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Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White
Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White
Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White
Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White
Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White
Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White
Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White
Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White
Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White
Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White
Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White
Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White
Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White

Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White

Overview Audioengine 5+ (A5+) Premium Powered Speakers deliver audiophile-quality sound and features at a price that continues to set the standard for affordable high-quality audio. Connect your iDevice, computer, TV, or any other audio component for great stereo sound in any room. Key Features Built-in power amplifiers Remote control Improved thermal management RCA and mini-jack audio inputs Front panel volume control USB power charge port Variable preamp audio output Gold-plated connectors Full-size 5-way speaker binding posts Custom Kevlar woofers and silk tweeters Hand-built MDF wood cabinets Magnetically shielded Advance tuned cabinet with rear-ported waveguide Stand-mount 1/4? threaded inserts Cables included WARNING: This product contains a button/coin battery and is hazardous. Keep batteries away from children. Batteries can cause severe or fatal injuries in 2 hours or less if swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. Medical attention should be sought immediately if it is suspected the battery has been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body.

Overview Audioengine 5+ (A5+) Premium Powered Speakers deliver audiophile-quality sound and features at a price that continues to set the standard for affordable high-quality audio. Connect your iDevice, computer, TV, or any other audio component for great stereo sound in any room. Key Features Built-in power amplifiers Remote control Improved thermal management RCA and mini-jack audio inputs Front panel volume control USB power charge port Variable preamp audio output Gold-plated connectors Full-size 5-way speaker binding posts Custom Kevlar woofers and silk tweeters Hand-built MDF wood cabinets Magnetically shielded Advance tuned cabinet with rear-ported waveguide Stand-mount 1/4? threaded inserts Cables included WARNING: This product contains a button/coin battery and is hazardous. Keep batteries away from children. Batteries can cause severe or fatal injuries in 2 hours or less if swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. Medical attention should be sought immediately if it is suspected the battery has been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body.

Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White

Overview Audioengine 5+ (A5+) Premium Powered Speakers deliver audiophile-quality sound and features at a price that continues to set the standard for affordable high-quality audio. Connect your iDevice, computer, TV, or any other audio component for great stereo sound in any room. Key Features Built-in power amplifiers Remote control Improved thermal management RCA and mini-jack audio inputs Front panel volume control USB power charge port Variable preamp audio output Gold-plated connectors Full-size 5-way speaker binding posts Custom Kevlar woofers and silk tweeters Hand-built MDF wood cabinets Magnetically shielded Advance tuned cabinet with rear-ported waveguide Stand-mount 1/4? threaded inserts Cables included WARNING: This product contains a button/coin battery and is hazardous. Keep batteries away from children. Batteries can cause severe or fatal injuries in 2 hours or less if swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. Medical attention should be sought immediately if it is suspected the battery has been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body.

Overview Audioengine 5+ (A5+) Premium Powered Speakers deliver audiophile-quality sound and features at a price that continues to set the standard for affordable high-quality audio. Connect your iDevice, computer, TV, or any other audio component for great stereo sound in any room. Key Features Built-in power amplifiers Remote control Improved thermal management RCA and mini-jack audio inputs Front panel volume control USB power charge port Variable preamp audio output Gold-plated connectors Full-size 5-way speaker binding posts Custom Kevlar woofers and silk tweeters Hand-built MDF wood cabinets Magnetically shielded Advance tuned cabinet with rear-ported waveguide Stand-mount 1/4? threaded inserts Cables included WARNING: This product contains a button/coin battery and is hazardous. Keep batteries away from children. Batteries can cause severe or fatal injuries in 2 hours or less if swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. Medical attention should be sought immediately if it is suspected the battery has been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body.

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Price history

Price history

Reviews

2 bis 4,5 Sterne. Habe die A5 neu gekauft und nach wenigen Wochen hat der verbaute Verstärker seinen dienst quittiert.
7 April 2023*KC* G.

originally posted on audioengineusa.com

3 to 4.5 stars. Have the active A5 bought new and after a few weeks, the built-in amplifier has quit his service. (Different volumes of the channels, humming and annoying, violent noise even at low volume) The support of Audioengine was under all sow (Because "Not bought in the U.S. but in Europe" > so no help or even warranty. Since the boxes have not sounded bad, I resorted to tools and converted them to passive (also because the originally installed amplifier to Frequency separation had installed a passive crossover, I thought to myself "more than completely ruin them can not") ... ... and now with a Class D amplifier + a Yamaha YSW subwoofer for the very deep bass excellent sound for my desk Mac

Absolutely amazing, especially for the price!
19 June 2022Barry H.

originally posted on audioengineusa.com

I was sick of my old computer speakers and decided to buy something MUCH better. I was not able to demo the speakers live and I have owned some of the finest speakers made over the years (B&W 801's and B&W 805's, etc.). So as I read reviews, I kept asking myself, but would I be happy with them. The reviews were great and the return policy is outstanding, so I decided to take a chance. I am so glad I did! They met my goal of being MUCH better than my old speakers (the brand that starts with a B and ends in OSE).The sound stage is amazing, but not very forgiving. Keep in mind, I am using these as desktop computer speakers. To sound their best, they have to be in front of monitors or anything else. They also need to be pointed straight at me. When I figured that out, ... MoreI was sick of my old computer speakers and decided to buy something MUCH better. I was not able to demo the speakers live and I have owned some of the finest speakers made over the years (B&W 801's and B&W 805's, etc.). So as I read reviews, I kept asking myself, but would I be happy with them. The reviews were great and the return policy is outstanding, so I decided to take a chance. I am so glad I did! They met my goal of being MUCH better than my old speakers (the brand that starts with a B and ends in OSE).The sound stage is amazing, but not very forgiving. Keep in mind, I am using these as desktop computer speakers. To sound their best, they have to be in front of monitors or anything else. They also need to be pointed straight at me. When I figured that out, the entire spectrum of sound was so much better and the sound stage and stereo separation was excellent! I am a bassist, so I tend to be really critical there. I attached an image of the sound spectrum. The bass is full and definitely there, but it is fairly tubby sounding and doesn't sound "punchy" until I turn it up to levels that my wife doesn't approve of ;-) One sound test that I always try is "do thy sound good at low levels?" That is one of the hardest things for speakers to do. I can tell you that the engineers at AudioEngine got right with the speaker/amp combination. They sound WONDERFUL at low to lower levels! Staged right, the detail and crispness of these speakers is phenomenal. My wife is SOOOO happy about that! What she was not thrilled about is this speaker system is not really comes to life when you start cranking it up! I got them (for myself) as a Father's Day present. So I told her I had to just try them out at various levels. Instead of making your ears bleed like some speaker systems do, these got punchier and I could feel it in my chest without ear fatigue. These speakers just BEG to be played loud. I think they would be a fantastic whole room or part of a surround sound system where "louder is always better."The only two things that I was a little disappointed in was the highest high and the lows. I am a bassist, so it is easy to be critical of most systems to a degree, but here is why. I attached an image of the sound spectrum of these generated playing some Eagles music. The tweeters were very silky and smooth, but I wish they were a little bit crisper (I am listening to some Journey as I write this, and they are perfect for that sound...). There is also plenty of bass (everything is stock flat, no EQ adjustments here). The bass is just a bit "tubby" sounding. It is not "punchy" until played loud enough that my wife threatened to call the cops! The bass is full enough, but not the most dynamic... You can also see that the highest highs that show off the shimmer of cymbals, the crispness from say brushes on a snare drum, etc. I do love the smoothness and silkiness of the tweeters, but there is some of the sound spectrum lacking. But as reality sets in, I recognize that B&W 801's are now $35,000 a pair. My B&W 805's size wise were more comparable, but they now cost $6000 per pair (with no amp section!). These AudioEngine A+ speakers are not perfect if you are an audio snob, but they are less than 1/10th of the cost of my 805's! And for 805's to sound like 805's, you'll need to spend another $6000 plus for amps and speaker wires!For the money, these speakers are truly unbelievable! I have been pleasantly suprissed and I am thrilled with my decision to "give them a try." You would have had to spend a LOT more to get anything even remotely close to this sound, let alone something better. I HIGHLY recommend them!

Audioengine A5+ Wireless - 1 year later
1 February 2023Edon

originally posted on audioengineusa.com

I have bought my pair of A5+ mid February 2022, expectations were high as these were the first "proper speaker" I bought. Previously I had Logitech and Creative 2.1 systems which were quite good (or so I thought). Once I hooked up A5+ I was completely shocked and blown away. The sound has such a depth and there is actually 3D feeling when you listen to music. It's impossible to describe, you get confused as your favorite songs sound completely different but in a good way. And you can crank it up to 11 and music still sounds great. There is bass there are mids there are highs.. Everything is there!! I'm not saying speakers from Logitech or Creative are bad, they have their purpose, but if you want to really enjoy the music (or just listen to podcasts) you need to ... MoreI have bought my pair of A5+ mid February 2022, expectations were high as these were the first "proper speaker" I bought. Previously I had Logitech and Creative 2.1 systems which were quite good (or so I thought). Once I hooked up A5+ I was completely shocked and blown away. The sound has such a depth and there is actually 3D feeling when you listen to music. It's impossible to describe, you get confused as your favorite songs sound completely different but in a good way. And you can crank it up to 11 and music still sounds great. There is bass there are mids there are highs.. Everything is there!! I'm not saying speakers from Logitech or Creative are bad, they have their purpose, but if you want to really enjoy the music (or just listen to podcasts) you need to hear it from this speakers. Absolutely amazing and worth every penny. They are not cheap but they are worth it. I'm in no sense audiophile but this speakers have spoiled me and I doubt I could go back to regular speakers.After 1 year of listening, and I average 5-6 hours per day (I work from home) they are going strong and there are ZERO issues. Best buying decision I made. Just buy the speakers and don't look back.

Specification

General
Product TypeSpeakers
Enclosure ColourHigh-gloss white
Enclosure MaterialMDF
Speaker System

Price comparison

Updated 1 day ago
Lasoo

$479.20

Audioengine A5 Classic Powered Bookshelf Speakers For Desktop PC Gloss White

Delivery $15

Lasoo

$599.00

Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White

Delivery $9.95

Lasoo

$639.20

Audioengine A5 Wireless Desktop Speaker Gloss White

Delivery $15

Lasoo

$799.00

Audioengine A5+ Wireless Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Hi-Gloss White

Delivery $9.95

Lasoo

$829.00

Audioengine A5 Plus Wireless Bluetooth Speakers with DS2 Stands White aptX HD Kevlar Woofers

Delivery $15

Price history

Price history

Reviews

2 bis 4,5 Sterne. Habe die A5 neu gekauft und nach wenigen Wochen hat der verbaute Verstärker seinen dienst quittiert.
7 April 2023

3 to 4.5 stars. Have the active A5 bought new and after a few weeks, the built-in amplifier has quit his service. (Different volumes of the channels, humming and annoying, violent noise even at low volume) The support of Audioengine was under all sow (Because "Not bought in the U.S. but in Europe" > so no help or even warranty. Since the boxes have not sounded bad, I resorted to tools and converted them to passive (also because the originally installed amplifier to Frequency separation had installed a passive crossover, I thought to myself "more than completely ruin them can not") ... ... and now with a Class D amplifier + a Yamaha YSW subwoofer for the very deep bass excellent sound for my desk Mac

*KC* G. originally posted on audioengineusa.com
Absolutely amazing, especially for the price!
19 June 2022

I was sick of my old computer speakers and decided to buy something MUCH better. I was not able to demo the speakers live and I have owned some of the finest speakers made over the years (B&W 801's and B&W 805's, etc.). So as I read reviews, I kept asking myself, but would I be happy with them. The reviews were great and the return policy is outstanding, so I decided to take a chance. I am so glad I did! They met my goal of being MUCH better than my old speakers (the brand that starts with a B and ends in OSE).The sound stage is amazing, but not very forgiving. Keep in mind, I am using these as desktop computer speakers. To sound their best, they have to be in front of monitors or anything else. They also need to be pointed straight at me. When I figured that out, ... MoreI was sick of my old computer speakers and decided to buy something MUCH better. I was not able to demo the speakers live and I have owned some of the finest speakers made over the years (B&W 801's and B&W 805's, etc.). So as I read reviews, I kept asking myself, but would I be happy with them. The reviews were great and the return policy is outstanding, so I decided to take a chance. I am so glad I did! They met my goal of being MUCH better than my old speakers (the brand that starts with a B and ends in OSE).The sound stage is amazing, but not very forgiving. Keep in mind, I am using these as desktop computer speakers. To sound their best, they have to be in front of monitors or anything else. They also need to be pointed straight at me. When I figured that out, the entire spectrum of sound was so much better and the sound stage and stereo separation was excellent! I am a bassist, so I tend to be really critical there. I attached an image of the sound spectrum. The bass is full and definitely there, but it is fairly tubby sounding and doesn't sound "punchy" until I turn it up to levels that my wife doesn't approve of ;-) One sound test that I always try is "do thy sound good at low levels?" That is one of the hardest things for speakers to do. I can tell you that the engineers at AudioEngine got right with the speaker/amp combination. They sound WONDERFUL at low to lower levels! Staged right, the detail and crispness of these speakers is phenomenal. My wife is SOOOO happy about that! What she was not thrilled about is this speaker system is not really comes to life when you start cranking it up! I got them (for myself) as a Father's Day present. So I told her I had to just try them out at various levels. Instead of making your ears bleed like some speaker systems do, these got punchier and I could feel it in my chest without ear fatigue. These speakers just BEG to be played loud. I think they would be a fantastic whole room or part of a surround sound system where "louder is always better."The only two things that I was a little disappointed in was the highest high and the lows. I am a bassist, so it is easy to be critical of most systems to a degree, but here is why. I attached an image of the sound spectrum of these generated playing some Eagles music. The tweeters were very silky and smooth, but I wish they were a little bit crisper (I am listening to some Journey as I write this, and they are perfect for that sound...). There is also plenty of bass (everything is stock flat, no EQ adjustments here). The bass is just a bit "tubby" sounding. It is not "punchy" until played loud enough that my wife threatened to call the cops! The bass is full enough, but not the most dynamic... You can also see that the highest highs that show off the shimmer of cymbals, the crispness from say brushes on a snare drum, etc. I do love the smoothness and silkiness of the tweeters, but there is some of the sound spectrum lacking. But as reality sets in, I recognize that B&W 801's are now $35,000 a pair. My B&W 805's size wise were more comparable, but they now cost $6000 per pair (with no amp section!). These AudioEngine A+ speakers are not perfect if you are an audio snob, but they are less than 1/10th of the cost of my 805's! And for 805's to sound like 805's, you'll need to spend another $6000 plus for amps and speaker wires!For the money, these speakers are truly unbelievable! I have been pleasantly suprissed and I am thrilled with my decision to "give them a try." You would have had to spend a LOT more to get anything even remotely close to this sound, let alone something better. I HIGHLY recommend them!

Barry H. originally posted on audioengineusa.com
Audioengine A5+ Wireless - 1 year later
1 February 2023

I have bought my pair of A5+ mid February 2022, expectations were high as these were the first "proper speaker" I bought. Previously I had Logitech and Creative 2.1 systems which were quite good (or so I thought). Once I hooked up A5+ I was completely shocked and blown away. The sound has such a depth and there is actually 3D feeling when you listen to music. It's impossible to describe, you get confused as your favorite songs sound completely different but in a good way. And you can crank it up to 11 and music still sounds great. There is bass there are mids there are highs.. Everything is there!! I'm not saying speakers from Logitech or Creative are bad, they have their purpose, but if you want to really enjoy the music (or just listen to podcasts) you need to ... MoreI have bought my pair of A5+ mid February 2022, expectations were high as these were the first "proper speaker" I bought. Previously I had Logitech and Creative 2.1 systems which were quite good (or so I thought). Once I hooked up A5+ I was completely shocked and blown away. The sound has such a depth and there is actually 3D feeling when you listen to music. It's impossible to describe, you get confused as your favorite songs sound completely different but in a good way. And you can crank it up to 11 and music still sounds great. There is bass there are mids there are highs.. Everything is there!! I'm not saying speakers from Logitech or Creative are bad, they have their purpose, but if you want to really enjoy the music (or just listen to podcasts) you need to hear it from this speakers. Absolutely amazing and worth every penny. They are not cheap but they are worth it. I'm in no sense audiophile but this speakers have spoiled me and I doubt I could go back to regular speakers.After 1 year of listening, and I average 5-6 hours per day (I work from home) they are going strong and there are ZERO issues. Best buying decision I made. Just buy the speakers and don't look back.

Edon originally posted on audioengineusa.com
Bluetooth speakers not reconnecting on computer startup (Macbook 13 M2)
25 January 2023

I am writing to seek assistance with an issue I am experiencing with my Macbook Pro 13 (M2) connected to an Apple studio display via Thunderbolt cable, an Apple keyboard, and Logitech mouse via Bluetooth, and Audioengine A5+ Bluetooth speakers. I would like to mention that when I restart my computer, the keyboard and mouse are reconnected automatically, but the speakers do not. I need to manually reconnect the speakers by clicking on the Bluetooth icon at the top of the screen and selecting the speakers from the drop-down menu. I would also like to mention that the speakers are always on and have never been connected to any other device; they are dedicated solely to my computer station. I would greatly appreciate any help in resolving this issue. Thank you

originally posted on audioengineusa.com
My old A5s crashed and
3 January 2023

My old A5s crashed and burned a few months ago, and I was a bit dismayed to fin that because of a design update to the electronics, the old A5s could not be fixed. But the Audioengine were apologetic and obliging. So I had the whole field of powered speakers to choose from again. Audioengine provided an incentive for me to buy another pair. So now I have the A5+, and they have picked up right where the old ones left off. Same tight highs. Same substantive bass. The imaging is right as I imagined it as well. Looking forward to breaking this pair in just as I had the old ones.

Tim K. originally posted on audioengineusa.com
Same quality you expect, but maybe not worth it for Bluetooth
8 July 2022

I've had an original set of the a5+ since release and have absolutely loved them. I recommend them to everyone who talks about powered desktop speakers. Amazing support the one time I had an issue, great sound and they look fantastic.It was a no brainer going for another set when I decided I wanted some bluetooth speakers. I figured I love my current ones, one with Bluetooth will be perfect.Functionally they are exactly the same other than the bluetooth. But for the $100 premium I wouldn't say it was worth it. Connection range is OK, sound quality is definitely diminished though. Granted I use a high end schiit DAC with my original set. But the wired connection is definitely better for these guys. So I'm primarily going to use them in that configuration as well.I ... MoreI've had an original set of the a5+ since release and have absolutely loved them. I recommend them to everyone who talks about powered desktop speakers. Amazing support the one time I had an issue, great sound and they look fantastic.It was a no brainer going for another set when I decided I wanted some bluetooth speakers. I figured I love my current ones, one with Bluetooth will be perfect.Functionally they are exactly the same other than the bluetooth. But for the $100 premium I wouldn't say it was worth it. Connection range is OK, sound quality is definitely diminished though. Granted I use a high end schiit DAC with my original set. But the wired connection is definitely better for these guys. So I'm primarily going to use them in that configuration as well.I do love the update remote, but I don't like that the sleep function still keeps the LED on. It's quiet bright and even in the hallway I still know it's on at night. I still opt to completely shut down the unit at night.

john .. originally posted on audioengineusa.com
Slight color mismatch
24 March 2023

I recieved these speakers from PC Case Gear, delivered promptly and on special.Apon opening the box and setting up the speakers I noticed that one speaker was darker than the other. Sadly I could not un-see that so I decided to return the speakers. When requesting a return through the PC Case Gear site I noticed that there were only two options I was presented with, they were:"Change of Mind" or"Mis shipped" which as a customer left me feeling manipulated. I had not changed my mind and the order was not mis-shipped. There is no option for to say this product did not meet my expectations.I can not speak to the quality of this product as I had to return it before using ( I only just now requested to return the speakers 10 minutes ago) I hope and strongly suspect ... MoreI recieved these speakers from PC Case Gear, delivered promptly and on special.Apon opening the box and setting up the speakers I noticed that one speaker was darker than the other. Sadly I could not un-see that so I decided to return the speakers. When requesting a return through the PC Case Gear site I noticed that there were only two options I was presented with, they were:"Change of Mind" or"Mis shipped" which as a customer left me feeling manipulated. I had not changed my mind and the order was not mis-shipped. There is no option for to say this product did not meet my expectations.I can not speak to the quality of this product as I had to return it before using ( I only just now requested to return the speakers 10 minutes ago) I hope and strongly suspect this is unusual.

Matt C. originally posted on pccasegear.com
The next step up
2 November 2022

At some point, those other tiny desktop speakers are no longer what you're looking for. A hearing-aid wearer needs the best fidelity and clarity. The Audioengine speakers have real components, and are nice and clean from soft to loud. Lute, pipe organ, classical guitar, singing voice - all nicely done. Speech is easy to hear.Note, as they say in the instructions, the speakers do have some break-in. At first, they sound a little bright and tinny, and mellow out as the larger element comes to itself.Sub-woofer needed? Possibly not, if you're happy to hear the deepest tones as background. These speakers do that job. If you want room-shaking whallup, then you'll need a bigger cone and heavy mass, etc., a sub.Altogether, the 2 bookshelf speakers are very nice for ... MoreAt some point, those other tiny desktop speakers are no longer what you're looking for. A hearing-aid wearer needs the best fidelity and clarity. The Audioengine speakers have real components, and are nice and clean from soft to loud. Lute, pipe organ, classical guitar, singing voice - all nicely done. Speech is easy to hear.Note, as they say in the instructions, the speakers do have some break-in. At first, they sound a little bright and tinny, and mellow out as the larger element comes to itself.Sub-woofer needed? Possibly not, if you're happy to hear the deepest tones as background. These speakers do that job. If you want room-shaking whallup, then you'll need a bigger cone and heavy mass, etc., a sub.Altogether, the 2 bookshelf speakers are very nice for size and price.

Mark originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
These little speakers are truly
9 September 2021

These little speakers are truly incredible. I'm a former audiophile, had an $85K+ system, and these, small desktop, nearfield speakers hold their own in a way that's very impressive. I do not find I'm wanting anything more, I do have a sub integrated into my system and that brings it to another level, but even without they are very good. The way they vanish and create a remarkable seamless and wide soundstage is hard to believe.The only potential weakness is that they may be lacking a bit in detail, but my source is Spotify, routed through an AudioEngine D1 DAC, I'm not sure there's more detail to be had from this setup.What's most important, I find I enjoy listening to music (and Youtube) more than ever before at my computer. I have not used any of my headphones ... MoreThese little speakers are truly incredible. I'm a former audiophile, had an $85K+ system, and these, small desktop, nearfield speakers hold their own in a way that's very impressive. I do not find I'm wanting anything more, I do have a sub integrated into my system and that brings it to another level, but even without they are very good. The way they vanish and create a remarkable seamless and wide soundstage is hard to believe.The only potential weakness is that they may be lacking a bit in detail, but my source is Spotify, routed through an AudioEngine D1 DAC, I'm not sure there's more detail to be had from this setup.What's most important, I find I enjoy listening to music (and Youtube) more than ever before at my computer. I have not used any of my headphones in months now and do not see myself going back. Having spent a lot of time in the ultra-hi end audio market it's tricky to find that sweet spot for speakers of being lively and enjoyable to listen to and warm enough to not be grating on poor recordings. Often speakers will bias one direction or the other, becoming either too clinical (harsh to listen to under anything other than ideal circumstances from recording to every piece of equipment before the speakers) or too romantic-sounding (which is nice at first, but ultimately boring and unexciting over time).I'm very VERY pleased with these wonderful little speakers. They even look nice!

Timothy C. originally posted on audioengineusa.com
Top notch value for minimalist turntable setup
31 March 2023

I have been running these with a U-Turn Orbit and the built in preamp for a minimalist office set up. It's been about 4 years and I am still extremely pleased with the sound and aesthetics of these speakers. I am now upgrading my turntable and preamp but the speakers will stay. The ability to quickly switch to Bluetooth to play Spotify from the phone or computer is huge. For this type of setup I don't think you could find anything better at this price point. I did briefly look at the new U-Turn Ethos to replace these but being smaller and slightly less powerful there is no reason to reconsider. If starting over with less space I might come to a different conclusion but these A5+ do what I need them to do perfectly.

DOM originally posted on audioengineusa.com

Specification

General
Product TypeSpeakers
Enclosure ColourHigh-gloss white
Enclosure MaterialMDF
Speaker System