c o n n E c t I o n A n d s E t u p
The AE1 Active is designed to take an output directly from a piece of source equipment. It is
possible to use a piece of equipment that has a fixed output and adjust the volume on the
speakers themselves but the most effective results will be gained by using a device with a
variable level output - commonly referred to as a preamplifier output. Recently, the number of
items of source equipment that have volume controls and preamplifier outputs has increased
considerably so there is a huge variety of possible sources for the AE1 Active. You can also use a
dedicated preamplifier if you prefer which will allow for multiple pieces of source equipment to
be used.
Each AE1 active speaker will need mains power and a signal from a device to function. The
connection can be made either using the RCA input or the XLR connection but you should not
try and use both connections at the same time. Make a single audio connection from the source
equipment or preamplifier to both AE1 Active speakers.
there is no means of looping the signal from one AE1 Active speaker to another and the
speakers must not be connected together in this way.
With power and signal connected, you should now be able to play audio. If you are using a
preamplifier output to connect the speakers, you can control the level of the system from the
volume control of the source equipment of preamplifier. If you are controlling the volume this
way, set the volume control on the rear of each AE1 Active to maximum. If you find that this
results in levels that can become uncomfortably loud too quickly, you can use these volume
controls to reduce the output of the AE1 Active to have a greater degree of fine control over
the volume.
We have designed the AE1 Active to give excellent performance when used in a variety of
locations and it will work well when placed on shelves or furniture. For best results however, we
would always recommend using a dedicated pair of speaker stands that help to isolate the
speaker and elevate it to the right height for listening- this height will vary slightly due to
different requirements but should leave the tweeter of the speaker at the height of your ear
when seated.
Isolating foam feet are supplied to protect the loudspeakers and surface they are placed upon,
from damage and vibration. We would recommend that the foam feet are not used when placing
the speakers on a dedicated stand.
