Audioengine A5+ Classic Review: Ranked #28 of 68

Last updated: October 1, 2026

The Audioengine A5+ Classic ranks #28 out of 68 total Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Audioengine

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Audioengine A5+ Classic - ranked #28 of 68 Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 4/5
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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.

How it compares: Just above it: KEF LSX II LT - $81 more, 50W more output power. Just below it: Adam Audio T5V - $163 cheaper, 20W more output power.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power50W RMS / 75W peak
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)50Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)68Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
BluetoothNo
Coaxial InputNo
DSPNo
Dimensions10.9”H x 7.2”W x 9.7”D (276.2 x 182.6 x 247.6 mm)
Drivers5” Kevlar woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter
EQNo
Frequency Response50Hz - 22kHz (+/-1.5dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI InputNo
InputsRCA, Aux
Optical InputNo
OutputsRCA variable output (subwoofer)
RCA InputYes
Spinorama Preference Score4.59
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub7.06
Subwoofer OutputYes
TRS InputNo
USB InputNo
Weight15.4 lbs (7 kg) (left/powered), 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) (right)
XLR InputNo
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