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Our Price: $199.00
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Manufacturer: Audioengine
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Audioengine
EAN: 0819955100013
Feature: 15 Watts RMS - 30-Watts Peak per channel
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Label: Audioengine
Manufacturer: Audioengine
Model: 2
Publisher: Audioengine
Studio: Audioengine
Warranty: 3 years warranty
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15 Watts RMS - 30-Watts Peak per channel
Dual Volt power supply
2.75 Kevlar woofer and 20mm Silk Dome Tweeter
Frequency Response Range - 65 Hz to 22,000Hz
2 audio inputs (RCA and mini-jack)
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Editorial Reviews:
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Boost the sound on your PC or Macintosh computer (or virtually any mobile audio device). 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. 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. 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. We've included 1/8 mini jack and RCA inputs so connecting A2 is easy. No software installs, plug-ins, or sound card upgrades. Just connect the audio output (or headphone jack) from your computer, iPod, Airport Express, Sonos system, PSP - or any other audio device - into the A2 rear panel input. All cables that you may need are included. High-quality speaker connectors Auto-sleep power-saving mode Hand-built cabinets with high-gloss finish Video-shielded All cables included Works with ยท iPod and all other music players; Internet radio and network music systems; Apple Universal Dock and other docks/remotes; Desktop computers, laptops, notebooks; Flat panel TV models; Mobile phones and PDAs with music players; CD and DVD players; Videogame consoles; Digital radio and satellite receivers; All A/V products with 1/8 mini-jack or RCA outputs AudioEngine 3-Year Warranty
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Music instead of a facsimile of music
Comment: The Audioengine 2 powered speakers bring music to a computer desktop or an iPod. For good or bad, I am an audiophile and I appreciate and respect great sounding gear at all price levels. I own several top-of-the-line B&W speakers so I feel I have a good reference regarding quality speakers.
Originally, I bought the M-Audio Studiopro 3s from Amazon. They are truly remarkable for under $100.00 but shortly after taking delivery the tweeter in the passive speaker (right) starting distorting at mid volume levels and higher. I actually think it was the poor connection, cheap 1/8" patch cord and 1/8" jacks, between the speakers inducing the distortion and not the driver itself. For those interested, the M-Audio speakers reproduced just slightly lower bass notes and the highs were more extended but the all-important mid-range (where music lives or dies) was not quite right. Thin and boxy sounding. For monitoring purposes only I suspect the Studiopro 3s were slightly more accurate to the recording but what they reproduced sounded less like music for listening/enjoying. I would have kept them if not for the distortion in the right speaker.
Anyway, I returned the Studiopro 3s and got a pair of Audioengine 2s. Now, when I am at the computer I actually stop fairly often and just listen to the music. Turn it up and toe-tap along. The equipment disappears and the music remains.
The tradeoffs Audioengine made were the correct ones. No unnatural pumped up mid-bass to compensate for the lack of any real low bass. A slightly soft high end that's not quite accurate but exactly right for near field listening for long time periods.
Set up and details:
Both speakers were used on stands, close to rear wall, about six feet apart and toed-in directly to the working area.
Like a few others, my Audioengine power supply did go out after just a day or two but Audioengine was very responsive and sent me a new one immediately.
Bottom line.
I don't think there is a better solution for computer music listening if small size and simplicity is critical. If your listening space has more room, I'd opt for the Audioengine 5's for a similar sound but better and lower bass. There are also lots of professional monitors that are made for near-field listening but many are rather expensive. If the listener is not within 3-6 feet of the speakers, and can spare the room, a little extra coin, and added complication, top-notch small speakers like the Paradigm Atoms or PSB Alphas mated to a NAD C315BEE Integrated Amplifier would be a fantastic sounding alternative and offer more flexibility.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Impressed
Comment: I have a daughter with a handicap who loves music. I put a stereo in her room. She also eventually got a computer in her room. She takes her music on the school bus and other places where noise is an issue for her. So to make things easier we got her an mp3 player and of course ended up with her favorites on the computer as well. Her room got a bit crowded with everything and becoming difficult to get her wheelchair and other equipment around. So I learned of the Audio Engine and thought if this sounds like it says I could just have my daughter use the computer to play her music and take the stereo out. So I ordered up a pair.
Out of the box and hooked up for the first time my impression was they didn't sound much better than other speaker systems heard at the mass market stores for less money. But, I know from experience that good speakers and headphones require a break in period. I turned on the computer's music player and let the speakers play all day and most of the night. Each time I checked I could tell I was on the right track. After those several hours of break in the speaker system sounded impressive for their size. They had more bass than what I expected from a driver that size. The speaker's frequency response was balanced, the speaker wasn't bright due to the small bass driver nor was the bass bloated or exaggerated, just a nice balance from top to bottom end. The tonal quality of the speakers is very good, meaning voices and instruments sounded natural.
My one complaint is that the speakers do not have grills. After spending this much money for speakers for a childs computer I'm afraid a finger could end up in one of them. Even as adult we can't guard our computer all the time from children or careless others. It would be nice to have a grill or protective cover when not in use. I like the glossy black finish and the speakers have like a rubber mat on bottom to prevent harm to furniture and provide isolation from whatever they sit on.
In short the A2's are a high performance small package that will provide you with quality sound.
Customer Rating:
Summary: To Be Seen & Heard To Be Believed
Comment: AudioEngine have just proved that size does not matter when it comes to generating an awesome, near-audiophile listening experience...got these factory-direct and they are a very capable little brother to the A5s I also own...very strong buy....
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Summary: good speakers, poor quality power supply
Comment: As others have attested, these speakers sound very nice for the money. They create a big sound stage and have a nice bass response. The highs are a little lacking. They serve well as computer speakers.
The speakers themselves seem solid in their construction. However, the power supply is this cheap POS. The power supply that was shipped with my order did not work. I emailed the manufacturer and they shipped me a new supply. After emailing, I realized that it was made in China. So, on instinct, I wrapped it really hard with the palm of my hand and it started to work. I saved the new power supply as a backup. I pulled it out yesterday because the original has started making a disconcerting clicking noise. To my dismay, I can hear a rattle in the 2nd power supply. I'm very disappointed in the quality of this component.
So, in summary, it's a good speaker for the money if the cheap a** power supply doesn't burn your house down.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Positioning is EVERYTHING with these.....
Comment: I have owned these for 8 months and love them so much I have sent 2 pairs to friends!!The most import thing is to make sure the bottom is able to reflect down. Sitting on a shelf or desk without putting some space between the two make these sound muddy/bad. Buy them. Impress your friends that spent 4X on others. I use mine with a preap to listen to my records.
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