Audioengine A1 Wireless is a 2-way Powered Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Audioengine. It was released in 2018. A1 Wireless's built-in amplifier provides 30-watt RMS. The built-in power amplifier saves space & eliminates the need to connect Audioengine A1 Wireless to a stereo receiver or external power amp. It features a 0.75" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 2.75" Aramid Fiber Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 65-22k Hz. Audioengine A1 Wireless has an MSRP of 199$ per pair.
Audioengine's A Series of Loudspeakers
A1 Wireless is a member of Audioengine's A series of Powered speakers. Audioengine's A range are the brand's popular powered desktop and bookshelf speakers, a plug-and-play choice for computer and turntable setups. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Audioengine A Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Audioengine A1 Wireless Speaker
Audioengine A1 Wireless has a Frequency response range of 65-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 65 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from A1 Wireless so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
Here we have a comparison of how A1 Wireless's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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Audioengine A1 Wireless Back View
Handheld Remote
Audioengine A1 Wireless comes with a handheld remote which is obviously very useful to control your powered speakers from a distance.
Bluetooth Connectivity
Audioengine A1 Wireless employs Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops. A1 Wireless can playback up to 16-bit / 48 kHz with compatible devices.
Audioengine A1 Wireless supports the following Bluetooth Codecs when used with supported devices:
Inputs and Outputs
- 3.5mm Minijack Input
- Wired Subwoofer Output
Audioengine A1 Wireless External Dimensions and Weight
Audioengine A1 Wireless has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 6.25 x 4.1875 x 7.125inch (158.8 x 106.4 x 181.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Audioengine A1 Wireless is approximately 192.6cm2 / 29.9inch2.
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Weight The speaker with the built-in amplifier weighs 1.40kg / 3.1lbs whereas the other speaker weighs 1.10kg/ 2.4lbs. Here is a comparison of how A1 Wireless's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
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How does the Audioengine A1 Wireless compare to the Audioengine A2+ Wireless?
One of the natural alternative to the Audioengine A1 Wireless is the which is located one step higher in Audioengine's Powered Bookshelf selection.
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Cabinet type and Materials
Audioengine A1 Wireless has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
Audioengine A1 Wireless is a front-firing port speaker, which gives you more flexibility compared to rear firing speakers when you need to place it close against a wall or other surfaces.
Wall Mounting
A1 Wireless doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
What's in the Box of Audioengine A1 Wireless?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of A1 Wireless:
- Wireless powered left speaker
- Passive right speaker
- 6-feet AC power cord
- 6.5-feet Length of 18 gauge speaker wire
- 6.5-feet Stereo minijack-to-RCA cable
- 6-feet Stereo minijack cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Audioengine product brochure
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Audioengine A1 Wireless.
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Audioengine A1 Wireless, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Audioengine A1 Wireless
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Audioengine A1 Wireless speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Audioengine A1 Wireless
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.