Audioengine A2B 2 Speakers

285 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 10 expert reviews and 275 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 84/100 and users rate it 87/100. The average review date is Feb 15, 2010. We have compared these reviews to 202394 reviews from other Speakers. The alaScore™ for this product is 89/100 = Very good. Last update: May 24, 2013.

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Expert review by: Siddharth Bhatia (tech2.in.com)

Audioengine 2 Speakers

It's the era of the iPod and compressed music; of small speakers that look better than they sound, and of course the gradual diminishing of pure audio applications. While audiophiles have isolated themselves from the consumer market and created a niche...

It's been a while since a product has come my way that I was seriously impressed with. The price of the Audioengine 2 speakers is very good considering the quality, living up to the marketing claim of 'bridging the audiophile gap'. Yes, this is the...

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by: David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Audioengine 2 (white)

We've been a little tardy in reviewing Audioengine's PC speakers, but we're glad we finally got our hands on both the 2 series ($199) reviewed here and the step-up Audioengine 5 series (about $325 online) because they really are quite impressive.

These compact powered speakers deliver phenomenal sound for their size. They offer simple, attractive styling, and two audio inputs.

The speakers lack a remote control, and the volume control is inconveniently located on the backside, and there's no way to toggle between inputs. The Audioengines are also a bit pricey compared with less refined PC speakers.

Though they're not cheap, the Audioengine 2 speakers are an ideal combination of compact size and good looks, delivering great sound for their size.

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by: Tom Mainelli (pcworld.com)

Audioengine A2 Desktop Speakers

These small, elegant-looking speakers serve up musical bliss.

Fantastic music reproduction, Small, elegant-looking speakers

Volume control resides on back of left speaker, Bass-heads need not apply

The Audioengine A2 speaker set should be on the short list of anyone who values good musical reproduction over chest-thumping bass. If you're not sure into which camp you fall, you can order directly from the company, audition the A2s for up to 30...

May, 2008

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Expert review by: Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Audioengine 2

Audioengine makes relatively affordable speakers for audiophiles, but the Audioengine 2 represents something of a break: $200 computer speakers for sound snobs. There's no fancy styling, no subwoofer, and no remote controlall you really get is stellar...

Accurate, pristine audio performance. Full-bodied but not overpowering bass. Handles high volumes well. Attractive design.

Large footprint. Not for those who seek subwoofer rumble. No remote or extra features.

Audiophiles looking to amp up their PC sound should look no further than the Audioengine 2, but bass buffs should look elsewhere.

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Expert review by: Barry Michelson (macnn.com)

Review: Audioengine 2 Desktop Speakers

Compact, nicely designed speaker system provides good sound.

Excellent sound quality, especially bass ; Good volume capability ; Dual input options ; Compact design ; Rear connectors well laid out

Volume and power switch on the back ; For price, should include speaker wire with banana clips, not bare stripped wire

The Audioengine 2 Speakers are Hong Kong-based Audioengine Corp.’s effort to bring a higher quality listening experience for music played on digital audio equipment. Dubbed as “Premium Powered Desktop Speakers,” the company positions the Audioengine

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by: Barry Michelson (electronista.com)

Review: Audioengine 2 Desktop Speakers

Compact, nicely designed speaker system provides good sound.

Excellent sound quality, especially bass ; Good volume capability ; Dual input options ; Compact design ; Rear connectors well laid out

Volume and power switch on the back ; For price, should include speaker wire with banana clips, not bare stripped wire

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by: Dan Cohen (geardiary.com)

Review – AudioEngine 2 (A2) Premium Powered Desktop Speakers

My buddy Dimitri recently had the chance to review Audioengine's A5 speakers over on WhatsOniPhone. He loved the big sound and excellent build. I've recently had a chance to take a look at the far smaller A2s; at about 1/3 the size of the A5s, the A2s...

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by: William Ford (topreviewshop.com)

Audioengine 2 Desktop Speaker System

Accurate and clear sound, high-quality construction and design, all needed accessories included

Relatively limited power, directional sound

The A2 speakers pump enough clear sound volume for the casual home user, office user or for any other use in relatively quiet setting. Hard core PC gamers and audiophiles will most likely want something more powerful and with better bass response (most...

Sep, 2007

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Consumer review by: ProudA2User (cnet.com)

"Proud User Here!!!"

i'm really glad cuz has chosen this speaker instead of m-audio av40....it obsolutely fair with my creative x-fi hd usb sound cad....creative well known to make sound crisp and it's perfect combination with ae2(a bit lack at high frequency)....i'm not...

Define bass

volume knob at backside but for me there is no problem at all...cuz i control sound using my keyboard...

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: StallionV8 (cnet.com)

"Hands down the best stereo package."

For point of reference I own a Bose Companion 3 2.1 speaker system, and the AudioEngines simply blow it out of the water. Sure you lack the bass line punch from a subwoofer, but overall the sound is much more natural. There is no distortion when the...

Super Accurate Mid-High Range

Need to be mindful of speaker placement. I currently have them set up in my dorm and the bookshelf accompanied with the cinder-block back can cause annoying bass reverberations. But as I said, it isn't the speakers fault, rather placement so be mindful of

Aug, 2011

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Product Specifications

The Audioengine 2 is a great introduction to high-quality audio and the perfect upgrade for your computer or select play. The Audioengine 2 (A2) is about one-third the size of Audioengine's flagship Audioengine 5 system and is an excellent computer audio upgrade or small room speaker. Audioengine used the same custom tweeters as the Audioengine 5, matched them with newly designed compact Kevlar woofers and then added high-performance amplifiers with gold-plated speaker connectors. All this great engineering is wrapped in wood cabinets with a hand-polished finish to create a premium quality desktop multimedia speaker system that puts those plastic computer speakers to shame!To say that the bass on Audioengine 2 is substantial for their size may be an understatement, but you should be the judge. The bass comes from some very clever acoustic and electrical design and without using any DSP or fake bass boost circuits. Wood remains a preferred speaker enclosure material for its stiffness at higher volume levels and the sealed cabinet focuses just the right amount of low end from the tuned front port slots.The A2 was designed for your desktop but is also perfect for smaller rooms. Well-suited for all types of music, movies, and videogames, the A2 sounds great with or without a subwoofer. Using a similar design as the Audioengine 5, the A2 power amplifiers are built inside the left speaker, providing a very efficient system. An auto-sleep standby circuit was also included to conserve power.Audioengine has included 1/8 mini jack and RCA inputs so connecting A2 is easy. No software installs, plug-ins, or sound card upgrades. The Audioengine 2 sets a new level of audio and aesthetic quality for powered multimedia speakers and further closes the gap between computer speakers and home audio.