Audioengine A2+ desktop loudspeaker

CES 2013

Audioengine A2+ desktop loudspeaker

By Stephen Mejias • Posted: Jan 9, 2013

Audioengine’s A2+ will offer several attractive upgrades over the original A2, including a built-in 16-bit DAC, RCA output, beefier binding posts, a revised power supply, a mini-XLR power connector, and improved bass response. While the original A2 sold for a crazily attractive $199/pair, the A2+ should sell for $249/pair—sweet.

The Audioengine A2+ should be available in about three months. I think it’ll look really nice on my new desktop. Ms. Little might even like it.

Comments

A2+

Submitted by leochen24551 on January 9, 2013 - 7:53am.

I've always been partial to powered speakers for desktops and bookshelves. I would even be partial to powered floor speakers, though I haven't come across any. I guess that's because I failed to use Google.

They're cute

Submitted by Ms Little on January 9, 2013 - 9:41am.

But do they come in red?

nope

Submitted by Stephen Mejias on January 9, 2013 - 10:23pm.

Only black and white -- like some cats I know.

USB Input?

Submitted by Stefraki on January 9, 2013 - 3:14pm.

Does the USB input on the rear panel indicate an inbuilt DAC?

yes

Submitted by Stephen Mejias on January 9, 2013 - 10:21pm.

Yes.

Cool

Submitted by Stefraki on January 10, 2013 - 5:55am.

Cool. While I doubt the DAC is up to much at that price, it would make the speakers a convenient, space saving all-in-one upgrade to my laptop speakers at a great price.