Audioengine A5+ Wireless is a 2-way Powered Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Audioengine. It was released in 2019. A5+ Wireless's built-in amplifier provides 100-watt RMS. The built-in power amplifier saves space & eliminates the need to connect Audioengine A5+ Wireless to a stereo receiver or external power amp. It features a 0.75" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Kevlar Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 50-22k Hz. Audioengine A5+ Wireless has an MSRP of 499$ per pair.
Audioengine's A Series of Loudspeakers
A5+ 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
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Frequency Response of the Audioengine A5+ Wireless Speaker
Audioengine A5+ Wireless has a Frequency response range of 50-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 50 Hz, A5+ Wireless delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how A5+ Wireless's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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Audioengine A5+ Wireless Back View
Handheld Remote
Audioengine A5+ Wireless comes with a handheld remote which is obviously very useful to control your powered speakers from a distance.
Audioengine A5+ Wireless Handheld Remote
Bluetooth Connectivity
Audioengine A5+ Wireless employs Built-in 4.0 Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops. A5+ Wireless can playback up to 24-bit / 44.1 kHz with compatible devices.
Audioengine A5+ Wireless supports the following Bluetooth Codecs when used with supported devices:
Inputs and Outputs
- 3.5mm Minijack Input
- RCA Input
- Wired Subwoofer Output
Audioengine A5+ Wireless External Dimensions and Weight
Audioengine A5+ Wireless has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 10.875 x 7.1875 x 9.75inch (276.2 x 182.6 x 247.6mm ).
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 A5+ Wireless is approximately 452.1cm2 / 70.1inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Audioengine A5+ Wireless, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Audioengine A5+ Wireless Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Audioengine A5+ Wireless virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Audioengine A5+ Wireless Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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Weight The speaker with the built-in amplifier weighs 7.00kg / 15.4lbs whereas the other speaker weighs 4.40kg/ 9.7lbs. Here is a comparison of how A5+ Wireless's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
Audioengine A5+ 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 A5+ Wireless is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
Audioengine A5+ Wireless is available in Black, Bamboo and White.
Wall Mounting
A5+ 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 A5+ Wireless?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of 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
Audioengine A5+ Wireless - What's in the Box
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Audioengine A5+ 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 A5+ Wireless, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Audioengine A5+ Wireless
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Audioengine A5+ Wireless speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Audioengine A5+ Wireless
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.