These small speakers, only 6” in height, pack a solid punch if you use them as intended and within their limits.
With built in amplifiers, the A2+ speakers are a perfect fit as a computer speaker playing multimedia material, or they can even excel in a small room playing from either an analog or digital source.
I listened to a variety of material through these speakers and was really pleased both with the quality of the output, and the accurate imaging from stereo sources.
Highlights
1. Fine sound – especially considering the diminutive size of the speakers
2. Reasonably priced
3. Very flexible inputs for analog and digital sources
4. Very clean amplifier, delivering 15 Watts RMS per channel
5. Lovely packaging and set up guide
6. No remote control for volume or source switching
The parent business of the Audioengine A2+ speakers, Audioengine, has been producing high-quality speakers—typically powered models—since 2005. These speakers have offered great sound at affordable costs. The creators, who are based in Austin, Texas, have worked for Apple, Harman-Kardon, and Gibson Guitars. In addition to speakers like the Audioengine A2+ under evaluation, the company also sells accessories like Bluetooth transceivers and headphone amplifiers.
System Specification
AMPLIFIER TYPE:
Dual class AB monolithic
POWER OUTPUT:
60W peak power total (15W RMS / 30W peak per channel), AES
DRIVERS:
2.75″ aramid fiber woofers, 3/4” silk dome tweeters
INPUTS:
3.5mm stereo mini-jack, RCA, USB, Bluetooth
OUTPUTS:
RCA variable line-out
MAINS VOLTAGES:
100-240V 50/60Hz auto-switching
SNR:
>95dB (typical A-weighted)
THD+N:
<0.05% at all power settings
CROSSTALK:
<50dB
FREQ. RESPONSE:
65Hz-22kHz ±2.0dB
INPUT IMPEDANCE:
5K ohms unbalanced
CONNECTOR TYPE:
Micro USB
INPUT BIT DEPTH:
up to 16 bits native
INPUT SAMPLE RATE:
up to 48 kHz native
BLUETOOTH RECEIVER TYPE:
Bluetooth 5.0 audio
SUPPORTED CODECS:
aptX low latency, aptX, AAC, SBC
COLOR:
Available in Satin Black Gloss Red, and Gloss White
DIMENSIONS (EACH):
6”(H) x 4”(W) x 5.25”(D)
WEIGHT (LEFT SPEAKER):
1.6Kg/3.55lbs
WEIGHT (RIGHT SPEAKER):
1.4Kg/3.15lbs
MSRP:
$269.00
COMPANY:
Audioengine
SECRETS TAGS:
Speakers, airless Bluetooth, computer speakers, wireless, Wireless Speaker Review 2019
Design
As you can see from the specifications, the Audioengine A2+ Wireless Speaker System is really small. As I’ve noted, it’s designed for smaller rooms, or for use as a computer speaker. Audioengine designs and manufactures its own tweeters, woofers, and many other of the critical components in the system. Clearly, this is not a speaker assembled from other manufacturers off the shelf parts. The cabinets, bass port, drivers and the custom amplifier all work together to provide the best possible sound in a small package.
The amplifier, controls, and various ports are built into the left speaker. The right speaker connects via a standard, supplied speaker cable. The left speaker requires AC Power. The right speaker simply gets the amplified feed from the left speaker.
Conclusion
At considerably under $300.00 I can’t think of another speaker that is as versatile and nice sounding as the AUDIOENGINE A2+ WIRELESS SPEAKER SYSTEM. If you are looking for small and good, these speakers must be on your audition list.
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