Nothing in this world brings me more joy than listening to music. There's just something about it as a medium I find addictive. My Tidal stats year-on-year are always well beyond the 100,000 minutes mark. And if you're like me, then finding the right speaker setup for that, one that works for gaming just as much as music, is everything.
Audioengine's A2+ Wireless 2.0 speakers are currently on sale this Prime Day for a comfortably low $223 for the white pair, and even down to $209 if you fancy going for the more outlandish red edition instead. Usually, they retail at around $279, and they're rarely discounted like this.
These are by far the best speakers I've ever listened to. I've tested numerous sets over the years, from the weird and wonderful MunroSonic eggs to Creative's T3 offerings, Edifier models, Cambridge Audio, Denon, you name it. These were the ones, though, that I went out and purposely bought.
What's so good about them? Well, they're effectively powered speakers with an in-built DAC, and yet they remain surprisingly compact on a desktop, taking up barely any space. You don't need an amplifier, you don't really need any additional extras (although you can add a few), and they're littered with connectivity as well (including Bluetooth 5.3 aptX-HD support, digital audio via USB-C, or you can go for old-school analog via a 3.5mm cable or an RCA L/R setup instead).
Output-wise, you're looking at around 30W peak power per channel at 4 ohms, producing 60W total, and they're rated for a frequency response of 65 Hz to 22 kHz. Each satellite is built with a single 2.75-inch aramid fiber woofer, with an additional 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter for the high-notes.
The soundscape is just remarkable, though. There's a reason these are so highly recommended by audiophiles, and why they're in so many setup shots, because they are just gorgeous. Mids are warm, treble is very clean at the top-end, and the bass notes are ample enough given the overall size. It doesn't matter if you're listening to music, or gaming, or watching a livestream, or binging that true-crime documentary you love on YouTube; they handle it all with exceptional grace.
They're not absolutely faultless, mind you, but what I'm about to list are very minor grievances that can easily be corrected. If you do decide to pick up a set, I highly advise also grabbing some of Audioengines' DS1M angled speaker stands as well ($40), or Kanto's S2 titled desktop speaker stands (for about $30). That just allows you to tilt the A2+'s directly upwards toward your head, so the tweeter is better positioned at the ol' earlobes and you get a touch tidier treble.
And yeah, although they are good, if you really want to max out on the bass, getting a dedicated sub goes a long way as well. You don't need to spend a lot here; a 70W sub of your choosing is more than enough.
As for longevity, well, they come with a three-year warranty as standard. I've had mine now for five years or so, doing some seriously hard labor, and they've worked tirelessly bringing me exceptional audio in and out of game. Particularly helpful as I very much don't enjoy wearing headsets or audiophile headphones for long periods of time (I've got a massive head, it hurts my skull). A setup like this, bundled in with a decent DAC, makes a world of difference.
And yeah they're not in our best speakers list yet, but they darn well should be.
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1. Best overall: Mackie CR3.5BT + CR8SBT
2. Best budget: Creative Pebble Pro
3. Best midrange: Logitech Z407
4. Best gaming soundbar: Creative Stage Pro
5. Best budget gaming soundbar: Creative Sound Blaster GS3
6. Best bookshelf speakers: Kanto Ora
