• advance tuned cabinet with rear-ported waveguide
• improved thermal management
• upgraded speaker connector binding posts
• remote control
• variable preamp line out
• RCA and mini-jack inputs
• new stand-mount 1/4" threaded inserts

Unpack and place them where you want and plug in the AC cord. Connect the included speaker wire from the active speaker to the right passive speaker. Then plug in your music (iPhone, iPod, computer, TV, etc.) with the included cables and you're ready to go. Our powered speakers are an all-in-one solution with no extra amps or components needed!

The A5+ is not officially supported by any universal remotes. You can however use a learning remote to copy the signals being sent by the A5+'s remote. Check with the manufacturer of your remote to find out if it supports learning IR codes.

Absolutely! Use the computer's headphone output, soundcard, or DAC audio output from your Mac or PC directly into Audioengine speakers and you're good to go. PC, Mac, laptop or any computer.

Some turntables will need a preamp so we recommend to try your turntable without a preamp first to see how it operates.

We have been testing the Airplay solution in our labs, and have found that the technology is not really there yet. Airplay is really difficult to set up, and there are many drop-outs during operation, as well as a lot of noise on the line in most cases. Many reviews of the technology mention this as well.

In the meantime, we can recommend the Apple Airport Express as an alternative; you'd only need one with one set of A5+s or A2s. Just add the Airport Express to any Audioengine speaker system for a great Airplay solution!

The USB port on Audioengine 5+ speakers was designed to be for power charging only, but don't despair - we've also included an audio input next to the USB port to plug your music into.

One of the reasons Audioengine speakers have such amazing bass in such a small package are the designs of the bass ports on each speaker. These aren't just holes or slots in the cabinets, but specifically shaped openings with tubes designed with precise calculations. The result is incredible low end with minimal audible air turbulence. These are effectively mini-subs built into each speaker, allowing Audioengine speakers to be used with or without a separate subwoofer. It's also worth mentioning that we don't use any enhancement circuits to add fake bass, so what you'll hear is real bass, really low and clean.

Audioengine powered speaker models have a built-in power amplifier in the left speaker so you won't need a stereo receiver or other extra components for power.

Both are basically the same. "Active" and "powered" speakers refer to speakers with power amplifiers built into either one speaker or both. Audioengine speakers were designed with the power amps in the left speaker to make connections easier as they only require one power cord and all connections are on the same speaker. It's time to sell that clunky stereo receiver and make the switch!

All Audioengine speakers are video and magnetically shielded. GSM buzz however cannot be blocked by magnetic shielding. What actually causes "GSM buzz" is the phone being in 2G or "EDGE" instead of 3G. While less common, we've also heard similar reports from customers using Verizon 4G LTE network. For the best results when using your iPhone as a music source, ensure that it's operating on 3G by going to "Settings/General/Network/Enable 3G". If using 3G instead of 2G or "EDGE" is not possible in your service area, your best bet would be to keep it in airplane mode.

If your computer headphone output doesn't sound so good, check out our wireless adapters and DACs or Google USB audio interface, USB DAC or similar.

Yes, there are 2 audio inputs on the A5+ so connect the Airport Express to one input and the variable output from your TV into the other. Both inputs are "open" or active so you can leave 2 audio sources plugged in at the same time with no need to push any buttons to change sources.

Every setup is different but we generally recommend leaving your speaker volume at a fixed volume level, and then using your music source (iPod, computer, TV, etc.) to set and to also control the volume.

There are various theories but rooms and tastes are different so it's tough to specify a correct placement. We suggest you experiment with different locations to see what works for you. As a general rule of thumb for the best sound stage balance, the speakers should be equi-distant from side walls and a different distance from rear walls. For the best bass response on rear-ported speakers (like Audioengine 5+), we recommend keeping a minimum distance of 6-12" between the rear of the speakers and the rear wall. Our front-ported speakers (such as the Audioengine 2 or P4) do not need any rear panel clearance for better bass but we recommend keeping them a few inches from the rear wall for adequate ventilation.

Swapping speaker placement won't have any negative effect on the soundstage or quality/clarity of the speakers. This will simply give you the reverse of what the artist intended for you to hear (and if you want the correct L/R audio then swap the RCA L and R from the audio source to the speakers).

Due to the electronics, cabinet materials and finish it's not a good idea to drill into your speakers. A5+ includes 1/4" threaded inserts on the bottom of each cabinet, which are for securing to floorstands, but here are 3 clamping wall mounts recommended by customers:

• Vogels VLB200 Speaker Wall Mount
• Sanus WMS2 Speaker Wall Mount
• BTECH BT-77 Side Clamping Wall Mount

Sure. For the best audio performance we've included 12 feet of 16 gauge wire with each powered speaker system but any speaker wire will work. The speaker binding posts on the back of each cabinet will accept bare stranded wire, however if you want to terminate the wires we recommend using spade or pin type terminals.

Amplifiers are already built into our active speakers but if you wish to use Audioengine speakers with your A/V receiver or integrated amp, take the line-level "preamp out" from your receiver and connect it to one of the Audioengine inputs.

Not necessarily. For example, Audioengine speakers and amplifiers are very efficient and designed together as a system so therefore we get more volume output than stereo receivers or amplifiers that might higher wattage or power numbers. Due to this tuning we achieve big sound outputs with less power than required by other systems.

We're firm believers that two quality speakers will always sound better than multiple speakers together in a single box, regardless of the technology used. There are some decent all-in-one systems that simulate stereo and surround sound from a single source, but most fall short as they can't accurately duplicate a wide sound stage with imaging as complete and rich as Audioengine speakers (yeah, that's bragging a bit but judge for yourself and let us know!).

Even though the Audioengine 5+ has a big and tight low end which will easily fill a room and rival floor standing speakers many times their size, you can also connect a powered sub if you wish (or connect Audioengine speakers to your sub's line-level output). You can even connect our wireless W3 adapter to your A5+ powered speakers for a wireless subwoofer.

Our wireless adapters and wireless DACs will do the job. These products allow you to stream wireless audio from any source to our speakers and/or subwoofers. Apple's AirPort Express with Airplay or iTunes is another low-cost option to send music out to multiple speakers in other rooms.

Sure, just connect the SONOS analog audio outputs to the A5+. Use our passive P4 speakers if you have a SONOS CONNECT:AMP.

Audioengine speakers not only work well with iPods and iPod docks, but were also designed to connect easily to all other audio products. We feel that Apple docks do an excellent job so we didn't want to waste resources trying to design and integrate a dock into our speakers only for it to become quickly obsolete.

Audioengine 5+ and A2 speakers can be easily connected to the audio output on most TV's and will give you a greatly enhanced TV audio experience with a wider soundstage and better imaging than a sound bar.

Although many TVs have only one audio output, which typically defaults to "fixed", this setting can be sometimes be changed to "variable" via the on-screen menu. Also try your TV's headphone output or the audio outputs direct from your satellite or cable box. The A5+ includes a remote control, which is an option as well.

Both inputs are "open" or active, so you can leave 2 audio sources plugged in at the same time with no need to press any buttons!

Our woofers are made of Kevlar and the tweeter domes are silk. Both of these materials are very robust and can handle quite a bit, therefore we decided against grill covers as they tend to negatively color the sound. Even though our speakers do not have grills they are still cat and kid-friendly!

Yes, just switch the voltage selector on the A5+ rear panel to match the AC power in your country before powering them on. The A2 speakers use a switching power supply so it will automatically convert to the different voltage for you. The power cable is detachable on our powered speakers which makes it convenient to replace the AC plug with a different type if you don't want to use an adapter plug.

Sure, and if you do so we recommend that you position each so the tweeters are facing outward.

Yes, absolutely. All your A/V gear with an RCA or mini-jack 1/8" connector (even a headphone jack) will work great with Audioengine powered speakers.

Connect the NuForce line out into the A2 (or A5+) audio input. Simple to connect and sounds great!

Hum or buzz in the speakers is usually caused by something external to the speakers which is coupling noise into the speaker system, either through the AC lines, cordless phone, wireless router, or directly from the source input. A common reason is that the system is set up such that a "ground loop" results. Basically, a ground loop occurs when the AC power grounds and the system signal grounds are not at the same electrical potential. Refer to our online Setup Guides for a list of things to try.

The A5+ was designed with the user's listening experience in mind and are not marketed as pro audio mixing monitors. However, Audioengine has it's roots in the studio monitor world and the A5+ is quite good for this purpose. We've had customers tell us they use these for nearfield listening and music editing with excellent results.

The A5+ remote has a SLEEP button, which when pressed puts that A5+ into a low-power model so you can leave the speakers on all the time. Check the A5+ Setup Guide for more information.

We use 2-Pin non-polarized IEC 320-C7 cables, which is common and can be purchased at most electronics stores.

Sure, for A2 you will need about 50-60 watts and for A5/A5+ about 100-120W.