In today’s inundated market of bookshelf sized speakers, it is rare to find a set that goes beyond expectations and provide exceptional value for your dollar. Certainly one of those elite few are the AudioEngine A5’s.
On first glance, the A5’s look unassuming, with understated design and simple curves that make up a relatively small (10″H x 7″W) package. Pick them up, however, and you’ll gain a different perspective. These are self powered, monitor quality speakers and their impressive heft of nearly 25lbs proves it. They also sport silk dome tweeters and Kevlar (yep, the bullet-proof stuff) woofers.
Connections are simple, with heavy duty binding posts used with the included 12 feet of speaker wire. Connections are also available for iPods aand other MP3 players via a 1/8 inch jack, and the left speaker even provides a standard outlet to plug in an Airport Express for the ultimate in wireless music compatibility.
As for the sound quality – it simply doesn’t get any better for speakers this size. I’ve been using them for months and every time a friend comes over they can’t believe so much sound comes from such small speakers. There is plenty of bass to go around, and they play loud enough to run you out of the room with ease – all with no distortion. It is truly an amazing experience to hear these little guys in action.
At $349 a pair, the value for speakers of this quality and size is phenomenal. If you are in the market for a great set of bookshelf sized speakers, look into the AudioEngine A5’s – you won’t be disappointed.
For more information, visit AudioEngine’s website at www.audioengineusa.com
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