the-ear.net - Best Buy February 2022
"I lived with the AE 109.2s for several weeks as my everyday speakers. Many models do not last nearly this long in my listening room, so this in itself is an accolade. So long as the price doesn’t double when Acoustic Energy read this, I think we have here the ‘bargain of the moment’ when it comes to accomplished loudspeakers; certainly, at entry-level, but almost at any level. The 109.2s really are that good. Not only is this a design that sounds very musical, they are also speakers that keep you listening to the music, and that’s probably the key for any design."
 
The AE109² is designed to offer effortless, room filling performance from a slim-line floor-standing loudspeaker in much the same way the world acclaimed original AE109 did 20 years ago.
 
To do this, two 130mm paper drivers utilising an ultra-high force motor system are used in partnership with a 25mm soft dome tweeter. The 2.5-way crossover features a unique topology allowing integration and power handling previously un-achievable from this type of speaker. Particular attention has been paid to the phase and time alignment for the most cohesive performance possible.

Like the AE100² stand-mount speaker, the driver and crossover are housed within a substantial 15mm HDF cabinet that takes styling cues from the award winning 500 Series.
 
The result is an audio product with clean and uncluttered lines that can still deliver the thrilling and powerful presentation Acoustic Energy owners have come to expect. Black and walnut vinyl veneer finishes are available.
 
AE109² info sheet here