Ordered Acoustic Energy Aego M's!

Molemanmus · 30 Jul 2008 at 17:53

I order them in black today from overclockers. As soon as I get home from work tommorow ill do a mini review on them because I cant find many reviews on the net

REVIEW

The Aego M-System builds on the strengths of the award winning Aego 2, offering a pair of heavy-alloy satellite speakers and a compact subwoofer for a full range sound that embodies AE’s sound quality principles. The sleekly styled satellites have smoother treble and a funky rounded design while potent amplifiers are built into the subwoofer to drive all three loudspeakers. The package gives room-filling sound from devices like the iPod™, PSP™ or MP3 mobile phones.

Specifications

Inputs:
3 x RCA Phono - Line level
1 x Stereo Mini jack - Line level

Outputs:
3 x Speaker terminals

Controls:
1 x Volume / Power pot
1 x Bass switch (3 Position)
1 x Centre input switch (2 Position)

Power ratings:
120V Model - 120V @ 60Hz; 80VA
240V Model - 240V @ 50Hz; 80VA
90 Watts RMS total system power rating
Frequency response/range of the sub is 50Hz-250Hz and the satellites are 250Hz-16KHz

Dimensions:
Sub Woofer - 265 x 190 x 350mm
Satellites - 68mm x 103mm x 90mm

Weight:
9 Kg

The package

The system came in a generic looking box although they were well protected with polystyrene bags and blocks. Speedy delivery and a great price as always from overclockers!

On top are the satellite speakers along with all the accesories.

Accessories:
2 x 5 metre Speaker cables
1 x 2 metre Signal input cable
1 x Speaker level to line level adaptor cable

The satellites

The satellites are suprisingly small and are build to a really high standard. They feel nice to the touch and are made of good quality materials, mainly metal.

The Subwoofer

The subwoofer is quite large compared to other 2.1 systems I've seen. It feels sturdy and well built. It has a volume/on/off switch on the fron which is made of metal and nice to the touch.

On the back there are the input and output ports however theres a unusual centre input/output meant for an extra centre satellite. Theres also a bass swtich which has three settings (1,2,3). A switch to select centre input is also present.

Performance

Now im no audio expert but I recognise good sound when I hear it. In short, these speakers are ****ing awesome! Coupled with my X-Fi extreme music the clarity and detail is unbelieveable. The sub is excellent The bass from the sub is clear and consice, its not boomy and it compliments the sound coming out the sattelites. Ive turned these things up 3/4 of the way and I can say that they are LOUD. Leaving everything to default in the creative console, bass setting two is more than enough. Ive only tried these with music so far and I have no complaints. I have a small room and the sound is rich and clear wherever you stand.

Conclusion

Overall I give these speakers a 10/10. I cannot fault them. My only critisisim is the lack of a remote to control the volume and bass however this is just a minor thing. For the price you cant really beat them tbh.

GET THEM!

If you'd like more info please tell me or if you want the full size pics.

Cheers

Moleman

bailey12856 · 31 Jul 2008 at 13:15

Nice one

have a set myself fantastic little speakers

LLBDTiberio · 31 Jul 2008 at 16:33

Good one, got them myself.
They really are some of the best speakers I've owned, looking forward to your review.

sosrandom · 31 Jul 2008 at 19:52

Same as above, waiting for my Sony NWZA828KB to get here now, wonder if ill use the center in-out for anything

Molemanmus · 31 Jul 2008 at 21:28

done

badbob · 31 Jul 2008 at 21:29

Not much to brag about tbh. Although for £100 can't complain.

Molemanmus · 31 Jul 2008 at 21:33

bragging

i just did a quick review on them

C64 · 31 Jul 2008 at 22:14

Still say if spending £100 get second hand amp and speakers which is entirely possible and you'll get a headphone socket and remote and much better sound if you like rock music because I don't care how good someone says something is satellite's cannot produce midrange.Pink floyd brings my z4 to it's knees it's all bass and high end as it would be being a sub and satellite's.So glad i only paid £45 delivered for them as they are crud really for anything but movies and bassy music.
You are pleased with them and that's all that matters enjoy.

simisker · 1 Aug 2008 at 00:05

C64 said:
Still say if spending £100 get second hand amp and speakers which is entirely possible [...]

And I'll still say that I've yet to hear a £100 s/h amp/speaker setup sound as good as the Aego Ms. Any benefit you might obtain in the low-mids is much less noticeable than the inferior detail, imaging, tightness and loudness everywhere else.

They're not perfect, of course, but for £100 there's very little better.

C64 · 1 Aug 2008 at 01:10

Each to their own.

Margaret · 1 Aug 2008 at 08:49

Ignore Badbob he always tries to put a downer on people enjoying speakers that didn't cost over £400+.

Cuchulainn · 2 Aug 2008 at 10:34

I love mine too, I have two sets in fact, one for my PC and one for my TV/DVD set up.

One set buzzes like hell though - most annoying.

Buckster · 3 Aug 2008 at 21:38

mmm mine are ok - but after 3 months they have developed a fault

the volume switch is a bit faulty .. sometimes if you haven't used them for a few days lowest volume is MAX volume, in fact any volume is MAX unless you turn them up and down in quick succession a few times to clean the switch, then they are ok.

tonight during playing on my 360 they went from almost the quiest to full volume !!! - I didn't even touch them

I contacted Acoustic Energy yesterday to ask what to do - as the subwoofer base unit is heavy and will be expensive to post and I didn't keep the packaging

Mansize_tissue · 3 Aug 2008 at 22:08

Buckster said:
mmm mine are ok - but after 3 months they have developed a fault

the volume switch is a bit faulty .. sometimes if you haven't used them for a few days lowest volume is MAX volume, in fact any volume is MAX unless you turn them up and down in quick succession a few times to clean the switch, then they are ok.

tonight during playing on my 360 they went from almost the quiest to full volume !!! - I didn't even touch them

I contacted Acoustic Energy yesterday to ask what to do - as the subwoofer base unit is heavy and will be expensive to post and I didn't keep the packaging

Same thing happened with a the volume wheel on a set of Creative speakers I had (in fact it is a common problem). I just took it apart and gave it a quick clean. Although I'm not sure if that'll be possible given it's situated on the actual sub-woofer/amplifier unit.

Yjani · 13 Mar 2010 at 08:17

I see some analogue inputs on the back on the sub, that mean i can run from a DAC straight to these?

alexx · 13 Mar 2010 at 09:25

its just phono in left right and centre and speakers out left right and centre

ive got these speakers and they are amazing for £100, better than a £200 denon mini hifi setup