Audioengine A2+ Review: Ranked #11 of 23

Last updated: September 11, 2026

The Audioengine A2+ ranks #11 out of 23 total Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.

Brand: Audioengine

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#11 Audioengine A2+: $279.00 per pair Amazon Audioengine eBay

Pros: Erin’s Klippel measurements give a 5.39 predicted preference score with an ideal subwoofer. The tiny footprint, multiple inputs and variable RCA output are useful for desktop listening. The existing review found desk placement more forgiving than free-space placement, with no major port-chuffing problem in its tests.

Cons: The 2.07 standalone score and roughly 106Hz measured -3dB point reveal how much bass is missing without reinforcement or a subwoofer. Midrange and crossover-region dips remain; desk gain is placement-dependent and cannot be assumed to correct them. Compression becomes substantial above roughly 87dB at 1m in the review, so this is a quiet nearfield option rather than a high-output monitor.

How it compares: Just above it: Bowers & Wilkins Formation Flex. Just below it: Monacor SOUND-4BT - $31 more.

AppNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)58.9Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)105.5Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bluetooth Version5.0
Dimensions6" x 4" x 5.2" (152 x 102 x 133 mm)
Drivers0.75" silk dome tweeter, 2.75" fiber woofer
EQNo (fixed volume knob only)
Frequency Response65Hz - 22kHz (+-2dB, Manufacturer specified)
InputsRCA, 3.5mm, USB, Bluetooth 5.0
Output Power15W RMS / 30W peak per channel
Weight3.5 lbs / 1.6 kg left / 3.1 lbs / 1.4 kg right

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