Acoustic Energy Aegis Evo Series owner manual IntroductionPositioning, Aegis Evo One

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Congratulations on choosing the Acoustic Energy AEGIS EVOLUTION Series — a range of powerful loudspeakers which feature metal diaphragm technology and are capable of outstanding 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 loudspeakers.

The AEGIS EVOLUTION speakers utilise metal cone bass and mid-bass drive unit technology, proven in the AE Reference series. The ultra rigid ceramic layered alloy cones ensure pure piston action and also acts as a heat sink for the bonded voice coil. These features provide exceptional clarity, transparency, dynamics and power handling. The tweeters, or treble drivers, employ a high- quality silk dome unit, built on a metal chassis, integrating smoothly with the rest of the system. All drive units are fully magnetically shielded so that the speakers can be used in close proximity to a TV screen or monitor for AV applications. The AEGIS EVOLUTION loudspeakers use quality OFC internal wiring, which enhances detail and transparency, and may be bi –wired as desired.

Experiment with the best placement in the room to achieve a full, yet clean bass response, a natural sounding mid range and a balanced spacious stereo image. Trust your judgement and ears. For best stereo imaging the speakers should be about as far apart as they are from the listening position. The speakers should be equally distant from the listener[s] and should not be too close to large items of furniture which may cause sound reflections. Ideally they should be about 1m from the side walls and about 0.7m from the wall behind. The spacing of the listening seat to the back wall may be quite critical for a smooth deep bass.

Aegis Evo One

The AEGIS EVO ONE is best heard with the tweeters at, or just above, ear height when the listener is seated. For serious listening the grilles are best removed when the greatest clarity results.

Rigid support is essential for the speaker to develop its full detail and dynamic performance. Good quality metal stands fitted with spikes, cones or other methods of firm mounting are recommended. Stand mounting, placed as recommended gives best stereo separation and depth.

If AEGIS EVO ONEs are shelf mounted, the support must be firm; cones, or felt pads are recommended beneath the cabinets to reduce vibration coupling to the support. Good quality wall brackets may be used, designed for speakers of this size and weight. If wall mounted keep 1.5m from the side walls and angle the speaker towards the listener area if possible; note that a corner position is the poorest sounding for any speaker even if it is the loudest. AE can supply damping plugs for the rear port to moderate the bass on request.