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Audioengine 5 - PC multimedia speakers for iPod - 45 Watt (total) - 2-way - black | 
 enlarge | Brand: AudioEngine
Category: CE
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $325.00
You Save: $74.99 (19%)
New (5) from $325.00
Rating:  24 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 28
Dimensions (in): 7 x 7.8 x 10
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: A5B
Model: 5
UPC: 819955080018
EAN: 0819955080018
ASIN: B000OABTPQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | AirPort Express (Wi-Fi ready!) | | • | iPod, Zune, other digital music players | | • | Internet radio and network music players | | • | Apple Universal Dock and all other docks + remotes | | • | Laptops, portables, and notebook computers |
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Product Description
Audioengine 5 is a full size speaker system in a bookshelf-sized package. Internal power amps eliminate the need to connect the Audioengine 5 to a bulky stereo receiver or power amplifier. And with built-in subwoofer ports, the Audioengine 5 adds incredible low-end bass without the need for an external subwoofer.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 19 more reviews...
 Very Good, But NOT ALL THAT December 1, 2008
I got these having never heard them, but after reading amazing review after review. I'm a professional musician with three degrees in music. I own three stereo systems - worth 1K 3K and 10K. I also have a $50 pair of THX certified speakers for my desktop computer.
These speakers look nice and sound very good at moderate levels. They don't hold a candle to my $50 pair of computer speakers with a sub when I listen to anything recorded since 1975 except classical solo instrumental and vocal recordings. They sound MUCH better than on my other speakers. Truly, they sound amazing when listening to that and they are very convenient to play with my Ipod. I brought them to our shore house this summer and had access to great quality music in the house the entire time we vacationed. BUT . .
They are not audiophile quality speakers for pop/rock/video or other modern music. They make Eric Satie and Ella Fitzgerald recordings come alive compared to other compact mp3 speakers, but they don't come close to my MA RS6's, so other reviewers saying they beat their $1000 systems need to buy better equipment!
Recommended highly, but for a specific audience.
solid speakers October 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had these for about a year now. One speaker had problems and like the other reviewer said, the customer service was an amazingly good experience. I was sent a speaker immediately. These speakers are very nice, and very well priced.
When off these speakers are silent, when on, they have a very pleasing sound. I just ordered 2 more pairs for my livingroom and bedroom. I simply enjoy listening to these with all types of media.
Excellent but one gotcha October 15, 2008
Generally excellent product all the way round. NICE packing, a comprehensive set of cables etc. Plays loud and clean. Shocking good imaging even on my asymetric cluttered desk. Sound very non fatiguging. Very slight nasal honkiness-small amount of loose fill in port fixed it.Probably caused by reflection of port off back wall. Have only one complaint-the advertised "subwoofer jack" is no such thing.. its a non adjustable full range "line out" meaning the sub stays at the same volume no matter what the front panel knob is set at. Support was responsive but only said that you have to use the input source level control as volume and could not use the front of speaker control if you want use a sub.
Great speakers and Customer Service September 30, 2008
I bought a pair of the A5s two months ago, after reading the many rave reviews here. Alas, two nights ago, one of the speakers stopped working - at least the woofer did. I envisioned the usual nightmare of having to ship it somewhere for a repair.
I phoned AudioEngine's tech support line. I was surprised and gratified when the friendly fellow I spoke to told me they would ship a replacement speaker out to me immediately, and include a UPS label to send them the broken speaker at no cost to me. But he also suggested that I call the retailer who sold them to me - Westworld Computers in Vancouver, BC.
To my immense relief, I was told to bring the broken one into the store to receive an immediate replacement. I live a few blocks from Westworld.
The end of the story: I had a new speaker back in my livingroom within 15 minutes, working perfectly.
Although it was disappointing to have one break, this is the best customer service that I can imagine. That, on top of the speakers' sound quality, makes them an excellent buy!
Watch Out or You'll be Hooked Too! September 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Absolutely fantastic! I've connected these to my PS3 and use them for music, movies, and games. These are really the only speakers I've seen for less than $1000 that still let you feel like an audiophile. The only thing is, now my 128 and 192 kbps mp3 files aren't good enough. These little beauties really let you hear all the little digital compression found in these smaller file types. I've found myself buying more blu-ray movies and super audio discs to show them off to my friends and myself. My brother spent $550 on some studio-reference monitors and wishes he had come across these! Great for live jazz recordings (think Horace Silver and Wynton Marsalis).
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