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AudioEngine A5 experiences?

macsander

macsander

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Hi,

I am looking for the best speaker system for ''incredible'' music quality from a mac/pc. So the thing is, I want the speakers hooked up to my mac/pc.

Now, someone here gave a link to the AudioEngine A5's, I read some reviews, and it seems that the are great speakers, also for audiophiles(which convinces me of the good quality).

-Does anyone have experience with these speakers, please give a little review? (what connection)
-Do you miss a subwoofer?
-Can they go loud, because I would like some blast out of my speakers?

-If you have any other suggestions for incredible pc/mac speakers for listening music I would love to hear them! (budget 400-500$)

Thanks!:)
 
Please help me out here with some opions/reviews/experience, it would really help me:)
 
love them.

i have mine connected to my airport express and they sound flawless.

before that, i had my 3g ipod connected and it was great sound as well.

no need for a 'woofer as there is plenty of bass. lots of tinny ranges too for high hats.

they can go loud. i find even at 1/3rd they are plenty loud.

they're great speakers and if you've done your research, you'll find this company makes speakers for recording studios. I spoke to them about their history when i was buying and they simply expanded to get a bite out of the ipod market.

i'm actually considering getting another pair for my imac.

you won't regret it.

plus, they come with handy carrying bags if you wanted to bring them somewhere (although, they are not ultra portable). As well, they have all the right cables so no need to buy anything extra.

cheers,
keebler
 
Ok Thanks m8!

No need to carry them, i also want them for my Imac;)
So if I get some more possitive feedback on those speakers I will buy them

Sander
 
@ keebler
Little question, How do you connect them to you pc? Do you need to plug the cable at the top of the speaker(back of the speaker would look nicer)
 
Take a PASS on "computer" speakers and go directly to the A5's

Just order the A5's. You will be blown away with the quality. Everything you read in the reviews is TRUE. From the moment you open the box they come in you will be IMpressed... they literally REEK quality from that moment on.

Then wait until you plug your iPod or Mac into them.... AMAZING. I am totally thrilled with mine. Without a sub they have absolutely wonderful bass... add a sub (which they really don't need) and you have an extreme set-up.

Pass on the separate amp and speaker setup... this powered pair is perfectly matched, designed, potent, and ELEGANT! Buy from the manufacturer's website and they have a 30 day return if you don't like them. You can't go wrong.

BUT, I bought mine from ProVantage for $287. They were drop shipped from AudioEngine. Incredible price. Arrived in 1 week. I'm buying another set for my girlfriend. Again, read the reviews.... then just DO IT.

http://www.audioengineusa.com/news.htm
 
Bear in mind as well speaker selection depends on what kind of music you listen to.

If you're a rock/pop/electronica fan, the A5s sound like the right speakers for you. If you like jazz/ambient/classical/acoustic, then maybe not so much...
 
My genre is: Electronica(dance/trance)/Jazz/Pop/ambient
Little /Rock/Classical as well

Will the A5's do it;)?
 
macsander... I listen to an incredible diversity of musical genres on my A5's (jazz, pop, rock, alt, country, classical, ambient, electronic, acoustic) and, as is obvious, I'm super pleased with mine. While some speakers may be ideally suited to particular genres and not so great with others, these speakers don't disappoint with the wide range I listen to. At this point, you can't really know much more without real-life experience/hearing.
 
sorry for diggin up an old thread, but i just got my a5s and there is a very odd thing about it.

the night i got it, the speaker which has audio in directly plugged into it has no sound, whereas the other speaker actually works.

then the next morning both speakers suddenly work fine, and after a while the same speaker dies again.

as of right now where i am typing this, the speaker seems fine again. does something seem out of whack or do the speaker need a break in period? i'm tryin to contact audioengine, but so far no reply. :(
 
seefathand said:
sorry for diggin up an old thread, but i just got my a5s and there is a very odd thing about it.

the night i got it, the speaker which has audio in directly plugged into it has no sound, whereas the other speaker actually works.

then the next morning both speakers suddenly work fine, and after a while the same speaker dies again.

as of right now where i am typing this, the speaker seems fine again. does something seem out of whack or do the speaker need a break in period? i'm tryin to contact audioengine, but so far no reply. :(
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Well I have nothing else to say here except for that is just sounds as if they're is broken, an amplifier flaw or somethin, return them and you should be fine because flaws with these speakers are very rare, actually you're the second one i know on whole the internet who reports the speakers being broken.
 
With reference to the defective speakers, I'm surprised you did not receive a prompt reply. I had a very small question for AudioEngine, called their number and spoke with someone right away.

No phone tree or operator - just a real live person answering the phone.

I hope that you will follow up with your experience.
 
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