Audioengine A5+ review: Audioengine A5+
I gave high marks to Audioengine's earlier PC speakers, the Audioengine 5 series ($300 now, formerly $350) and step-down Audioengine 2 series ($200), because they really are quite impressive.
The Audioengine 5+ powered speakers deliver excellent sound quality and provide a clutter-free way to listen to smartphones, iPods, or any other audio source.
The Audioengine 5+ powered speakers deliver phenomenal sound and offer simple, attractive styling; They feature two audio inputs and an integrated USB port for charging source devices (phones, iPods); The two speakers can be placed as far apart as needed to optimize stereo separation; A remote for controlling volume is included.
The speakers aren't cheap, and many will find them to be too large and bulky compared with standard PC speakers; The AC power port found in the earlier model is no longer present, and you can't switch between the two inputs--both are always active.