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product_id: 1740531
title: "Audioengine A5+ Wired Bookshelf Speakers – Powered Speakers"
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price: "R24073"
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# 150W powerful output Plug & play RCA/AUX Custom-tuned studio fidelity Audioengine A5+ Wired Bookshelf Speakers – Powered Speakers

**Brand:** audioengine
**Price:** R24073
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound game with Audioengine A5+ — where power meets precision.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Audioengine A5+ Wired Bookshelf Speakers – Powered Speakers by audioengine
- **How much does it cost?** R24073 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1740531-audioengine-a5-wired-bookshelf-speakers-powered-speakers)

## Best For

- audioengine enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted audioengine brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Grade Audio:** Custom-tuned by musicians for crystal-clear highs and rich bass.
- • **Trusted by Pros:** Join a global community of audiophiles backed by a 3-year warranty and expert support.
- • **Room-Filling Power:** 150 watts of clean, distortion-free sound that commands your space.
- • **Elegant Craftsmanship:** Handcrafted wood cabinets with a premium 13-step finish for timeless style.
- • **Seamless Connectivity:** Effortless plug & play with RCA and 3.5mm AUX—no Bluetooth fuss.

## Overview

The Audioengine A5+ powered bookshelf speakers deliver 150 watts of distortion-free, studio-quality sound through custom-tuned drivers. Designed for seamless plug & play with RCA and AUX inputs, these speakers feature handcrafted wood cabinets with a high-gloss finish. Trusted by professionals worldwide, they come with a 3-year warranty and dedicated support, making them the perfect upgrade for home theaters, studios, and audiophile setups.

## Description

desertcart.com: Audioengine A5+ Wired Bookshelf Speakers – Powered Speakers | for Turntables, Vinyl Records, Music Streaming and Home Theater - Black : Electronics

Review: It's a pleasure to listen to songs with this awesome speakers!! - I am not a audiophile but I hear to hear to music when I get back from work. I earlier had a Klipsch S4i and Creative 5.1speakers which went with my desktop and was pretty satisfied with the quality. I had to move so I had to leave Creative 5.1 speakers and desktop behind. I began searching for a good 2.1 speakers to go along with windows laptop and iPhone. This search ended after 45 days and change 3 speakers after I got to these wonderful speakers. I am one of you guys who search reviews and buy things from the internet. My first buy was Klipsch 2.1 Promedia Wireless, which I bought directly from the company website. I read great reviews from many websites, people praised it a lot and mentioned that they had it for years. Only good thing about the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 that you could connect to the system wireless with a USB dongle. The sound quality was pathetic, sounds of frequency between 300-900 Hz disappears. I tried a lot things to build by these frequency with equalisers and many audio tweaks but was unsuccessful. I tried to give it some proper burn in time for these speakers but with no help. After wasting two weeks I was frustrated and decided to send them back. My suggestion for you guys is that never buy Klipsch 2.1 Promedia if you need quality sound. I went for the online reviews and decided to buy Harman Kardon Soundsticks III. I bought them through desertcart and it arrived on time. I was impressed with the design of Harman Kardon Soundsticks III, it also delivered sound much better than Klipsch Promedia. The high tones are more clear than the middle tones. I am not into bass but it still gave good output in the lower frequency. I also followed the same proper burn in time for 2-3 days. The sounds from the Harman Kardon Soundsticks doesn't have the natural feel, and the sounds of the vocal range are not that brilliant. Actually the sound will 'hurt' your ears. You may keep Harman Kardon for their design and if you are low on desk space. But I think you are person who love music you may not tolerate it more than few hours. For me music quality was very important so I decided to send them back. Audioengine 5+ Speakers had very good reviews and PCMag had ranked it as one of the best 2.1 speakers. I decided to go for it and today I am really happy that I returned Harman Kardon and Klipsch back. The sound quality of Audioengine 5+ is just amazing and it delivers very crisp across all frequency. I have listened to all genres of music on these speakers and the performance of these speakers is just awesome. I have no complaints for these speakers with regards to the sound quality and suggest to all of you guys looking good speakers. The only downside is that they are little bulk and will ask for a good desk space. I have not come across any heating issues that few reviewers have mentioned. Actually I spend a lot of time listening to music just because of these speakers output is so good and its worth every penny. UPDATE : After 4 months, I am in love with these speakers, continues with the same great clarity and natural sound. If you can afford $400 look no further.
Review: They punch above their weight for the price. - I have been mostly a front of house sound engineer for 25 years, I also appreciate the audiophile world and have been living there for a long time. Currently I enjoy professionally mixing on d&b audiotechnik speakers which are about as audiophile as you can get in the live sound world. My journey started with the Parts Express C-Note speakers that need to be assembled. It was fun and they do sound great. After several years I wanted to get something that sounded more precise but I don't want to break the bank. I have been a Klipsch fan for a long time so I went with the Klipsch R-51PM. While they sounded "good", they severely lack in mid-range/low-end presence and have an annoying hiss at low levels. They are very quirky as well. So after some more research I came across these Audioengine A5+'s. I have heard of Audioengine for a while now and I always felt they were a tad small to reproduce solid mid range. I took a swing after reading some glowing reviews and I can honestly say, these speakers do not disappoint. I am very impressed with the tight clarity, unreal mid-range, and an extremely solid low end that put the Klipsch speaker to shame. If you wanted to run these without a subwoofer, they can hold their own. However, if you want a full range stage, you will need a subwoofer. I have paired these speakers with an iFi Zen DAC V2 which allows you to remove the additional volume control from Windows and you only need the volume control on the speakers themselves while also having a separate volume control for your headphones that doesn't affect the speakers. Very ideal set up. There is no audible hiss at low levels. They look great. The terminals on the back of the speakers are top notch! One of the things I hated about the Klipsch is their terminals are cheap and plasticky which makes connections very difficult to set up. There is nothing about these speakers that say cheap or flimsy at all. The exact opposite actually. I got the basic matte black finish which will leave fingerprints but after setting them up, that's not a concern. The power light is a tad bright since the speaker sits at near arms reach, but I was able to use a "light dim" and now it is tolerable. The remote solid milled aluminum and feels premium, however, when pulling the tab the first time to activate the battery, I thought I broke it, but that was part of the design and after popping the control unit back in, it is flawless. Other than that, I honestly can' think of anything I don't love about these speakers.

## Features

- Powerful Room-Filling Sound - Experience 150 watts of clean, distortion-free audio that fills any room—perfect for your bookshelf, studio, home theater, office, or living room.
- Studio-Quality High Fidelity Audio - Custom-tuned by professional musicians, these speakers deliver crystal-clear sound with rich bass and detailed highs, ideal for studio playback, streaming, or vinyl listening.
- Easy Plug & Play Connectivity - Connect effortlessly with RCA and 3.5mm AUX inputs, compatible with turntables, computers, TVs, gaming consoles, and more—no complicated setup required. Not compatible with Bluetooth.
- Handcrafted Durable Design - Built with premium wood cabinets finished in a high-gloss 13-step paint process or natural bamboo, these speakers combine durability with elegant aesthetics.
- Trusted by Professionals Worldwide - Join musicians and audio enthusiasts who rely on Audioengine’s pro-grade hardware. Backed by a 3-year warranty and dedicated customer support for peace of mind.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005OA3BSY |
| Additional Features | Built In Amp, Remote Control, Stereo Pairing |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | For Computers, For Gaming Consoles, For Music Players, For Surround Sound Systems, For Televisions |
| Audio Driver Size | 5 inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,666 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #72 in Bookshelf Speakers |
| Brand | Audioengine |
| Built-In Media | Audioengine A5+ powered speaker pair, 12ft speaker wire, 6ft AC power cord, 6.5ft 3.5mm mini-jack audio cable, RCA audio cable, remote control, microfiber speaker and cable bags, and setup guide. |
| Color | Satin Black |
| Compatible Devices | Home Theater, Record Players, Smartphone, Stereo Receivers, Turntable |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Car |
| Connectivity Protocol | Auxiliary |
| Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary , RCA |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Controller Type | Remote Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,276 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Frequency Response | 50 hertz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00819955230031 |
| Impedance | 10000 ohm |
| Input Voltage | 110 volts |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9"D x 10.75"W x 7"H |
| Item Weight | 25 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Audioengine |
| Maximum Range | 100 meters |
| Model Name | A5 Wireless |
| Model Number | A5 |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop Mount |
| Number Of Circuits | 2 |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2 |
| Number of Batteries | 2 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Series Number | 5 |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 95 db |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 150 watts |
| Speaker Size | 10 inches |
| Speaker Type | Bookshelf |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming, Home Theatre, Pro Audio |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 5 inches |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1.91 centimeters |
| UPC | 819955230031 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year Warranty |
| Warranty Type | Full |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |
| Woofer Diameter | 5 inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** Audioengine
- **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary, RCA
- **Frequency Response:** 50 hertz
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 150 watts

## Images

![Audioengine A5+ Wired Bookshelf Speakers – Powered Speakers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61MYpwxu-TL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Made in china?**
A: fun fact about stuff made in China: they offer different levels of manufacture quality. you can litterally choose on a scale the materials and quality control used. So next time you get something from China that is a cheap POS, call the American corporation that told them to make it that way for larger profit margins.

as for these speakers, they are extremely well made. i got mine damaged for a discount. the rear corner and heat sink were SMASHED but did not penetrate the enclosure. ive been blasting them for 2 weeks now with zero issues. i took a look inside for anything broken and the not only were the wires sleeved, organized and tucked so nicely, i think the PCB they used is the nicest ive ever seen in a speaker.

**Q: Can they be connected directly to a modern TV?**
A: Yes they can.  They can also be connected to a less than modern TV.  Great speakers!

**Q: I just got my speakers.   The main one felt like there was something inside "moving" around. A heavy CLUNK when rotating the speaker. Normal?**
A: I picked up my main speaker and there was no movement of any type internally. Sounds like something may have been damaged during shipping.

**Q: Use as computer or bookself speakers? 
Can these be hooked up directly to a computer or do they need a power source.
Also, can they be hooked up to a receiver for a 5.1 system as bookshelf speakers for surround sound?**
A: Great computer speakers. However I have them hooked up to an Audioengine D1. It is a Digital to Analog converter. From the converter to the speakers there are two are connector that go from the dac to the speakers. They have their own power source. It is 50 Watts. They need a break-in period. They are very loud for 50 watts. As long as the receiver has rca connectors you could do it but I would not advise it as they have their own power supply. You could do research on digital to analog converters online to find one to your liking. I like the Audioengine it was well rated in reviews and I paid $169.They have a mini plug that you can plug directly into your sound card.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's a pleasure to listen to songs with this awesome speakers!!
*by S***N on October 14, 2013*

I am not a audiophile but I hear to hear to music when I get back from work. I earlier had a Klipsch S4i and Creative 5.1speakers which went with my desktop and was pretty satisfied with the quality. I had to move so I had to leave Creative 5.1 speakers and desktop behind. I began searching for a good 2.1 speakers to go along with windows laptop and iPhone. This search ended after 45 days and change 3 speakers after I got to these wonderful speakers. I am one of you guys who search reviews and buy things from the internet. My first buy was Klipsch 2.1 Promedia Wireless, which I bought directly from the company website. I read great reviews from many websites, people praised it a lot and mentioned that they had it for years. Only good thing about the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 that you could connect to the system wireless with a USB dongle. The sound quality was pathetic, sounds of frequency between 300-900 Hz disappears. I tried a lot things to build by these frequency with equalisers and many audio tweaks but was unsuccessful. I tried to give it some proper burn in time for these speakers but with no help. After wasting two weeks I was frustrated and decided to send them back. My suggestion for you guys is that never buy Klipsch 2.1 Promedia if you need quality sound. I went for the online reviews and decided to buy Harman Kardon Soundsticks III. I bought them through Amazon and it arrived on time. I was impressed with the design of Harman Kardon Soundsticks III, it also delivered sound much better than Klipsch Promedia. The high tones are more clear than the middle tones. I am not into bass but it still gave good output in the lower frequency. I also followed the same proper burn in time for 2-3 days. The sounds from the Harman Kardon Soundsticks doesn't have the natural feel, and the sounds of the vocal range are not that brilliant. Actually the sound will 'hurt' your ears. You may keep Harman Kardon for their design and if you are low on desk space. But I think you are person who love music you may not tolerate it more than few hours. For me music quality was very important so I decided to send them back. Audioengine 5+ Speakers had very good reviews and PCMag had ranked it as one of the best 2.1 speakers. I decided to go for it and today I am really happy that I returned Harman Kardon and Klipsch back. The sound quality of Audioengine 5+ is just amazing and it delivers very crisp across all frequency. I have listened to all genres of music on these speakers and the performance of these speakers is just awesome. I have no complaints for these speakers with regards to the sound quality and suggest to all of you guys looking good speakers. The only downside is that they are little bulk and will ask for a good desk space. I have not come across any heating issues that few reviewers have mentioned. Actually I spend a lot of time listening to music just because of these speakers output is so good and its worth every penny. UPDATE : After 4 months, I am in love with these speakers, continues with the same great clarity and natural sound. If you can afford $400 look no further.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They punch above their weight for the price.
*by C***E on April 12, 2024*

I have been mostly a front of house sound engineer for 25 years, I also appreciate the audiophile world and have been living there for a long time. Currently I enjoy professionally mixing on d&b audiotechnik speakers which are about as audiophile as you can get in the live sound world. My journey started with the Parts Express C-Note speakers that need to be assembled. It was fun and they do sound great. After several years I wanted to get something that sounded more precise but I don't want to break the bank. I have been a Klipsch fan for a long time so I went with the Klipsch R-51PM. While they sounded "good", they severely lack in mid-range/low-end presence and have an annoying hiss at low levels. They are very quirky as well. So after some more research I came across these Audioengine A5+'s. I have heard of Audioengine for a while now and I always felt they were a tad small to reproduce solid mid range. I took a swing after reading some glowing reviews and I can honestly say, these speakers do not disappoint. I am very impressed with the tight clarity, unreal mid-range, and an extremely solid low end that put the Klipsch speaker to shame. If you wanted to run these without a subwoofer, they can hold their own. However, if you want a full range stage, you will need a subwoofer. I have paired these speakers with an iFi Zen DAC V2 which allows you to remove the additional volume control from Windows and you only need the volume control on the speakers themselves while also having a separate volume control for your headphones that doesn't affect the speakers. Very ideal set up. There is no audible hiss at low levels. They look great. The terminals on the back of the speakers are top notch! One of the things I hated about the Klipsch is their terminals are cheap and plasticky which makes connections very difficult to set up. There is nothing about these speakers that say cheap or flimsy at all. The exact opposite actually. I got the basic matte black finish which will leave fingerprints but after setting them up, that's not a concern. The power light is a tad bright since the speaker sits at near arms reach, but I was able to use a "light dim" and now it is tolerable. The remote solid milled aluminum and feels premium, however, when pulling the tab the first time to activate the battery, I thought I broke it, but that was part of the design and after popping the control unit back in, it is flawless. Other than that, I honestly can' think of anything I don't love about these speakers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing set of speakers
*by A***O on April 27, 2012*

Although I have purchased many products on amazon, I feel compelled to review this product so this is my first product review: I consider myself a budding (and budget) audiophile. I am still in college and do not have the budget for a $2,000+ pair of speakers yet. When I fist started looking for new speakers, I went to my local hi end audio store and listened to Paradigm, Magnepan, and Bower and Wilkins speakers. While they were all pretty good quality (especially the Magnepans), they were all out of my budget. They were also pretty big and are not the best for computer/desktop/nearfield music listening. I decided for my next pair of speakers, I would prefer active desktop/bookshelf speakers because the only amp I have right now is powering a pair of Mission 733 floorstanding speakers and I would not have enough money for a quality amp and speakers. After doing a lot of online research, I narrowed my search down to Audioengine A5's, Swan M200MkII, Yamaha HS50M, Krk rokit 6's, as well as a few others. I found a local store that carried the Audioengine A5s and decided to go listen to them. When I plugged in my iPhone and played "I hope I didn't Just Give Away the Ending" by the New Radicals (16 bit, 44.1kHz, apple lossless m4a), the speakers had an amazing sound quality and soundstage to them. The mids and highs were a lot more defined than my Mission 733s although the Missions had a lower bass extension. I was immediately very impressed with them. They also had a pair of Audioengine A2s to try so I played "Alone With You" by deadmau5 (a great song to test the bass extension of speakers). They played the highs and mids very well but the bass extension was very lacking. I imagine the A2s would be fine if you were mainly listening to acoustic, jazz, and classical music; but they aren't a great all-around speaker. Immediately after listening to these, I drove over to my local Guitar Center to listen to some studio monitors. I listened to speakers ranging from Yamaha, Krk, M audio, and Mackie (The Adam studio monitors with the ribbon tweeters weren't working). None of them gave me the same "Wow" factor that the audioengines did. The most impressive studio monitors in my price range were the Yamaha HS50Ms. They put out quite an impressive volume and clarity for their size. I have to admit that Guitar Center does not have the best listening environment for nearfield listening and probably didn't give the studio monitors a fair chance. They're just placed randomly on shelves around 8' apart. The Yamaha's were the only speakers placed properly and this may have resulted in me thinking they sounded better than the rest; although they were still not as impressive as the audioengines. After this I went home and decided to just go with the Audioengines. I purchased them with Audioengine DS2 Desktop Speaker Stands (Pair) on amazon and could not be more happy with my purchase. They make for the perfect desktop listening experience. They do very well at reproducing the sound and feel of the music and live instruments, such as an upright bass (in my opinion, one of the hardest instruments for speakers to emulate). These speakers have as much bass output as you can expect from a 5" driver, but if you listen to a lot of hip-hop, reggae, dubstep, movies, etc, you may want to consider getting a subwoofer. I am currently considering getting the Outlaw Audio M8 Subwoofer , but I hear that the Audioengine S8 Premium Powered Subwoofer (White) integrates perfectly with these speakers. Pros: The sound quality is amazing, especially for the money. If you're thinking about getting a pair of desktop speakers in this price range, don't look any further; these will more than satisfy your needs. They sound great out of the box but be sure to give them around 30 hrs of medium volume playing time to properly break in. Once they do, they sound even sweeter. The setup is very easy and I like all of the input and charging options that come with them. The packaging is great. Cons: I have had these speakers overheat on me once. This was after about 6 hours of blasting music through the speakers (they will just auto shut-off). I plan to fix this by placing aluminum tape on the back of the left speaker for better heat radiation. If you have the money, go for the A5+s and you won't have to worry about this problem. They also make a popping noise when the auto shutoff kicks in after about 10-15 min without sound input. Credentials: I have been playing instruments since a very young age. These include guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, and even the didgeridoo. I am a DJ that plays many local shows (mainly edm such as electro house and trance). As a hobby, I produce music; mainly electronic music and rock. Speakers/Headphones I own: A5 Premium Powered Bookshelf Speakers (White) , Mission 733 speakers, Sennheiser HD555 Professional Headphones with Sound Channeling , Sony MDR-V700DJ DJ-Style Monitor Series Headphones , Sony MHCEC909iP Mini Hi-Fi Shelf System .

## Frequently Bought Together

- Audioengine A5+ Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Premium 150W Stereo Speakers for Music, Gaming, Turntables, Home Theater Systems - Powerful Studio Monitors
- Audioengine S8 Powered Subwoofer Speaker - 250W 8-inch Home Woofer with Built-in Amplifier and Dual Audio Inputs for Home Audio
- Audioengine DS2 Desktop Speaker Stands, Vibration Damping Tilted Silicone Tabletop Speaker Stands Pair for Small Speakers

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