Audioengine A2+ Gen 3 is a 2-way Powered Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Audioengine. It was released in September 2026. A2+ Gen 3's built-in amplifier provides 30-watt RMS( 60-watt Peak). The built-in power amplifier saves space & eliminates the need to connect Audioengine A2+ Gen 3 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 A2+ Gen 3 has an MSRP of 299$ per pair.
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Audioengine's A Series of Loudspeakers
A2+ Gen 3 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 A2+ Gen 3 Speaker
Audioengine A2+ Gen 3 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 A2+ Gen 3 so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
Here we have a comparison of how A2+ Gen 3's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
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Handheld Remote
Audioengine A2+ Gen 3 comes with a handheld remote which is obviously very useful to control your powered speakers from a distance.
Bluetooth Connectivity
Audioengine A2+ Gen 3 employs Built-in 5.3 Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops. A2+ Gen 3 can playback up to 24-bit / 48 kHz with compatible devices.
Audioengine A2+ Gen 3 supports the following Bluetooth Codecs when used with supported devices:
- aptX Adaptive
- aptX HD
- aptX
- AAC
- SBC
Inputs and Outputs
- 3.5mm Minijack Input
- RCA Input
- USB Port: USB-C
- Wired Subwoofer Output
Audioengine A2+ Gen 3 External Dimensions and Weight
Audioengine A2+ Gen 3 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 6.25 x 4.1875 x 6.625inch (158.8 x 106.4 x 168.3mm ).
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 A2+ Gen 3 is approximately 179.1cm2 / 27.8inch2.
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Weight The speaker with the built-in amplifier weighs 1.72kg / 3.8lbs whereas the other speaker weighs 1.51kg/ 3.3lbs. Here is a comparison of how A2+ Gen 3's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
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How does the Audioengine A2+ Gen 3 compare to the Audioengine A5+ Wireless?
One of the natural alternative to the Audioengine A2+ Gen 3 is the which is located one step higher in Audioengine's Powered Bookshelf selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of Audioengine A2+ Gen 3 vs for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Audioengine A2+ Gen 3 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 A2+ Gen 3 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
A2+ Gen 3 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 A2+ Gen 3?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of A2+ Gen 3:
- Powered left speaker
- Passive right speaker
- Speaker wire (16 AWG)
- USB-C cable
- AC power cord
- Mini-jack audio cable
- 2 microfiber speaker bags
- Microfiber cable bag
- Setup guide
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Audioengine A2+ Gen 3.
- 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.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Audioengine A2+ Gen 3 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Audioengine A2+ Gen 3
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.