Sound is such a subjective matter so please bear that in mind in reading my review. See if you think what I like and listen to might concur with your own personal tastes.
Background.
I own a high end stereo system probaly costing $30K that I never use. Also a Bose 5.1 surround sound system for the TV and DVD's. And for my 2nd computer a Klipsch THX 2.1 system. Also a Klipsch player for an iPod. Of couse they all have their unique sounds - well the expensive stereo system has no sound as of now as I felt the speakers (very, very large KEF's) were not sounding right and even after a sound engineer told me they were fine my ear said "No" because I knew how they could sound from a class A amp - so I've listened to no quality music system these last few years. I don't class the Bose system as suitable for serious music listening, but they do OK for movies. Oh, and my choice for headphones are 2 pairs of Sennheiser.
So given that background lets get to the business. In my opinion, and for my taste, these Audioengine A5+ speakers + S8 woofer are remarkable. I would describe the sound a neutral (hard to find these days). That does not mean there is no bass but its only there when it should be and then its tight and does not sound like its being played through a pillow. This is the kind of sound that is not tiring and can be listened to for hours on end.
When I first connected the Audioengine system up, by mistake, I did not connect the woofer. Even without it the A5+ speakers sound good, really good, but adding the woofer does make a difference for sure, and I think if you are after quality sound it is needed. Of course it can be added later as funds allow because just the A5+'s are good on their own.
For a low priced system the Klipsch system replaced a pair of Bose (no woofer) on my 2nd computer and were noticable cleaner sounding with better bass because of their woofer, than the pair of Bose with no woofer. For a low priced system I could certainly live with the Klipsch. But my listening habbits have changed over 40 years and I now spend many hours a day working in front of a computer at home. That's the only time I get to listen to music - as well as in the car. I hadn't heard good sound for so long I decided to try the Audioengine system for the computer but was really blown away by how good it was. I didn't really trust the many good reviews I'd seen.
The stereo image is so good with the A5+'s they create a very wide sound stage that seems to emanate slighting above and between the 2 speakers. I could hear singers taking a breath and new sounds on a violin that the bow made as it was pulled across the strings, that had not been there before. Bear in mind I am feeding only lossless MP3 files played out of iTunes - not vinyl tracks played on my Linn LP12 turntable.
Are they perfect - no that's not possible for just over $700 (I am adding the DAC and stands now so will be into the system for close to $1,000) but in terms of the sound quality at this price they are quite remarkable. Beautifully packaged even the UPS driver who bounced the box down his truck steps could not hurt them as they sit a couple of inches inside their box surrounded by foam packaging. They are heavy and look like a quality product that the manufacturer has been proud to produce.
Like all good speaker systems they sound better loud as you can feel the bass. It's tempting to set the woofer volume too high but playing the system loud then over cooks the bass and it looses something. The music is not balanced. I also had a little recording business in my youth so became very critical on how sound was mixed. What would be nice is a low volume setting on the remote that boosts the bass when playing at low volume. The woofer has a Phase control so the woofer cone can sync with the speaker cones to improve bass sound. Also a Crossover knob to set where in the frequency range the woofer comes in - just a matter of setting where you like it. And then a Volume control. Again I say don't be tempted to set this too high. I would set it where it sounds right then turn down just a hair. If you play at really high volume then it probably needs setting even lower. After 50 hours of burning in they can only improve. I wish I had gotten better with age!
So yea I like em very much. One of my better buying choices.
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Product description
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Wired Connectivity
Pure Analog Power
Audio at its best. Connect to your record player, stereo or computer.
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They're Works of Art
Built, Crafted and Tuned by Hand
Cabinet artisans, painters, engineers, and other professionals help create and inspect each pair.
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The A5+ Home Music System
Quality Creates Thousands of Great Reviews
Aramid Fiber Woofer and Tweeter with a 13 Step Piano Gloss Finish.
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The OG Playback Monitors
Hear it as the Artist Intended
An industry standard for over 20 years.
A5+ Home Music System offers pure analog audio for music, gaming, and more.
Complete your sound stage to ensure the maximum quality HiFi audio possible.
A5+ Speakers with Stands
Get a scientifically proven 20% enhanced audio increase by using stands tilted at 15 degrees.
Subwoofer - Add More Bass
Subwoofers add up to 38hz more audio that you're not hearing without one. Pro Tip: Add a W3 Wireless Transmitter and make your subwoofer wireless.
Enhance with an optional DAC
The portable D1P adds more output options to your soundstage, including 3.5mm AUX, Optical and USB connectivity.
Quality In, Quality Out
Start with high-resolution audio files or streaming content. Adding the proper connections ensures that you're hearing audio as the artist intended.
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Customers praise these speakers for their sound quality, noting they play loud and are among the best audiophile speakers for the price. The appearance receives positive feedback for its black finish, and customers find them well-constructed and easy to set up, particularly when connecting them to turntables. The size receives mixed reactions - while some find them sufficient for medium-sized rooms, others note they're rather large for computer speakers. Reliability and noise performance also show mixed results, with some customers reporting the amplifiers stop working and experiencing buzzing noises.
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673 customers mention sound quality, 553 positive, 120 negative
...Great Speakers, really did an outstanding job reproducing the acoustic-electric- mix of highs and lows in Shakey Graves and Porter's music....Read more
Great sound, and even better aesthetics. I got a mild but audible static when certain bass tones hit the right speaker, but it's gone away over time....Read more
...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
...these speakers just over a year ago now I have to say they sound amazing. They were actually disappointing at first: not crisp and rather flat....Read more
174 customers mention value for money, 130 positive, 44 negative
...But they have been worth every penny. Ive only hosted a few parties with it, but it can get house shattering loud with out distortion....Read more
...Absolutely worth the money. I won't be buying new speakers for a longgg time. My only recommendation is that you purchase the subwoofer....Read more
...So, to sum up, god these are expensive (especially when you add the subwoofer), but god, they sound good and I intend that these things stay with me...Read more
...No wireless crap to deal with. No compatibility issues. 2. Reasonable price for amazing quality 3....Read more
138 customers mention appearance, 135 positive, 3 negative
...They look great (bamboo). They sound great. Made in America and not a cheap imitation. They have the look and feel of a quality product....Read more
...up to my Onkyo compact disk player C-7030 I was basking in beautiful, full, true sound. I could not be happier with this combination....Read more
These speakers are rather heavy, look, feel and especially sound very professional. I'm impressed with the base.Read more
...The build quality is sturdy and looks great. The clarity of the speakers is fantastic as is the low end....Read more
75 customers mention build quality, 69 positive, 6 negative
Had an Audioengine 5 and it was good,but the build quality and tweaks they made to the 5+ make them even better....Read more
...This is an outstanding product well worth the money and well built. At first, I wanted covers for the speakers, but don't miss them....Read more
...They look cool in flat black. They are solid, big and bulky They lack mid range compared to Revel Performa3 f208s...Read more
...No need for an equalizer. Speakers are hefty and very solid, as are all the ports, connectors and cables included....Read more
72 customers mention easy setup, 68 positive, 4 negative
easy to set up and loud as hell but there not the best. I realized this a year in to buying these YOU need to buy there sub they make perfiect togtherRead more
Just set them up, and they sound amazing. Easy setup, solid build, great sound. Balanced, punchy base, even without a subwoofer....Read more
...They sound amazing hooked up to my turn table, and were very easy to set up. Great quality!Read more
A5 speakers are awesome! Setup was easy and the sound even at volume is great. A vast improvement over the logitech system we had for years.Read more
80 customers mention size, 44 positive, 36 negative
...Superb sound from such a small footprint. The weight alone speaks to the quality of materials used inside, and I just love the solid bamboo box....Read more
...Down side is they are pretty big. Sound is very clear at low volume.Read more
These are big, especially for a desk, I just so happen to have a big desk. The sound is amazing for music, YouTube watching, and gaming....Read more
...Simple to use. Negatives: They are large, so make sure you have plenty of desk space. Sound is good, but not great....Read more
69 customers mention reliability, 44 positive, 25 negative
There is nothing wrong with these speakers. They work fine and sound OK....Read more
Had them for 3 and half years now the right speaker stopped working and I am really sad. Is there a way to fix? Anybody?Read more
These speakers worked and sounded excellent for the first 5 days I owned them....Read more
Working and sounding great, though I'm not sure about the value.Read more
55 customers mention noise, 21 positive, 34 negative
...Worked fine at first, for 2 or 3 songs. After a that, the sound started crackling, fading in and out, and finally stopped altogether....Read more
...The sound is rich, balanced, and Thumps!...Read more
...After seven years one of the speakers developed a buzzing noise....Read more
...The original A5s were very sensitive to electrical noise: it took my a while to work out what the problem was and found that if my cellphone was on...Read more
A Huge Audio Upgrade
I’ve been using the Audioengine A5+ speakers daily for about two months now for music, gaming, and general entertainment, and the difference in audio quality was immediately noticeable. What I like: Clear, full sound that feels significantly better than lower-end speakers Great for a wide range of uses: music, gaming, and watching content Plenty of power without distortion at normal listening levels Once positioned properly, the sound becomes part of the experience instead of just background noise The included remote control is convenient for volume adjustments What could be better: Getting the most out of them takes a bit of setup, but speaker stands and a longer speaker wire made a noticeable difference for me I paired mine with desktop speaker stands to angle them toward my ears and swapped the included cable for a longer banana plug-style cable, which gave me more flexibility in placement. After dialing them in, the audio quality feels immersive and intentional rather than just something present with the content I'm consuming. If you’re looking to upgrade your desk or home audio setup and are willing to spend a little time on placement, these speakers deliver an excellent listening experience.
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