In this review, we will be comparing A5+N and A5+, 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 A5+N and Audioengine A5+ first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Audioengine A5+N Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 50-watt RMS( 75-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
- 0.75" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 5" Kevlar Woofer
- 50-22k Hz Frequency Response
- Weight:4.40kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 276.2" x 7.1888" x 9.75"( 276.2 x 182.6 x 247.6mm )
Audioengine A5+ Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 50-watt RMS( 75-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
- 0.75" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 5" Kevlar Woofer
- 50-22k Hz Frequency Response
- Weight:4.40kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 276.2" x 7.1888" x 9.75"( 276.2 x 182.6 x 247.6mm )
A5+N and A5+ 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 A5+N and Audioengine A5+ compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking
through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Drivers
Both A5+N and A5+ are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Audioengine A5+N |
Audioengine A5+ |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
0.75-inch
|
0.75-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5-inch
|
1 x 5-inch
|
A5+N features a 0.75" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Kevlar Woofer . On the other hand, the A5+ features a 0.75" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Kevlar Woofer .
Frequency Response
A5+N and A5+ has exactly the same frequency range of 50-22k 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 A5+N and A5+ have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
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 A5+N's and Audioengine A5+'s external dimensions. Audioengine A5+N has external dimensions of 276.2 x 182.6 x 247.6mm ( 10.875 x 7.1888 x 9.75inch) whereas Audioengine A5+ has external dimensions of 276.2 x 182.6 x 247.6mm ( 10.875 x 7.1888 x 9.75inch) .
In this case, we can see that Audioengine A5+N and Audioengine A5+ have the exact same height, width and thickness.
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 A5+N is approximately 452.1cm2 / 70.1inch2 and base area of the Audioengine A5+ is approximately 452.1cm2 / 70.1inch2.
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 A5+N weighs 4.40kg / 9.7lbs and the Audioengine A5+ weighs 4.40kg / 9.7lbs.
Here is a comparison of how A5+N and A5+'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 A5+N?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of A5+N:
Powered left speakerPassive right speaker6-feet AC power cordRemote control (with installed CR2025 battery)12.5-feet Length of 16 gauge speaker wire6.5-feet Stereo mini-jack cable (3.5mm mini-jack on both ends)6-feet Stereo RCA cableCloth drawstring cable bag2 Cloth drawstring speaker bagsSetup guideAudioengine product brochure
What's in the Box of Audioengine A5+?
Here are the items that come with the A5+:
Powered left speakerPassive right speaker6-feet AC power cordRemote control (with installed CR2025 battery)12.5-feet Length of 16 gauge speaker wire6.5-feet Stereo mini-jack cable (3.5mm mini-jack on both ends)6-feet Stereo RCA cableCloth drawstring cable bag2 Cloth drawstring speaker bagsSetup guideAudioengine product brochure
 USB Port |
Charge only
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
 Price per pair* |
399USD
vs
469USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
|
USB Port |
Charge only
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
| General |
Audioengine A5+N |
Audioengine A5+ |
| Brand |
Audioengine |
Audioengine |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Frequency Response |
50-22k Hz |
50-22k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
50-watt RMS |
50-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
75-watt RMS |
75-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
5" |
5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Kevlar |
Kevlar |
| Tweeter Size |
0.75" |
0.75" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
Soft-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
276.2mm (10.9") |
276.2mm (10.9") |
| Width |
182.6mm (7.2") |
182.6mm (7.2") |
| Depth |
247.6mm (9.7") |
247.6mm (9.7") |
| Weight |
4.40kg (9.7lbs) |
4.40kg (9.7lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Available Colors |
Black, Bamboo, White |
Black, Bamboo, White |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
3.5mm, RCA |
3.5mm, RCA |
| USB Port |
Charge only |
Charge only |
| 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 |