Awards:
Personal Media Review - A2/A5 - Best Stationary iPod Sound System
"(Audioengine) doesn't market the A2 as an iPod-specific sound system, but it works beautifully that way. At one-third the size of the $349 Audioengine A5, these compact speakers still sound so full you'll be looking around for a secret subwoofer under the desk. If you're up for spending $150 more, get the Audioengine A5 ($349) instead. More lows, more power, more everything. I don't think you will find better sound for the price and you definitely won't find anything better looking." Website | PDF |
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Maximum PC - A5 - Best of the Best 2007 (Best Speakers)
"2007 was a good year for speakers, with a number of great systems going through the Lab¹s sonic chamber. TBI¹s passive Majestic Diamond I and B&W¹s incredible Zeppelin were both exceptional. But we¹re giving the nod to the Audioengine 5 bookshelf system, which combines outstanding character with features that render it useful for nearly any application." PDF |
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Macobserver - AW1 - Editor's Choice Award
"Audioengine is once again pushing high-quality audio forward, but with the introduction of the AW1, a wireless audio adapter. The AW1 allows you to wirelessly connect a set of speakers to your audio source -- be it Mac, iPod, or stereo with a line out. At first blush, it might be easy to overlook just how cool that is, and that's largely because Audioengine has made it look easy. The device uses a proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless signal to broadcast your audio between your source and your speakers, and it manages to handle that tricky task with aplomb. The result means you can put your speakers where you want with one less set of wires cluttering up your desk or floor." Website | PDF |
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What Hi-Fi? - A5 - Best Active Speakers
"If you want to play music from an MP3 player or a computer but baulk at the reduction in sound quality that seems to come as standard with many MP3 speaker systems, the A5 could be for you. It's a pair of active speakers with 45 watts per channel, two 3.5mm audio inputs on the left speaker plus a USB output, handily located on top, a pair of pre-outs for a sub and a mains AC output for use with Apple's Airport Express. Like all standmounts they perform best on stands, producing a rich, expressive sound throughout the range, with a solid underpinning of bass. Add good timing and a balanced stereo image, and this is instant hi-fi." |
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Audioholics - AW1 - Consumer Excellence Award Winner
"The Audioengine W1(AW1) provides premium wireless transmission for all your music. Transfer music wirelessly from any audio device or computer to your Audioengine powered speakers or stereo receiver." Website | PDF |
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Enjoy the Music.com - A2 - Great Audiophile Gift Award
"Mated with an excellent sound source, the Audioengine A2 loudspeakers should produce many hours of musical pleasures without the pitfalls of sounding like the usual mainstream small plastic junk or apparent distortion boxes on the shelf at from your local electronics store." Website |
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Boston Herald - A5 Best Speaker of the Year
“The best speaker of the year is Audioengine 5. More
than 50 new speakers were put to the test this year, but there
wasn’t the need for a ‘listening-off’ to
pick the winner. These matching bookshelf speakers, the first
product offered by Audioengine — blew away all rivals
in terms of audio excellence.” Website | PDF |
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Enjoy the Music - A5 "Great Audio Gift" Award
"Audioengine has designed an audiophile quality self-powered monitor loudspeaker for the Apple iPod, Microsoft Zune, portable CD players, and other devices. The Audioengine 5 provides extremely impressive sound for such a diminutive price." Website |
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Audioengine 5 Wins Home Theater's RAVE (Recognizing
Audio Video Excellence) Award for "Best Entry-Level Speaker
System"
Granted solely on the basis of the product's review in Home
Theater, magazine and online, each RAVE Award recipient is
chosen by the reviewer who spent at least one month with the
product evaluating its performance, value, ergonomics, and
features. Also featured?in the May 2007 issue of Home Theater
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Press Releases:
Audioengine Announces A5N in Solid Bamboo
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - March 28, 2008
Audioengine puts an eco-friendly spin on its original Audioengine 5 active speaker system with the release of the A5N Bamboo. The new Audioengine 5N includes all of the simple but useful features and same signature sound of the award- winning A5, now wrapped in rock-solid and beautifully hand-finished bamboo cabinets. More |
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Audioengine Announces Audioengine 2
NASHVILLE, TN - October 20, 2007 - Audioengine proudly announces the release of the Audioengine 2 Premium Desktop Multimedia Speaker system. “The Audioengine 2 is a step forward in multimedia speaker design and an affordable upgrade for your computer audio” says Brady Bargenquast, co-founder. “Just as with the Audioengine 5 powered bookshelf speakers introduced last year, we wanted to bring the same quality and performance not seen in speakers of this price range” More |
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Audioengine 5 New Features
REDMOND, WA - September 20, 2006 - Audioengine announces new features and
color. The award-winning Audioengine 5 delivers incredible audiophile-quality sound and
includes features and premium quality construction at a price that sets a new standard for
powered bookshelf speakers. More |
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Audioengine Announces Audioengine 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Jan 15, 2006 - Audioengine introduces
its first consumer speaker system designed specifically for
iPod and other portable audio players. The Audioengine 5 delivers
astonishing audiophile-quality sound and includes features
and construction at a price that sets a new standard for powered
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Reviews:
Madshrimps - A2 Review
"The Audioengine 2 Desktop Speakers are a true piece of audiophile engineering in the smallest physical enclosure I've ever seen or heard. This is a winning design and the only specification better then the price is the sound." Website | PDF |
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Positive Feedback - A2 Review
"In a recent issue of Stereophile, Robert J. Reina went nuts over the Audioengine 2 powered loudspeakers. Okay so in reading his comments one can assume that these speakers are the second coming of someone's something or other, so I just had to put into a request to the guys at Audioengine to get me a pair. So how good are they? Uh… yeah, they are good. Very good indeed." Website | PDF |
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Silent PC Review - A2 Review
"There's little doubt that the Audioengine A2 is a gem. Its tiny size, appealing simple looks and operation, and well-thought out details exude an impressive level of quality. The real reward is when they're plugged in and the music turned on. It's hard to believe so much good sounding music can come from such wee speakers." Website | PDF |
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Maccast - A2 Review (audio)
Listen to the great things Sam Levin has to say about the A2 and other Audioengine products. MyMac Podcast 186. Review starts at 33:23. Website |
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Enjoy the Music - AW1 Review
"If you desire an easy to use, impressive sounding wireless signal transfer system then the Audioengine W1 should be on your short list.
At $149 it is nearly a freebie when you consider the cost of a good interconnect cable." Website | PDF |
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Gadget Madness - AW1 Review
"If you're looking for a simple and elegant solution to send wireless audio that "just works" look no further than the Audioengine W1 Premium Wireless Audio Adapter." Website | PDF |
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Home Entertainment - AW1 Review
"Simple, cheap, and a handy gadget. Sign me up." Website | PDF |
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PC World - A2 Review
"Clearly geared toward accurate music reproduction, the speakers offered remarkable imaging and excellent transparency in my tests, which I performed after 30 hours of burn-in... The Audioengine A2 speaker set should be on the short list of anyone who values good musical reproduction over chest-thumping bass." Website | PDF |
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CNET Blogs, The Audiophiliac from Steve Guttenberg - A2 Review
"Even audiophiles used to the good stuff will dig these speakers, they're that good." Website | PDF |
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Fresh Arrival - AW1 Review
"In my testing, they work brilliantly, and couldn’t be simpler to set up and use. Each time I tested a new configuration, the AW1s connected to each other instantly and I was able to enjoy what seemed like CD quality sound throughout FreshArrival Labs..." Website | PDF |
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TheTechLounge - A2 Review
"These little boxes make beautiful sound, without needing any equalizing whatsoever. These are amazingly versatile speakers, and Audioengine gets yet another pat on the back for going beyond the standard for it's followers." Website | PDF |
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Mac Observer - AW1, A2, and A5 Reviews (audio) Apple Weekly Report #124.
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TheTechLounge - AW1 Review
"With a wireless sound system, the best possible performance would mean that you can't tell wireless from wired. In that sense, Audioengine's W1s have achieved the best possible result. As far as nit-picking goes, $150 buys a lot of wire, or... the best wireless kit on the market." Website | PDF |
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Apple Phone Show - A2 Review
"These are a solid $199 investment. I’ve tried many different speaker systems. These A’s, by far, are the best value for the dollar." Website | PDF |
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Maccast - AW1 Review (audio)
"No delay - that's what I was most impressed with. Anyone who uses Airport Express knows that when you hit play on iTunes it takes a few seconds for the audio to reach the speakers. With AW1, the audio starts playing immediately. It sounded great."
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Register Hardware - AW1 Review
"The AW1 sets out to transmit music wirelessly at CD quality, and it achieves that. CDs sounded like CDs, not MP3 files. High quality wireless music streaming that's quick and easy to use." Website | PDF |
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Gadgeteer - AW1 Review
"It's hard to find fault with this product because I really like how easy it is to set up with any existing gear that you already have, and how great the audio quality is while using them. I highly recommend them." Website | PDF |
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Macworld - AW1 Review
"In terms of delivering an uninterrupted stream of music, the W1 bests the (Airport) Express because it doesn’t have to deal with network issues. ..if you need more from an audio streaming setup—to stream music from your iPod or iPhone, or from a stereo receiver here to speakers over there—the W1 is a worthwhile way to go." Website | PDF |
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MacMerc.com - AW1 Review
"The Audioengine AW1s are truely an amazing product, and there's not one thing I would change about them. I would highly recommend them to all, and I can not wait to see more innovations such as this one come out of Audioengine in the future." Website | PDF |
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Switching to Mac - AW1 Review
"Put simply, for $149 US, you get a very simple wireless solution for your audio wireless needs without sacrificing audio quality." Website | PDF |
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Tech2 - AW1 Review
"(The AW1 is) way better than any wireless speakers or nifty gadgets I've come across in the past. Yes, this is true audio stuff." Website | PDF |
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Macworld - AW1 Review
"The sound from the speakers I attached to the (AW1) receiver sounded as good as a wired connection... It performed beautifully in each configuration." Website | PDF |
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Sound & Vision - AW1 Review
"At $149, the system seems to be a good compromise between flexibility and affordability and doesn't require any new software on your PC." Website | PDF |
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Gadgets Weblog - AW1 Review
"I streamed music from iTunes in my office to the receiver in my family room, which then piped that music through the in-house sound system-including the speakers in my office. Seems really silly to send a signal all over creation just to get to the speakers 5 feet away from me, but it does demonstrate how well it works!" Website | PDF |
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Gadget Review - AW1 Review
"Super easy to use. Your grandma could set these things up. I was literally wirelessly streaming music within 2 minutes of opening the box. The only complicated part is deciding how you wanna set them up." Website | PDF |
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Stereophile - A2 Review
"In nearly 25 years, it's been rare that I've reviewed an exciting breakthrough product. The Audioengine 2 is such a product‹not because it performs at an extraordinary level (though it does), and not because it's such an incredible value for money (though it is), but because it creates a new market, a new application for high-end audio, and a chance for audiophiles to enjoy music in ways they may have never considered before." Robert J. Reina.
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Audio Ideas Guide - A2 Review
"These little guys soundstage like crazy. Their tiny, well braced cabinets giving almost no hint of the physical location of the speakers with eyes closed. The stereo spread in-between the speakers is seamless and convincing and the imaging solid, stable and precise.
For the space, style and price conscious audiophile... the A2¹s seem to have few, if any, peers." Website | PDF |
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Macsparky.com - AW1 Review
"The AW1 works from any source, not just your computer, and requires no software. The W1 allows you to use it in a variety of contexts and essentially becomes a 100 foot long wireless cable you can use between just about any of your components." Website | PDF |
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Gizmodo - AW1
"It's about friggin' time." Website | PDF |
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Macsparky.com - A5 Review
"When you open the A5 box, you have have a near-Apple experience. If you are looking for top quality self powered speakers, I wouldn¹t think twice about it."
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Wired - AW1 Review
"The AW1 does what it says on the box, without fuss or fancy."
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EngadgetHD - AW1 Review
"In our tests, the AW1 worked flawlessly, moving audio transparently across 50-feet and four interior walls. We didn't experience any breakup of the audio at all, and the setup didn't pick up any interference with our existing 802.11b/g environment. The audio quality was great, and didn't suffer any ill-effects from its aerial journey."
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Macenstein - AW1 Review
"The AW1 provides probably the most intuitive out-of-the-box experience you¹ll find in a wireless adapter, and if you are remotely into technology, odds are you won¹t even need the manual. I love things that work as advertised."
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EngadgetHD - A2 Review
"In short, we really enjoyed our time with the A2s. Whether put to use as wireless rear surrounds or primary music speakers, they performed great. We think these are little beauties for their looks, sound quality and ease of use. Top it off with a three-year warranty and a 30-day trial period, and we can't help but recommend them. The A2s have really helped us enjoy the time we're "chained to the desk" a lot more."
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TWICE - AW1 Review
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The Tech Lounge - A5 Review
"These speakers are incredible. Not for their size, not for their price; just incredible. Right out of the box they sounded awesome.
Audioengine's A5s have a dynamism I've never heard in home equipment, and I have no idea why they cost as little as they do. The world can only hope that the addled minds that crafted these cubic wonders don't snap out of it."
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The MacCore - AW1 and A2 Review (Podcast)
"I'm not an audiophile and I never dreamed I'd pay $200 for a pair of speakers, but (the A2's) are the best sounding speakers I've ever owned. I find that I'm actually listening to more music now as a result of just having better speakers at my desk." Show 57. Review starts at 30:30.
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Surfbits - AW1 Review
"So using the W1 on your Mac gives you near simultaneous wireless audio through to an external source. I can definitely get used to this."
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6Moons.com - A2 CES Coverage
"The Audioengine2 speakers are some cool little performers at $199/ pair. We bought a pair of 2s with a few clicks on the AudioEngine website for our pair of daughters and we're all thrilled. I'm still holding out for the bamboo-clad 2s which are due out "soon". And it's always a plus when the guys behind the company are some of the nicest around."
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Young Money - A2/A5 Review
"Both models get loud, but the bass response on the 5 is amazing. For the environmentally sound types among us who are into power saving instead of burning, these speakers automatically go into sleep mode..."
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The MacCore - A2 Review
"I've never considered spending $200 for a set of speakers that I would hook up to my laptop (but) after listening to the Audioengine A2 speakers for the past few months, I'll never go back to those cheap computer speakers again."
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Surfbits - A5 Review
"The highs were clear. the mids were full, and the bass was tight without a lot of that mushy thumping I¹ve heard on virtually every other speaker in this price range. I played a variety of music styles through it and they all sounded very good."
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Jordan Chark Blog - A2 Review
"These sound very good, and I mean it. Initially, when looking at the size of them, you¹d just never expect the kind of sound they produce.
I¹ve honestly never heard desktop speakers of this size produce such a full sound-stage."
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GoodSound - AW1 Review
"I¹m not going to get carried away with critiquing a $149 audio device plugged into a high-end system. Instead, I celebrate the Audioengine
AW1 as a nifty device that makes it very easy to spread great-sounding music around the home, out into the garden, or wherever else you¹d like it (within 100¹)."
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Surfbits - A5 Review (Podcast)
The MacReviewCast #152, A5 review starts at 22:00. Website
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Digital Home Thoughts - AW1 Review
"Another new product from Audioengine is their AW1 Wireless Adapter kit, which are fascinating in how simple they are: power comes from the USB connection, so you either connect it to a PC, or to a USB AC power adaptor." Website | PDF |
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HT Guys / HDTV Podcast - AW1 Review
"We have reviewed a few wireless systems on the show. They all worked pretty well but every now and then interference from a cordless phone or wireless router would ruin the experience. The Audioengine AW1 Wireless Adapter is the best wireless audio we have heard to date. Its a snap to install and use. Combined with the A5s, its combo that's hard to beat!" Podcast #248, review starts around: 33:00. Website | PDF |
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EngadgetHD - AW1 Review
"Plug in audio to the 3.5-mm jack on the transmitter, break out 3.5-mm audio on the receiver side, supply USB power to the units, pair the two halves and you're done!" Website | PDF |
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Playback - AW1 Review
"A word about the AW1 Wireless Sender/Receiver system. It's flawless.
I can't think of a valid reason why anyone would bypass having it as a companion to the Audioengine 2's. I plugged the AW1 Sender into my Mac (and also my iPod, later) and the Receiver into its power supply adapter and then ran a cable from the AW1 Receiver into the active left A2 speaker. Then viola, I was set up for wireless..." Website |
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Playback - A2 Review
"These decent performers have no need to apologize for their diminutive size. If you want to dress up your desktop with a pair of capable soundstage producing marvels, then look no further than the Audioengine 2's." Website |
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MacVoices - AW1 Review (audio)
"Brady Bargenquast of Audioengine covers how their company started with some Apple DNA, and profiles their new AW1, their wireless solution that works with any speaker system. Brady talks about how the
AW1 uses a closed 802.11 network to deliver a superior solution for your home theater with no interference from other devices, including your existing home network." Audio |
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GeekBrief.TV - AW1 Review (video)
GBTV #0306 | GeekBrief.TV
Cali Lewis interviews Brady, who rambles on about the AW1 and other Audioengine products. Check it out. Video |
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MacWorld - A2 Review
"For such tiny speakers you get a nicely rounded bass, the top end is crisp without being shrill, and everything in between is present and accounted for." Website | PDF |
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What HiFi? - AW1 Review
"First it simplified speakers for any iPod or MP3 player, now Audioengine is making it easier to go wireless, with its new USB-based sender/receiver system..."
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What HiFi? - A5 Review
"If you've an iPod full of songs and no desire for a full-blown hi-fi setup, hear them." PDF |
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Stuff - A5 Review
"The A5¹s solid bass means you¹ll get more from your music than similarly-priced iPod offerings, like the KEF Picoforte One." Website | PDF |
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Boston Herald - A2 Review
"If anyone wondered whether Audioengine would be one-hit wonders, the answer a resounding no can be heard in the second offering from the fledgling speaker company. From playing music on your desktop to watching video clips on a laptop, these twin beauties are worth their price." PDF |
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Daily Giz Wiz - A5 Review (Podcast)
Episode: Daily Giz Wiz 442. Website |
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Apple Phone Show - A5 Review (video)
Liana talks about the Audioengine A5 bookshelf speakers for your iPhone/iPod. Website |
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The Street - A2 Review
"...But the best feature is their sound quality. These little boxes are simply amazing. Until you hear them for yourself, you will not be willing to understand what I'm about to say: The Audioengine 2 is the best-sounding speaker system on the market today for under $1,000." Website |
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Wireless Audio Blog - AW1
"I¹m really excited this device is out there finally, because it¹s just a versatile little widget for whatever wireless audio links you can think of." Website | PDF |
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The Audiophile Voice - A2 Review
"Don't laugh at the size of these units... the sound quality of these speakers is startling." |
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Hi-Fi World - A5 Review
"The Audioengine 5's are an impressive little pair of active loudspeakers.
They will do good justice to MP3 players and will even sit happily with higher quality source components..." |
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Fresh Arrival - A2 Review
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Home Theater (Mark Fleishman Blog) - A2 Review
"Audioengine has made an appealing product even more suitable for multimedia and gaming use. The A2 is also musical enough to compete with the better all-in-one compact systems." Website | PDF |
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HT Guys - A2 Review (Podcast)
"At $199 they are more expensive than most computer speakers but they are so much better than most computer speakers. In fact you may not want to limit these speakers to your desk. If you have a SONOS, Squeezebox, or Apple Airport Express with Airtunes you should consider the Audioengine A2..." Website | PDF |
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PB|Central.com - A2 Review
"As nice as the A2s are to set up and look at, it's the sound that really matters. The A2s I tested sound wonderful. With 60 watts of power coming from amps built into the left speaker cabinet, the A2s have plenty of punch to be used as sound system in any small-sized room. In other words, if the A5s are too big to put where you want to put 'em, odds are the A2s will do the job quite nicely." Website | PDF |
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Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity - A2 Review
"The A2s are another quality offering from the camp at Audioengine and which stand out amongst their alternatives with refined sound and classy appearance. You would be hard pressed to find an active speaker system that could give better sound quality for your portable player or computer at this price and size." Website | PDF |
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Typical Mac User - A2 Review (Podcast)
"There's nothing else in this price range that will give you the quality that the Audioengine 2 gives you." Website |
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The MacCore - A2 Review (Podcast)
Find out why the MacCore gang included the A2 in their Holiday Geek Gift Guide.
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Neo-fight.tv - A2 Review (Podcast)
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Tech-Temple - A2 Review
"The bass on Audioengine 2 is substantial for their size. The bass
comes from some very clever acoustic and electrical design and
without using any DSP or fake bass boost circuits." Website | PDF |
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Cool Hunting - A2 Review
"Based on the superior performance of the Audioengine 5s we were
excited when their new smaller desktop speakers arrived and they
don't disappoint." Website | PDF |
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iPod Observer - A2 Review
"The AudioEngine A2s aren't flashy or feature-rich, but in this price
range they're one of a kind for classic stereo sound. If you're
cramped for space, or want an understated set of great-sounding
speakers, we heartily recommend the A2." Website | PDF |
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Tech2 - A2 Review
"It's been a while since a product has come my way that I was
seriously impressed with. The price of the udioengine 2 speakers is
very good considering the quality, living up to the marketing claim
of 'bridging the audiophile gap'. Yes, this is the cheapest 'mid-end'
range there is." Website | PDF |
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Gadgeteer - A2 Review
"I was flabbergasted (I don't think I've ever used that word in a
review before...) the first time I heard these speakers in action.
Wow! They sound very much like the A5's, which means that they sound
great! ...the bass is amazing and they are truly head and shoulders
better sounding than other desktop speakers that I've owned in the
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S. Neil Vineberg - A2 Review
"The A2s replaced a set of Altec Lansing speakers wired to my new
iMac 24. I was very satisfied with the Altecs. However, when I turned
on the A2s, I was literally stunned by how good they sounded and how
good they made music sound. The Audioengine 2s are not just great.
They are extraordinary sounding speakers. They are so awesome that
you actually WANT to listen to music because it sounds new and
special, and that's enjoyable." Website | PDF |
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What Hi Fi? - A5 Review
"The low end is expressive and taut, the midrange is natural, and the
treble is the right side of being splashy. Because of that solid
underpinning of bass, you'll hear more from your music than similarly
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Hi-Fi World - A5 Review
"Sturdily constructed with good connectivity and fine sound, the
Audioengine 5's are an impressive little pair of active loudspeakers.
They will do good justice to MP3 players and will even sit happily
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Switching to MAC - A2 Review
“The audioengine 2’s have a surprisingly big and mature sound for such a small size, I compared them to my much larger Alesis Monitor One powered studio monitors which really isn’t a fair comparison but surprisingly they sounded remarkably similar to my Monitor Ones.” Website | PDF |
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Enjoy The Music - A2 Review
"They sound quite good not just when sitting in front of them, but also when outside the room and listening in. Some loudspeakers have this 'cone of perfection,' a super small area where everything sounds good, yet the moment you move away from this small 'cone' location the sound goes to crap in a hurry. The Audioengine does not fit into that, fortunately, ever-dwindling category of loudspeakers.” Website | PDF |
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Digital Trends - A2 Review
"Audioengine recently announced the little brother to the A5, the A2 desktop speaker set. The A2 speakers are roughly half the size of the A5 and don't put out quite as much power, but seem to have just as much intensity per cubic inch as the A5's. If it wasn't for the solid reputation Audioengine has built for itself, it'd be very hard to believe that the A2 speakers can pump out a hefty 60W peak power. Which is anywhere from two to five times that of other 2.0 desktop speakers." Website | Video |
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Real HT Info - A2 Review (Podcast)
"These are fantastic little speakers that put 99% of Computer Speakers and iPod Docks to shame. They even give traditional bookshelves a run for their money, despite having a footprint of only 4" x 5.5". The A2s produce a full sound, complete with good bass, and get loud enough to rock an office, or fill a small/medium room at
slightly lower volumes. At $200 shipped, consider me hugely impressed. Short Version: For this quality of sound, at this size, and at this price, I don't know of any competition for the A2."
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iOnMac - A2 Review
"Audioengine has done it again. After wowing us with the A2’s big brother the A5, Audioengine has once again made us drool just a little with the sound and style of the newest addition to their line up, the A2. Audioengine has an eye for design, and that is a fact. All of the style that went in to the A5 is back again in a speaker that is 1/3 the size of it’s big brother. Upon first opening the box you will see that everything is wrapped up in to soft cloth pouches." Website | PDF |
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ProductWiki - A2 Review
"Audioengine A2 are high-quality powered speakers designed to be hooked up to your media player or computer. They are marketed as the "little brother" to the popular Audioengine A5 speakers, retailing for $150 cheaper, coming in at around $200."
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Secrets of Home Theater - A5 Review
Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity - A5 HE 2007 Show Coverage Website | PDF |
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ProductWiki - A5 Review
"Audioengine A5 powered speakers are much higher quality than typically found in stereo computer speakers or iPod docking stations, and because of this are more expensive coming in at $350. However, since you don't require an amplifier, these speakers can provide a great audiophile experience on a budget." Website |
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Fortune Small Business - A5 listed as one of the "Hottest Accessories
for your MP3"
"The company's flagship speakers stand ten inches tall and feature a built-in amplifier. The woofer, made of Kevlar, handles bass frequencies with aplomb. The silk tweeter helps smooth out the sound. Designed by Brady Bargenquast, 39, a former product manager for Apple, and audio engineer Dave Evans, 52, the speakers work with any MP3 player and can be wirelessly synced with Macs and PCs." Website | PDF |
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Digital Media Thoughts - A5 Review
"Audioengine might not be a company you've heard of, but they're one of the best-kept secrets in audio: the A5 is their first, and flagship, product and it sets the quality bar for the company. These speakers... are truly exceptional in audio quality." Website | PDF |
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HT Guys - A5 Review (Podcast)
"The fit and finish of the speakers is top-notch and they can be displayed in any room. There are other ways to amplify your iPod, but in our opinion, none sounded better. If you're looking to add multiple music zones in your home with Apple's Airport Express, nothing is more convenient. The Audioengine 5 is the HT Guys' choice
for listening to 2-channel music in any room that you want to fill with music." Podcast #203, review starts at 18:18. Website |
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Inside Home Recording.com - A5 Review (Podcast)
"Crystal-clear and reasonably-priced. I don't know anybody
who would buy an Apple Hi-Fi after hearing the Audioengine
5's." Review starts at:37:57.” Website |
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The Mac Observer - A5 Review (Podcast)
"Ridiculously good... a slam dunk.” Website |
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The Mac Observer - A5 Review
“When it comes to listening to and recording music,
there are no other speakers in this price range that come
close to the clarity and balance offered by Audioengine 5.”
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Home Theater - A5 Review
“Even if you do not go to the extreme of hooking up
a turntable, the Audioengine 5 is still smart enough to find
the oasis in the MP3 desert. As billed, it's well suited to
compressed music formats, not only getting good bass out of
them, but a pragmatically sculpted midrange, as well. It's
also revealing enough to get the best out of better signal
sources, up to and including analog.” Website |
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MacLife - A5 Review
“We're glad to say that these are easily among the best-sounding
iPod speakers we've ever heard. Crisp, clean audio emanates
from the boxes, producing a huge sound that never betrays
their bookshelf size. Even the bass levels are quite prominent
without the use of an external subwoofer. Fantastic sound
and build quality. No receiver needed. Well-thought-out design.” Website | PDF |
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Audio Ideas Guide - A5 Review
“As the cornerstone of a high quality, inexpensive and
unobtrusive desktop audio system the Audioengines are pretty
much ideal. Comparing them sonically with the mass-marked
ipod "dock" systems out there, many of which cost
around the same amount, isn't even fair.” Website | PDF |
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Canada HiFi - A5 Review
“Most impressive was the wide and deep soundstage. I
decided to compare (the A5’s) to a pair of Pinnacle
bookshelves driven by the Cambridge Audio Azur 540A integrated
amplifier. Doing a series of A-B comparisons it was clear
that these speakers had a little more low-end punch than the
Pinnacles. They also produced highs that were detailed but
smooth and not as bright as the Pinnacles, resulting in a
more pleasant sound to my ears. These speakers were making
me want to listen to music I had previously left to collect
dust.” Website | PDF |
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iOnMac - A5 Review
“Overall I am floored by the sound and versatility of
these speakers. The both look and sound amazing and would
make any audiophile proud to listen to them. The extra little
touches and the extra ports and power are also well thought
out and designed.”
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Powerpage - Macworld 2007 Honorable Mention
“A quality product (that) blew us away in terms of volume,
depth and richness. The engineers were cool to hang out and
talk with and this is a firm composed of qualified, experienced
people who really seem to care about the products they're
making.”
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PBCentral - A5 Review
“Rich soundfield, strong clear bass, clean highs. These
things sound good. Real good. If you're in the market for
a serious set of powered speakers to turn your iPod, Airport
Express, or Mac into a true stereo system, do yourself a favor
and check out the Audioengine 5.” Website | PDF |
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Affordable Audio - A5 Review
“Audioengine should be lauded for hitting the target
in their first offering. The Audioengine5’s are a quite
pleasing performer. After having listened to the Apple HiFi
system, the 5’s are a far more musical.” Website | PDF |
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Associated Press - A5 Review
“The Audioengine 5, which doesn't have a dock or a remote
control, is clearly the leader of the pack when it comes to
producing a rich, full sound. With dual speakers and the commensurate
speaker wire, this is a home-based iPod system for discerning
listeners, not the more portable docks offered by Apple and
Bose.” Website | PDF |
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Audioholics - A5 Review
"I have heard many iPod/MP3 player systems, but the Audioengine
5 is by far the best one yet. It is really in a class all
by itself. Its ability to serve up much better audio quality
than my Paradigm Atoms was shocking to say the least. Most
of these type of systems are designed with fidelity as an
afterthought (or in most cases no thought at all), this is
NOT the case with the Audioengine 5." Website | PDF |
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Bluewin Magazine - A5 Review (in French)
"It is clear that anybody wishing to invest in a hifi
system without spending too much would be better off considering
this type of product rather than a Dolby 5.1 system of mediocre
quality that one finds so often." Website | PDF |
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Boston Herald - A5 Review
"To say the Audioengine 5 is a superb iPod speaker system
is to sell the stylish bookcase speakers short. While the
system is designed and marketed with the iPod in mind - from
its convenient top-mounting iPod ports to its glossy white
finish - the Audioengine team did not limit its first consumer
product to the solo task of serving up iPod tunes. The system
delivered full, rich, true-to-life sounds that blow away any
portable home system I’ve encountered." Website | PDF |
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Cool Hunting - A5 Review
“Designed for the increasing number of audiophiles who
are making the switch to an iPod-specific system, Audioengine's
new set of slick-looking powered speakers are a compact option
with rich, nuanced sound quality.” Website | PDF |
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Dagogo - A5 Review
“If you want to hear real stereo sound more like real
music… with detail, clarity, resolution, dynamics, and
soundstage… you will like the Audioengine A5. There’s
real quality in sound and noticeable quality in build and
craftsmanship that belies the $349 asking price.” Website | PDF |
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Digital Trends - A5 Review
“If you want speakers that are easy to set up, easier
to use and still sound awesome, the A5's will satisfy you.
In fact, they may open your ears to a new level of audio quality.
Even at low volume… the A5 speakers delivered clean,
undiminished audio quality. I've loved having my JBL speakers,
but unfortunately they sound entirely apologetic and limp
compared to the A5's. So sorry, JBL.” Website | PDF |
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Digital Trends - A5 Review (video)
Kristen Reilly does a fantastic job of explaining all the
key features of the A5.
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Enjoy the Music - A5 Review
“At loud, but not stupid, volume levels the Audioengine
5 have been the best performing powered speakers system…
All in all the Audioengine 5 is an overachiever and delivers
sound quality that belies the small $349 price. If someone
told me the Audioengine 5 were $1,500 I would have believed
them!” Website | PDF |
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Fresh Arrival - A5 Review
“The Audioengine 5’s exude style, and even the
way they are packaged is a testament to Audioengine’s
attention to detail. The defining point of a new music output
device for me (speakers, headphones) is if I hear things in
my music that I’ve never heard before. That has definitely
happened multiple times with these speakers. I thought I had
good speakers before (fairly large Altec Lansing speakers),
but I absolutely love the Audioengine speakers. I’m
enjoying my music all over again.” Website | PDF |
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Gadgeteer - A5 Review
"I love the Audioengine 5 speaker system. They are definitely
100 steps above the smaller more inexpensive systems I've
reviewed in the past. Oh, I know Apple just came out with
the Hi-Fi... I've not had the opportunity to try it, but I'd
rather have Audioengine. It's a no brainer than they have
to sound better, given the fact that you can separate the
left and right speakers." Website | PDF |
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Gizmodo - A5 Review
“The engineers at Audioengine have put a lot of work
into making the A5's some of the best bookshelf style speakers
out there. They are available for $350, which may sound like
a lot for bookshelf speakers, but the A5's provide an exceptional
sound capable of pleasing the ears of any audiophile.” Website | PDF |
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Hardware-Review.net - A5 Review
“Every gamer knows how much sound can help you get more
frags, and these speakers came through for me in spades.” Website | PDF |
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Houston Chronicle - A5 Review
"If you're looking for a portable (or semi-portable)
one-piece speaker system, the iPod Hi-Fi is the best-sounding
system of its type. If you want even bigger and better sound
with true stereo imaging, the Audioengine 5 is the way to
go." Website | PDF |
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iPod Hacks - A5 Review
“The tweeters delivered admirably, providing highs that
neither our in house Tivoli RadioWorks or Bose WaveRadio could
match. Not only do they make for a great iPod companion system,
they also serve well as a remote, Airport Express-driven system
and even work great as laptop/desktop PC speakers, as we noted
with our MacBook Pro.” Website |PDF |
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iPod Observer - A5 vs. Apple Hi-Fi
"While coming closer than I expected, the iPod Hi-Fi
still can't match the sheer performance of Audioegine's A5
speakers ($350, 5 stars)... Simply put, if you're seeking
the highest quality in-home listening experience for your
iPod for $350, look beyond the iPod Hi-Fi to the Audioengine
A5." Website | PDF |
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iPod Observer - A5 Review
"If you're looking for the best sounding stand-alone
speaker solution for your iPod, look no further: the Audioengine
5 is second to none. In an increasingly crowded marketplace,
Audioengine has managed to bring a decidedly unique offering
to the table, one that sees form following function for a
change, and without any compromises." Website | PDF |
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iProng - A5 Review
"As good as the Hi-Fi sounds, the A5 sounds even better.
The bass is even deeper, without a hint of distortion, even
at the kind of impossibly loud volumes that you would only
listen at if you wanted to ensure that your neighbors got
to listen in. All your neighbors." Website | PDF |
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Macenstein - A5 Review
“This is one of the rare reviews where not only am I
not going to complain about the A5’s price, but I actually
think we may be getting a bargain here. There is an overall
feeling of quality in the fit and finish of the Audioengine
5’s that is truly unique in the “white plastic
wasteland” that dominates the iPod speaker market. The
clarity of sound the A5’s deliver is amazing, and you
will find yourself hearing instruments you never before noticed
in songs you’ve heard a dozen times.” Website | PDF |
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Macworld - 5 alternatives to the iPod Hi-Fi
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MSNBC - A5 Review
“How do they sound? Much better than their $349 suggested
retail price portends. Given a good-sounding music source
(well-ripped files, for instance) these speakers are worth
their weight in gold. The 5’s sound clear and accurate.
The highs are smooth and clean. They produce terrific bass
from such a small enclosure. Overall, they sound better than
anything else in their price range.” Website | PDF |
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MyMac.com - A5 Review (audio)
Listen to all the great things that Speedyreviews has to say
about the A5. Website | Audio |
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MyPersonalGetaway - A5 Review
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PC Magazine - A5 Review
“Sound quality at lower listening levels is very good,
and the stereo image is far wider than any one-piece unit
could provide. The overall sound is slightly more balanced
than that of the Hi-Fi, thanks to a slightly smoother midrange.
Highs are prominent but not harsh. When I cranked the volume
up to truly annoying levels, the sound held up remarkably
well without distorting…” Website | PDF |
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Playlist - A5 Review
"To my ears the Audioengine 5s provide solid sound from
the devices it was designed for - computers, portable music
players, and AV media centers. If, based on sound quality
alone, I had to choose between the iPod Hi-Fi and these speakers,
I’d opt for the Audioengine 5s for their more-balanced
sound and their ability to be separated. Compare them... to
powered speakers priced under $500 that are intended for the
portable music market and you’ll feel the way I do -
nothing can touch them." Website | PDF |
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Playlist - Gear Guide
“These toaster-sized, powered speakers offer balanced
(and big!) sound, solid construction, two audio input ports,
a powered USB port for charging your iPod, and, best of all,
a power outlet for easily connecting an Airport Express (you
know that iTunes can stream music to up to three AirPort Expresses
now, right? ’nuff said).” Website | PDF |
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PocketPCReviews.net - A5 Review
“Having been used to multimedia speakers mostly, I was
blown away by the good sound quality from these speakers.
They were remarkably clear, even under low volumes.” Website | PDF |
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Secrets of Home Theater - A5 Review
“If you would like to treat yourself to self-powered
speakers that give portable MP3 devices, computers, or miscellaneous
audio sources, high quality lifelike sound, the Audioengine
5 system fits the bill.” Website | PDF |
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SurfBits - A5 Review
“The last 2 weeks I’ve been testing the Audioengine
5 powered iPod speakers, and I must say that they have the
sound, design and features that thoroughly impressed me, in
fact, more then any others in this category. They are priced
at $349.00 retail and are worth the money…” Website | PDF |
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