Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers – 150W High-Fidelity Studio Monitors for Music, Gaming, Turntables & Home Theater
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Color: Bamboo
Style: Wired
Features
- Powerful Room-Filling Sound - Experience 150 watts of clean, distortion-free audio that fills any roomperfect for your bookshelf, studio, home theater, office, or living room.
- Studio-Quality High Fidelity Audio - Custom-tuned by professional musicians, these speakers deliver crystal-clear sound with rich bass and detailed highs, ideal for studio playback, streaming, or vinyl listening.
- Easy Plug & Play Connectivity - Connect effortlessly with RCA and 3.5mm AUX inputs, compatible with turntables, computers, TVs, gaming consoles, and moreno complicated setup required. Not compatible with Bluetooth.
- Handcrafted Durable Design - Built with premium wood cabinets finished in a high-gloss 13-step paint process or natural bamboo, these speakers combine durability with elegant aesthetics.
- Trusted by Professionals Worldwide - Join musicians and audio enthusiasts who rely on Audioengines pro-grade hardware. Backed by a 3-year warranty and dedicated customer support for peace of mind.
Brand: Audioengine
Speaker Maximum Output Power: 150 Watts
Frequency Response: 50 Hz
Connectivity Technology: Auxiliary, RCA
Audio Output Mode: Stereo
Audio Output Mode: Stereo
Mounting Type: Tabletop Mount
Enclosure Material: Wood
Speaker Type: Bookshelf
Additional Features: 24 Bit Capable, Hi Res Audio, Lightweight, Portable
Antenna Location: For Computers, For Gaming Consoles, For Music Players, For Smartphones or Tablets, For Televisions
Subwoofer Diameter: 10.75 Inches
Color: Bamboo
Is Waterproof: False
Warranty Type: Standard Warranty
Maximum Range: 100 Feet
Control Method: Remote
Speaker Size: 10 Inches
Woofer Diameter: 12.7 Centimeters
Tweeter Diameter: 1.91 Centimeters
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Bluetooth Range: 100 Feet
Specific Uses For Product: Gaming, Home Theatre, Pro Audio
MP3 player: No
Controller Type: Remote Control
Total USB 2.0 Ports: 1
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Item Dimensions D x W x H: 9"D x 10.75"W x 7"H
Item Weight: 25 Pounds
Compatible Devices: Home Theater, Record Players, Stereo Receivers, Television, Turntables
Power Source: Corded Electric
Number of Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Brand: Audioengine
Model Number: A5
Model Name: Audioengine A5+
Built-In Media: Power Cable, Quick Start Guide, Remote, Warranty Card
Warranty Description: 3 Year Warranty
Number of Items: 1
UPC: 819955230055
Global Trade Identification Number: 55
Manufacturer: Audioengine
Age Range Description: Adult
Speaker Maximum Output Power: 150 Watts
Input Voltage: 110 Volts
Number of Power Levels: 1
Frequency Response: 50 Hz
Number of Audio Channels: 2.0
Impedance: 10000 Ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 95 dB
Connectivity Technology: Auxiliary, RCA
Wireless Technology: No Wireless Communication Technology
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology: Wired
Connectivity Protocol: Auxiliary
Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver
Audio Driver Size: 5 Inches
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Color: Satin Black
Style: Wired
Sound is such a subjective matter so please bear that in mind in reading my review. See if you think what I like and listen to might concur with your own personal tastes. Background. I own a high end stereo system probaly costing $30K that I never use. Also a Bose 5.1 surround sound system for the TV and DVD's. And for my 2nd computer a Klipsch THX 2.1 system. Also a Klipsch player for an iPod. Of couse they all have their unique sounds - well the expensive stereo system has no sound as of now as I felt the speakers (very, very large KEF's) were not sounding right and even after a sound engineer told me they were fine my ear said "No" because I knew how they could sound from a class A amp - so I've listened to no quality music system these last few years. I don't class the Bose system as suitable for serious music listening, but they do OK for movies. Oh, and my choice for headphones are 2 pairs of Sennheiser. So given that background lets get to the business. In my opinion, and for my taste, these Audioengine A5+ speakers + S8 woofer are remarkable. I would describe the sound a neutral (hard to find these days). That does not mean there is no bass but its only there when it should be and then its tight and does not sound like its being played through a pillow. This is the kind of sound that is not tiring and can be listened to for hours on end. When I first connected the Audioengine system up, by mistake, I did not connect the woofer. Even without it the A5+ speakers sound good, really good, but adding the woofer does make a difference for sure, and I think if you are after quality sound it is needed. Of course it can be added later as funds allow because just the A5+'s are good on their own. For a low priced system the Klipsch system replaced a pair of Bose (no woofer) on my 2nd computer and were noticable cleaner sounding with better bass because of their woofer, than the pair of Bose with no woofer. For a low priced system I could certainly live with the Klipsch. But my listening habbits have changed over 40 years and I now spend many hours a day working in front of a computer at home. That's the only time I get to listen to music - as well as in the car. I hadn't heard good sound for so long I decided to try the Audioengine system for the computer but was really blown away by how good it was. I didn't really trust the many good reviews I'd seen. The stereo image is so good with the A5+'s they create a very wide sound stage that seems to emanate slighting above and between the 2 speakers. I could hear singers taking a breath and new sounds on a violin that the bow made as it was pulled across the strings, that had not been there before. Bear in mind I am feeding only lossless MP3 files played out of iTunes - not vinyl tracks played on my Linn LP12 turntable. Are they perfect - no that's not possible for just over $700 (I am adding the DAC and stands now so will be into the system for close to $1,000) but in terms of the sound quality at this price they are quite remarkable. Beautifully packaged even the UPS driver who bounced the box down his truck steps could not hurt them as they sit a couple of inches inside their box surrounded by foam packaging. They are heavy and look like a quality product that the manufacturer has been proud to produce. Like all good speaker systems they sound better loud as you can feel the bass. It's tempting to set the woofer volume too high but playing the system loud then over cooks the bass and it looses something. The music is not balanced. I also had a little recording business in my youth so became very critical on how sound was mixed. What would be nice is a low volume setting on the remote that boosts the bass when playing at low volume. The woofer has a Phase control so the woofer cone can sync with the speaker cones to improve bass sound. Also a Crossover knob to set where in the frequency range the woofer comes in - just a matter of setting where you like it. And then a Volume control. Again I say don't be tempted to set this too high. I would set it where it sounds right then turn down just a hair. If you play at really high volume then it probably needs setting even lower. After 50 hours of burning in they can only improve. I wish I had gotten better with age! So yea I like em very much. One of my better buying choices.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2012 by Chris Newman
Although I have purchased many products on amazon, I feel compelled to review this product so this is my first product review: I consider myself a budding (and budget) audiophile. I am still in college and do not have the budget for a $2,000+ pair of speakers yet. When I fist started looking for new speakers, I went to my local hi end audio store and listened to Paradigm, Magnepan, and Bower and Wilkins speakers. While they were all pretty good quality (especially the Magnepans), they were all out of my budget. They were also pretty big and are not the best for computer/desktop/nearfield music listening. I decided for my next pair of speakers, I would prefer active desktop/bookshelf speakers because the only amp I have right now is powering a pair of Mission 733 floorstanding speakers and I would not have enough money for a quality amp and speakers. After doing a lot of online research, I narrowed my search down to Audioengine A5's, Swan M200MkII, Yamaha HS50M, Krk rokit 6's, as well as a few others. I found a local store that carried the Audioengine A5s and decided to go listen to them. When I plugged in my iPhone and played "I hope I didn't Just Give Away the Ending" by the New Radicals (16 bit, 44.1kHz, apple lossless m4a), the speakers had an amazing sound quality and soundstage to them. The mids and highs were a lot more defined than my Mission 733s although the Missions had a lower bass extension. I was immediately very impressed with them. They also had a pair of Audioengine A2s to try so I played "Alone With You" by deadmau5 (a great song to test the bass extension of speakers). They played the highs and mids very well but the bass extension was very lacking. I imagine the A2s would be fine if you were mainly listening to acoustic, jazz, and classical music; but they aren't a great all-around speaker. Immediately after listening to these, I drove over to my local Guitar Center to listen to some studio monitors. I listened to speakers ranging from Yamaha, Krk, M audio, and Mackie (The Adam studio monitors with the ribbon tweeters weren't working). None of them gave me the same "Wow" factor that the audioengines did. The most impressive studio monitors in my price range were the Yamaha HS50Ms. They put out quite an impressive volume and clarity for their size. I have to admit that Guitar Center does not have the best listening environment for nearfield listening and probably didn't give the studio monitors a fair chance. They're just placed randomly on shelves around 8' apart. The Yamaha's were the only speakers placed properly and this may have resulted in me thinking they sounded better than the rest; although they were still not as impressive as the audioengines. After this I went home and decided to just go with the Audioengines. I purchased them with Audioengine DS2 Desktop Speaker Stands (Pair) on amazon and could not be more happy with my purchase. They make for the perfect desktop listening experience. They do very well at reproducing the sound and feel of the music and live instruments, such as an upright bass (in my opinion, one of the hardest instruments for speakers to emulate). These speakers have as much bass output as you can expect from a 5" driver, but if you listen to a lot of hip-hop, reggae, dubstep, movies, etc, you may want to consider getting a subwoofer. I am currently considering getting the Outlaw Audio M8 Subwoofer, but I hear that the Audioengine S8 Premium Powered Subwoofer (White) integrates perfectly with these speakers. Pros: The sound quality is amazing, especially for the money. If you're thinking about getting a pair of desktop speakers in this price range, don't look any further; these will more than satisfy your needs. They sound great out of the box but be sure to give them around 30 hrs of medium volume playing time to properly break in. Once they do, they sound even sweeter. The setup is very easy and I like all of the input and charging options that come with them. The packaging is great. Cons: I have had these speakers overheat on me once. This was after about 6 hours of blasting music through the speakers (they will just auto shut-off). I plan to fix this by placing aluminum tape on the back of the left speaker for better heat radiation. If you have the money, go for the A5+s and you won't have to worry about this problem. They also make a popping noise when the auto shutoff kicks in after about 10-15 min without sound input. Credentials: I have been playing instruments since a very young age. These include guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, and even the didgeridoo. I am a DJ that plays many local shows (mainly edm such as electro house and trance). As a hobby, I produce music; mainly electronic music and rock. Speakers/Headphones I own: A5 Premium Powered Bookshelf Speakers (White), Mission 733 speakers, Sennheiser HD555 Professional Headphones with Sound Channeling, Sony MDR-V700DJ DJ-Style Monitor Series Headphones, Sony MHCEC909iP Mini Hi-Fi Shelf System.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2012 by Audio
Color: Bamboo
Style: Wired
After months of research, I decided to go with Audioengine. The A2's looked like all I would need, but after reading the great reviews of the A5's, I chose the A5+ Bamboo. I ordered them on Friday late AM, and received them on Saturday morning (overnite FEDEX, $3.99). I've been breaking them in all day (not that I noticed a problem out of the box), as the mftr suggests. I'm feeding them the signal from a Fiio E-10 DAC, plugged into the USB on my iMac. They are mounted on a pair of dense foam blocks, to raise them slightly. I'm not sure I see the advantages of using the optional stands since they tilt the speaker back and change the plane of the tweeter and woofer. I had to re-arrange some items on my office shelves to prevent resonance during some of the lower bass passages. The packaging was stellar, with cables and speakers covered by some nice soft, cloth bags. The bags will come in handy to put over the speakers while I'm away, and help prevent dust settling on the speaker cones. Anyway, the setup is straightforward, and AE even provides some good speaker wire to connect the two units. They look fantastic. The manual says the sugar compounds in the bamboo are 'carbonized' and 'caramelized' to bring out the darker wood tones. It also provides a sweeter sound (ahem). Whatever. They look great, and seem to be finely finished. Worth the extra money for this option, I think. Okay, now for the sound. An audiophile of sorts, I have a history of buying the best-value components based on my readings of Stereophile, Absolute Sound, and high end audio blogs. My tunes are all Flac, Apple Lossless, or AIFF-C files. Of course, my iTunes purchases are 256Kb conversions...can't help that. I train my ears by going to many pop and classical concerts and listening for the qualities that make live music so enjoyable. So, I don't take my speakers lightly...I have some expectations. How do I rate the A5+'s? I couldn't be happier considering what I paid. The speakers never seem to strain, even at very high volumes. The only thing I notice is some compression of the midrange at VERY high volumes. The bass hangs in there, albeit cutoff below 50hz. I do miss that very bottom octave, however. Kettledrums just don't have that extra punch you expect. This is not a criticism; maybe it's just a reason to get a subwooofer. I rarely listen at very high levels since I'm usually working while listening. Female vocalists sound very natural, with no boxiness in the lower ranges. Sibilants sound very natural, and maybe a tad soft. Acoustic instruments have some body to them attesting to the good midrange. Imaging is excellent, and I find the placement is not super-critical. Equidistant spacing, lightly angled in seems to be just fine. (Note that AE suggests having at least 6" of space behind the speakers, and they should be at least 6" away from a side wall.) When I move, I don't notice shifting of frequencies, which means the dispersion of the tweeters seems to be very good. The soundstage is wide, very wide on some tunes. No problem with that. The sound is so darned neutral, that I can listen for hours and not get weary. As much as I enjoy listening to music through my IEM's (Ultimate Ears Triple Fi 10 Pro's), it is really nice to be 'sitting in the audience' and listening to these speakers. With the lights down, they disappear, and you get that great experience of being there in the studio or concert hall. I'm sure there are better speakers out there that probably cost more, however I just can't fault the A5+'s. An audio bargain in my humble opinion. Update 10/30/2013 I'm still loving these speakers. I missed the lower octave however, so I took a subwoofer I bought at Radio Shack several years ago, and plugged it in to the speakers. Now, I have a fuller experience of my music. I really love this system, and I have had no problems with it. No hum, pops, clicks, and the cases look as beautiful as the day I bought them. Update 10/12/2014 After adding the subwoofer, I became aware of some mid-bass boominess, and found it hard to balance the sound using the cutoff on the subwoofer. I looked in to the DS2 foam speaker stands as a possible solution. These stands will raise not only the speaker, but the angle of the woofer. When the speakers sit flat on a desk, the woofers double some of the bass frequencies causing some imbalance. Tilting them back seems to resolve this problem. The stands are expensive, so maybe you can find a makeshift way of testing this theory to see if its worth pursuing. I have recently taken the Radio Shack subwoofer out of the office and into the living room. I'm thinking of upgrading the A5+'s with the Audioengine subwoofer. I really have fallen in love with these speakers over the years. I've had NO issues with them.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2012 by Phil
Color: Satin Black
Style: Wired
Original Limitations (Rating 3): Why is the power button in the back? Not only that; why is it in a weird place in the back? I have to feel around for it by the heat dispenser, instead of just turning the speakers on. Why not put the power button in the front? The volume switch is set to infinity? There is no reference of volume and the knob turns forever but of coarse the volume stops increasing but what Db am I at? The Left speaker did make strange feed back noise when I turned on the speakers. Will it happen again as other reviews have stated? The first few hours the speakers sounded horrible. Then again I have a professional stereo system in another room and I am used to hearing certain nuances in music which I can't get with playing MP3's though a computer. I did buy and waiting for a Cambridge Audio DAC-Magic 100 to by pass the Dell computer audio limitations. Maybe once I get the whole system up and running it will sound like real music. I have been BURNING in the speakers by playing large collections of certain musical artists...yes, the speakers are sounding better, but come on! Such a low startling point will not arrive at this cost point for these speakers. There is good sound stage once the speakers are placed away from the walls and away from the computer screen. Once I get the Cambridge Audio DAC-Magic 100 within the system I will update the review because it maybe the Dell computer. Then again I will never be a MP3 fan. If discs continue to lose sales I will go to FLAC. Why am I writing about MP3 music if I dislike it so? Because when I buy Blu-Ray, SACD, DVD, CD, or LP format music; Amazon sometimes gives me a free MP3 which I save on my computer and iPhone. Yes MP3 are great for phones to discuss with other music lovers, but not for serious listening. Update: I just got the Cambridge Audio DAC-Magic 100, ahhh...so much better. I am adding a star rating from 3 to 4 for the speakers. Therefore my new Dell computer's DAC added to the MP3 limitations going to the AudioEngine A5 Plus speakers. With the Cambridge DAC I hear cleaner bass and more separation. I can live with this on the computer listening to music when I am doing work. I choose the Cambridge DAC over the AudioEngine DAC because it has more Sample Rates, better build quality, and Cambridge is known for their quality to price ratio. Audioengine also has a DAC, the Audioengine D1 24-Bit DAC which has a headphone jack but the question is: Do you want a DAC with a headphone jack or a DAC with more of a historical Hi-End audio history. It's your choice, but do not buy the speakers by-themselves. Who knows what DAC is in your computer.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020 by PhiloX
Color: Satin Black
Style: Wired
I have been mostly a front of house sound engineer for 25 years, I also appreciate the audiophile world and have been living there for a long time. Currently I enjoy professionally mixing on d&b audiotechnik speakers which are about as audiophile as you can get in the live sound world. My journey started with the Parts Express C-Note speakers that need to be assembled. It was fun and they do sound great. After several years I wanted to get something that sounded more precise but I don't want to break the bank. I have been a Klipsch fan for a long time so I went with the Klipsch R-51PM. While they sounded "good", they severely lack in mid-range/low-end presence and have an annoying hiss at low levels. They are very quirky as well. So after some more research I came across these Audioengine A5+'s. I have heard of Audioengine for a while now and I always felt they were a tad small to reproduce solid mid range. I took a swing after reading some glowing reviews and I can honestly say, these speakers do not disappoint. I am very impressed with the tight clarity, unreal mid-range, and an extremely solid low end that put the Klipsch speaker to shame. If you wanted to run these without a subwoofer, they can hold their own. However, if you want a full range stage, you will need a subwoofer. I have paired these speakers with an iFi Zen DAC V2 which allows you to remove the additional volume control from Windows and you only need the volume control on the speakers themselves while also having a separate volume control for your headphones that doesn't affect the speakers. Very ideal set up. There is no audible hiss at low levels. They look great. The terminals on the back of the speakers are top notch! One of the things I hated about the Klipsch is their terminals are cheap and plasticky which makes connections very difficult to set up. There is nothing about these speakers that say cheap or flimsy at all. The exact opposite actually. I got the basic matte black finish which will leave fingerprints but after setting them up, that's not a concern. The power light is a tad bright since the speaker sits at near arms reach, but I was able to use a "light dim" and now it is tolerable. The remote solid milled aluminum and feels premium, however, when pulling the tab the first time to activate the battery, I thought I broke it, but that was part of the design and after popping the control unit back in, it is flawless. Other than that, I honestly can' think of anything I don't love about these speakers.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024 by C. Etheridge
Color: Bamboo
Style: Wired
These are unquestionably the finest speakers that I've ever owned. After trying out many different speakers from other companies, I purchased these due to the extremely high reviews on Amazon. I connected them to a low wattage Grace Mondo Internet radio and also connected them to an inexpensive Polk PSW-10 sub-woofer. I'm also listening to the music on my iPod Touch through them. The difference between these speakers and others that I tried out is like night and day. In addition, Audioengine is an extremely nice company to do business with and readily answered any and all questions that I had regarding my purchase and the proper way to set them up. All I can say about these speakers is that they are astounding. The sound quality right out of the box is phenomenal. I have them mounted on stands, with the tweeters at ear level and when I turn them on I'm in nirvana. Even without the use of a sub-woofer, the sound produced by these exquisite speakers is simply out of this world, with an abundance of crystal clear sound and just the perfect amount of mid and lower range levels. These speakers easily fill a very large room with abundant, quality sound. The solid bamboo is beautiful to look at and fits nicely with the furniture in my living room. While these aren't inexpensive, I believe that they're worth every penny. I'm no expert when it comes to audio, but I can certainly tell that there's a major difference between these and all of the other speakers that I tried out before buying the A5+'s. When you open the box, instead of being greeted by styrofoam packaging, you'll be delighted to see that Audioengine uses earth friendly packaging material, with no items that are a detriment to our environment. In addition, the company goes out of its way to encase the speakers and power supply in beautiful velvet bags, so as to cause no harm to them during transit. The user manual is straight forward and the speakers can be set up in a matter of minutes. One suggestion that I have, is that if you're going to be using speaker stands that allow you to hide the wiring, you should purchase a 30' roll of 16 gauge speaker wire prior to the arrival of the speakers. The reason for this, is because while the speaker wire is long enough on its own, it's too short if you use the stands for hiding wires. I contacted the company about this, and was told that they would consider putting longer length of speaker wire in the box, as they hadn't thought about the issue with speaker stands. This is a company that not only listens to you, but that truly cares about what you think. The bottom line is that these speakers deserve more than 5 stars, as does the company itself. If you decide to purchase them, you'll undoubtedly be blown away by the sound they produce, just as I was and continue to be. It's hard to believe that they'll sound better than they do now, but after 40 or 50 hours, I'm told the sound will be even more amazing.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2013 by Expressed Reviews
Color: Bamboo
Style: Wired
I purchased a set of Audioengine A5+ powered speakers on October 15th. They arrived two days later sitting on my front porch in a big box. Thank God no one ripped them off the porch while I was out having lunch. UPS just leaves stuff on your porch now. In the inner city that is very dangerous. They just shouldn't do that with a $469.00 dollar item, but that aside, I have my speakers. The speakers are packaged as described with layer after layer of cardboard, foam, fabric and plastic. The fabric is overkill if you ask me. I just don't need a tote bag for every item. What can I do with them now. It's a shame to just throw that away, but what use is it. I would have been satisfied with plastic only and a lower price. I can report the AudioEngine 5+ speakers do sound great. They can get loud and still sound clean and crisp. As reported in other reviews, the build quality is superb. I purchased the bamboo versions, and they are very nice. Not a flaw in the assembly or finish of the $70.00 dollar wood option. They are substantial and well constructed. I like the internal power supply and detachable power cord. My new speakers replaced an older Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 setup, which I was forced to retire after the subwoofer amp died. Klipsch doesn't service the amp, and the third party repair place wanted $75.00 to repair it, plus shipping and handling. To ship the woofer to them would have cost money too, so servicing a unit that was $150.00 dollars new, just didn't make sense. I thought of just replacing the unit with a new Promedia 2.1, but they are now discontinued, and I found many reports of other dead sub-woofer amps. Another promedia 2.1 was nixed! The Audioengine 2+ is closest in spec to the promedia 2.1, but I chose to step it up a bit and got the 5+. It is a bigger set of speakers, but the bigger power amplifier is worth it. My desktop is a bit crowded now, but I like the sound. The 5+ has better bass than the speakers I had (without a functioning sub-woofer), but I miss the deep bass of a sub. The 5+ has good flat response down to about 200Hz. That's where it falls off. There is nothing below 100hz to impress your friends, so a sub-woofer must be in your plans, down the road. I plan to save up for the audioengine S8 or Cerwin Vega, or maybe a Klipsch sub. I haven't decided. I wish audio engine packaged the amp portion of the 5+ in a box like the N22 product. I realized after setting up my new 5+ set that I no longer have a headphone jack as I did with the Klipsch Promedia 2.1. So what is one to do? I could buy the audio engine D-1 D.A.C., but that is so expensive for just a headphone jack. Besides, then I will have three volume controls. One in the computer software, one on the DAC and one on the left speaker. How confusing! If Audioengine would just build an N55 (hint, hint) with the 50 watt power capacity and an internal power supply, I hate the big brick power supply concept of the N22, I could have purchased a set of passive P4N speakers, and a subwoofer, had my headphone jack, and been able to mount the speakers up on the bookshelf. Audioengine should sell the right passive speaker of the 5+ as a set of passive 5" speakers. The enclosure without the power supply, as it is in the right speaker, must make for a better speaker. There is more space to resonate. I would buy that once they design the N55 amp! That would have freed up space on my desk. The 5+ speakers are not small. But they sure sound good. One thing I wonder about, why does the 5+ speaker system have the port on the rear, where the same basic designed P4N speakers have the port on the front? Is the port better on the front or rear? The endless rotation of the volume control of the 5+ is a problem. I realize this concept is common for digital volume controls as you find in cars and other modern equipment. It is necessary with the use of a remote control. However, you never know where the volume is set. I would prefer a digital readout of level instead of a power light. The power lamp could just relate to volume. Bright is loud, dim is low. Off could be dim / blinking. One last comment. Why is there no bamboo option for the S8 subwoofer? I wish I could buy a matching sub-woofer for my fabulous 5+'s. Bottom line, you will be happy with a set of audioengine 5+ speakers.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2015 by Ron B
Color: Satin Black
Style: Wired
This is my first real pair of speakers that I've purchased in the United States (I had a custom-made pair of rather large "monitors" in India). Overall I'm pleased with the clarity of these speakers. Depending on what kind of music you listen to, you may or may not need a subwoofer with it. Rock listeners may need a subwoofer, but an Indian classical Raga will probably won't require a separate subwoofer. Size: I'm happy with the size of these speakers, fit well on my desk. Looks: I prefer my speakers to be covered by clothing mesh just for the looks, but Audioengine says that makes speakers lose clarity. Not a big issue for me, these still look just fine in black color. The white speakers didn't look good to my taste, a weird mix of black and white color that is hard to match with the rest of stuff on my desk. Treble: 5/5 clear. Mids: 5/5 clear. Bass: 5/5 for my small room. If you have a larger room, you might need a subwoofer. Accessories: Comes with a "toy" remote, RCA cables, power cable, and speaker wire that is longer than sufficient for my desk. Although the speakers do support SPDIF, but no SPDIF cable was supplied. I was hoping this would be my first time to actually use a SPDIF port on my soundcard, but I can't - need to do some more research on SPDIF cables now. Packaging: Box in a box in a box (Three boxes total, one in another)! Speakers were seated in styrofoam casing inside the third box. Speakers were encased in cloth bag, as were the accessories. Packaging was more than sufficient to protect the investment during shipping, specially given the weight of the shipment. Cost: While waiting for my new employment to start next month, I felt that the speakers are a bit overpriced. But then when I listen to the sound, I forget about the fact that these speakers cost me $400. Issues and other comments: 1) Although they're "magnetically shielded", a cellphone placed around is still able to interfere. Audioengine says it's due to 2G/EDGE and should disappear when phone has 3G or 4G connection. AT&T gives only EDGE in my area, so I can't test for the accuracy of that statement. 2) I can't seem to figure out what percentage of max loudness the speakers are currently set at. The volume control button is "free" and does not have any indication of whether you're at 10% or 90% of max volume. The remote has no indication of that either. This made setting up the speakers harder for me because I have hooked them up to the computer. Increasing the volume from Windows taskbar initially increased the volume too much, enough to cause my wife to run down to my room to make sure I'm okay. 3) The remote is too easy to lose - there should be some mechanism of finding it. Maybe you could press a button on the speaker, and the remote will start beeping wherever it is. But then I'm asking for too much now. For now I'm just resting the remote on top of one of the speakers, how ironic! 4) Considering the size of these speakers, I was wondering if there is a way to mount them on the wall, but I haven't found any. The People in the US will find it weird, but it's "normal" in India to mount your speakers on the wall. 5) If an iPod is connected to the speakers charging USB port, why can't the speaker also get the sound input through USB? Why do I have to connect a separate 3.5mm jack? Audioengine could work on it over the next few years.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2013 by Anil Kumar