Audioengine A5 Powered Speaker System Review
Audioengine A5
Summary
- Product Name: A5
- Manufacturer: Audioengine
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: April 05, 2006 20:00
- MSRP: $ 349
- Specifications
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Features
- iPod power charging port (Combo Port)
- 2 audio inputs
- Built-in power amplifier
- Power outlet for Airport Express
- Front panel volume control
- Custom Kevlar woofers
- Silk dome tweeters
- Hand-built and tuned cabinets w/high-gloss furniture-grade finish
- Magnetically shielded
- 3 year transferable warranty
- All cables included
Specifications
- Power output: 45W RMS/ 70W peak per channel (AES)
- Inputs: 2 X 1/8" stereo mini-jack
- Outputs: USB Type A (power charging only)
- Main voltages: 115/230V 50/60Hz switchable
- Size (each): 10.0”(H) x 7.0” (W) x 7.75” (D)
- Weight: 6.4Kg/14lbs (left), 4Kg/9lbs (right)
- Amplifier type: Dual Class AB monolithic
- 5" Kevlar woofers with advanced voice coils
- 20mm silk dome tweeters with neodymium magnet.
- Signal-to-noise: >95dB (typical A-weighted)
- THD: <0.05% at all power settings
- Crosstalk: <50db
- Frequency response: 60Hz-22kHz +/-1.5dB
- Input impedance: 10K ohms unbalanced
Pros
- Superb High End Sound Quality
- Superb Build Quality
- Beautiful Finish
- High Quality Drivers
Cons
- Not Really Portable
- Too Good for iPod Use
Introduction
As a reviewer, one gets a chance to see, hear and play with a variety of equipment - some good and some not so good. Every now and then a product comes into your hands that takes you by surprise. The Audioengine 5 is one of those. Let’s face the facts; in the world of MP3 players and portable music systems, most of them leave a lot to be desired. This is not true of the Audioengine A5.
