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title: "Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers – 150W High-Fidelity Studio Monitors for Music, Gaming, Turntables & Home Theater"
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# 150W powerful output plug & play connectivity studio-quality tuning Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers – 150W High-Fidelity Studio Monitors for Music, Gaming, Turntables & Home Theater

**Brand:** audioengine
**Price:** € 1000.87
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game—because your space deserves studio-grade vibes

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers – 150W High-Fidelity Studio Monitors for Music, Gaming, Turntables & Home Theater by audioengine
- **How much does it cost?** € 1000.87 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/1156039-audioengine-a5-powered-bookshelf-speakers-150w-high-fidelity-studio-monitors)

## Best For

- audioengine enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted audioengine brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Setup:** Effortless RCA and 3.5mm AUX inputs—no tech headaches
- • **Pro-Grade Audio:** Custom-tuned by musicians for crystal-clear highs and rich bass
- • **Room-Filling Power:** 150 watts of distortion-free sound that commands your space
- • **Trusted by Experts:** Used worldwide with a 3-year warranty and dedicated support
- • **Elegant Craftsmanship:** Handcrafted wood cabinets with a premium high-gloss or bamboo finish

## Overview

The Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers deliver 150 watts of high-fidelity, distortion-free audio, custom-tuned by professional musicians for rich bass and crystal-clear highs. Featuring easy plug-and-play connectivity with RCA and 3.5mm AUX inputs, these handcrafted wood-cabinet speakers combine durability with elegant design, making them ideal for music, gaming, turntables, and home theater setups. Trusted globally and backed by a 3-year warranty, they bring pro-grade sound to your personal space.

## Description

Product description 3.5mm AUX Keep it analog with the 3.5mm AUX port. Pure plug and play ease. 3.5mm AUX Keep it analog with the 3.5mm AUX port. Pure plug and play ease. RCA Input/Output Connect a subwoofer or second set of A5 bookshelf speakers to create a bigger stereo sound stage RCA Input/Output Connect a subwoofer or second set of A5 bookshelf speakers to create a bigger stereo sound stage Voltage Selector, Fuse, Power Switch Flexible options that are useful for any country Voltage Selector, Fuse, Power Switch Flexible options that are useful for any country Custom Wood Cabinets A 13 step paint process ensures a quality piano-gloss finish every time. Custom Wood Cabinets A 13 step paint process ensures a quality piano-gloss finish every time. USB Port USB power for charging your accessories USB Port USB power for charging your accessories Wired Connectivity Pure Analog Power Audio at its best. Connect to your record player, stereo or computer. They're Works of Art Built, Crafted and Tuned by Hand Cabinet artisans, painters, engineers, and other professionals help create and inspect each pair. The A5+ Home Music System Quality Creates Thousands of Great Reviews Aramid Fiber Woofer and Tweeter with a 13 Step Piano Gloss Finish. The OG Playback Monitors Hear it as the Artist Intended An industry standard for over 20 years. A5+ Home Music System offers pure analog audio for music, gaming, and more. You're up and running quickly with the A5+ Home Music System. bookshelf speakers computer home theater surround Complete your sound stage to ensure the maximum quality HiFi audio possible. A5+ Speakers with Stands Get a scientifically proven 20% enhanced audio increase by using stands tilted at 15 degrees. Subwoofer - Add More Bass Subwoofers add up to 38hz more audio that you're not hearing without one. Pro Tip: Add a W3 Wireless Transmitter and make your subwoofer wireless. Enhance with an optional DAC The portable D1P adds more output options to your soundstage, including 3.5mm AUX, Optical and USB connectivity. Quality In, Quality Out Start with high-resolution audio files or streaming content. Adding the proper connections ensures that you're hearing audio as the artist intended. Choose a style that works for you. A5+ Wired A5+ Wireless HD5 HD6 Full Specs

Review: Remarkable for speakers of this size - Sound is such a subjective matter so please bear that in mind in reading my review. See if you think what I like and listen to might concur with your own personal tastes. Background. I own a high end stereo system probaly costing $30K that I never use. Also a Bose 5.1 surround sound system for the TV and DVD's. And for my 2nd computer a Klipsch THX 2.1 system. Also a Klipsch player for an iPod. Of couse they all have their unique sounds - well the expensive stereo system has no sound as of now as I felt the speakers (very, very large KEF's) were not sounding right and even after a sound engineer told me they were fine my ear said "No" because I knew how they could sound from a class A amp - so I've listened to no quality music system these last few years. I don't class the Bose system as suitable for serious music listening, but they do OK for movies. Oh, and my choice for headphones are 2 pairs of Sennheiser. So given that background lets get to the business. In my opinion, and for my taste, these Audioengine A5+ speakers + S8 woofer are remarkable. I would describe the sound a neutral (hard to find these days). That does not mean there is no bass but its only there when it should be and then its tight and does not sound like its being played through a pillow. This is the kind of sound that is not tiring and can be listened to for hours on end. When I first connected the Audioengine system up, by mistake, I did not connect the woofer. Even without it the A5+ speakers sound good, really good, but adding the woofer does make a difference for sure, and I think if you are after quality sound it is needed. Of course it can be added later as funds allow because just the A5+'s are good on their own. For a low priced system the Klipsch system replaced a pair of Bose (no woofer) on my 2nd computer and were noticable cleaner sounding with better bass because of their woofer, than the pair of Bose with no woofer. For a low priced system I could certainly live with the Klipsch. But my listening habbits have changed over 40 years and I now spend many hours a day working in front of a computer at home. That's the only time I get to listen to music - as well as in the car. I hadn't heard good sound for so long I decided to try the Audioengine system for the computer but was really blown away by how good it was. I didn't really trust the many good reviews I'd seen. The stereo image is so good with the A5+'s they create a very wide sound stage that seems to emanate slighting above and between the 2 speakers. I could hear singers taking a breath and new sounds on a violin that the bow made as it was pulled across the strings, that had not been there before. Bear in mind I am feeding only lossless MP3 files played out of iTunes - not vinyl tracks played on my Linn LP12 turntable. Are they perfect - no that's not possible for just over $700 (I am adding the DAC and stands now so will be into the system for close to $1,000) but in terms of the sound quality at this price they are quite remarkable. Beautifully packaged even the UPS driver who bounced the box down his truck steps could not hurt them as they sit a couple of inches inside their box surrounded by foam packaging. They are heavy and look like a quality product that the manufacturer has been proud to produce. Like all good speaker systems they sound better loud as you can feel the bass. It's tempting to set the woofer volume too high but playing the system loud then over cooks the bass and it looses something. The music is not balanced. I also had a little recording business in my youth so became very critical on how sound was mixed. What would be nice is a low volume setting on the remote that boosts the bass when playing at low volume. The woofer has a Phase control so the woofer cone can sync with the speaker cones to improve bass sound. Also a Crossover knob to set where in the frequency range the woofer comes in - just a matter of setting where you like it. And then a Volume control. Again I say don't be tempted to set this too high. I would set it where it sounds right then turn down just a hair. If you play at really high volume then it probably needs setting even lower. After 50 hours of burning in they can only improve. I wish I had gotten better with age! So yea I like em very much. One of my better buying choices.
Review: Amazing set of speakers - Although I have purchased many products on desertcart, I feel compelled to review this product so this is my first product review: I consider myself a budding (and budget) audiophile. I am still in college and do not have the budget for a $2,000+ pair of speakers yet. When I fist started looking for new speakers, I went to my local hi end audio store and listened to Paradigm, Magnepan, and Bower and Wilkins speakers. While they were all pretty good quality (especially the Magnepans), they were all out of my budget. They were also pretty big and are not the best for computer/desktop/nearfield music listening. I decided for my next pair of speakers, I would prefer active desktop/bookshelf speakers because the only amp I have right now is powering a pair of Mission 733 floorstanding speakers and I would not have enough money for a quality amp and speakers. After doing a lot of online research, I narrowed my search down to Audioengine A5's, Swan M200MkII, Yamaha HS50M, Krk rokit 6's, as well as a few others. I found a local store that carried the Audioengine A5s and decided to go listen to them. When I plugged in my iPhone and played "I hope I didn't Just Give Away the Ending" by the New Radicals (16 bit, 44.1kHz, apple lossless m4a), the speakers had an amazing sound quality and soundstage to them. The mids and highs were a lot more defined than my Mission 733s although the Missions had a lower bass extension. I was immediately very impressed with them. They also had a pair of Audioengine A2s to try so I played "Alone With You" by deadmau5 (a great song to test the bass extension of speakers). They played the highs and mids very well but the bass extension was very lacking. I imagine the A2s would be fine if you were mainly listening to acoustic, jazz, and classical music; but they aren't a great all-around speaker. Immediately after listening to these, I drove over to my local Guitar Center to listen to some studio monitors. I listened to speakers ranging from Yamaha, Krk, M audio, and Mackie (The Adam studio monitors with the ribbon tweeters weren't working). None of them gave me the same "Wow" factor that the audioengines did. The most impressive studio monitors in my price range were the Yamaha HS50Ms. They put out quite an impressive volume and clarity for their size. I have to admit that Guitar Center does not have the best listening environment for nearfield listening and probably didn't give the studio monitors a fair chance. They're just placed randomly on shelves around 8' apart. The Yamaha's were the only speakers placed properly and this may have resulted in me thinking they sounded better than the rest; although they were still not as impressive as the audioengines. After this I went home and decided to just go with the Audioengines. I purchased them with Audioengine DS2 Desktop Speaker Stands (Pair) on desertcart and could not be more happy with my purchase. They make for the perfect desktop listening experience. They do very well at reproducing the sound and feel of the music and live instruments, such as an upright bass (in my opinion, one of the hardest instruments for speakers to emulate). These speakers have as much bass output as you can expect from a 5" driver, but if you listen to a lot of hip-hop, reggae, dubstep, movies, etc, you may want to consider getting a subwoofer. I am currently considering getting the Outlaw Audio M8 Subwoofer , but I hear that the Audioengine S8 Premium Powered Subwoofer (White) integrates perfectly with these speakers. Pros: The sound quality is amazing, especially for the money. If you're thinking about getting a pair of desktop speakers in this price range, don't look any further; these will more than satisfy your needs. They sound great out of the box but be sure to give them around 30 hrs of medium volume playing time to properly break in. Once they do, they sound even sweeter. The setup is very easy and I like all of the input and charging options that come with them. The packaging is great. Cons: I have had these speakers overheat on me once. This was after about 6 hours of blasting music through the speakers (they will just auto shut-off). I plan to fix this by placing aluminum tape on the back of the left speaker for better heat radiation. If you have the money, go for the A5+s and you won't have to worry about this problem. They also make a popping noise when the auto shutoff kicks in after about 10-15 min without sound input. Credentials: I have been playing instruments since a very young age. These include guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, and even the didgeridoo. I am a DJ that plays many local shows (mainly edm such as electro house and trance). As a hobby, I produce music; mainly electronic music and rock. Speakers/Headphones I own: A5 Premium Powered Bookshelf Speakers (White) , Mission 733 speakers, Sennheiser HD555 Professional Headphones with Sound Channeling , Sony MDR-V700DJ DJ-Style Monitor Series Headphones , Sony MHCEC909iP Mini Hi-Fi Shelf System .

## Features

- Powerful Room-Filling Sound - Experience 150 watts of clean, distortion-free audio that fills any room—perfect for your bookshelf, studio, home theater, office, or living room.
- Studio-Quality High Fidelity Audio - Custom-tuned by professional musicians, these speakers deliver crystal-clear sound with rich bass and detailed highs, ideal for studio playback, streaming, or vinyl listening.
- Easy Plug & Play Connectivity - Connect effortlessly with RCA and 3.5mm AUX inputs, compatible with turntables, computers, TVs, gaming consoles, and more—no complicated setup required. Not compatible with Bluetooth.
- Handcrafted Durable Design - Built with premium wood cabinets finished in a high-gloss 13-step paint process or natural bamboo, these speakers combine durability with elegant aesthetics.
- Trusted by Professionals Worldwide - Join musicians and audio enthusiasts who rely on Audioengine’s pro-grade hardware. Backed by a 3-year warranty and dedicated customer support for peace of mind.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005SE6QBU |
| Additional Features | 24 Bit Capable, Hi Res Audio, Lightweight, Portable |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | For Computers, For Gaming Consoles, For Music Players, For Smartphones or Tablets, For Televisions |
| Audio Driver Size | 5 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Best Sellers Rank | #26,777 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #52 in Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bluetooth Range | 100 Feet |
| Brand | Audioengine |
| Built-In Media | Power Cable, Quick Start Guide, Remote, Warranty Card |
| Color | Bamboo |
| Compatible Devices | Home Theater, Record Players, Stereo Receivers, Television, Turntables |
| Connectivity Protocol | Auxiliary |
| Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary , RCA |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Controller Type | Remote Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,267 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Wood |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00819955230055 |
| Impedance | 10000 Ohms |
| Input Voltage | 110 Volts |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9"D x 10.75"W x 7"H |
| Item Weight | 25 Pounds |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | Audioengine |
| Maximum Range | 100 Feet |
| Model Name | A5 Wired |
| Model Number | A5 |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop Mount |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2.0 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 95 dB |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 150 Watts |
| Speaker Size | 10 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Bookshelf |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming, Home Theatre, Pro Audio |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 10.75 Inches |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1.91 Centimeters |
| UPC | 819955230055 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year Warranty |
| Warranty Type | Standard Warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | No Wireless Communication Technology |
| Woofer Diameter | 12.7 Centimeters |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** Audioengine
- **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary, RCA
- **Frequency Response:** 50 Hz
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 150 Watts

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Remarkable for speakers of this size
*by C***N on August 22, 2012*

Sound is such a subjective matter so please bear that in mind in reading my review. See if you think what I like and listen to might concur with your own personal tastes. Background. I own a high end stereo system probaly costing $30K that I never use. Also a Bose 5.1 surround sound system for the TV and DVD's. And for my 2nd computer a Klipsch THX 2.1 system. Also a Klipsch player for an iPod. Of couse they all have their unique sounds - well the expensive stereo system has no sound as of now as I felt the speakers (very, very large KEF's) were not sounding right and even after a sound engineer told me they were fine my ear said "No" because I knew how they could sound from a class A amp - so I've listened to no quality music system these last few years. I don't class the Bose system as suitable for serious music listening, but they do OK for movies. Oh, and my choice for headphones are 2 pairs of Sennheiser. So given that background lets get to the business. In my opinion, and for my taste, these Audioengine A5+ speakers + S8 woofer are remarkable. I would describe the sound a neutral (hard to find these days). That does not mean there is no bass but its only there when it should be and then its tight and does not sound like its being played through a pillow. This is the kind of sound that is not tiring and can be listened to for hours on end. When I first connected the Audioengine system up, by mistake, I did not connect the woofer. Even without it the A5+ speakers sound good, really good, but adding the woofer does make a difference for sure, and I think if you are after quality sound it is needed. Of course it can be added later as funds allow because just the A5+'s are good on their own. For a low priced system the Klipsch system replaced a pair of Bose (no woofer) on my 2nd computer and were noticable cleaner sounding with better bass because of their woofer, than the pair of Bose with no woofer. For a low priced system I could certainly live with the Klipsch. But my listening habbits have changed over 40 years and I now spend many hours a day working in front of a computer at home. That's the only time I get to listen to music - as well as in the car. I hadn't heard good sound for so long I decided to try the Audioengine system for the computer but was really blown away by how good it was. I didn't really trust the many good reviews I'd seen. The stereo image is so good with the A5+'s they create a very wide sound stage that seems to emanate slighting above and between the 2 speakers. I could hear singers taking a breath and new sounds on a violin that the bow made as it was pulled across the strings, that had not been there before. Bear in mind I am feeding only lossless MP3 files played out of iTunes - not vinyl tracks played on my Linn LP12 turntable. Are they perfect - no that's not possible for just over $700 (I am adding the DAC and stands now so will be into the system for close to $1,000) but in terms of the sound quality at this price they are quite remarkable. Beautifully packaged even the UPS driver who bounced the box down his truck steps could not hurt them as they sit a couple of inches inside their box surrounded by foam packaging. They are heavy and look like a quality product that the manufacturer has been proud to produce. Like all good speaker systems they sound better loud as you can feel the bass. It's tempting to set the woofer volume too high but playing the system loud then over cooks the bass and it looses something. The music is not balanced. I also had a little recording business in my youth so became very critical on how sound was mixed. What would be nice is a low volume setting on the remote that boosts the bass when playing at low volume. The woofer has a Phase control so the woofer cone can sync with the speaker cones to improve bass sound. Also a Crossover knob to set where in the frequency range the woofer comes in - just a matter of setting where you like it. And then a Volume control. Again I say don't be tempted to set this too high. I would set it where it sounds right then turn down just a hair. If you play at really high volume then it probably needs setting even lower. After 50 hours of burning in they can only improve. I wish I had gotten better with age! So yea I like em very much. One of my better buying choices.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing set of speakers
*by A***O on April 27, 2012*

Although I have purchased many products on amazon, I feel compelled to review this product so this is my first product review: I consider myself a budding (and budget) audiophile. I am still in college and do not have the budget for a $2,000+ pair of speakers yet. When I fist started looking for new speakers, I went to my local hi end audio store and listened to Paradigm, Magnepan, and Bower and Wilkins speakers. While they were all pretty good quality (especially the Magnepans), they were all out of my budget. They were also pretty big and are not the best for computer/desktop/nearfield music listening. I decided for my next pair of speakers, I would prefer active desktop/bookshelf speakers because the only amp I have right now is powering a pair of Mission 733 floorstanding speakers and I would not have enough money for a quality amp and speakers. After doing a lot of online research, I narrowed my search down to Audioengine A5's, Swan M200MkII, Yamaha HS50M, Krk rokit 6's, as well as a few others. I found a local store that carried the Audioengine A5s and decided to go listen to them. When I plugged in my iPhone and played "I hope I didn't Just Give Away the Ending" by the New Radicals (16 bit, 44.1kHz, apple lossless m4a), the speakers had an amazing sound quality and soundstage to them. The mids and highs were a lot more defined than my Mission 733s although the Missions had a lower bass extension. I was immediately very impressed with them. They also had a pair of Audioengine A2s to try so I played "Alone With You" by deadmau5 (a great song to test the bass extension of speakers). They played the highs and mids very well but the bass extension was very lacking. I imagine the A2s would be fine if you were mainly listening to acoustic, jazz, and classical music; but they aren't a great all-around speaker. Immediately after listening to these, I drove over to my local Guitar Center to listen to some studio monitors. I listened to speakers ranging from Yamaha, Krk, M audio, and Mackie (The Adam studio monitors with the ribbon tweeters weren't working). None of them gave me the same "Wow" factor that the audioengines did. The most impressive studio monitors in my price range were the Yamaha HS50Ms. They put out quite an impressive volume and clarity for their size. I have to admit that Guitar Center does not have the best listening environment for nearfield listening and probably didn't give the studio monitors a fair chance. They're just placed randomly on shelves around 8' apart. The Yamaha's were the only speakers placed properly and this may have resulted in me thinking they sounded better than the rest; although they were still not as impressive as the audioengines. After this I went home and decided to just go with the Audioengines. I purchased them with Audioengine DS2 Desktop Speaker Stands (Pair) on amazon and could not be more happy with my purchase. They make for the perfect desktop listening experience. They do very well at reproducing the sound and feel of the music and live instruments, such as an upright bass (in my opinion, one of the hardest instruments for speakers to emulate). These speakers have as much bass output as you can expect from a 5" driver, but if you listen to a lot of hip-hop, reggae, dubstep, movies, etc, you may want to consider getting a subwoofer. I am currently considering getting the Outlaw Audio M8 Subwoofer , but I hear that the Audioengine S8 Premium Powered Subwoofer (White) integrates perfectly with these speakers. Pros: The sound quality is amazing, especially for the money. If you're thinking about getting a pair of desktop speakers in this price range, don't look any further; these will more than satisfy your needs. They sound great out of the box but be sure to give them around 30 hrs of medium volume playing time to properly break in. Once they do, they sound even sweeter. The setup is very easy and I like all of the input and charging options that come with them. The packaging is great. Cons: I have had these speakers overheat on me once. This was after about 6 hours of blasting music through the speakers (they will just auto shut-off). I plan to fix this by placing aluminum tape on the back of the left speaker for better heat radiation. If you have the money, go for the A5+s and you won't have to worry about this problem. They also make a popping noise when the auto shutoff kicks in after about 10-15 min without sound input. Credentials: I have been playing instruments since a very young age. These include guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, and even the didgeridoo. I am a DJ that plays many local shows (mainly edm such as electro house and trance). As a hobby, I produce music; mainly electronic music and rock. Speakers/Headphones I own: A5 Premium Powered Bookshelf Speakers (White) , Mission 733 speakers, Sennheiser HD555 Professional Headphones with Sound Channeling , Sony MDR-V700DJ DJ-Style Monitor Series Headphones , Sony MHCEC909iP Mini Hi-Fi Shelf System .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you love music, you will smile when you hear these speakers!
*by P***L on February 19, 2012*

After months of research, I decided to go with Audioengine. The A2's looked like all I would need, but after reading the great reviews of the A5's, I chose the A5+ Bamboo. I ordered them on Friday late AM, and received them on Saturday morning (overnite FEDEX, $3.99). I've been breaking them in all day (not that I noticed a problem out of the box), as the mftr suggests. I'm feeding them the signal from a Fiio E-10 DAC, plugged into the USB on my iMac. They are mounted on a pair of dense foam blocks, to raise them slightly. I'm not sure I see the advantages of using the optional stands since they tilt the speaker back and change the plane of the tweeter and woofer. I had to re-arrange some items on my office shelves to prevent resonance during some of the lower bass passages. The packaging was stellar, with cables and speakers covered by some nice soft, cloth bags. The bags will come in handy to put over the speakers while I'm away, and help prevent dust settling on the speaker cones. Anyway, the setup is straightforward, and AE even provides some good speaker wire to connect the two units. They look fantastic. The manual says the sugar compounds in the bamboo are 'carbonized' and 'caramelized' to bring out the darker wood tones. It also provides a sweeter sound (ahem). Whatever. They look great, and seem to be finely finished. Worth the extra money for this option, I think. Okay, now for the sound. An audiophile of sorts, I have a history of buying the best-value components based on my readings of Stereophile, Absolute Sound, and high end audio blogs. My tunes are all Flac, Apple Lossless, or AIFF-C files. Of course, my iTunes purchases are 256Kb conversions...can't help that. I train my ears by going to many pop and classical concerts and listening for the qualities that make live music so enjoyable. So, I don't take my speakers lightly...I have some expectations. How do I rate the A5+'s? I couldn't be happier considering what I paid. The speakers never seem to strain, even at very high volumes. The only thing I notice is some compression of the midrange at VERY high volumes. The bass hangs in there, albeit cutoff below 50hz. I do miss that very bottom octave, however. Kettledrums just don't have that extra punch you expect. This is not a criticism; maybe it's just a reason to get a subwooofer. I rarely listen at very high levels since I'm usually working while listening. Female vocalists sound very natural, with no boxiness in the lower ranges. Sibilants sound very natural, and maybe a tad soft. Acoustic instruments have some body to them attesting to the good midrange. Imaging is excellent, and I find the placement is not super-critical. Equidistant spacing, lightly angled in seems to be just fine. (Note that AE suggests having at least 6" of space behind the speakers, and they should be at least 6" away from a side wall.) When I move, I don't notice shifting of frequencies, which means the dispersion of the tweeters seems to be very good. The soundstage is wide, very wide on some tunes. No problem with that. The sound is so darned neutral, that I can listen for hours and not get weary. As much as I enjoy listening to music through my IEM's (Ultimate Ears Triple Fi 10 Pro's), it is really nice to be 'sitting in the audience' and listening to these speakers. With the lights down, they disappear, and you get that great experience of being there in the studio or concert hall. I'm sure there are better speakers out there that probably cost more, however I just can't fault the A5+'s. An audio bargain in my humble opinion. Update 10/30/2013 I'm still loving these speakers. I missed the lower octave however, so I took a subwoofer I bought at Radio Shack several years ago, and plugged it in to the speakers. Now, I have a fuller experience of my music. I really love this system, and I have had no problems with it. No hum, pops, clicks, and the cases look as beautiful as the day I bought them. Update 10/12/2014 After adding the subwoofer, I became aware of some mid-bass boominess, and found it hard to balance the sound using the cutoff on the subwoofer. I looked in to the DS2 foam speaker stands as a possible solution. These stands will raise not only the speaker, but the angle of the woofer. When the speakers sit flat on a desk, the woofers double some of the bass frequencies causing some imbalance. Tilting them back seems to resolve this problem. The stands are expensive, so maybe you can find a makeshift way of testing this theory to see if its worth pursuing. I have recently taken the Radio Shack subwoofer out of the office and into the living room. I'm thinking of upgrading the A5+'s with the Audioengine subwoofer. I really have fallen in love with these speakers over the years. I've had NO issues with them.

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