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Fluance Ai41 vs Audioengine A5+ Wireless Comparison

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Fluance Ai41

Powered Bookshelf | 35-20k Hz

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Fluance Ai41 vs Audioengine A5+ Wireless Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Ai41 and A5+ Wireless, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Fluance and 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 Fluance Ai41 and Audioengine A5+ Wireless first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fluance Ai41 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 90-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
  • 1" Soft Dome Tweeter
  • 5" Woven, Glass Fiber Composite Woofer
  • 35-20k Hz Frequency Response
  • Power Range:up to 90watts
  • 16-bit Max Depth / 48 kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth
  • Weight:3.37kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 277.0" x 6.5" x 7.6"( 27.7 x 16.5 x 19.3 cm )

Audioengine A5+ Wireless Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 100-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
  • 0.75" Soft-Dome Tweeter
  • 5" Kevlar Woofer
  • 50-22k Hz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 44.1 kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 4.0 Bluetooth
  • Weight:4.40kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 276.2" x 7.1875" x 9.75"( 276.2 x 182.6 x 247.6mm )

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Fluance Ai41 and Audioengine A5+ Wireless 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 Ai41 and A5+ Wireless are 2-way speakers.

Driver Fluance Ai41 Audioengine A5+ Wireless
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 0.75-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 5-inch 1 x 5-inch

Ai41 features a 1" Silk Neodymium Ferrofluid Cooled Soft Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Woven, Glass Fiber Composite Woofer . On the other hand, the A5+ Wireless features a 0.75" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Kevlar Woofer .

Frequency Response

Ai41 has a frequency range of 35-20k Hz whereas A5+ Wireless has a frequency range of 50-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 35Hz, the Ai41 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the A5+ Wireless's min frequency of 50Hz.

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

Ai41
A5+ Wireless
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Fluance Ai41
Audioengine A5+ Wireless
Min
Average
Max

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 Ai41 and A5+ Wireless 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 Fluance Ai41's and Audioengine A5+ Wireless's external dimensions. Fluance Ai41 has external dimensions of 27.7 x 16.5 x 19.3 cm ( 10.9 x 6.5 x 7.6 inches) whereas Audioengine A5+ Wireless has external dimensions of 276.2 x 182.6 x 247.6mm ( 10.875 x 7.1875 x 9.75inch) .

Fluance Ai41 is 17.6mm narrower and 54.6mm less deeper than Audioengine A5+ Wireless but it is also 0.80000000000001mm taller.

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 Fluance Ai41 is approximately 318.0cm2 / 49.3inch2 and base area of the Audioengine A5+ Wireless is approximately 452.1cm2 / 70.1inch2. The Ai41 requires 30% less surface area than the A5+ Wireless 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 Fluance Ai41 weighs 3.37kg / 7.4lbs and the Audioengine A5+ Wireless weighs 4.40kg / 9.7lbs. This makes the A5+ Wireless 31% heavier than the Ai41.

Here is a comparison of how Ai41 and A5+ Wireless's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Fluance Ai41
Audioengine A5+ Wireless
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Fluance Ai41?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Ai41:
  • Ai41 Powered Bookshelf Speakers (pair)
  • Remote Control
  • 1x CR2032 Battery
  • 6ft Power Cable
  • 8ft 18 Gauge Speaker Wire
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Fluance Catalog
  • Lifetime Customer Support
  • 2 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
  • What's in the Box of Audioengine A5+ Wireless?

    Here are the items that come with the A5+ Wireless:
  • Powered left speaker
  • Passive right speaker
  • 6-feet AC power cord
  • Remote control (with installed CR2025 battery)
  • Antenna
  • 12.5-feet Length of 16 gauge speaker wire
  • 6.5-feet Stereo minijack cable
  • 6-feet Stereo RCA cable
  • Cloth drawstring cable bag
  • 2 Cloth drawstring speaker bags
  • Setup guide
  • Audioengine product brochure

  • Reasons to choose Fluance Ai41 over Audioengine A5+ Wireless
    Low Frequency Response 35 Hz vs 50 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Base Surface Area 318cm2 vs 452cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 249USD vs 499USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Digital Input Optical vs No Connect digital inputs directly

    Reasons to choose Audioengine A5+ Wireless over Fluance Ai41

    High Frequency Response 22k Hz vs 20k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Height 276mm vs 277mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    3.5mm Connection Yes vs No Connection via 3.5mm AUX input
    RCA Connection Yes vs No Connection via RCA input
    Fluance Ai41 vs Audioengine A5+ Wireless Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Fluance Ai41 Audioengine A5+ Wireless
    Brand Fluance Audioengine
    Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
    Frequency Response 35-20k Hz 50-22k Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 90-watt RMS 100-watt RMS
    Max Bit Depth 16-bit 24-bit
    Max Sample Rate 48 kHz 44.1 kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 5" 5"
    Woofer Composition Woven, Glass Fiber Composite Kevlar
    Woofer Surround Material Butyl Rubber n/a
    Tweeter Size 1" 0.75"
    Tweeter Type Soft Dome Soft-Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Firing Direction rear rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 277.0mm (10.9") 276.2mm (10.9")
    Width 165.0mm (6.5") 182.6mm (7.2")
    Depth 193.0mm (7.6") 247.6mm (9.7")
    Weight 3.37kg (7.4lbs) 4.40kg (9.7lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF wood n/a
    Available Colors Black Ash,Lucky Bamboo,White Walnut, Natural Walnut Black, Bamboo, White
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Aux Inputs RCA 3.5mm, RCA
    USB Port No No
    Phone Input No No
    Subwoofer Output Wired Wired
    Digital Input Optical No
    HDMI Input No No
    Headphone Jack No No
    Ethernet Port No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 3 Years
    Labor Warranty 3 Years

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