Acoustic Energy Loudspeaker Aegis Centre User Manual

							Owner’s manual
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							Congratulations on choosing the Acoustic
Energy AEGIS CENTRE — a powerful two-way
centre channel dialogue loudspeaker which
features metal diaphragm technology and is
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 CENTRE utilises metal cone mid-bass drive
unit technology, proven in the AE Reference series. The
rigid anodised alloy cone ensures 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 tweeter — or treble driver — is a high-quality silk
fabric dome unit integrating smoothly with the rest of
the system.
The Acoustic Energy AEGIS CENTRE loudspeaker uses
quality OFC internal wiring which enhances detail and
transparency. For exceptional results use AE UPOCC
speaker cable which is available from AE dealers and
distributors.Position the AEGIS CENTRE either immediately above
or below the television screen, whichever places the
speaker nearest ear level when listening. Line the front
of the speaker approximately in line with the plane of
the screen.
Fix the four self-adhesive foam-rubber feet to the base
of the speaker to protect both the surface on which the
speaker stands and the underside of the speaker. The
feet also absorb vibration, which is especially important
if placing the speaker directly onto a thin television
cabinet. if placement is on top of the television, be
aware that the flat surface depth may be limited, so
ensure the feet are placed accordingly.
When fine tuning, adjust the levels of the left, centre
and right speakers to give a balanced sound as images
pan across the screen.
Introduction
Positioning
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							AMPLIFIER
CENTRE
Power Handling 20 – 175 watt
Impedance 6 ohmSerial NumberDESIGNED AND ENGINEERED BY
ACOUSTIC ENERGY LIMITED, ENGLAND
MADE IN MALAYSIA
Check that your amplifier is switched off before
installing your loudspeaker. Failure to do so may result
in speaker or amplifier damage. 
The positive (ribbed) cable from the amplifier positive
(or red) terminal should connect with the positive (red)
terminal on the loudspeaker. Similarly the negative
(smooth) cable should connect the amplifier negative
terminal (black) to the negative terminal (black) on the
loudspeaker. 
After wiring up: Lower the volume to minimum,
switch on the amplifier, select the signal source and
then raise the volume to the listening level required.
Connection
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							Specifications
HF unit25 mm silk fabric dome, anti-
reflection pole. Ferrofluid cooled
and damped. Magnetically
shielded
MF/LF unit2 x 130 mm chassis, new anodised
lightweight alloy cone, pure piston
driver with 32 mm coil,  high-power,
long-throw magnet system.
Magnetically shielded
Crossover3.3 kHz 2
ndorder LF; high-power
3
rdorder HF polyester film capaci-
tors. High quality OFC wire to
drive units
Power handling20 – 175 watt max
Overall frequency response50 Hz – 22 kHz
Frequency response ±3 dB60 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity91 dB/1 w/1 m
Impedance6 ohm
Cabinet15 mm MDF high density, gas-
flowed, high-power, low-
turbulence bass reflex port.
25mm MDF front baffle. 
TerminalsGold-plated binding posts
Weight (excl. packaging)7 kg
Dimensions (WxHxD)460 x 172 x 192 mm
Warranty
Your Acoustic Energy loudspeaker is guaranteed against original
defects in materials, manufacture and workmanship for 3 years from
the date of purchase. Please retain all original packaging materials for
possible future use. We suggest that you complete details of purchase
now and keep this information in a safe place for future reference.
Under this warranty Acoustic Energy agrees to repair any defect or,
at the company’s discretion, replace the faulty component(s) without
charge for parts and labour. This warranty does not imply any
acceptance by Acoustic Energy or its agents for consequential loss or
damage and specifically excludes fair wear and tear, accident,
misuse or unauthorised modification.
This warranty is applicable in the United Kingdom only and does not
in any way limit the customer’s legal rights. Claims and enquiries
under the warranty for AE products purchased outside the UK should
be addressed to the local importers or distributors. 
If you have reason to claim under the warranty please contact your
dealer in the first instance.
Dealer’s name:........................................................................................
Address: ..................................................................................................
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Date of purchase: ...................................................................................
Serial number: ........................................................................................Acoustic Energy Limited
16 Bridge Road, Cirencester 
Gloucestershire GL7 1NJ
Tel +44 (0)1285 654432 
Fax +44 (0)1285 654430
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