Audioengine A2 Desktop 24 Bit Limited Edition Wireless Bluetooth Desktop Speakers - 60W Computer Speakers for Music and

Let me begin with the aesthetic appeal. Despite their compact size, the speakers are beautifully finished and come in a variety of colors that please the preferences of even the most discerning customers. Every detail, from the smallest components to the overall design, has been meticulously considered to create a solid and stunning professional look. Of course, there are many other speakers available with appealing styles and colors, but many of them are either significantly more expensive or lack the exceptional sound quality of the A2+ speakers. And speaking of which, the quality of sound is where these little wonders truly shine. I tested the speakers with a diverse range of music genres, including classic, jazz, salsa, rock, and pop, and I was pleasantly surprised by their performance. I wasn’t expecting such a high level of detail, especially in the mid and high frequency sounds, which are remarkably good. While the bass may not be particularly powerful for their size, it’s not bad in any way. Regarding connectivity, the speakers offer various options to connect to your music sources without compromising their clean and elegant appearance. All the available ports are conveniently located on the back of the speakers. An USB-C port is provided; I reached out to user support to get more information about the requirements for this specific port. According to user support, the minimum practical port speed is any USB port that supports USB 2.0 Full Speed. This includes USB A 2.0 ports, USB A 3.x ports operating in backward compatible mode, USB C ports that support USB 2.0 signaling, and Thunderbolt docks that expose USB 2.0 lanes internally. Even the slowest USB ports on modern docks exceed this requirement. Here, I discovered an issue with my specific setup. The only available “free” USB ports left on my "busy" Ivanky FusionDock Max 2 dock are USB A (2.0 and higher); however, attempting to connect the speakers to any of these ports using either a USB C to USB A cable or an adaptor from USB C to USB A results in no connection. Only when using a USB C port was I able to connect the A2+ to my Mac Mini M4 Pro. The Bluetooth connection works perfectly fine. When I first turn on the speakers, they enter in “pair mode,” which simplifies the process. I didn’t notice any difference in the sound quality when using USB C or Bluetooth. I haven’t tested the RCA connection, but I would have preferred an optical port to be included instead. I find that port more useful for this type of speaker (more computer-oriented). Read more

I tried to watch as many reviews and research as much as possible before making a purchase. I was in the market for a set of desktop speakers that sounded good for a small office. I went back and forth between larger speakers, Kanto YU2's, the Audioengine A2's, and multiple Edifier speakers including the M60's. I decided on these because they are simple, are connected together with speaker wire rather than a proprietary cable (easier to repurpose later or replace the cable long term), and have multiple inputs (Bluetooth, RCA, line in, and USB-C) with an option for a sub later if you wanted one. After having these for a few days I can say they do sound really good for their size and will fill a small/medium sized office easily. I had a pair of Creative Pebbles before these(an older model from about 3 years ago than the current ones available) and there is a huge difference between the two. The Pebble's looked and sounded cheap and lacked that volume "boom" to them. The A2's fill the room with ease and look really great on the desk. I think the knocks to their sound levels and bass are a bit exaggerated from some of the reviews out there. If you're using these as desktop speakers or for a laptop, they are more than serviceable and sound great, especially considering how small they are. They get pretty loud on their own and without cranking them to the max, I didn't notice any drop off in quality by going louder. I think adding a sub would put these over the top for a full desktop setup, but is not required for good sound. Nobody is buying these to professionally mix or edit music, that's not what they are for. These are regular computer desktop speakers intended for entertainment. That said, overall, I do think these are just a bit expensive. I think they are a near perfect product for their usecase, though, and you get what you pay for. Multiple inputs that are all useful, sub out, usb-c, bluetooth, and a very small footprint. I wouldn't knock someone for going for the Edifier M60's or something nearly $100 cheaper, but if you have the budget, I'd say these are perfect for a small/medium sized office. Read more