Audioengine A5+ Classic vs Dynaudio LYD 5

Short answer: the Dynaudio LYD 5 for flatter measured response, the Audioengine A5+ Classic for a livelier balance. The LYD 5’s CEA2034 spinorama shows a generally flat on-axis response with well-controlled low-frequency distortion, though it dips around 1.64kHz and its boosted upper bass gives mild tubbiness. The A5+ is reasonably flat outside the upper bass, but a 200-400Hz valley recesses that range and a distortion peak appears around 800-900Hz.

Buy the Audioengine A5+ Classic if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Dynaudio LYD 5 if sound quality matters more than the price.

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The Two Speakers In Full

Audioengine A5+ Classic: $399.00 per pair Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: ASR’s A5+ Powered measurements give 4.59 standalone and 7.06 with an ideal subwoofer, with a 2.7dB midrange span. The analog powered pair is straightforward to use without an external amplifier. The measured result supports a more capable tonal balance than its former low position suggested. Measured bass extension of 68Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The measured -3dB point is around 69Hz, and the upper-bass recession can reduce body in voices and instruments. The existing review reports crossover-region directivity errors and a distortion feature around 800-900Hz. The score does not make it a reference monitor, and adding a subwoofer cannot correct those midrange and off-axis issues.

Full Audioengine A5+ Classic review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	50W RMS / 75W peak
App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	50Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	68Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	10.9”H x 7.2”W x 9.7”D (276.2 x 182.6 x 247.6 mm)
Drivers	5” Kevlar woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter
EQ	No
Frequency Response	50Hz - 22kHz (+/-1.5dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	RCA, Aux
Optical Input	No
Outputs	RCA variable output (subwoofer)
RCA Input	Yes
Spinorama Preference Score	4.59
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	7.06
Subwoofer Output	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	15.4 lbs (7 kg) (left/powered), 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) (right)
XLR Input	No

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Dynaudio LYD 5: $998 per pair B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: ASR’s Klippel data is substantially stronger than a low ranking suggests: 4.72 standalone and 7.38 with an ideal subwoofer, with a 1.9dB span from 300Hz to 5kHz. Low listening-window narrow-band deviation of 0.242 supports relatively uncolored midrange reproduction. It is particularly competitive when used with a subwoofer rather than judged only by bass reach. Measured bass extension of 68Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Bass reaches -3dB around 72Hz, so it gives up low-frequency weight to deeper-reaching monitors. The existing review identifies a dip near 1.6kHz, upper-bass emphasis and uneven crossover-region dispersion. These issues and limited deep-bass capability keep it below the leading all-rounders despite its strong bass-normalized score. A subwoofer does not correct upper-frequency directivity errors.

Full Dynaudio LYD 5 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	100W total (50W LF, 50W HF)
App	No
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	50Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	68Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	10.2”H x 6.7”W x 8.3”D (260 x 170 x 211 mm)
Drivers	5” woofer, 28mm soft dome tweeter
EQ	No
Frequency Response	50Hz - 21kHz (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR, RCA
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) each
XLR Input	Yes

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