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Audioengine A5+

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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4.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • excellent clarity and extension
  • well-engineered
  • compact

Cons

  • dense cushioned pad is fixed to the bottom panel
  • hard wire is not an option)
  • Bamboo veneer is subject to heat to produce darker shades

Key specs

  • 2.0
  • 1
  • 3.5 mm
  • no
  • yes
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  • no
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Audioengine A5+ - Pros & Cons

Audioengine A5+

Pros

  • excellent clarity and extension
  • well-engineered
  • compact
  • powered speaker pair
  • sound quality was very good
  • distinctive
  • detailed and well-balanced
  • Interference-free audio quality is preserved
  • versatility
  • functionality and simplicity
  • A5+ is fairly pleasing to the eye

Cons

  • dense cushioned pad is fixed to the bottom panel
  • hard wire is not an option)
  • Bamboo veneer is subject to heat to produce darker shades
  • the sound did get a bit intermittent again
  • the W1 set has just been discontinued
  • No Bluetooth on the A5+ Speaker System
  • The two buttons seem a bit redundant
  • the speakers are not overly bright sounding or overly mid-centric on
  • don t noticeably add to or detract from any audio frequency
  • a large and heavy metal heatsink
  • have to be boring

Audioengine A5+ - Full Specifications

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General
Speaker type2-way
Number of speakers2.0
Number of drivers2
Recommended usageUniversal
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • White
  • Wood
Housing materialMDF
Speaker placementTabletop/bookshelf
Volume controlRotary
Speaker enclosureClosed
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Features
Built-in speaker control unityes
External control unitno
Equalizerno
AirPlayyes
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Front speaker
Front speaker / speaker unityes
Front speaker / speaker unit height10.63 in
Front speaker / speaker unit width7.09 in
Front speaker / speaker unit depth7.87 in
Front speaker / speaker unit weight15.43 lb
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Woofer
Wooferyes
Woofer diameter5.0 in
Number of woofer drivers1
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputsno
Analogue RCA stereo inputyes
Analogue RCA stereo outputno
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)0
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)no
Headphone output3.5 mm
Microphone inputno
Pre-output (subwoofer)yes
USByes
Type of USB connector
USB
USB powered (only mha USB)no
USB version2.0
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletno
Remotely operatedyes
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Dimensions
Weight25.13 lb
Height10.63 in
Width7.09 in
Depth7.87 in
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Audio features
AmplifierBuilt-in
Impedance10000.0 Ω
RMS rated power50.0 W
Capacity (max/total)150.0 W
Frequency range (max)22000.0 Hz
Frequency range (min)50.0 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.05 %
Power per channel (RMS)50.0 W
Suitable for subwooferno
Surround speakersno
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)120.0 W
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Tweeter
Tweeteryes
Tweeter diameter0.75 in
Number of tweeter drivers1
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Power
Battery operatedno
Electric (not USB)yes
Operational power consumption (min-max)< 10
Power consumption (standby)4.0 W

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Audioengine A5+ Audioengine - Editorial Reviews (22)

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Based on 22 reviews
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Audioengine A5+ Audioengine A5+ Speakers Review
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Lifewire
Published: 04.06.2019
Audioengine A5+ Speakers Review
4.7

The Audioengine A5+ bookshelf speakers are expensive, but they feature robust sound quality and a playful soundstage that just excels at playing your favorite music. You won’t find better speakers in terms of audio quality.

Audioengine A5+ AudioEngine A5+ Speakers Review
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Audioholics Home Theater, HDTV, Receivers, Speakers, Blu-ray Reviews and News
Published: 02.01.2012
AudioEngine A5+ Speakers Review

For multimedia speakers, the extension of the AudioEngine 5+ speakers are going to give you some excellent real-world low end not found on most 2.0 systems-and you can always add a subwoofer.

Audioengine A5+ Audioengine A5+ Wireless desktop/Bluetooth speaker review: Bookshelves are back!
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Phandroid - Android News and Reviews
Published: 11.08.2019
Audioengine A5+ Wireless desktop/Bluetooth speaker review: Bookshelves are back!

It's a real shame that bookshelf speakers have gone out of style. Although they're fairly big and bulky, bookshelf speakers are awesome! It's a classic look that has the potential to de

Audioengine A5+ Audioengine A5+ Wireless Powered Speakers Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com
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HomeTheaterHifi.com
Published: 22.08.2018
Audioengine A5+ Wireless Powered Speakers Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com

Audioengine’s 5+ wireless powered speakers can bring big sound into small and varied spaces. They are substantial and bring surprisingly big sound...

Audioengine A5+ Power to the Speakers: Three New Active Desktop Systems
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Sound & Vision
Published: 12.03.2012
Power to the Speakers: Three New Active Desktop Systems

Were we to travel to, say, Jupiter, and abduct its leading audio engineer (turnabout is fair play, after all), we might want to ask him (or it) this question: what’s the very best way to design a loudspeaker for the reproduction of high-fidelity music?There’s no doubt in my mind as to how our Jovian guest would answer: “Active/powered!”

Audioengine A5+ audioengine a5 loudspeakers
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Positive Feedback
Published: 26.06.2018
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Audioengine A5+ Audioengine A5+ Wireless Powered Loudspeakers
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Positive Feedback
Published: 11.07.2018
Audioengine A5+ Wireless Powered Loudspeakers

Audioengine A5+ Wireless Powered Loudspeakers

Audioengine A5+ Review: Audioengine A5+ Wireless speakers (review)
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 15.11.2018
Review: Audioengine A5+ Wireless speakers (review)
4.7

There’s no doubt that single-box wireless speakers have their place. But for real stereo, you need two boxes. For example, the Audioengine A5+ Wireless

Audioengine A5+ Audioengine A5+ Wireless Bookshelf Speakers Review - Bluetooth is Added but Sound Is Still the Same - TechWalls
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techwalls.com
Published: 11.04.2019
Audioengine A5+ Wireless Bookshelf Speakers Review - Bluetooth is Added but Sound Is Still the Same - TechWalls
4.1

The Audioengine A5+ Wireless is the Bluetooth version of the Audioengine A5+ that was released 7 years ago. Are those good wireless bookshelf speakers? Let's find out in the review.

Audioengine A5+ Audioengine A5+ Speakers and Wireless Audio Adapter - Silent PC Review
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SILENT PC REVIEW
Published: 18.04.2012
Audioengine A5+ Speakers and Wireless Audio Adapter - Silent PC Review

The original A5 was a runaway hit for Audioengine, so the new A5+ speakers have big shoes to fill. How are they? Two words: Shockingly good. We show you why and how, along with a close look at Audioengine’s no-fuss, near-universal, wireless audio adapters, the most effective cable replacements we’ve encountered. Audioengine A5+ Product Audioengine

Audioengine A5+ Audioengine A5+ Wireless speaker review – The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 06.06.2018
Audioengine A5+ Wireless speaker review – The Gadgeteer
Audioengine A5+ Audioengine A5+ Wireless Speakers Review
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TechSpot
Published: 22.03.2018
Audioengine A5+ Wireless Speakers Review
4.8

Today we're taking a look Audioengine's latest studio speakers, the A5+ Wireless. The original A5+ speakers were one of our picks in last year's Best Of feature...

Audioengine A5+ Audioengine A5+ Wireless Speakers Great sound, and versatility, from a pair of $499 speakers. Review By Tom Lyle
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Audioengine A5+ Wireless Speakers Great sound, and versatility, from a pair of $499 speakers. Review By Tom Lyle

Audioengine A5+ Wireless Speakers Great sound, and versatility, from a pair of $499 speakers. Review By Tom Lyle of Enjoy the Music.com

Audioengine A5+ Audioengine A5+ Wireless Speakers - Review - MyMac.com
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MyMac.com
Published: 19.04.2018
Audioengine A5+ Wireless Speakers - Review - MyMac.com

Audioengine is our favorite company for compact powered stereo speakers. Their new 2018 A5+ Powered Speakers are modest in size with a big and muscular, full-frontal sonic presence.

Audioengine A5+ AudioEngine A5+ Review - Premium, Wireless Bookshelf Speakers
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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 28.11.2018
AudioEngine A5+ Review - Premium, Wireless Bookshelf Speakers

AudioEngine A5+ Wireless Speakers Review – AudioEngine A5+ bookshelf speakers were a success and have got many praises among reviewers and sound enthusiasts. Following the success, AudioEngine is releasing the A5+ Wireless model and as the name suggests, brings wireless (via Bluetooth) into the mix. You now have an option to be completely wire-free to enjoy […]

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