In this review, we will be comparing A2+ Wireless and A1-MR, two Powered Bookshelf speakers by Audioengine Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Audioengine A2+ Wireless and Audioengine A1-MR first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
A2+ Wireless and A1-MR are members of Audioengine's A series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Audioengine A Series History
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Audioengine A2+ Wireless and Audioengine A1-MR compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both A2+ Wireless and A1-MR are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Audioengine A2+ Wireless |
Audioengine A1-MR |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
0.75-inch
|
0.75-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 2.75-inch
|
1 x 2.75-inch
|
A2+ Wireless features a 0.75" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 2.75" Kevlar Woofer . On the other hand, the A1-MR features a 0.75" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 2.75" Aramid Fiber Woofer .
Frequency Response
A2+ Wireless and A1-MR has exactly the same frequency range of 65-22k Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both A2+ Wireless and A1-MR have front firing ports. front ported speakers offers more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls&surfaces compared to rear ported speakers.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Audioengine A2+ Wireless's and Audioengine A1-MR's external dimensions. Audioengine A2+ Wireless has external dimensions of 158.8 x 106.4 x 168.3mm ( 6.25 x 4.1875 x 6.625inch) whereas Audioengine A1-MR has external dimensions of 158.8 x 106.4 x 181.0mm ( 6.25 x 4.1875 x 7.125inch) .
Audioengine A2+ Wireless has the same height and width with Audioengine A1-MR. On the other hand, with a thickness of 168.3mm, it is 12.7mm less deeper.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Audioengine A2+ Wireless is approximately 179.1cm2 / 27.8inch2 and base area of the Audioengine A1-MR is approximately 192.6cm2 / 29.9inch2. The A2+ Wireless requires 7% less surface area than the A1-MR which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Audioengine A2+ Wireless weighs 1.40kg / 3.1lbs and the Audioengine A1-MR weighs 1.10kg / 2.4lbs. This makes the A2+ Wireless 27% heavier than the A1-MR.
Here is a comparison of how A2+ Wireless and A1-MR's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
What's in the Box of Audioengine A2+ Wireless?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of A2+ Wireless:
Wireless powered left speakerPassive right speakerAC power supply (w/ attached 6-feet DC cord)6-feet AC power cord6.5-feet Length of 16 gauge speaker wire5-feet microUSB-to-USB cable6-feet Stereo minijack cable2 Cloth drawstring speaker pouches2 Cloth drawstring accessory pouchesQuick Start GuideAudioengine product brochure
What's in the Box of Audioengine A1-MR?
Here are the items that come with the A1-MR:
Wireless powered left speakerPassive right speaker6-feet AC power cord6.5-feet Length of 18 gauge speaker wire6.5-feet Stereo minijack-to-RCA cable6-feet Stereo minijack cableQuick Start GuideAudioengine product brochure
 Base Surface Area |
179cm2 (106x168mm)
vs
192cm2 (106x181mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 USB Port |
microUSB
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
 RCA Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connection via RCA input |
 App-Based Control |
iOS, Android
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
 Price per pair* |
229USD
vs
269USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Audioengine A2+ Wireless |
Audioengine A1-MR |
| Brand |
Audioengine |
Audioengine |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Frequency Response |
65-22k Hz |
65-22k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
30-watt RMS |
30-watt RMS |
| Max Bit Depth |
16-bit |
16-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
48 kHz |
48 kHz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
2.75" |
2.75" |
| Woofer Composition |
Kevlar |
Aramid Fiber |
| Tweeter Size |
0.75" |
0.75" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
Soft-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
158.8mm (6.3") |
158.8mm (6.3") |
| Width |
106.4mm (4.2") |
106.4mm (4.2") |
| Depth |
168.3mm (6.6") |
181.0mm (7.1") |
| Weight |
1.40kg (3.1lbs) |
1.10kg (2.4lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
3.5mm, RCA |
3.5mm |
| USB Port |
microUSB |
No |
| Phone Input |
No |
No |
| Subwoofer Output |
Wired |
Wired |
| Digital Input |
No |
No |
| HDMI Input |
No |
No |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
No |
| Ethernet Port |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
3 Years |
3 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
3 Years |
3 Years |