Audioengine A2+ Review: Ranked #12 of 24

Last updated: September 24, 2026

The Audioengine A2+ ranks #12 out of 24 total Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Audioengine

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#12 Audioengine A2+: $299.00 per pair Amazon Audioengine eBay

Pros: 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.

How it compares: Just above it: Bowers & Wilkins Formation Flex - 85W more output power. Just below it: Monacor SOUND-4BT - $11 more, 13W less output power.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power15W RMS / 30W peak per channel
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)58.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)105.5Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth Version5.0
Coaxial InputNo
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)
HDMI InputNo
InputsRCA, 3.5mm, USB, Bluetooth 5.0
Optical InputNo
OutputsRCA variable output (subwoofer)
RCA InputYes
Spinorama Preference Score2.78
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub6.10
Subwoofer OutputYes
TRS InputNo
USB InputYes
Weight3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) left / 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) right
XLR InputNo

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