For awhile now, I have been using (and loving) the Audioengine A5 speakers. They are a pair of self-powered monsters. There is really no other way to describe them. Big and with killer volume, the A5s are one of the best bargains out there for computer speakers… for home use.

AP4 speakers sound clean and neutral combined with the N22 amp; N22 amp has integrated headphone amp built in; Build quality is solid; Combination provides a lot of flexibility

No USB audio on USB port

Looking for a sweet bundle to listen to your music and watch a few movies here and there? Take a peek at this latest set of products from Audioengine. If you aren't familiar with the company, the team behind it consists of 36 years of experience in the audio industry for companies like Apple and...

Great rich; warm sound; Easy to setup; USB port for wireless audio (N22

Somewhat expensive; Dim LED power light (N22

Product Category: Desktop Audio Amplifier Manufacturer: Audioengine Where to Buy: Amazon (affiliate link) Price: $199.00 USD In the Box: N22 amplifier with integrated stand, N22 power supply, Detachable AC power cord, 1/8" audio cable, RCA audio cable, Speaker wire (16AWG), Cloth amplifier bag,...

Excellent build quality; Attractive amplifier fits well with any decor; Big; full sound from a small package; espcially when paired with Audioengine AP4 speakers

A bit pricey; Power supply connector could suffer bent pins; 2 channel only; no surround capabilities

Audioengine was founded by a team whose members had backgrounds in the audio, pro-sound, and computer industries (specifically, Apple Computer), which is a formula that has helped the young company stay at the forefront of the interrelated iPod and desktop audio revolutions.

One discussion topic I constantly see on Audio forums and chat rooms is the "second system." Most of us dream of having at least one room in the home/apartment that can serve as a primary listening and/or home theater room.

The Audioengine N22 desktop amplifier is a small power plant that produce big, beautiful sound. The small, upright amp fits neatly on any desktop and its simple, understated design complements almost any decor.