AUDIO NOTE UK SPEAKER TECHNOLOGY

Choosing the Right Audio Note Loudspeaker for Your Space

Whether you're seeking the compact efficiency of the AN-K, the balanced dynamics of the AN-J, the flagship performance of the AN-E, or the refined capabilities of the AN-AX and AN-AZ models, Audio Note's range of loudspeakers offers something for every audiophile. Each model is carefully designed to integrate seamlessly with Audio Note's valve amplifiers, ensuring a harmonious listening experience. By prioritising high sensitivity, natural tonality, and efficiency, these speakers are all about delivering authentic musical reproduction across various listening environments.

AN-AX   

SERIES

The AN-AX ONE and AN-AX TWO models introduce a new level of precision and detail, designed for audiophiles who desire exceptional clarity and a highly immersive sound experience. These speakers feature custom drivers and carefully selected materials that ensure optimal performance. With high-efficiency ratings, they integrate seamlessly with low-power valve amplifiers, delivering a rich and refined listening experience.

    • Refined Craftsmanship: Improved cabinet construction, superior finishes, and precision-engineered crossovers manufactured in Audio Note’s Austrian factory for exceptional build quality.

    • Versatile Models: AN-AX ONE (5” driver) and AN-AX TWO (6.5” driver) deliver balanced soundscapes with sensitivities of 87dB and 89dB, optimised for small to large spaces.

    • Premium Materials: Features Audio Note’s silk dome tweeters and initial veneer options of European Walnut and Black Ash for timeless aesthetics.

AN-AZ TWO

DELUXE

The AN-AZ TWO DELUXE offers exceptional performance and advanced engineering for audiophiles seeking an enhanced listening experience. The custom-designed drivers and precision crossovers provide a remarkably detailed and natural sound, perfect for critical listening and refined musical reproduction.

    • Innovative Horn Design: A rear-loaded, folded quasi-parabolic horn optimises acoustic impedance for high efficiency and dynamic sound and is suited for small spaces and corner placement.

    • Premium Components: Features high-quality drivers shared with AN-J, AN-E, and AN-K models, paired with robust crossovers and Audio Note's proprietary silver-plated terminals.

    • Meticulous Matching: Advanced dynamic driver and crossover matching ensure consistent stereo performance, delivering seamless integration of frequencies for natural, engaging sound.

AN-K, COMPACT

PERFORMANCE

The AN-K offers high-fidelity sound despite its compact size. With an 8" midrange driver, the AN-K delivers rich, full-range audio, making it ideal for smaller rooms. Its high efficiency—boasting a sensitivity of 90dB makes it a perfect match for low-power valve amplifiers, including Audio Note's renowned designs.

    • Optimised Cabinet Design: Compact bookshelf speakers with birch ply cabinets tailored to enhance resonance and optimise driver performance; designed for placement near room boundaries to maximise bass response.

    • Driver and Crossover Precision: High-efficiency 90dB sensitivity design featuring 8” paper cone midrange drivers, custom silk dome tweeters, and hardwired, first-order crossovers with premium materials for seamless frequency integration.

    • Dynamic Matching Process: Uniquely matched pairs ensure consistency to within 0.4dB, delivering unparalleled accuracy in sound reproduction.

AN-J, BALANCED

SOUNDSTAGE

The AN-J provides a larger form compared to the AN-K, delivering superior bass extension and dynamic range. Featuring an 8” midrange driver, the AN-J creates a broad soundstage, ideal for medium-sized rooms. With a sensitivity of up to 93.5dB, the AN-J is highly efficient and works seamlessly with low-power valve amplifiers, offering an expansive, balanced listening experience.

    • Seamless Driver Synergy: The 8-inch midrange driver and custom silk dome tweeter collaborate seamlessly, delivering cohesive and lifelike sound with outstanding tonal accuracy.

    • High Sensitivity: Up to 93.5dB efficiency, making it an excellent match for low-powered valve amplifiers.

    • Cabinet Design: Birch ply construction with strategic damping, tailored for boundary placement to enhance bass performance and create a wide, immersive soundstage.

    • Premium Finishes: Offered in various high-quality veneers and high-gloss finishes for a refined aesthetic to fit into any living space.

AN-E & AN-E Ltd.

EXCEPTIONAL STANDARDS

The AN-E series from Audio Note UK is a flagship loudspeaker designed for larger rooms and audiophiles seeking natural tonality, deep bass, and a live-performance-like soundstage. With a sensitivity of up to 98dB, the AN-E is highly efficient and pairs effortlessly with Audio Note’s low-power valve amplifiers.

For an upgraded experience, the AN-E Ltd. features field coil technology, delivering greater clarity, depth, and tonal richness and easily revealing subtle details and atmosphere.

  • Exceptional Cabinet Design: The AN-E cabinets are handcrafted from premium birch ply to complement the drivers, enhancing musicality rather than suppressing it. Minimal strategic bracing ensures natural resonance control for seamless driver integration.

    • Dynamic Matching for Precision: Each speaker undergoes meticulous dynamic matching, ensuring pairs are harmonised to within 0.4dB for exceptional stereo imaging and consistent performance.

    • Natural Material Drivers: These materials are chosen for their natural acoustic qualities, featuring hemp-paper woofers and silk dome tweeters, delivering cohesive and uncoloured sound reproduction.

    • AN-E Ltd. with Field Coil Technology: A refined evolution of the AN-E design, the Ltd. variant introduces powered field coil drivers. This technology enhances tonal subtlety, inflexion, and atmosphere, delivering a calm yet more detailed listening experience—a true revelation in sound reproduction.

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