Audioengine 5 Speaker System

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May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 40 expert reviews and 384 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 90/100 and users rate it 90/100. The average review date is Feb 23, 2010. We have compared these reviews to 202394 reviews from other Speakers. The alaScore™ for this product is 91/100 = Excellent. Last update: May 23, 2013.

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Expert review by: Michael Brown (maximumpc.com)

Audioengine A5+ Powered Speakers Review

Superb sound; great convenience features

Large cabinets take up a lot of desktop space

Wow. How did five years go by so quickly? We first became aware of Audioengine in early 2007, when the company asked if we’d be interested in evaluating its A5 self-powered speakers. It’s now 2012, and we have the revamped A5+ self-powered speakers on...

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by: Michael Brown (maximumpc.com)

Audioengine A5 Speaker System

The Audioengine 5 Speaker System has us all giddy. It's the closest thing to perfect we've seen--er, heard--in awhile.

Incredible sound from small packages; built-in USB charger for your MP3 player; AC-outlet in back for a wireless audio streaming box

They're a bit large for a crowded desktop

UPDATED 2/8/2008: While referencing this review for an upcoming review of the Audioengine A2, we noticed that the online review had the incorrect verdict (a "9" versus a "9 Kick Ass").

May, 2007

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Expert review by: Kaiser Hwang (maclife.com)

Audioengine 5

Primo - yes,

Fantastic sound and build quality. No receiver needed. Well-thought-out design ; Costs more than other speaker systems. No digital input, dock, or remote

Costs more than other speaker systems. No digital input, dock, or remote

If sound quality is your main concern, you can't go wrong with the Audioengine 5 speakers.

Dec, 2006

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Expert review by: David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Audioengine A5 (black)

Editors' note (February 21, 2012): The speakers reviewed here have been replaced by the newer Audioengine 5+ speakers .

The powered Audioengine 5 speakers deliver phenomenal sound and offer simple, attractive styling. They feature two audio inputs and two integrated charging options (one USB port, one AC plug). Speaker wire connections mean that you can optimize stereo...

The speakers aren't cheap, and many will find them to be too large and bulky compared with PC speakers. There's no remote control, and no way to toggle between inputs.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a pair of powered stereo speakers at this price point that sounds better--and offer more flexibility--than the Audioengine 5s.

Mar, 2010

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EDITORS' CHOICE

Expert review by: Jason Tomczak (digitaltrends.com)

Audioengine 5

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Easy to setup; excellent sound; good construction; comes with lots of extras

The price tag could be a tad too high ; but with quality this good ; its worth it

The Audioengine 5 speakers simply rock. When properly set up, the A5's provide crisp, powerful, life-like audio.

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by: Mike Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Audioengine 5

Separate bass unit': No, THX certification': No, # of channels: 2, # of satellites: 2, Controls on satellites (spec...

Excellent sound quality. Integrated power supply and amplifier. Auxiliary power jack.

No digital input. Speaker wire could be a bit longer.

The Audioengine 5 has impressive-sounding powered speakers that don't require a receiver. They have some interesting features, but I'd like to see some type of digital input.

Apr, 2006

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Expert review by: Andrew Gash (audioholics.com)

AudioEngine A5+ Speakers Review

was back in 2006. Now 5-1/2 years ago we felt that the A5's had, and I quote "superb build quality, finish, and high-end sound quality". Well, nothing's changed. End of review. See ya later.

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by: Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

Audioengine 5+ Powered Speakers Preview

As more and more people become interested in home theater and high-end audio, they start to become less tolerant of terrible sound. If you need an example of terrible sound, look no further than many of the speaker systems that come packaged with...

There is no doubt that the Audioengine A5+ speakers are going to be a hit. At $400, you are getting a lot of speaker for not a lot of money. With other speakers available offering a fraction of the performance and convenience for near the same amount...

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by: Jeff Lawson (audioholics.com)

Audioengine A5 Powered Speaker System Review

As a reviewer, one gets a chance to see, hear and play with a variety of equipment - some good and some not so good. Every now and then a product comes into your hands that takes you by surprise. The Audioengine 5 is one of those. Let's face the facts;...

Superb High End Sound Quality ; Superb Build Quality ; Beautiful Finish ; High Quality Drivers

Not Really Portable ; Too Good for iPod Use

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by: Todd Whitesel (avrev.com)

Audioengine A5 Powered Bookshelf Speakers Review

When I first began reviewing audio equipment I took the approach that performance came first, price came second. It didn't matter if a piece of gear cost $50 or $5,000, if its performance and build justified the MSRP and could enhance my audio...

Nov, 2009