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Acoustic Energy COMPACT ONE

 

ACOUSTIC ENERGYCOMPACT ONEGloss Blk Speakers Per Pair

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Compact by name and nature, the Acoustic Energy Compact One speakers are ideal for hi-fi and home cinema alike.

These speakers are about as small as you'd want to go for full-range hi-fi sound but such is the quality of design and construction that the scale of sound might surprise you. First off, the cabinet uses thick MDF, making it extremely rigid and therefore precise sounding. The bass reflex port at the rear improves efficiency and enhances the bass response. If you have to position the speakers close to a rear wall, then foam bungs are included to damp the bass and prevent it from sounding too 'boomy'.

Within the high quality cabinet are similarly fine quality drive units. The soft dome tweeter gives an excellent blend of detail and refinement while the bass cone uses tried and tested technology for a natural sound. Because the woofer cone is on the smaller side, mid-range clarity is exceptional and beats many larger and more expensive speakers.

They might not have window-rattling bass, but for mid-range clarity and refinement, the Compact One speakers take some beating at this price. Just as impressive as the sound quality, is the finish. With a seamless, gloss black cabinet, the Compact Ones could pass for a speaker costing two or three times the price - an impression heightened by details such as the gold-plated speaker terminals and metal-pinned grill fixings.

Use in a small room for an impressive hi-fi experience or use in any room as satellites (with subwoofer) for an immersive surround sound system. Either way, the Acoustic Energy Compact One impress well beyond their size.

  

PRINT FEATURES

Magnetically ShieldedAre they magnetically shielded? Allows speaker to be placed near a TV without the risk of screen damageNo
Sensitivity (dB)The higher the figure the easier it is to drive - meaning that a less powerful amp may be used88
Impedance (ohms)Resistance. A standard figure is 8 ohm. Figure halves when doubling the number of speakers8
Power Rating (Watts)Maximum power output long term/short term (RMS)100
Bi-wireableAre they bi-wirable? Separate earthing for bass and treble - when used with bi-wirable cable gives a more precise soundNo
DimensionsSize of speaker cabinet excluding any feet or binding posts (H x W x D) mm.220 x 150 x 200
WeightWeight of each speaker in KG.3.2
BlackDoes this speaker come in a black finish?Yes
WoodDoes this speaker come in a wood finish?No
Other ColoursDoes the speaker have another coloured finish?No
DELIVERY CHARGES

  1. Interconnects/speaker cable/Blank Media
    FREE

  2. Single units and speakers
    FREE per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (4-6 working days)
    £6.99 per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (1-3 working days)
    £15.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 11.30am Friday)

  3. Batteries
    £1 per pack

  4. Headphones and other accessories
    FREE per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (4-6 working days)
    £6.99 per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (1-3 working days)
    £15.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 11.30am Friday)

  5. Speaker stands and remote controls
    FREE per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (4-6 working days)
    £6.99 per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (1-3 working days)
    £15.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 11.30am Friday)

  6. Racks
    FREE per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (4-6 working days)
    £6.99 per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (1-3 working days)
    £15.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 11.30am Friday)

  7. LCD/Plasma Screens up to 37"
    FREE per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (4-6 working days)
    £6.99 per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (1-3 working days)
    £18.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 11.30am Friday)

  8. LCD/Plasma Screens 38" and above **
    FREE per item (Mon - Fri between 8.30am and 18.00)
    £69.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 12pm Thursday)

    ** SENT BY SPECIALIST COURIER

Delivery time within 6 working days.

 
DELIVERY INFORMATION

All orders are shipped via our friends at DPD, except high value desirable items such as plasma and LCD TVs over 37 inches, which are sent fully insured with a specialist carrier.

If this is your first order with us, please ensure that the only address you enter is the credit card billing address, as this is the only address to which we can deliver. If you have previously placed an order on our website, you will be offered an alternative delivery address if your order value is
less than £500. Also, ensure you only click the submit order button once, as it will take a minute or so to process.

Delivery occurs within 6 working days (unless ordered on a 1-3 working days service). If after this time you have still to take receipt of your order email webaftersales@richersounds.com providing your order number, name, address, and brief details of what you ordered. We strive to answer all queries within a working day, although at busy times we do ask that you bear with us. Please submit your query only once, as repeated emails/telephone calls only serves to slow down our response time and can result in further delays to your order.

All deliveries must be signed for. They will NOT be left in garages, sheds, outside loos, porches etc. You must examine the goods before signing for them to ensure they are in good condition - if packaging is damaged please do not accept goods. Instead notify us as soon as possible. If there is no-one in to sign for the goods, they will be taken back to the courier depot and a card left.

If we are out of stock of an item or there is a problem, we will contact you as soon as is possible.

 
DELIVERY TRACKING

Once you have placed an order and the order has been dispatched, you will receive an e-mail (usually the day before delivery) from DPD containing your tracking information. Please note that this does not apply to plasma screens or accessories such as remote controls, cables, leads etc.

 

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