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Crutchfield: Audioengine A5 Powered Speakers
Crutchfield: Audioengine Desktop Audio Systems
Item # 772A5PLUSW | MFR # A5+W
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Audioengine's A5+ speakers are perfect for a small dedicated listening system. Use these powered speakers with an iPod® to bring the sound from your portable player to life. Or pair them with a digital-to-analog converter for a computer audio system that brings out the subtle nuances in your music.
Not just for your desktop: Audioengine's A5+ make excellent speakers for a small living room A/V system.
The A5+'s custom silk tweeters deliver smooth, open highs. Advanced Kevlar woofers provide tight, punchy mids and bass. The drivers are powered by no-nonsense built-in amplifiers. All components are housed in sturdy wood cabinets with a hand-polished finish.
Convenient connections built into the back of one speaker make it easy to hook up a portable music player like an iPod or iPhone®. A USB power output lets you charge your player, and a minijack input accepts the audio signal from its headphone jack. A rear RCA input lets you connect another audio source. Both channels of amplification are built into the left speaker, so you just make a simple, secure connection between the left and right speakers using the gold-plated speaker terminals. An included remote control makes it easy to adjust the volume, even when you're sitting across the room.
For a wireless connection to your Bluetooth®-enabled mobile device, check out AudioEngine's B1 Bluetooth adapter.
This product has exceeded my expectations. I use the speakers every day and they sound just perfect.
Rick, South Salem, NY
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This product has exceeded my expectations. I use the speakers every day and they sound just perfect.
Being an Audiophile owning expensive equipment, I am amazed how good this small and powered speaker sounds. I bought it for my friend, a professional opera singer, who is thrilled with the warm and natural sound, when paired with the Marantz 5005 Cd player. Franco Corelli's voice is portrayed in all its glory from this small bookshelf speaker. What an amazing surprise to find that this little powered speaker closely approaches the quality of my $15K stand mounted speakers from Italy. I may get a pair for my own enjoyment, pairing them with a Marantz 8005 SACD player.
Pros: Pleasinly natural sound
Cons: Nothing at this price point
Absolutely amazing sound system bought with subwoofer and audio dac couldn't be happier got way more then I thought I was getting...the best part though was Crutchfield products came quickly and in great shape I will be using Crutchfield whenever I need something they provide thanks guys you rock!!
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
How anyone could give these anything less than a 5* review is beyond me. Insane bang for your buck...you truly won't be disappointed. Pair them with the AudioEngine W3, and you have a versatile system (set a laptop on the bar for guests to queue music) to fill a studio apartment type space. I also added a AudioEngine S8 sub for the lows - I really recommend the S8 if you can do it (recommended) but not truly necessary if you are penny pinching. My full system is in white and is absolutely beautiful. The beauty is in the simplicity - these things are well constructed and compliment the whole room. Lastly, the AudioEngine DS2 desktop stands are well worth the money. They pair with the A5+'s like a glove and not only help fill the room but also get your speakers out of the beverage danger zone of spilled soda's and brews. PS: After reading my review, I should say that I do not work nor gain any $$$ from AudioEngine but seriously this set up (used nearly entirely for music) will not disappoint you in a roughly a 1000 sq ft space. The W3 makes it especially versatile as you don't have to have the bulky bluetooth enable speakers (still have a clean look) and the S8 balances them out. The stands are perfect and the sub is phenomenal.
Great sound form a small package. Good features, only draw back is no dust cover.
Pros: Great sound, relatively small
Cons: No dust cover, no integrated bluetooth or wifi
Simply Perfection!!!! Crystal clear sound and power. Sounds amazing with any genre
Pros: everything
Cons: None
These speakers sound great. Coming from a Altec Lansing set up there is no comparison. I couldn't believe all of the range that I have been missing. I'm not an audiophile, but I do like great clear sound. I did read some reviews that these do lack a little in the lows, which they do, so I purchased the S8 woofer at the same time. That was a great decision since it fills in where the A5+'s lack. I'm just wondering now if I would of been able to get away with the A2's since I bought the S8 anyways. I did pair this with a D3 DAC and I can't really tell the difference between using the DAC and connecting straight to my late 2014 5k Imac.
Pros: Awesome range Easy to set up
Cons: Lacking a little in the lows The light on the front is very bright. It's like a nightlight if you have it in your bedroom.
I've had the speakers for ten days, they are being driven by the audio output of a 27" iMac. My old ears find the sound of the A5+ speakers to be quite good & very well balanced, I appreciate the fact that the bass has not been over-enhanced. I hear no hum with this combination which is also important since the desired output of the speakers is often silence. I sometimes like to listen while moving around the house and am using the Audioengine's variable line out to drive a pair of Sennheiser Model TR-175 wireless headphones. In addition to volume and mute functions the remote control switches the speakers either on or into a sleep mode, there is also a real power switch to save energy when the speakers will not be in use for extended periods.
Pros: Excellent sound, no hum, variable line out, real On/Off switch.
Cons: None.
Awesome speakers
Cons: None
Had never heard of Audioengine before doing my research but was pleasantly surprised. They look great, the sound great in my small living room and are the perfect partner for my vinyl collection.
Pros: -Style -Bass
Cons: -Slight clarity issues on certain songs -Heavy
Didn't know much about Audioengine until I started my research into upgrading my computer speakers. The Crutchfield advisor recommended these, so I gave them an audition. It's bigger than most desktop speakers (size does matter), and I didn't mind it taking up more real-estate on my desk. Plays LOUD, with authority, stays relatively clean even when cranking them up. You'd have to pay much more dough to get a (only incrementally) better set than these. My only quibble is a little "thickening" of bass at certain frequencies (think deep male voice). The tweeters are a joy to listen to, I can listen all day at loud settings without ear fatigue. I liked that it could easily hook up to a sub (which I did 30 days later with a SVS sb2000) This combo is Audio heaven. If you don't crank your music, you could get away with the A5's little brother. Oh, and if you want them to disappear, (esp. at work) you might get the white version. If you have the money, buy it!
Pros: Solid build quality, plays louder than just about any desktop setup, can buy a sub later if more lower end ooomph needed. Good imaging. Easy plug and play (to a tv or desktop)
Cons: could be a little cleaner (bass) at certain frequencies
Compared these side-by-side with Paradigm Shift A2s. The A5+s have a better slung--fuller and warmer. The A2s are brighter but tinny by comparison. The A2s are more flexible, but I went with the better sound and saved a bunch because I was buying 4 pair. Great sound for the size and price.
Pros: You can't beat self powered shelf speakers for playing your tunes from a phone or iPod or computer. Great value.
Cons: I'm thinking. I'll have to get back to you.
I needed a set of self powered bookshelf speakers and did a lot of internet research, narrowing it down to the Audioengine 5+ and the Paradigm Shift 2A. Both had good reviews. The Shift 2As were rated better in the one or two head-to-head reviews I could find. I ordered a pair of Audioengine 5+s for myself and 4 Shift 2As for Christmas gifts. They arrived and I compared the sound side-by-side with several different inputs: my iphone 6+, my 55" Pioneer plasma TV, and my cd player. The cd player produced the best sound, however, no matter the source, the Audioengines were better without doubt. The Paradigm Shift 2As are feature loaded and a good product, but they sounded tinny in comparison. The Audioengines produced a warmer, better balanced sound. I wanted to like the Paradigm Shift A2s but just didn't. I returned them to Crutchfield (the easiest return I have every experienced) and ordered 3 more pair of the Audioengines for Christmas gifts and for the vacation home. I use one pair for my home TV. I probably should put a subwoofer with it, but it does a better job than the 35 year old Fisher speakers they replace. The really nice thing about the Audioengines (and the Paradigm Shifts, for that matter) is that they have a built-in amp producing 50 watts per speaker. No need for an amp. And they take input directly from my iphone, TV, or whatever. They can't compete with the Martin Logans that are hooked to my music audio system, but who ever thought they could?
Pros: The best sound I have heard from a speaker that small. Lot's of applications for a good speaker in such a compact size.
Cons: The list of cons could go on and on. Such a small speaker can only do so much. But the cons aren't the point. The thing to remember is that you are getting a very competent speaker that outperforms many more expensive competitors.
Amazing improvement over my BOSE Companion 2.0 speakers. There is so much more to the music that I had been missing. Coupled with the Cambridge DACMagic100 they are perfect.
Cons: Maybe a little big to be used as desktop speakers but everything smaller seems to have a MUCH smaller sound. A grille option would be nice. Some visual idea of where the volume is set would help too.
At this point anyone reading a review for the A5+ has a fair idea as to their reputation, and for the most part it lives up to it. These speakers pack a fairly steady punch. They are simple in design, but not in any way a fault, and their sound can handle even the most dynamic film or game soundscape. The A5+ surprised me with its mid-to-lower end ability, and was a welcomed one. My only grip: for my ears I prefer a bit more treble out of my highs, which these speakers do not seem to carry (although I'm still breaking them in), but I feel as monitoring type equipment goes, these will please most audiences. The remote is nice addition, which includes a handy power-save and sleep mode. I have a custom PC hooked up to a 55" Sony TV via HDMI with the A5+ plugged into TV. Mainly using it for Streaming, Blu Rays, and PC Gaming. Upgraded from a very low-end Sub $200 Klipsch 2.1 speaker set from about 2002, so really anything would sound better at this point.
Pros: Simple Design Power Save/Sleep Mode Remote Mid-to-Low End Sound Handles Dynamic Sounds Easily Packs Power Price Extremely Easy Setup
Cons: Not as clear highs as I would have liked, but this is very subjective. Book Shelf (duh) Size, so bigger than I'm use to, but again, subjective.
I truly enjoy these computer speakers. I highly recommend coupling this with the Audioquest Dragonfly DAC. The speakers sound good right out of the box but please give them time to open up as they definitely improve with additional listening.
Pros: Style, size, sound, ease of connectivity, price.
Cons: None
Sound amazing. Can really hear bass in music. Sounds loud and clear. Perfect!!
After having purchased, and then returned, a pair of the AE 2+ speakers, I finally got the best speakers my budget would allow: the AE 5+. Yes, they cost more, and yes they have a bigger footprint than the AE2+ pair, but they don't overheat (which might be a common issue with the AE2+) and we finally got a pair of speakers that deliver consistently clear sound with ample volume. We've been listening to various types of music and also comparing streaming music to CDs, and these just can't be beat. Crutchfield has been totally awesome, and we'll continue to consult and purchase audio/visual equipment from them. Our first rep, Chance, was so helpful as well. Thanks Crutchfield for the excellent selection and customer service. And thanks Audio Engine for responding to our inquiries and being so concerned. This was a win-win for everyone as far as I can see.
Pros: Excellent quality! Clear, crisp sound. Easy to install. Doesn't overheat like AE2+ speakers. Able to turn up plenty of volume when desired. Remote control!!!
Cons: Kinda big, but that's a minor issue for us.
Great sounding set of speakers. Like other's have said, they have a fairly flat response, but that's what I'm looking for. The only reason a star is lost is that due to the powered nature of these speakers, the left and right can't be switched. So, since I sit with my computer to my right I either need a longer 3.5mm cord or I need a 3.5 to RCA so that I can swap those inputs around.
Pros: Sounds exactly as described by other reviewers...flat response.
Cons: Need a separate adapter to switch left and right channels.
Note I'm comparing to the Paradigm Shift A2 speakers. Both are hooked up by Audioquest cinnamon cables and a schiit audio modi dac. I ordered the Paradigm speakers first and I wondered if I made the correct choice. Looking back I did. Don't get me wrong these speakers are good just not as good at the Paradigm. I did various tests on each to see what ones I liked after breaking BOTH pairs in for 48 hrs. The highs are ok. They are slightly dull almost veiled. Symbols in rock music and picks from a guitar are VERY unnoticeable. The Paradigm's do a much better job for the high end after break in. Mids are decent pretty good sound overall. They lack clarity again due to the tweeter not having as much detail for the voices in the higher end. Low end is decent as well. You can hear it hit but the tonality is missing to me. It drops the sound off very quickly. They also cut out at around 40hz lowest whereas the Paradigm's I have hit down to 35hz very soundly and 30 is breaking point were they really drop off. To me the Paradigms have much better bass. More accurate, better tone, just beautiful sound. So in final the soundstage. Yes there is some soundstage. Ive angled them 10 degrees in all the way to straight and many other positions, but again compared to the Paradigms they just dont compare. Good for the money but if you can swing the extra you really have to try the Paradigms they beat this speaker out. Ps there is a small hiss from the Paradigms that is very minor.
Pros: Remote that the Paradigms are missing, subtle front light, multiple hook ups, volume knob on front instead of back like Paradigm.
Cons: No grill, an almost muddy sound, lack of detail for audiophile ears, Bass is not as described in many reviews with or without enhancements, Price doesn't reflect quality.
These little speakers pack quite a punch! I was looking at options for speakers for a small listening room and was trying to decide between a powered speaker option or stand-alone speakers paired with a dedicated amplifier. Since I already had a DAC which I would be pumping all of my digital music through, the Crutchfield associate I was speaking with suggested I try the A5+'s. I have really enjoyed these speakers in all of my listening, and they have definitely gotten better the more that I listened to them (I'd say somewhere along the 30-40 hour mark). I ended up pairing them with the Audioengine S7 sub for a little more punch in the low-end, but as a stand-alone option these were well worth the price.
Pros: Great sound, solid build quality, no issues with overheating yet.
Cons: Lacking a little in the low-low end, to be expected in a speaker this size though. Easily fixed by adding a sub.
Purchased these as a part of a minimalist vinyl setup (along with my denon dp300f TT and Audiotechnica at440mla cartridge). Still in the break-in period but these speakers are perfect for the application. Great sound, fully analog amplification, and I don't think I could do better without spending a good deal more on a tube amp + speakers (and adding more clutter). Was initially a bit scared off by the fact that these are really monitored as computer speakers, but they really do the job. Recommended!
If you looking for a great sounding set of speakers for your computer or other application, then look no further. These speakers sound amazing and I am very satisfied with the Audioengine A5+ speakers. I also bought the Pinpoint AM-41 mounting brackets and mounted the A5's on the wall. These speakers not only fill my computer room with great sound, but I can enjoy the music wherever I go in my house. I Just ordered the Audioengine S8 powered subwoofer to complete the set. The A5+ do provide decent bass and will probably be enough for most folks, but I like lots of rich deep bass so the S8 is a must have for me personally. I also bought the Audioengine D1 DAC converter as I enjoy listening to High Definition Audio FLAC files. In my opinion, there is such a big difference in sound quality when listening to an FLAC vs. MP3 file.
Pros: Great looking, sound amazing, quality construction, built in amplifier, and easy set up.
Cons: I honestly can't think of any Cons...
It is taller than I thought. It can sound very loud. I thought it is for desktop computer but end up in my bedroom. I use it with Onkyo C-7030 Compact Disc Player and the sound quality is good. Since I do not have $5000 equipments to compare against so I don't know how much I have to spend to up another notch. But for the price I paid it is a good deal for such sound quality. I test it with Classical, Jazz, and pop music.
Pros: sound quality for a small room
Cons: It shows what CD with not-so-good recording quality. I used to love those 70' pop music CDs. I cannot play them with this A5+. Have to use my cheap speakers instead.
El sonido es exelente. No distorcionan y tienen muy buen balance entre las señalea de Baja, media y altas frecuencias. Son versatiles, pueden ser usados en la computadora directamente a la conexion de la tarjeta de sonido o a traves de un DAC. En ambos casos tiene un exelente sonido. El amplificador incorporado es de muy buena calidad y tiene suficiente potencia . Ademas pueden ser usado como Boxshell speakers conectandolos a un wireless adapater. Yo, personalmente, los uso en mi computadora conectado a traves de un DAC HiRes y escucho con ellos files Flac 24/192 y DSD con Buena calidad.Solo les sugiero a los diseñadores de la compañia Audioengine, que a los futuros diseños les coloquen el switcher de encendido en la parte frontal de la caja. Es realmente muy incomodo apagarlo y encenderlos cuando el interruptor se encuentra en la parte de atras. The sound is excellent. It doesn't distort and has a good balance between the high, mid and low frequencies. They are versatile; they can be used directly with the computer's sound card or via the DAC. It has excellent sound in both instances. The incorporated amplifier is of high quality and has enough power. Also, they can be used as Boxshell speakers with a wireless adapter. I, personally use them connected to my computer by way of a Hi Res DAC and listen to FLAC 24/192 files with really good quality. One suggestion I have for Audioengine's design team for future designs is to place the power switch on the front part of the box. It is really uncomfortable to turn the speakers on and off when the switch is located in the back.
Pros: Exelente sonido. Versalitildad para distintos usos. Excellent sound. Versatility for different uses.
Cons: Interruptor en la parte de atras de la caja. Power switch in the back of the box.Crutchfield response on 3/24/2015 Translation provided by Crutchfield's International Sales & Support team.
Never heard of Audioengine before. I was going to buy a set of Klipsch and after reading some of the reviews became a little reluctant to invest in the brand names. One of the reviews mentioned Audioengine Speakers. The more I read about them the more confident I felt in giving them a try. Boy was I surprised. These speakers are great. I like to listen to not only quality sound but I like it load as well. These Audioengine A5+ speakers have both. If you like great realistic sound loud or soft you should buy these speakers. No hiss, No distortion hands down the best.
I own or have owned several high end brands of stereo speakers as well as speakers for my computers. I was looking for yet another level of quality and found it in the A5+. Hands down the best speakers for my computer and even better than some of my stereo speakers. I ordered the sub woofer which may be overkill for sitting at a desk, but i am glad to have it for when i want to fill the entire room with deep rich sound. I also added the cambridge Dac Magic 100 which also adds to the quality of sound. I am extremely happy with all three products. The Crutchfield support team has been excellent as well.
Pros: everything was easy to set up and the sound is great. The energy saving standby is easily used from the remote.
Cons: On off switch in the back of left speaker.
I bought these speakers to replace my preamp, power amp, and speakers in a compact, remote volume control package. They don't sound quite as good, but I find them enjoyable and convenient enough to keep them. I have them on 24" stands which is a good height. They have warm punchy bass that make music fun, the highs are smooth and crisp. Only in the midrange does it fall short, not quite portraying "you are there" vocals. My room reinforces bass very well and I could live without a subwoofer but will probably get one at some time. Connect these to a great DAC (I am using the Centrance DacMini) and in a small space you are set.
Pros: Warm punchy bass Compact and convenient Easy setup Remote control Excellent value
Cons: No grilles / covers Won't play at very loud levels without sound quality deteriorating More cable clutter than a typical speaker
After reading through good review after good review, I had to give them a try. They look good and they sound even better. I was surprised how much low end these sized speakers put out no matter the level. I listen to audio with a flat EQ for the most part, but you can really make them shine with a little tweaking. With the flat EQ, I use a Schiit Modi DAC, which also makes audio come to life. So it's pc->DAC-> A5+. I did purchase a Polk PSW108 sub or round out the low end. I don't have them far enough apart since they are on my desk, but they sound great to me. Very great product!
Pros: Clear sound Good low end for the size Multiple inputs and outputs Looks good (got the black ones)
Cons: Need a tiny bit more room. I have them about 3-4 ft apart on my desk.
I have had a pair of these speakers for my computer for a very short time (a little over a week) but so far I really like them. The sound is clear and clean and the base is good enough so that a sub woofer is not necessary. But I like the idea of being able to attach a sub woofer later if I decide I want to. I have only run them at low volume so I am not aware of any high volume issues; good or bad. I purchased these, having never seen them or heard them, because of the research I did. I wanted better speakers than the average computer speaker especially for listening to music. Also, the helpful people at Crutchfield from whom I bought these spoke highly of them.
I bought a pair of Audioengine A5 speakers from Crutchfield in May of 2011. Shorty after the 3 year warranty expired, I noticed that the amplifier for the right speaker had gone bad. I contacted Audioengine and they asked me to ship them the speakers - I did this and they promptly replaced the old A5 speakers with a new pair of A5+ speakers. I was very impressed with the fact that the replaced the speakers even after the 3 year warranty had expired by about 3 weeks. Additionally, they shipped me the new speakers very quickly - I had the new A5+ speakers in about a week. I cannot speak to the quality of the A5+ speakers just yet, but the A5 speakers were amazing and I loved them. Based on the reviews I have read, I trust the A5+ speakers will be just a good, if not better, than the A5s. Bottom line, Audioengine makes a great product and their customer service is just as great. I highly recommend Audioengine.
Pros: Great sound for active speakers. Perfect for use with computers and/or Airplay via an Airport Express Great customer service from Audioengine
Cons: None
Audioengine A5+ is a pair of very good desktop speakers. It may lack some high-frequency detail and delicacy, but offered outstanding bass control and transparency.
Pros: - overall sound qualities are very good. - has a built in 50Wpc dual class-AB monolithic amplifier. - price is reasonable.
Cons: - none.
These speakers are incredible, the sound clarity is amazing. I truly love these speakers, my neighbors probably don't share my opinion. Oh well...
Pros: Easy set up, great sound, just the right size, looks great and affordable...
Cons: I have neighbors...
Audio Engine A5+ speakers are my most recommended speakers for folks who need a space saving, awesome sounding speaker for any mid-size room. I have purchased four pairs of A5+ and they never fail to impress.
Pros: Compact Size, Crisp, clear highs and wonderful rich lows. Ample power. Extremely easy set up! plug & play!
Cons: None
I sent an email asking, what would be the best speaker to pair with my Dragonfly DAC? Kyle suggested the AudioEngine 5+. I had done my own research on them before, but thought they were little pricey. But taking Kyle's advice I went for it and was that ever the right choice. These speakers are AMAZING. The booklet that accompanies the pair says to give the speakers 30-50 hrs before any critical listening, that being said, It's hard to believe it only gets better. I can't wait until then and I will be sure to add to this review at that time. Thanks to Kyle and Crutchfield, my Desktop has never sounded better.....
Pros: Excellent sound reproduction out of the box. Great looking speakers. Easy to connect.
Cons: I used to think price, but it is honestly worth it!!
I absolutely love the sound quality and the construction is sound and strong
We just got the speakers and love them. there is less than 40 hours on them so we are just getting used to having great sound. (compared to basic computer speakers). living in the Rockies we get poor reception fro FM rradio and can't listen to local radio. Now we can get wireless content from our computer and listen to radio from around the world.
Pros: wonderful sound
Cons: they are pretty big for a desktop. We will hang them up off the desk...
I could not be happier with this product. excellent quality for a great price. these are some of the best sounding speakers I've ever owned.
Pros: great quality. solidly built. excellent sound.
Cons: none
I bought a pair of the Audioengine A5+ after having looked closely at the Bowers & Wilkins MM1. I am convinced that I made the right choice. I have a set of B&W CM speakers on my entertainment system, which I am also very happy with. But, I also believe that the A5+ was the better (and cheaper) choice for computer speakers. Note: these speakers are large.
Pros: Sound quality, clean appearance with simple lines
Cons: Might be too large for some desk tops.
These speakers are excellent for the money and will not disappoint.
Pros: Crisp highs and great mids, brings your music alive!
Cons: Not for super low "bass"
I'm not an audiophile, but the music I listen too is very different then any general listener, I listen to a lot of Jazz, Hindi, Pakistani, Pop, Rock, and Tech music, therefore any reviews out there for me becomes a bigger question as most of Hindi and Pakistani music have a very different beat and instrumental presentation, but A5+ being so true to what you want to hear made it very simple and nice for me, at loud volume they tend to distort a bit but I never listen that loud no matter what, I also added a S8 sub to it and tuned it to 65hz so the blend is very nice, also im using DACMagic 100 which I think is also an amazing DAC to purchase, so I don't know what you are trying to achieve from your stereo setup but A5+ will not let you down I can assure that. Also I want to thank Crutchfield staff as the monitors I got on the first place had a bit of buzz in it, but the tech guys immediately sent me the replacement.
Pros: looks, quality, packaging
Cons: only if they can have high pass filter so if you want to set them according to your needs you can.
For the money it's top of the line for a powered desktop. Really I think they're more shelf speakers then computer bookends. I returned the white for bamboo because they have ended up in the den. Our primary source is off an iPhone and i pad air. I gave them 5 stars because of the sound and quality for the price but I have listed a couple cons for lacking features.
Pros: We'll built, heavy, sounds great even streaming online music. Beefy enough for shelf speakers in my opinion. Comparing the white to the bamboo I feel a richer warmer sound comes from the wood.
Cons: USB plug is strictly for charging it should be for audio as well a quality DAC. Also you get a humming or buzz when you are charging off the speaker (USB) plug and playing that same device, that's silly and I should probably remove a star but I won't.
Put these in the home office, nice set, no need for an amp, plenty of power for an office.
Pros: Small, plenty of power, w/o separate amp, look nice on office bookshelf.
Cons: Expensive, esp when paired w/D1 DAC. Probably a less expensive comparable solution out there but I didn't look too hard.
Very Satisfied with purchase. Great clear sound and soundstage. Replaced Klipsch THX speakers, compared head to head and a night and day improvement in sound quality. I haven't found the need for a sub woofer at all. I've been running an Iphone 5 and Ipod plugged in directly and sound is great. I'm sure my dac would improve the sound, but haven't felt the need.
Pros: Sounds quality, ease of setup, charging plug
Cons: little large for a desktop
Still testing but I am sure this is going to turn out fine....Will check in a couple months.
Pros: all is well
Cons: Would like switch on frount of speaker
I would pay double what I paid for these!!!! Best money I've ever spent in my entire life. They get better and better as you use them, deeper bass, better clarity. Pair them with the audioengine DAC and its pretty much heaven for your ears. Just buy them, quit thinking.
Pros: EVERYTHING
Cons: They are too cheap
Very well made and easy to use. Good tone and solid bass. The reason I didn't give five stars is the mids mainly vocals are the only weak point of these speakers.
Pros: Superb fit & finish, surprising good tone. Remote
Cons: Don't like the rolling volume knob as you don't know what level the gain is. Only sound flaw I hear is in the vocals if there's a loud bass part playing at the same time it seems the bass compromises the clarity of the vocal onlt on certain songs though like Steve Stills " Johnny's Garden" .
I should have gotten these a long time ago for my expensive self custom built desktop computer! I enjoy running Windows Media Center (WMC) going to sleep now (love playing my RUSH collection!). Being able to play MY music at the volume I want. For years I was using Creative Labs GigaWorks T20 Series II 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System (or lower)...ya, they're okay speakers. Being okay, I used WMC...sometimes. With Audioengine A5+ speakers now...all the time! I really enjoy the bass these produce; no need for a subwoofer. Some say they produce too much bass, but not me. I can crank up the volume and really enjoy (not at night of course)! For a sound card, I'm using a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional purchased in 2011...works just fine on Windows 8 64-bit. I placed these on 16" speaker stands behind two large LCD monitors, as to not block direct sound. They simply look great and sound great!! Highly recommended!
Pros: Self-powered; awesome sound at high levels; perfect bass (no subwoofer needed); remote control; ship very well protected (packaged - two boxes); I love my RUSH ripped CD collection again!
Cons: Absolutely none for me...but for some maybe: No protective grills (may be an issue if kids have finger access), but this is not for me; cost may be for some, but you really get what you pay for IMO so not a con for me.
It was between the a5+ and the bose companion 5s. Im glad I chose the a5+, with one exception, get a powered subwoofer for the a5+ if you want full range.
Pros: best sound, solid design.
Cons: needs better low range sub 60hz
Bought a pair to build a simple system for my old records. Paired them with a Project Debut Carbon USB and I don't thing I'm ever going back to a passive speaker / amp combo. The simplicity and clarity of the sound was exactly what I was looking for. I recommend you buy a pair of good stands and upgrade the speaker cable if you are planing on using as main speakers. Overall this speakers deliver on everything they promise and for the price is next to impossible to build an amp / speaker system that sounds as good as the Audioengines do.
Pros: Great soundstage and clarity, remote, design
Cons: No grilles. No input selector.
These areexcelent sounding, quite powerful, and quite accurate, if not a bit bass heavy. (I like the bass. My wife not so much.) I use them for parties on a screened in porch. The whole yard gets plenty of sound. When I play them through a Squeezebox radio, in a12x13 foot kitchen, The can bow you out of the room. Otherwiise are great in that room. Completely satisfied.
I was looking for powered speakers for my home office that would come close to my higher end tube amp and Klipsch KG4 speaker system. I found the the amp/speaker combination in the A5+ equal to the task. I have them hooked up to my iMac through a midrange DAC. The audio was superb. What really stands out is the smooth balance between bass, midrange and treble. The speakers project a realistic sound stage right at my working area and have lots of output . A best buy.
Pros: Fantastic, rich sound across the entire frequency range. Efficient sound stage. Audiophile sound quality w high bit rate music.
Cons: I haven't found any.
Paired the A5+ with the AD-1 DAC from Audioengine. Great sound throughout the spectrum, solid punchy bass, nice soundstage and good clarity up top. Really wanted to get away from the sub at my feet and the A5's really provide all the bass I could ask for, sometimes requiring a little equalization to dial back bass a touch when playing loud (and they will) though I am waiting to really dial them in until broken in. Still outstanding sound, right out of the box.
Pros: Great sound top to bottom, plenty of bass no sub, great soundstage, easy install with the AD-1DAC
Cons: Be nice if they were smaller, but not the sound!
We have had stereo speakers in three rooms of our house for many years. I was never satisfied with the speakers in one room, and I bought these to replace the speakers in that room. Before setting up these speakers in that room, I set them up next to my best speakers, in another room, for comparison. This other room is where I do most of my listening, so naturally it has the best speakers. I was pleasantly surprised to find that these Audioengine A5+ speakers are much better than my previously-best speakers. So now the Audioengine self-powered speakers occupy my primary listening room; the pair of stereo speakers plus the big subwoofer plus the big amplifier that drives them all have been moved from my primary room to my number-two room; my previously number-two speakers have been moved from my number-two room to my number-three room; and my previously third-ranked speakers are gone. Thus, every room has gotten better speakers. Such a deal!
Pros: Surprisingly good for a pair of bookshelf-size speakers without a subwoofer. I expected to need a subwoofer with these but found that I do not. The angular dispersion of the tweeters is also surprisingly good. My room is 24 ft square, and these speakers fill it quite well. Distortion is quite low throughout the audio spectrum.
Cons: I'm thinking.... It's hard to find fault with these speakers.
These speakers have more than met my expectations! Absolutely love them!
Overall great speakers. I have them hooked up to my iMac and they sound great. Bass is clean, which makes me reconsider whether I need to get the subwoofer, but I will probably end up buying that as well. My music is crisp and clear. Overall, I recommend buying these speakers if you have the money.
Pros: Great sound and very powerful!
Cons: Price, but I'm a firm believer that generally you get what you pay for.
I received these speakers a few weeks ago, I can say that I am very pleased. They have the ability to get very loud when asked without distortion, they do sound best when they are a bit loud, if I gave it one knock it would be at lower volume sit would be nice if you could get a bit more bass out of them, I think I can add a sub and get that.
Pros: Great at higher volumes
Cons: Need more bass at lower volumes, if you were watching a movie, it would be nice to get the thump with out having the volume so high.
These speakers sound great. I have them hooked up to the Audioengine D1 dac I have them to use on my Computer to play all kind's of music. The sound through these speakers are AMAZING they sound like you were at a a concert.I did not want to spend a lot of money on speakers but im glad I did they are worth every penny,Now I can enjoy my favorite song's.
Pros: NONE
Cons: WISH ON/OFF SWITCH WAS EASY TO GET TO.
Out of the box, these speakers impress with their weight and quality of construction. Extremely easy to set up and I was listening to music in 10 minutes. I spaced them about 5 feet apart and toed in to the listening position. These speakers offer so many ways to listen to your music. I used line inputs, connected to the out of my Carver pre-amp. The sound is warm well defined and the speakers could resolve even the most complex choral works, that I auditioned. With rock and jazz, these speakers rock and groove. I did not miss the low -end that a sub would provide. They definitely offer more than the price one paid for them
Pros: Great connectivity options, clear defined and musical sounding, great build and quality is noticeable. Great sound stage!!. All music styles tend to sparkle with these speakers
Cons: I did not like the volume control, I would have preferred one with limits, not one that keeps turning. No headphone jack on the front of these speakers
Is it possible to rate these more that 5 stars? I just received these (bamboo) audioengine 5+ speakers this afternoon and have them connected to my computer, replacing a set of Swans that, in their day, were impeccable but have been generating a lot of noise of late. After listening to a couple hours of Lisa Stansfield I am now mid-way through '50 Words for Snow' by Kate Bush and I already love these speakers. Clear. Clean. Natural. I can't think of anything I would change. The 'setup guide' states to expect a 30 to 50 hour break-in period and I can't imagine these sounding any better. I am very happy I made this purchase!
Pros: Everything!
Cons: Nothing!
I connected the A5 with Autoengine D1 DAC to my PC. Works fine when playing only CDs in my PC. However if I use PC programs at the same time it causes an interruption in the music like a skip or noise when I click on the mouse.
i have these in my office running off my Dell computer listening to satellite radio. i have the computer set to studio quality sound and these speakers sound great at any\ volume. cant beat them for the money.
Pros: compact and high power
Cons: none
Too much bass.
Pros: Appearance, size, looks all good. When you raise the volume, it's not bad.
Cons: No way to to adjust the bass.
After reading all the reviews and associated materials on this product, I decided to purchase. Well packed and promptly shipped. This was a gift, so we had to wait to hear them. We were impressed. The crisp clean sound quality is awesome. The frequency response with the also purchased DAC is very nice. Tried multiple styles of music and was impressed on every level. Highs are crisp and clean, Mid range sharp but not overpowering, Bass is good and has enough power without becoming distorted (I hate bass that falls apart). .
Pros: Everything they are advertised to be..Nice! To be honest, Typical Crutchfield ~
Cons: A little pricey for a gift. After purchase, you realize that you made the right choice.
Great pair of speakers! Amazing sound! Worth the price.
I purchased these speakers to connect to my television and to have something to connect my iPod to in my main listening room. They ROCK! The sound imaging is impeccable, the mids and highs are on point and they provide great depth in bass response WITHOUT A SUB!! Whether watching a movie or listening to my favorite tunes, the A5+ go above and beyond in performace. I would highly recommend them to any interested customer. Only negative is the lack of optical digital input
Pros: great sound, easy installation, aesthetically pleasing in size/shape/design
Cons: wish it had opticial digital in for higher quality sound.
very happy with the speakers. saved some money by buying the opened box/ blemish deal and they look perfect.
Pros: great full sound
Pair these little beasts to a DAC and turn your computer system into a symphony! I also added a subwoofer for the thrill and the music just blows me away. If you really want to appreciate what they can do to your jams, go to HDtracks.com and download some lovely 24 bit, uncompressed music...a little FLAC action and really HEAR what music should sound like. I no regrets for a second buy. They are GREAT GREAT GREAT
Got these for the master bedroom. They sound AMAZING. I was initially worried that I would have to get a sub to help these speakers out. They go plenty low enough for music enjoyment. Great quality and finish. I would recommend these speakers to anyone.
Pros: amazing sound quality. great build. excellent price.
I've had these speakers for about 6 months now and they are great! I live in a small apartment and have them connected to my TV, as well as have them connected to my laptop via the W3 wireless adapter. Watching movies and listening music stream from my laptop sounds great. Sound is clear, crisp, and balanced. Bass isn't too heavy, but for the size of the speakers, it is remarkable the mids & lows that are produced. What really impressed me was how they preformed at a backyard bbq yesterday. I brought one speaker (one with the amp) out to the backyard and connected my ipod. It was the first time that I really got to crank it up and that one speaker performed well. As the evening progressed and more "special beverages" were consumed the volume knob was progressively turned to the right. Each time it was, the speaker was produced clear and crisp music. With the absence of the heavy bass, it was as if we had a much larger system, which was evident when the cops finally came to request us to turn it down...hehe ...sorry neighbors.
Pros: Great sound quality.
These speakers are awesome. They really capture all of the music that you are listening to. I decided to get them as an upgrade to a set of Bose 2.1 speakers that were stolen when my house was broken into earlier this year. I read reviews and was excited about these speakers. Let me just say that I have been blown away by the sound quality that these speaker put out. I am a music lover but would not call myself an audiophile so take this review with a grain of salt. From what I have observed these speakers sound better than the Bose that I had before. The only thing that I wish they had was a little more bass at lower volume. These speakers put out a great sound at all volume. However, I was used to a little more boom. The a5 + have bass but it is a natural bass that you can hear but you wont feel unless you have them turned up in a small/medium sized room. At some point I will add the S8 sub to my system. But honestly if you love great sounding music and enjoy hearing all of the details in your recorded music you should give these speakers a chance. I have no regrets, they really do sound awesome. I can sit in front of them for hours in awe of the sound that they produce.
Pros: Sound great and perform as described. Great sound quality!
Cons: Wish there was a little more bass, if price isn't an issue I would get a sub with these speakers to help out at lower volume.
Purchased a pair of Audioengine A5+ speakers for my iMac. I have them running through a DAC, then into my Mac. I am a professional musician, so I do a lot of listening at my computer. I know there is a break in period of 30-50 hours, but right now I am very impressed. I listen to all genres of music, but mostly jazz and classical, since I teach band during the day. I have found the clarity and definition to be excellent. Woodwinds, brass, strings/piano and voices sound very true.
I bought the A5+ to support my family members being able to play the music stored on their iPhones in the kitchen. First, because this is a review of the speakers: they sound great. I can hear things in my music I haven't heard yet. Plenty loud. Quality, thoughtful construction. I called the Audio Engine tech support to get some advice, and the guy was very knowledgeable and gave me some great advice. We hooked the A5+ speakers up to an AirPort Express, all positioned on top of the kitchen cabinets. Accoustically maybe not the best place, but very convenient and the sound is just fine. The playback path is: IPhone --> AirPlay --> AirPort Express --> A5+. We can stream tracks and playlists stored on iTunes, Pandora, NPR, etc -- any app that works with AirPlay. The great thing about this solution is its simplicity. No extra apps, no additional synchronization. My wife and kids already know how to use their iPhones...zero tech incremental support for me, which is how I like it.
These speakers sound clear, sharp and handle anything I play on my computer excellently. Every thing from my iTunes collection, sons educational videos (Slang Man World) to wives Hulu shows. I added the sub-woofer that is sold for these speakers and what a fantastic sound.
Pros: Great sound for your computer
Cons: The price
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Overview: Audioengine 5+ (A5+) Premium Powered Speakers deliver audiophile-quality sound from your digital audio player, computer, TV, or any other audio component for great stereo sound in any room. The A5+ offers superior stereo separation & incredible imaging from a pair of compact powered speakers.
Two-Way Speaker System: Each of the Audioengine 5+ has two drivers; a 3/4" silk dome tweeter & a 5" Kevlar woofer. The A5+ provides a real, natural sound; very near to the originally-recorded music. The A5+ has a frequency response of 50Hz to 22,000Hz (+/-1.5dB)
Built-in Amplifier: The A5+ is powered by a 50-watt RMS x 2ch amplifier (SNR: >94dB, THD: <0.05%), built into the left speaker. The built-in power amplifier saves space & eliminates the need to connect Audioengine 5+ to a stereo receiver or external power amp. Simply plug the left speaker into an AC outlet & connect the included speaker wire from the left to right speaker. All internal components of the A5+ are tuned together, providing a more efficient system requiring less power than passive speakers & amplifiers.
Note: With the amplifier built-in, the left speaker is heavier than the right (15.4 pounds vs. 9.6 pounds)
Toroidal Transformers: Power transformers are a large contributor to the overall audio performance, especially in the low end (bass response). Audioengine uses gapless core toroidal transformers which have a tighter radiated magnetic field, directly translating to lower noise. They are lighter than standard, lower-cost "EI" transformers and also generate less heat.
Break-in Period: The speaker will sound great out of the box & will get better over time. No need to do anything else, but listen to them. Do give them at least 30-50 hours of break-in time before doing any critical listening.
Construction: The cabinets are built using 1" MDF with internal bracing. Internal sound-damping material reduces unwanted reflections inside the cabinet. The cabinet edges are rounded to reduce high-frequency diffraction effects on the front baffles. The speakers are hand finished, then tuned & tested together to be sold in matching pairs.
Bass Reflex Cabinet: One of the reasons the Audioengine 5+ has such great bass response for a compact speaker is the design of the rear bass port on each speaker. The rear bass ports are specifically shaped and have been precisely calculated. The result is incredible low end with minimal audible air turbulence, so you can use the Audioengine 5+ speakers with or without a separate subwoofer.
No Grilles: The speaker materials & construction are robust & extremely durable, so speaker grilles aren't needed.
Colors: The Audioengine 5+ is available in a Satin Black, Hi-Gloss White, or Solid Carbonized Bamboo finish.
Controls: The Audioengine 5+ features a rotary volume knob, power switch, and includes an IR remote control.
Connections: Most of the A5+ system's connections are on the left speaker; the only terminals on the right speaker are the binding-post speaker level inputs for connection to the left speaker's corresponding outputs.
Note: Because the Audioengine 5+ speaker system includes built-in power amplifiers, do not connect the speaker terminals to the speaker outputs of a separate stereo receiver or amplifier.
Optional Accessories: Audioengine offers wireless adapters (772W3, sold separately) that can be powered using the speaker's USB port. The W3 includes a Sender (transmitter) & Receiver; the system is designed to deliver an audio signal wirelessly between your source component & the A5+ power speaker.
Placement: For the best soundstage & imaging, the speaker should be equidistant from the side walls & and a different distance from rear walls. Both speakers should also be equidistant from your primary listening position (and at least 6' apart). Tweeters should be at approximately eye-level in your most frequent listening locations. For the best bass response, Audioengine recommend at least 6" of clearance between the rear of the speakers and the wall behind them.
High Density Foam Isolation Pad: Both speakers have a high-density foam isolation pad on the bottom for placement flexibility.
1/4"-20 Threaded Insert: Threaded 1/4-20 brass inserts are included on the bottom each speaker cabinet to provide the ability to attach the speaker to free-standing floor stands. These inserts, however, are not designed to support the full weight of the speakers and therefore should not be used with single-point wall or ceiling mounts.
Video Shielded: Both drivers (woofer & tweeter) are directly video shielded & allow you to place the speakers within a few inches of a video monitor. This shielding also offers protection for hard-drive digital music players.
At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices.
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Good reviews, description indicates that these speakers will suit my current audio needs[ Jeffrey Apr 28, 2017 ]
MY KLIPSCH MUTIMEDIA SUB AMP BURNED OUT/READ MANY GREAT REVIEWS ON THESE SPEAKERS[ Robert Apr 26, 2017 ]
Good reviews, decent price.[ Myron Apr 03, 2017 ]
Research and price[ James Robert Dec 08, 2016 ]
This item was recommended by a Crutchfield consultant (Rex) based on my specific intended use. Extensive third party reviews confirmed his advice. The Audioengine A5+ promises to be well designed as computer speakers for the spacious rooms in our home (14' ceilings).[ Richard Dec 03, 2016 ]
good reviews, good price[ TERENCE Nov 28, 2016 ]
Wedding gift[ F E Sep 15, 2016 ]
Reading reviews I believe this will suit my needs. I have a computer in a small room. I would like more volume and quality sound. I have small powered computer speakers. I hope this will fill the room with good, excellent sound. We will see.[ Joseph Duane Aug 21, 2016 ]
Big sound from small speakers! Unbelievable![ MICHAEL B. Aug 21, 2016 ]
Preferred the larger A5+ speakers, although considered the A2+ because they included a DAC.[ Jami Aug 01, 2016 ]
Looking for killer computer/office speakers. Conrad suggested that these would be impossible to beat for the money. I can't wait!Conrad's Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=74 [ G Jul 14, 2016 ]
Awesome, crisp clear sound and pretty loud.[ Kyle Jan 22, 2016 ]
Recommended by several friends for use with Music Hall USB-1 turntable.[ Timothy Dec 26, 2015 ]
Look nice, no builtin DAC have one or two allready, good amp. 50Hz bottom is one of the lowest with out sub attached.[ finis Apr 19, 2017 ]
To audibly blast my way through a northern Michigan winter wonderland from the comfort of a hardwood stove heated office overlooking the tundra one calls his frigid home. Shivers![ John Feb 22, 2017 ]
sound quality in small package suitable for chromecast connection[ Robert Jan 04, 2017 ]
sound quality and continuous improvement in their products. Audio engine addressed weak points on their prior A5 to their now current model A5+ with improved power supply and heat protection electronics.[ edward Nov 28, 2016 ]
Nice[ Balram Nov 20, 2016 ]
THESE ROCK THE HOUSE!!! I have these connected to my iMac using a Cambridge DAC with a S8 sub and when I listen to Tidal, the sound is AMAZING!!![ Aaron Jan 03, 2016 ]
I connected to my tv, it couldn't have been easier. A PC Has to be easy as well[ MARSH M Feb 24, 2014 ]
It is very easy to connect these speakers to the computer. I have taken the cable that comes with the speakers and connected one end with the stereo mini-jack to the computer sound out-put and the other end to the jack on the left Audioengine speaker. That's it! I know that there is another option, but this works fine for me. The sound is really great.[ FRANCIS J Feb 24, 2014 ]
I used these with the DAC which was super easy, the DAC just plugs into a USB port, the speakers plug into the DAC. Also a power cord to plug in, thats it.[ DAN Feb 23, 2014 ]
Extremely, Audioengine supplies all the cables for any type of connectivity , in the box. The experience is truly plug and play. I loved these speakers[ ARI Feb 23, 2014 ]
The speakers have a USB connection but it is only used for providing electrical power to the speakers. You can, however, use the audio input to connect your PC to the speakers. I use Audio Engine's D-1 DAC unit to connect to the speakers and that has both optical and USB connectors so you can send the more or less unaltered signal to the DAC from the PC. It is USB audio so it doesn't require drivers.[ DAVID Feb 23, 2014 ]
Very easy, plug into your computer and one speaker into the AC and you are good to go![ LARRY Feb 23, 2014 ]
Very easy[ STAN Feb 23, 2014 ]
It connects via a regular audio jack cable, but you can hook up via a DIgital to audio converter (DAC) for a better sound. I think Audioengine sells one that has good reviews.[ PAUL Feb 23, 2014 ]
I have a 58-inch plasma HDTV set in a room of moderate size; and, for serious music listening, I have (or had) a bigger, better, and more expensive 2+1 speaker system in another, much bigger room. I wanted better speakers for the TV room, so I bought this Audioengine A5+ system. However, before installing the Audioengine A5+ in the TV room, I tested it beside the bigger & more expensive speakers in the big room. I was surprised to find that the Audioengine A5+ was the best of all. The A5+ did not include a subwoofer, but its bass was better than that of my system that included a BIG subwoofer. The A5+ also had significantly less distortion. Now I could much more clearly individual instruments in large, complex, orchestral pieces.So I kept the Audioengine A5+ in the big room and moved my now-second-best system to the TV room. (If I could afford it, I'd have A5+ systems in both rooms.) IMO, the Audioengine A5+ would be great choice for you.[ CHARLES C Jan 14, 2014 ]
I own a pair of the Audioengine A5+ speakers and subwoofer that I use with my computer system, in a room that is 12' x 13'. I love the set up and as an audiophile I find the trio very detailed with great dynamics, and depth of sound stage. These speakers have more power then I need for a room of this size but I know I made the correct decision to purchase them. To specifically answer your question; I suppose it depends upon the size of your home theater room, and what role the Audioengine A5+ speakers would play in combination with what other speakers would they be in combination with? Personally, I would consult with one of the Crutchfield advisors.[ LARRY Jan 14, 2014 ]
These speakers are awsome!! On my Mac desktop I interface with a DAC (digital analog converter) which really brings music to the max height. I see no reason why home theater experience wouldn't be just as good.[ WAYNE Jan 14, 2014 ]
Excellent choice , they perform as well as my Bose system .[ THOMAS Jan 14, 2014 ]
I have these speakers hooked up to my computer. They sound great. There are probably lots of other options for home theater. Seek advice.[ STAN Jan 14, 2014 ]
They will work, would save you from having to purchase an amp/receiver. Just plug these in to the tv and you have good loud sound. We use them in our home gym - loud enough to be heard over a treadmill - but we did not want to spend $ (nor did we have the space for a surround sound system like we have in other parts of the house in the gym). We love these for what they do, ease of use and size. Is it the best choice for a top quality 'home theatre' ? You would probably get better sound and functionality from a true receiver & 5.1 set up. But, will pay a lot more....[ MARSH M Jan 14, 2014 ]
The A5s would be excellent for a home theater. Just make sure you feed them a clean high quality audio. The speakers so good that if your audio source isn't top notch, you'll hear everything that is wrong with your system. Use a DAC, and you will get incredible sound. Additionally, the speakers' rated wattage is the RMS wattage, so you will get more than enough amplification to use them in a small to medium sized room.[ ALVARO Jan 14, 2014 ]
It is for me. I also, use it to listen to music. I am happy to have it and use it for my primary system.[ BERNARD J Jan 14, 2014 ]
No, these are powered speakers, they have a built in amplifier they would be great if you just hooked them up to a TV to get better sound, but would not be recommended as part of an entire home theater system.[ ARI Jan 14, 2014 ]
I primarily use these speakers to listen to music but they work great as a home theater system too. I have found that hese speakers work best when used in a small to medium sized room as they do not have as much power as I would like for use in a larger room. I use these as my music source and for movies and TV in my dorm room and these speakers produce incredible sound especially for the price. They produce a very clean, clear sound with a surprising amount of bass for such a small speaker which should work perfect in a home theater.[ CAEMAN Jan 14, 2014 ]
I use it for Home Theater plus for listening to music. I highly recommend this![ MICHAEL J Jan 14, 2014 ]
I'm currently using mine to listen to my vinyl collection. The sound these speakers produce is truly amazing. You would never guess they were a book shelf speaker in a blind test. In regards to working for a home theater I feel they will get the job done if you're only looking for two channels.[ ERIK Jan 14, 2014 ]


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Scott Benson's Ford Fusion was stolen overnight from his driveway. The car was found miles away stripped and sitting on cement blocks.
"They smashed out the rear window. They climbed into the vehicle, pushed it down the street and they stole the rims, tires," Benson said.
That's not all they took.
"My heart sank as soon as I realized my petitions were in the rear of my vehicle and it was gone," he said.
Benson is seeking to run for Detroit City Council's 3rd district seat. He collected hundreds of signatures to help put him in the running. However, when the thieves took off with his car, they may have also robbed him of his chance to get his name on the ballot.
"You need 350 signatures. You can turn in a max of 650. I had 630 that I had collected on my way to turn them in this week," Benson said.
Police are investigating while Benson is reassessing his next approach.
"Never leave the signatures in the car again. Keep them in the home. I've learned a huge lesson in this experience," he said.
Benson doesn't believe he was targeted for his signatures. He thinks the thieves were simply after his car which was heavily damaged.
Police are looking into a number of car break-ins that happened this past weekend in the area of 7 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue.
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Homes in the Charlestowne section of Santa Maria are not your typical Santa Maria residences with big lots and yards. The home at 19839 Southern Hills Ave. is a tall Old Charlestowne style offering with influences from New Orleans. It backs up to Ward's Creek and offers downsizers a luxurious alternative.
There are three separate and really useable outdoor spaces around this home – more than you'd expect from a 2,651-square-foot, three-bedroom residence.
The first outdoor space is the grandest: A beautiful, breezy fountain courtyard that serves as the home's main entrance, accessible from the driveway by a tall set of double doors.
The second outdoor retreat is the
veranda above, which supplies an
excellent view of the courtyard.
And finally, the third is a private porch behind the master suite with wooded views near Ward's Creek.
A set of double doors in the fountain courtyard is the actual entrance to the home, and it leads right into the living room. Main parts of the house go left from there.
Hardwood floors much of the home's first level. In the living room, a fireplace to the right is surrounded by Botticino marble tile and topped with a painted mantle. To the right is a corner entertainment center, and on the far wall is a stairway that runs past the 11-foot ceiling up to the second floor.
Heading left into the long, tall home, the kitchen and dining area is next. The dining room, floored in more hardwood, has a huge wall of windows to the fountain courtyard, 32 lights in all.
A two-level bar topped with granite tile separates the kitchen from the dining area.
In the kitchen, appliances are GE Profile, including a 5-burner gas cook top and a microwave above an oven. The dishwasher is Bosch, and it's next to a double stainless sink in the bar.
Separating the kitchen from the master suite at the back of the home is a wide anteroom that is being used by the current owner as an office. There's a built in desk along the left wall, but it can be closed off by louvered doors.
In the master suite, the carpeted bedroom is large – nearly 19 x 16 feet. There's also an exit to the private porch and back yard.
And if you've ever worried about someone building some monstrosity behind your home, there are no worries here.
The master bath has a whirlpool tub below glass blocks. Two vanities with custom mirrors are separated by the bath's entrance, and a big closet with a light-switched door wraps around on the left side. A double walk-in shower with a frameless glass wall is to the right.
The home's laundry room, powder room and exit to the two-car garage are at the other end of the residence behind the kitchen.
"It's a good floor plan," said Dolly McKenney, the RE/MAX First agent marketing the home. The home also has solid 8-foot interior doors, two air conditioning units, three attic spaces, surround sound and "storage galore," McKenney said.
Meanwhile, there are two bedrooms upstairs, and each one has its own full bath. Bedroom No. 2 also has the exit to the wide veranda above the fountain courtyard.
All three of the home's outdoor spaces are big enough to actually be usable, and entertaining would be a breeze in this home.
But don't take our word for it; the home will be kept open this afternoon from 2-4 p.m.
You'll get to see what "downsized luxury" looks like in the beautiful Charlestowne section of Santa Maria.


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PERFORMANCE UPDATE: NVIDIA GeForce 6100 vs. ATI RS482by Wesley Fink on 10/6/2005 12:05 AM EST
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Tujan - Friday, October 07, 2005 - linkBut a ''ATI has had its integrated graphics chipsets on the market for over a year"?
There are only limited ATI Intel 915 775 based Intel graphics chipsets.Nothing for the Dual-Core Intel based chipsets.
The ATI chipsets for the AMD platform,are not so numerous as well. Of wich ATX does not enter the fray.
Asus has an Intel ATI 775 chipset.Wich is more or less a 915 equivalent.While the war horse from MSI does the AMD side of things.
Maybe,just maybe there is some OEM action wich nobody can see,nor tell of.For example,a large order from a manufacturer HP,Dell etc having been used. Then if Anantech where to resort to taking interest in such obscure OEM scews they would be back to benching HP vrs Dell vrs Emachine etc.
I know your just wanting my wormy head to pop up.Like bait.For what bird,dont know right now.
Have to see about the latest ATI retail chipsets when they come out.They win on AMD on the count of that AMD architecture.Sure they are better graphics than the last generation used on computers PCI and AGP slots. And I cant complain about somebody taking anything but the latest technology. 915/775.
Dont see anything in the retail right now.For ATI.The Saphire board still does not light a search from a retail since a month later now.
Somebody trying to bend my bugle ?
DigitalFreak - Friday, October 07, 2005 - linkMy head hurts from trying to read that... :-) Reply
johnsonx - Friday, October 07, 2005 - linkyeah, ditto that... ouch
Aquila76 - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkI'm looking for an all-in-one board for a dual-boot personal web server/Old-skool gaming box, and this helped a lot. I'll probably go for the 6100 based board, as my main rig is an nForce4 and I'll keep parts 'all in the family'.
One more thing (off topic): If I see that 64 second film contest 'waitlessness' guy floating on my screen one more time, I'm going to find where he lives and kill his family in front of him. That has got to be the single most annoying ad EVER. Who is the ad wizard who decided: "Yeah! Let's float our add across the ENTIRE SCREEN! That'll get noticed!"? DIAF, you rat-bastard! Reply
knisch - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkI know this seems stupid but I really want a matx board that performs at nForce4 Ultra levels w/ sata 300 and all that jazz. Is the 6100 that board? If I throw a GeForce 6800 in that thing can I expect to see the same performance as on a nForce4 Ultra?
If so this would be a great way to get into 939 for me. I can live with games on my socket A for a while and use the integrated graphics until I have enough dough for a nice pci-e video card. Reply
johnsonx - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkThis is such a board, though perhaps you would be better to wait for a board with the 430 Southbridge, rather than the 410 as this one has. That one gets you 4 SATA-300 ports rather than 2, more RAID levels, and Gigabit ethernet.
Like this one:
This also has the higher-clocked 6150 GFX... I dunno if you can actually buy this anywhere yet, but surely it will be available soon.
Foxconn does also have some MicroATX regular NForce4 boards, but none with SATA-300.
knisch - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkThanks. I think I will be making a purchase as soon as a decent 430 based board comes out. Reply
johnsonx - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkNot sure why the link disappeared there... let's try again:
HarbingerM - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkThe ATI board can very alot if it is useing a mix of side port and Hypermemory. The review does not say which. I notic alot of the ati board do not have any side port but the jetway a210gdms-pro
has 32M. It wil effect the test and senice most board do not have this feature it be nice to see the test with side port on and with it off. That will help to compare but right now the 6100 has the lower price :-). But if the side port helps to lower cpu and system memory overhead it might be worth it. Reply
Wesley Fink - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkThere is no sideport memory on the Grouper board. The earlier RS480 Reference for Integrated Graphics did have 16MB of sideport memory, but Grouper is a later board without sideport memory - UMA only.
As stated in the launch review and nVidia press kits, the GeForce 61xx will ONLY support UMA or shared memory. It will NOT support dedicated memory.
We examined the effect of sideport memory in the RS480 launch, and Anand reported the small impact of sideport memory on performance. You can review those results at http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?...">http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?.... Reply
johnsonx - Friday, October 07, 2005 - linkSince the only testing we have for Xpress 200 with Sideport Memory was done nearly a year ago on pre-release reference hardware, with early drivers and on only 2 games at one resolution, perhaps some new tests are in order? (as always, easy for me to say since I don't have to do any of the work!)
The complete AMD integrated video test, which would be very informative:
Socket 939 & 754 GeForce6100
Socket 939 & 754 GeForce6150
Socket 939 & 754 Xpress200
Socket 939 & 754 Xpress200 w/32Mb Sideport (UMA interleaved)
Socket 754 K8M800
Socket 754 760GX
For processors, it should be Sempron64 2600+ (on 754), Athlon64 3200+ (on both 754 & 939), and finally Athlon64 4000+ (on 939). That'd be two CPUs for each board.
So that's 20 board/cpu/video memory configurations. No sweat, right?
What's the point of all this testing? Simple. Which platform gives the best integrated gfx performance and which gives the best integrated graphics value? Is the ATI Sideport Memory worth the added cost ($20) vs UMA alone?
DigitalFreak - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkWesley,
Any idea when the 6150 based boards will be available? Also, any info on DFI 6150 boards? Reply
johnsonx - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkYeah, you're right... the JetWay RS480 PRO boards all have 32Mb of dedicated video RAM.
Anandtech, please test!
Is there any info on whether GeForce 6100 boards can or will be equipped with dedicated RAM as well?
Cybercat - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkSomeone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the reference grouper board they were using did have a small bit of dedicated memory onboard.
And since NVIDIA was the first with the memory fetching technique (TurboCache) I would think they could do it with their chipset as well. However it may be that TurboCache isn't a completely driver-enabled feature like HyperMemory is with ATI. The other problem is that in order to incorporate some dedicated memory, it requires quite a bit of extra space on the board, and when dealing with mini-ATX, you don't have a lot of space to work with. Many board makers don't see the speed boost as a worthwhile justification for the extra leveraging they would have to do, considering that most onboard is only there for 2D functionality primarily, with little consideration for 3D performance given the sort of market the chipset is aimed at. Reply
johnsonx - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkAs near as I can tell from consulting several past AT articles concerning the Grouper reference board, it looks like it does NOT have Sideport memory. The original Bullhead board did have 16Mb sideport memory, and the AT article for that board even included benches of various memory configs (http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?...">here). None of the articles that mention the Grouper board mention Sideport, and I don't see any memory chips in the photos of the Grouper board (or of the Sapphire Pure Innovation board, which follows the Grouper reference design). The chip was easy to spot on the original Bullhead board photos, as they are on the Jetway board photos.
Perhaps Wesley could clarify whether the Grouper board being tested does or does not have Sideport memory?
DigitalFreak - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkRead the article Wesley referred to. You gain at most 2 fps with the 16MB of sideport memory on the ATI board. Reply
johnsonx - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkif 2d is the only issue, save your money and buy Via K8M800 or SiS 760GX... ATI and Nvidia market these things as 3d, and they do a pretty competent job of it as well.
as to all the extra space required, it appears to be only 2 small memory chips. They're almost tough to spot on the Jetway Pro boards.
HarbingerM - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkSo it looks like they are compareing a $75 tforce 6100 vs $95 Xpress 200
That so with price added the 6100 dose not look that bad compared to geting a xpress 200 with sideport. If they would test it UMA only then I think the 6100 might be much more ahead. Toms did some testing with the 3 setings of sideport memory and thier board only had 16M and there was a noticable difrence in game and in GUI because of not stealing all of the cpu memory bandwith. With the price difrence of $20 it is hard to go with the xpress200 it lacks so much. And if the benchmarks where on a board with 32M sideport it make the tforce6100 that much better. If not it put them at the same preformance level. So that only the features like full speed USB and SATA300. Reply
yacoub - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkWorst photoshop of a "2" ever. Reply
Wesley Fink - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkI was embarrassed by my "2" so I redid it :-) At the last minute ATI told me they didn't have any usable images of the RS482, so I did a 2-minute improvise. After your comment I did it as it should have been in Photoshop. Reply
yacoub - Friday, October 07, 2005 - linkWerd. Well for future reference it would show more integrity to explain that in the article instead of trying to pass a falsified 480 picture off as a 482. While the 482 may very much look just like your photoshopped picture, you aren't being true to your readers and that wouldn't pass muster at a real news outlet. You might even be fired for it if they have high enough standards. Just something to keep in mind if you are seeking a career in journalism. Your article is very good otherwise. Reply
yacoub - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkHahah, they actually fixed it now with a better pic. Thanks for correcting that, it was pretty shoddy. :) Reply
deathwalker - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkI'm sorry, but perhaps I'm just out of touch with the real world..or then perhaps "AT" is!! Somehow I just don't see benching a Integrated Graphics solution with a AMD64 4000+ processor as providing a set of bench marks that most users of Integrated Graphics solutions will be able to relate to. I don't think I'm far off the mark in my assessment that very few if any users of such a graphics solution will be using what amounts to the about the highest performing CPU solution on the market. We see this time and again with "AT"...not matching up appropriate hardware solutions vs. real world enviroment useage. I think it renders these test results nearly useless for someone that is "really" interested in this type of graphics solution. Harsh opinion I know...but...at least it's mine. Reply
Wesley Fink - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkThe 4000+ is hardly top end any more, it is mid-range. Current selling price is $368 at New Egg. The 3000+ is $146, the 3200+ is $190 and the 3500+ $219. The 4200+, 4400+, 4600+. 4800+ and FX57 occupy the $473 to $1000+ price space.
That's not really the point though. The 4000+ has been our standard for AMD benchmarking for a while. The capabilities of the test 4000+ chips are well known, so test results are easier to compare to previous test results and put in perspective. Reply
deathwalker - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkWesley...thanks for taking time to respond to my post. I may not be in 100% agreement but your position on this test setup is better understood after a little reflection. Reply
glennpratt - Friday, October 07, 2005 - linkI think thier is a ton of interest in these boards from the HTPC crowd, not just budget...
Also, you should note that in ANY modern game this thing will be totally GPU bound. Reply
R3MF - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linki'd love MSI to release an s280 with an 25W 2GHz Turion and a 6150/430 chipset. Reply
Brian23 - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkI'm glad ATI has a good hold on the integrated video market. As much as I like Nvidia cards, I'd hate it if Nvidia became a monopoly.
I myself am supporting ATI. I just bought a X800GTO2 because the price was too good to pass up. I'm sure that this video card will be short lived though. ATI wants to make money, not sell excelent cards for cheap. Honestly, if there was a similar deal with a 7800 card, I would have bought Nvidia, but hey, I got a fast card for cheap. Reply
bob661 - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkBang for the buck bro...that's what it's all about. Reply
johnsonx - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkCould AT perhaps get their hands on and test a GeForce 6100 and Xpress 200 for Socket 754, perhaps using both a low-end Sempron and a mid-range A64 (say a 2600 and a 3200)? It would be interesting to see what effect single-channel DDR will have on the graphics performance, and if it will hurt one chipset more than the other. Such a comparo might also require re-testing the S939 boards with a 3200 as well, just to get an apples-to-apples comparo.
Myself, I found it quite odd that almost all available Xpress 200 boards were and are Socket-939 (for the first 9 months or so, there were NO socket 754 Xpress 200 boards actually available to buy, at least not in the USA, and even now there's 1 or maybe 2). Integrated graphics are low-end solutions by definition, while socket-939 chips are mid-range at a minimum (hell, to me socket 939 is the exotic high-end, but that's me...).
I was pleased that Biostar shipped socket-754 and 939 T6100 boards almost simultaneously, and I have two on the shelf already waiting to be installed with Sempron64 2600+ cpus.
I do realize that at some point next year, performance A64's will go to socket M2, and then Sempron64s will eventually transition to 939, but that's got to be at least a year away... socket 939 integrated gfx solutions don't make much sense until then.
Cybercat - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82...">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82... Reply
Cybercat - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkOh, nevermind, I read that wrong. Reply
pvfcm - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkmaybe the paragraph saying nvidia has no AMD integrated graphics experience or something to that effect should say nvidia's reintroducing AMD integrated graphics. nforce 2 had integrated graphics (though that's not a recent chipset and not for K8 but whatever, fact remains at one time they did have integrated graphics... i think) Reply
southpawuni - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkYes they did.
Both the Nforce1 and 2.
Nforce1 used a GF2MX and NF2 used a GF4MX. Both DX7 solutions, with the GF4MX being a faster GF2MX essentially. Reply
Cybercat - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkyeah, they didn't implement the (lower IQ) optimizations and plus we thought we'd bump the clockspeeds a bit....like 40%
NOW see we're winning!
/ATI spokesman Reply
Leper Messiah - Thursday, October 06, 2005 - linkFTI Reply


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