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The Audio Note AN-E loudspeaker is built around a philosophy that puts musical life and emotional connection ahead of technical spectacle. Rather than chasing extreme sound pressure levels or ruler-flat measurements, the AN-E focuses on coherence, natural dynamics, and inner detail—the qualities that make music feel real. Its design rejects over-damped cabinets and overly complex crossovers, instead aiming to preserve energy, timing, and tonal truth throughout the system.
Central to this approach is a carefully tuned cabinet made from high-quality birch ply, designed to work with the drive units rather than against them. Minimal bracing and damping are applied only where beneficial, allowing the cabinet to enhance musical performance naturally. The wide baffle and shallow cabinet are optimised for placement close to room boundaries, where bass response is reinforced by the room itself, creating scale and authority that far exceeds expectations for its size. Simple, first-order crossovers, premium internal wiring, and Audio Note’s rigorous dynamic driver matching ensure exceptional consistency, seamless integration between drivers, and a sound that feels whole, expressive, and deeply engaging.
Specifications
Design: Two-way, rear-ported loudspeaker
Impedance: 6 ohms
Frequency response: 18Hz – 23kHz (±6dB in room)
Minimum amplifier power: 7W RMS per channel
Maximum amplifier power: 150W RMS (unclipped peak)
Cabinet material:
Birch ply with real wood veneer
Chipboard/MDF on “/D” models
Driver materials:
Paper / hemp paper woofer
Impregnated silk dome tweeter
Crossover: Simple first-order, hardwired
Weight: 23kg per speaker (internal crossover models)
Dimensions: 790mm (H) × 360mm (W) × 270mm (D) per speaker
