Audio Engine speakers discussion thread [consolidated]

[generalwu]

- The other shop is at Aldephi, CD Acoustic at level 3.
- No other place that I know of.
- Should be minor differences to no differences, not too sure.
- Can't remember the sound sig, can't comment
- AudioTrio is the distributor for Audioengine but they recommend buying
from CD Acoustic.
- Definitely has SQ improvement but how much depends on your ear.

Anyway, you can go audit it before buying at CD Acoustic.

Just my 2 cents...

 

[koicafex]

haha too far adi, nvm ba decide on what to get le
thx for all the recs and stuff ^_^

 

[TechNuB]

Double amping is not recommended since your speaker has an amp already... Get a DAC or sound card would be better...

okay... so is sound card or dac better generally ?

i ll be using it for both gaming/movies and music..

surround sound is not important since AE5 is 2.0

focus is on music tho...

 

[Heleth]

okay... so is sound card or dac better generally ?

i ll be using it for both gaming/movies and music..

surround sound is not important since AE5 is 2.0

focus is on music tho...

if surround sound is not impt then get a dac but for movies and gaming, a 2.1 would be better though but to each his own

 

[generalwu]

Generally external DAC would be prefer...
SoundCard or External DAC?

 

[darcworx]

Other than S8, what other subwoofer options are there?

 

[unfinished07]

anyone using A5 or A5+ for general TV or movies? How does it perform? Is it ok to use it as it is, without any centre speakers?

 

[danls79]

guys i need some advice i am getting another pair of A5+ and i want to move my studyroom A5 to my bedroom can i know what type of wall mount can i get to mount them on the wall ? or wall shelf ?

 

[final1]

I just bought a pair of Audioengine A2.
Wonderful speakers, the best i have heard in this price range.

 

[raidorz]

I just bought a pair of Audioengine A2.
Wonderful speakers, the best i have heard in this price range.

How much are the AE2?

 

[ProjektRevolutionX]

A5s rock solid for Movies, owned them for good 4+ years. Music wise, I find them still too "in my face"
A2s good for music in small rooms

Never regret getting them )

 

[unfinished07]

anyone using speaker stands for their A5 or A5+? any recommendations under $200?

 

[final1]

A2's are sold locally for about $340. 3 year warranty.
See audioengine website for distributors.

No regrets getting mine.
Excellent sound reproduction for the price. I foresee many years of using these.

 

[valkyrie_angel81]

I am currently using Xonar D2X and am thinking of getting the A5+.

Considering to get a sub as well but reviews for S8 has not been that good, especially some users claiming that there are better subs for that price point.

I know this is subjective but I am quite a noob on sub, would like some recommendations here.

 

[noobiee]

Is a2 an upgrade from Aego m? My aego m sub got problem already , intermittent no sound from the speakers.

Anyone know how fix it youself?

Thinoing of getting a2 due to space constrain

 

[unfinished07]

Double amping is not recommended since your speaker has an amp already... Get a DAC or sound card would be better...

double amping is not recommended as in, it will be bad / spoil the speakers, or sound quality affected, or just not worth it?
can explain further?

 

[generalwu]

@valkyrie_angel81 Sorry can't help you, I'm not too familar with subs either. But I do know that good musical sub are hard to come by and it's not going to be cheap either.

@noobiee Sorry, can't help you with that problem. For your question I would say go have a try with A2 to see if you like the sound or not. To me it's not a upgrade but a change. Also do know that sound is subjective and hence that it's best to try it yourself.

@unfinished07 "You could overload the second amp. They're designed to accept only a certain amount of input from a source - not the amount of power that comes from another amp. At best, you'll increase distortion. At worst, you could cook off something inside the second amp."
Read here for more info: Source

Just my 2 cents...

 

[supermkt321]

Got the A2 and so far it outperforms my sound creative x-fi music HD. Prob will get the AE D1 DACfor it. great speakers though weak bass

 

[Car_siao]

what sound card will be good to go with A2 or A5???

 

[xabby]

Guys, selling my A5 black.

Link here