvements while staying true to their original intent

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Acoustic Energy AE309 Mk2

Acoustic Energy’s awesome floorstanders are serious contenders in their class.

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In For Review: new Onkyo hi-fi, Cambridge Audio active speakers, LG's top 4K OLED TV and more

6 highly-anticipated products we're excited to test in April

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A tale of three speakers: mini monitor legends from Acoustic Energy, BBC and KEF

Three generational talents compared and contrasted

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Acoustic Energy AE1 40th Anniversary

Can a speaker design so grounded in the ’80s still make sense today?

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2025 was a great year for hi-fi fans with normal-sized wallets – long may it continue

The mid-range speaker and amp market saw a lot of awesome stuff appear this year

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An influx of excellence from Acoustic Energy, Dali and PMC has shaken up the standmount speaker market

We've seen a massive turnover triggered by a swathe of new products

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The return of a speaker legend: Acoustic Energy officially unveils the AE1 40th Anniversary Edition

Classic bookshelf speakers are reimagined for their big celebration

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Acoustic Energy brings the 80s back but better, with the return of a speaker favourite

An 80s audio icon returns with some modern tweaks and upgraded performance

Acoustic Energy AE300 Mk2 vs Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3: which of these mid-price standmount speakers is top of the pile?

The completely revamped Acoustic Energy AE300 Mk2 take on the Award-winning B&W 606 S3

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Samsung’s small OLED TV tested, new five-star hi-fi speakers, Yamaha’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar system and more

All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news direct from our experts

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Acoustic Energy AE300 Mk2

The AE300 MkII are a wonderfully balanced pair of standmounters that will work well in a wide range of systems

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New Bose QuietComfort earbuds, a minimalist Cambridge Audio hi-fi amp, JBL’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar and more

All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news explained by our crack team of experts

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Acoustic Energy adds range-topping floorstanders to its revamped 300 Series

Acoustic Energy has unveiled the new AE320², the flagship floorstanders of the recently-overhauled 300 Series.

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7 hi-fi products I’m looking forward to hearing at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show next week

From new electrostatic speakers to a cutting-edge amplifier.

Acoustic Energy’s superb speakers just got a huge upgrade

This isn't a mere refresh – every single component in Acoustic Energy's 300 series has been redesigned

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Rewind: Rega’s new turntable reviewed, fresh rumblings about Sony’s next-gen headphones and more

Our experts detail the top home cinema and hi-fi news to break over the past week.

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Acoustic Energy’s overhauled mid-range 300 Series uses technology derived from its flagship Corinium speakers

The British loudspeaker brand has entirely redesigned its mid-ranging speakers, with no part of its 2018-released iteration carrying over.

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What systems do the people who make your hi-fi use at home? Time to find out

Take a look at some of the hi-fi systems used by industry experts at home.

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15 peculiar British adverts from the What Hi-Fi? magazine archives

It's British Hi-Fi Week! And, in celebration, we have revisited our magazine archives to look at some 'interesting' adverts of yore.

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8 of the best new speakers at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024

We've experienced plenty of exciting hi-fi highlights at Bristol 2024 – here's our pick of the best new speakers.

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I spent 48 hours treasure hunting at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show – these are the 11 coolest things I found (VIDEO)

Curious about what cool hi-fi was at the Bristol Show this year? I did the leg work for you to find the best of the best

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The Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024 preview: what to expect

The Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024 opens its doors on 23rd February – here's everything we know so far.

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