
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
DELUXE FINISHES
APPLE
BIRCH BURL
BLACK ASH
CHERRY
MACASSAR
MADRONE BURL
MAPLE BIRD EYE
MAPLE CANADA
MAPLE CURLY
OAK
OLIVE
PALISANDER
POPLAR BURL
ROSEWOOD
SLATE
WALNUT
RAL