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Speaker Maximum Output Power 150 Watts
Frequency Response 50 Hz
Connectivity Technology Bluetooth aptX, Analog Input/Output
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  • PREMIUM BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS FOR HOME - The A5 speakers are the best wireless speakers to use for gaming, studio monitors, record players, and more. They can easily connect from up to 100 feet away
  • INCREDIBLE CLARITY - High-fidelity 24 bit true stereo sound. USB and analog AUX input options, 5 inch custom aramid fiber woofers, 0.75 inch silk tweeters and RCA output for expansion or a subwoofer
  • BIG 24 BIT SOUND - These aptX HD Bluetooth speakers for home pack a big punch with room-filling bass, allow you to get the most out of hifi music and come with a class AB amplifier in a sleek design that looks great on any bookshelf
  • INCLUDES - Active powered speakers, 12 feet speaker wire, 6 feet AC power cord, 6.5 feet 3.5mm audio cable, RCA cable, remote control, microfiber speaker and cable bags, and setup guide
  • WHY CHOOSE THE A5 - Extended Bluetooth range, professional components that last, 3 year warranty, veteran owned US company based in Texas, customer service with real people, not voicemail
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Customer Ratings
4.54.5 out of 5 stars1,777
4.54.5 out of 5 stars1,777
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4.44.4 out of 5 stars776
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4.34.3 out of 5 stars726
Sound quality
4.5
4.5
4.5
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4.1
Quality of material
4.6
4.6
4.6
4.8
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Volume control
4.3
4.3
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4.4
4.5
Bass quality
4.1
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speaker size
11 inches
10 inches
10 inches
5.5 inches
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power source
AC
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
AC
Corded Electric
connectivity tech
Bluetooth aptX, Analog Input/Output
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Connectivity/Wi-Fi Connection
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
speaker type
Bookshelf
Bookshelf
Bookshelf
Bookshelf
Desktop Speaker
Computer
mounting type
Table Top
Tabletop Mount/Floor Standing
Tabletop
Tabletop Mount
Table Top
Plug Mount
weight
15.4 pounds
12.1 kilograms
12.1 kilograms
36.97 pounds
4 pounds
2.54 pounds

Product Description

Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers for work or home. Simple setup, easy to use, Audioengine quality.

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Why the A5+ Wireless Bookshelf Speakers?

The foundation of the Audioengine family, the A5+ is a complete home music system with bold stereo sound that fills any room or bookshelf. It features wired or wireless connections including aptX-HD Bluetooth from your phone, tablet or computer, even that good old analog from that turntable or tape deck. From hip-hop to heavy metal, symphonic to spoken word, the A5+ speaker system is a master of all trades.

Amplifier Type: Class AB.

Input Voltages: 115/240 V, 50/60 Hz manually switchable.

SNR: >95 dB (typical A-weighted).

THD+N: <0.05% at all power settings.

Crosstalk: <50 dB.

Frequency Response: 50 Hz-22 kHz ±1.5 dB.

Input Impedance: 10K ohms unbalanced.

Protection: Output current limiting, thermal over-temperature, power on/off transient protection, replaceable external main fuse.

Power Consumption: Idle: 10W, Mute: 6W, Sleep: 4W.

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Price $399.00 $499.00 $549.00 $699.00
Bluetooth ✓ ✓ ✓
DAC CD Quality, & 24 Bit CD Quality, & 24 Bit CD Quality, & 24 Bit CD Quality, & 24 Bit
Input Options 3.5mm, RCA Bluetooth, RCA, 3.5mm Bluetooth, Optical, RCA, 3.5mm Bluetooth, Optical, RCA, 3.5mm
150 Watts ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Remote Control Metal Metal Plastic Metal
Subwoofer Output ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Woofer 5" 5" 5" 5.5"
Tweeter .75" .75" .75" 1"
Physical Size 10.75" x 7" x 7.75" 10.75" x 7" x 7.75" 11″ x 7.16″ x 7.79″ 11.75"x 7.25" x 10"
Finish Hand Painted or Wood Veneer Hand Painted or Bamboo Hand Painted or Wood Veneer Hand Painted or Wood Veneer
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Bookshelf Speakers System

The A5+ Music System has hundreds of high quality reviews, and comes in a choice of 3 colors.

Speaker Stands

Get a scientifically proven 20% enhanced audio increase by using stands tilted at 15 degrees.

Subwoofer

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.

Setup

Quality In, Quality Out. High-resolution audio files combined with proper connections for your devices ensures that you're hearing music and gaming audio as it was intended.

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What's in the box

  • Audioengine A5+ powered speaker pair, 12ft speaker wire, 6ft AC power cord, 6.5ft 3.5mm mini-jack audio cable, RCA audio cable, remote control, microfiber speaker and cable bags, setup guide

    • Product guides and documents

    Installation Manual (PDF)

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    Customer reviews

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    Customers say

    Customers like the connectivity, clarity, sound quality, and appearance of the speakers. For example, they mention that the receiver works great, the mid-range is incredible clear, and the base is clear. They also like the value, and ease of use. Opinions are mixed on size and quality.

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    761 customers mention "Sound quality"610 positive151 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that they sound really good, have cleaner bass, and create a very wide sound stage. They say they're the best computer speakers they've ever heard, and that it adds a nice touch to most male voices. Customers also appreciate the good midrange and the fact that it's loud.

    "...It was fun and they do sound great. After several years I wanted to get something that sounded more precise but I don't want to break the bank...." Read more

    "...Acoustic instruments have some body to them attesting to the good midrange. Imaging is excellent, and I find the placement is not super-critical...." Read more

    "...My desktop is a bit crowded now, but I like the sound. The 5+ has better bass than the speakers I had (without a functioning sub-woofer), but I miss..." Read more

    "...They produce a lot of bass for such small speakersI've had no problem with reliability or the cabinets...." Read more

    190 customers mention "Value"134 positive56 negative

    Customers like the value of the speakers. They say that they look like more expensive speakers than they are, and are a steal at the current price point. They also appreciate the high-end parts and tidy wiring.

    "...It is a bigger set of speakers, but the bigger power amplifier is worth it. My desktop is a bit crowded now, but I like the sound...." Read more

    "...Overall, very good for the money." Read more

    "...is quite simply the best way to get great quality sound at a very affordable price. You will be blown away by the difference in your music...." Read more

    "...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..." Read more

    171 customers mention "Appearance"162 positive9 negative

    Customers are happy with the appearance of the speakers. They say the bamboo is beautiful, the black finish is clean, and the white options look very nice. They also appreciate the high quality materials and the glossy piano finish. Customers also say the highs are amazing clear and crisp.

    "...Very ideal set up. There is no audible hiss at low levels. They look great. The terminals on the back of the speakers are top notch!..." Read more

    "...They look fantastic. The manual says the sugar compounds in the bamboo are 'carbonized' and 'caramelized' to bring out the darker wood tones...." Read more

    "...I purchased the bamboo versions, and they are very nice. Not a flaw in the assembly or finish of the $70.00 dollar wood option...." Read more

    "...The bamboo is beautiful, but so is the black finish, which my daughter's A5 models have...." Read more

    116 customers mention "Connectivity"91 positive25 negative

    Customers like the connectivity of the speakers. They say the receiver works great, the quality of sound is impressive, and the Bluetooth connections are fast and easy. The speakers operate via Bluetooth, so you can stream music from your phone or other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Customers also mention that the stands work fine and are worth the cost.

    "...shifting of frequencies, which means the dispersion of the tweeters seems to be very good. The soundstage is wide, very wide on some tunes...." Read more

    "...They played the highs and mids very well but the bass extension was very lacking...." Read more

    "...Pros:1. EASY set up. No wireless crap to deal with. No compatibility issues.2. Reasonable price for amazing quality3...." Read more

    "...The Edifier remote is beautiful and functional - with Bluetooth connectivity options, EQ settings, and quick source changes right on the remote...." Read more

    92 customers mention "Ease of use"88 positive4 negative

    Customers find the speakers easy to set up and use. They say the instructions are clear and easy to read. They also appreciate the BT connections, saying the pairing works quickly and solidly. Customers also mention that the speakers have simple controls.

    "...Very ideal set up. There is no audible hiss at low levels. They look great. The terminals on the back of the speakers are top notch!..." Read more

    "...Anyway, the setup is straightforward, and AE even provides some good speaker wire to connect the two units. They look fantastic...." Read more

    "...I purchased the bamboo versions, and they are very nice. Not a flaw in the assembly or finish of the $70.00 dollar wood option...." Read more

    "...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...." Read more

    91 customers mention "Clarity"86 positive5 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the speakers. They mention that the mids and highs are amazing clear, crisp, and strong like they've never heard before. The base is clear and not muddy or over barring. They also say that the speakers improve in crispness and clarity with time. Overall, customers are happy with the clear reproduction of their music throughout the sound range.

    "...I am very impressed with the tight clarity, unreal mid-range, and an extremely solid low end that put the Klipsch speaker to shame...." Read more

    "...169 as I write this, and these A5s and for under $700 you can have crystal clear, loud, audiophile quality, low hassle music.Pros:..." Read more

    "...The Edifiers are incredibly rich with excellent clarity while the Audio Engine HD5 are a bit dull and lifeless in comparison...." Read more

    "...Natural and immersive, like the band is sitting on my desk. Mid-range is incredible clear and forward which is great for vocals...." Read more

    166 customers mention "Quality"108 positive58 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the speakers. Some mention that they have great build quality, are built like tanks, and have very punchy bass. Others say that they are of poor quality, and the bass is not strong enough for their taste. Some customers also report that the speakers came damaged, with a cracked dent and an additional dent on the right hand speaker.

    "...The remote solid milled aluminum and feels premium, however, when pulling the tab the first time to activate the battery, I thought I broke it, but..." Read more

    "...As reported in other reviews, the build quality is superb. I purchased the bamboo versions, and they are very nice...." Read more

    "...This obscures some of the high frequencies, which are slightly harsh at times...." Read more

    "...5. Quality build and attention to detail6. Looks. These "match" the iMac quite wellCons:1...." Read more

    110 customers mention "Size"74 positive36 negative

    Customers are mixed about the size of the speakers. Some mention that they have plenty of bass for the size, and are good for small to medium sized rooms. Others say that they are really large, comparable to the footprint of a Mac Studio.

    "...Imaging is excellent, and I find the placement is not super-critical. Equidistant spacing, lightly angled in seems to be just fine...." Read more

    "...Such rich, full and clear sound from these speakers!..." Read more

    "...That would have freed up space on my desk. The 5+ speakers are not small. But they sure sound good...." Read more

    "...Size: I'm happy with the size of these speakers, fit well on my desk...." Read more

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    First thing I can say is that I bought these speakers in 2013 and as of writing this review it's now 2024 that' means I had these speakers for 11 years and they still work like new they sound clear and very loud and in smaller rooms you don't need a sub they also have a good stereo seperation I'm impressed that after 11 years they work like new very good quality speakers
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    C. Etheridge
    5.0 out of 5 stars They punch above their weight for the price.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
    Size: A5+ WiredColor: BlackVerified Purchase
    I have been mostly a front of house sound engineer for 25 years, I also appreciate the audiophile world and have been living there for a long time. Currently I enjoy professionally mixing on d&b audiotechnik speakers which are about as audiophile as you can get in the live sound world. My journey started with the Parts Express C-Note speakers that need to be assembled. It was fun and they do sound great. After several years I wanted to get something that sounded more precise but I don't want to break the bank. I have been a Klipsch fan for a long time so I went with the Klipsch R-51PM. While they sounded "good", they severely lack in mid-range/low-end presence and have an annoying hiss at low levels. They are very quirky as well. So after some more research I came across these Audioengine A5+'s. I have heard of Audioengine for a while now and I always felt they were a tad small to reproduce solid mid range. I took a swing after reading some glowing reviews and I can honestly say, these speakers do not disappoint. I am very impressed with the tight clarity, unreal mid-range, and an extremely solid low end that put the Klipsch speaker to shame. If you wanted to run these without a subwoofer, they can hold their own. However, if you want a full range stage, you will need a subwoofer. I have paired these speakers with an iFi Zen DAC V2 which allows you to remove the additional volume control from Windows and you only need the volume control on the speakers themselves while also having a separate volume control for your headphones that doesn't affect the speakers. Very ideal set up. There is no audible hiss at low levels. They look great. The terminals on the back of the speakers are top notch! One of the things I hated about the Klipsch is their terminals are cheap and plasticky which makes connections very difficult to set up. There is nothing about these speakers that say cheap or flimsy at all. The exact opposite actually. I got the basic matte black finish which will leave fingerprints but after setting them up, that's not a concern. The power light is a tad bright since the speaker sits at near arms reach, but I was able to use a "light dim" and now it is tolerable. The remote solid milled aluminum and feels premium, however, when pulling the tab the first time to activate the battery, I thought I broke it, but that was part of the design and after popping the control unit back in, it is flawless. Other than that, I honestly can' think of anything I don't love about these speakers.
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    Phil
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you love music, you will smile when you hear these speakers!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2012
    Size: A5+ WiredColor: BambooVerified Purchase
    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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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 14, 2022
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