The Audioengine A2+ is rated 3.4/5 for sound quality, #19 of 48 Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Audioengine
#19 Audioengine A2+: $299.00 per pair Amazon $299.00 eBay
Same family: the Audioengine A5+ Classic (larger bookshelf, rated 4/5).
Pros: Tiny desktop speakers with Bluetooth, USB and analog inputs and a variable RCA output. Erin’s Klippel measurements give a 6.10 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. Measured bass extension of 105.5Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The 2.78 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.
Is the Audioengine A2+ right for you?
Skip it if
- you will not add a subwoofer: bass rolls off below about 105 Hz.
- you want the best value: the higher-rated Edifier M60 costs about $99 less.
| Released | Nov 2013 (13 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 15W RMS / 30W peak per channel |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 105.5Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6” x 4” x 5.2” (152 x 102 x 133 mm) |
| Drivers | 0.75” silk dome tweeter, 2.75” fiber woofer |
| EQ | No (fixed volume knob only) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 22kHz (+-2dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | RCA, 3.5mm, USB, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Optical Input | No |
| Outputs | RCA variable output (subwoofer) |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.78 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.10 |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | Yes |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) left / 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) right |
| XLR Input | No |
Price history (per pair)
$299 is about its usual price. The lowest we have tracked since Aug 2026 is $269, in Aug 2026.
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