We first saw the original Audioengine A5 speakers back in 2007. Riding the wave of interest in digital music, those large powered speakers delivered impressive sound on a budget to play any music source via their 3.5mm inputs. A few years in the making, we now have an upgraded model.

Stereo and 3.5mm input; remote control; tight; well-marshalled bass; good sonic detail

No iPod dock

Most of the MP3 speakers that flood the Stuff office on a daily basis don't live and breathe hi-fi – they exist for convenience and music snacking. This is, of course, fine for many people, but now a few systems are appearing that could yet convince audiophiles to scope out the digital scene.

I have had the A5 + for two days now ... and it appears that the Audioengine has listened to customer requests. The updates are as remote control, volume control, contacts ... these are a couple of inches higher than the A5's.

I have a set of Audioengine A5+ speakers in my office at home. They are hooked up to my computer and run through an Audioengine D1 DAC. They have been performing flawlessly for 5 years. They bring out details in music you have listened to before, but not heard.

Several options for inputs; Plenty of bass; Sound great at low levels or turned up loud; With DAC, audiophile quality

5 years running and none

What can I say that will sum up how amazing these speakers are.From the moment you unpackage them to see them wrapped in the microfiber drawstring bag to the outstanding build quality of the speakers and all included components,Outstanding just scratches the surface.Hook up was easy and from the...

Very good speakers to use with Wi Fi applications

Attractive Design; Easy to Mount; Easy To Set Up; Good Power Output; Great Sound Quality

Brilliant speakers. Great quality at low and high volumes. Went for the bamboo finish and it's definitely worth the extra money - they look stunning.

Been using these speakers for 4 years now and have no issues with them whatsoever. Just wished the volume knob wasn't a bit faulty so my ears wont have to die.

Great sound separation; Bass isn't too strong but very much present and accurate; Pushes loud volumes; Kevlar woofers

volume knob has issues; turning counterclockwise is suppose to lower volume, but for the first 30 degrees in rotation, it increases the volume immensely before proceeding to decrease volume

Amazing pair of speakers! Has to be heard to be believed!! Brought the white pair, looks so stylish and sexy! Numerous compliments and complaints, can't help but raise the roof, neighbours can't get enough! Bassy, clean and performs well from dance t o soul.

A while back, Audioengine introduced the Audioengine 2 ($199, 4 stars), powered desktop monitors that are the closest thing to flat response, audiophile-level speakers you'll find under $200.

Audiophile-quality performance; Flat response speakers that provide refined bass performance; Attractive design

Remote has very few controls on it; No ability to adjust treble or bass; Not for bass lovers