Originally Posted by uraflit
those who have experienced both A2 and A5... is the bass output that much more on the A5? will the A5 be OK without a sub?
as a reference point: I currently have the cheap insignia bookshelves powered with a decent HT amp =P and the bass is almost enough for me...
I've listened to the A5's in store, they might have produced more bass but it wasn't memorable compared to the A2's. I think for a good amount of bass, you would need a sub. Both the A2's and A5's would probably produce the bass you want if the Insignia's were enough. They are known to produce quite a bit of bass for what they are, 2.0 speakers.
YouTube - Audio Engine A2 Bass Ports Rock