Audioengine A2+ Desktop 24 Bit Wireless Bluetooth Desktop Speakers - 60W Computer Speakers for Music and Gaming

Let me begin with the aesthetic appeal. Despite their compact size, the speakers are beautifully finished and come in a variety of colors that please the preferences of even the most discerning customers. Every detail, from the smallest components to the overall design, has been meticulously considered to create a solid and stunning professional look. Of course, there are many other speakers available with appealing styles and colors, but many of them are either significantly more expensive or lack the exceptional sound quality of the A2+ speakers. And speaking of which, the quality of sound is where these little wonders truly shine. I tested the speakers with a diverse range of music genres, including classic, jazz, salsa, rock, and pop, and I was pleasantly surprised by their performance. I wasn’t expecting such a high level of detail, especially in the mid and high frequency sounds, which are remarkably good. While the bass may not be particularly powerful for their size, it’s not bad in any way. Regarding connectivity, the speakers offer various options to connect to your music sources without compromising their clean and elegant appearance. All the available ports are conveniently located on the back of the speakers. An USB-C port is provided; I reached out to user support to get more information about the requirements for this specific port. According to user support, the minimum practical port speed is any USB port that supports USB 2.0 Full Speed. This includes USB A 2.0 ports, USB A 3.x ports operating in backward compatible mode, USB C ports that support USB 2.0 signaling, and Thunderbolt docks that expose USB 2.0 lanes internally. Even the slowest USB ports on modern docks exceed this requirement. Here, I discovered an issue with my specific setup. The only available “free” USB ports left on my "busy" Ivanky FusionDock Max 2 dock are USB A (2.0 and higher); however, attempting to connect the speakers to any of these ports using either a USB C to USB A cable or an adaptor from USB C to USB A results in no connection. Only when using a USB C port was I able to connect the A2+ to my Mac Mini M4 Pro. The Bluetooth connection works perfectly fine. When I first turn on the speakers, they enter in “pair mode,” which simplifies the process. I didn’t notice any difference in the sound quality when using USB C or Bluetooth. I haven’t tested the RCA connection, but I would have preferred an optical port to be included instead. I find that port more useful for this type of speaker (more computer-oriented).

Let me start off by saying that I did a lot of research and watched a lot of reviews on these speakers before buying them. And it is clear that there are basically two types of people that Audioengine attracted in this offering; Audiophiles, and luxury minimalists. (I am in that second category). Some audiophiles don't mind them, but as with any all-in-one offering, they complained that the price to performance was not there. For myself though, the value is excellent. I don't have golden ears and I do not care to spend any more time than I have to tinkering around with hardware or software to get that "perfect" sound. I want to buy audio equipment and I want it to sound good out of the box. And these DELIVER! The entire experience is premium. The packaging was excellent, the green finish on my unit was immaculate and has an absolutely lovely luxurious matte finish that feels durable. They feel nice and dense and solidly built in the hand. The hardware and controls on the back of the main speaker feel so smooth yet sturdy. They also do not take up hardly any room at all on my desk. And it is as simple as plugging in the power, connecting the two halves via the included copper wire, and then pairing it to my computers bluetooth. There is an option to connect via USB, which I had originally planned to use, but I tried the bluetooth first to see if I would like it. I loved it. The speakers sound fantastic right out of the box. Admittedly though, I do like to EQ my music a bit to try to push the bass and highs. These speakers handle it with ease and have rich and deep bass that is perfectly sufficient for any personal desk setup. Are they a bit on the expensive side for the raw performance? Yes. But they offer a near perfect user experience that instills pride and confidence. It is a joy to look at and use these speakers on a daily basis and it is so easy to switch between all my audio sources thanks to the bluetooth connectivity. That being said, bluetooth is ideal for music and casual youtube. There is a slight but noticeable latency that would make gaming or movie watching annoying. But that is fixed by just using the USB input instead. And for the more adventurous out there, yes these work just fine on Linux and Nintendo Switch 2. If these ever got stolen, lost or damaged by my own negligence, I would absolutely go buy another pair without hesitation.

These speakers produce a fantastic sound. Even though there are no treble or base controls, the sounds are excellently balanced. Setup was quite simple. I connected the speakers to a Bluetooth amplifier and tested the output of the speakers connecting viq Bluetooth to both the amplifier, and also directly to the speakers. In my opinion there isn't enough volume capacity when connecting directly to the speakers, so my choice is to connect via Bluetooth to the amplifier. This results in a huge volume range that is controllable from my phone. It took a bit of tweaking to get the amplifier volume just right so that I didn't overdrive the speakers's amplifier. The finish on the speakers is fantastic. And they are very well made. I particularly liked the fact that the input can be just about anything. Packaging was also excellent with each speaker packaged in its own cloth bag. Be careful unpacking and installing, because there is no grill cloth leaving the actual speaker exposed and susceptible to a finger being jammed into it during unpacking and setup. They're pricey, but outstanding.

These looked great and sounded great but they did have a slight hiss that I could hear when not playing music. I am quite sensitive to this sound since my room is quiet and I wanted new speakers to specifically eliminate the hissing noise my current speakers had. To be fair, it is hardly noticeable when sitting at a normal distance from the speakers but I could hear if if I was listening for it. I ended up with the ORA's instead which do not have any hissing sound even with my ear right next to the speakers.

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Excellent sound. Great power. Quality material.

Iba con cierto miedo porque había leído de todo. Estática, chisporroteos, nada de bajos... Lo que me he encontrado yo son unos altavoces de escritorio que, conectados por USB para utilizar su propio DAC (no los he probado por línea) funcionan realmente bien. Después de ecualizarlos en mi habitación de trabajo con un micrófono, cosa que me acabó de cerciorar de que en realidad los graves están un poco apretados de más para darle más empaque, cumplen sobradamente para un espacio pequeño teniéndolos bien orientados. En algún momento he oído un pelín de distorsión/crujido, muy leve y muy poco común, pero como incluso en el manual dice, esperaré unas 40 horas para acabar de juzgarlo. Hay otras reseñas por aquí en el mismo sentido. ¿Son caros? Son caros. Pero la relación tamaño-calidad de sonido creo que es insuperable. Realmente no son mucho más grandes que altavoces de PC de marca tecnológica de los que suenan a lata. Estoy contento con mi compra.

After months of putting off buying speakers and many hours searching the web, reading reviews on a range of desktop speakers i finally decided on the Audioengine A2+ speakers. I cant say you'd be disappointed with the choice, at least i wasn't in the slightest! First off the unboxing was impressive, with the speakers coming secured well in protective packaging and wrapped in microfibre cloth soft to the touch, with another 2 microfibre bags storing the connecting wires, the first impressions oozed a premium feel with these great microfibre carrying bags. The little speakers pack great audio, with a well rounded and crisp range of sound and considering the size of these little guys the base isn't bad at all! if you're a hardcore basehead you may need an external sub but for the regular user for the home office these are perfect in this size and produce amazing sound these put out considering their small form factor. Any audiophile will appreciate this great desk addition and make sitting at your desk all that more inviting and leaving you not want to get out your seat! The design of these blend in and look and feel very study, solid and most important quality. The problem i found personally when looking for desktop speakers is the majority don't compliment the desk and look out of place, tend to not look at nice and feel a bit cheap. This is certainly not the case with the A2s, they are a good weight in the hand, and the finish of the speakers is high end, from the smooth outer shell encasing the entire body to the drivers and back panels, you can tell these are premium quality and they sound as good as they look if not better! I wouldn't expect these to produce any rattle from weight of them allowing for vibration dampening through the padded underside on the bottoms. The volume control to the rear left isn't so much an issue at all, i adjust it to a certain level on the back and then control the volume though the device i'm using over bluetooth so turning the volume up or down can be done without issue. The setup was super simple to install and connect up to my devices, 5 minute job connecting the power and cable between the speakers and then pairing up to them with a bluetooth device. While they are some of the most pricey speakers when compared to its competitors in this range i believe them to be worth it. The build, sound, easy of use and looks of them top all my expectations and an investment well made with these 10/10 speakers!

Most beautiful and very small in form but its sound is superb. Built quality is top notch. For the price paid, it’s worth every cents. Highly recommended