Hey! My klipsch s4 broke so i was thinking to buy a step up cause i found the klipsch a bit muddy anyways. Im looking around $100-150,but depending on what i need i might go up/down in price. I am a sound engineer, listening to lot of mixes on the go to try them out and i dont know the terms...

I wanted to build myself a great 2.1 setup for my computer.  I had planned on buying the DGX and going optical into my Harmon Kardon AVR146 at first but now I am thinking of just running active speakers.  I was looking at the Audioengine A5+ with the S8 subwoofer but now I'm second guessing...

Hello all:   I'm planning on building a HTPC which will stream all my movies and music to my 40" TV in my bedroom. The TV is on a TV stand on my bureau with just enough space for some bookshelf speakers. The bureau is located just a few feet away from my bed. Thus, I was looking for some good...

Hey guys! I was curious if anybody tried audioengine a5+'s and their d1 dac with wireworld cables, and if yes which sounds better the setup with stock cables or the wireworlds? Also is it worth it to replace all the cables with wireworlds, or is it better to just replace the usb cable? And will...

Hi guys,     I am looking to buy a DAC or all in one DAC/AMP combo (bang for the buck!) that I could use with my A5+ speakers as well the aforementioned headphones. It can be either desktop/portable...but I believe desktop would be a better quality.   BTW, I tried running the...

Hello. Upgrading my desktop speakers from Corsair SP2500. Good speakers for the money IMHO, but of course there is a lot better stuff out there. Anyways i spent the last 4 days with:   - NAD D3020 (620$) - Dali Lektor 2 (550$) - Dali Sub E-9 F (620$)   These are norwegian prices by the...

Any suggestions for new monitors? I would prefer something that has about the same amount of bass the A5+ provide on their own without a sub, but with a little more detail and clarity in the highs. Budget would be around $800 but would be willing to go to $1000 if that's what it will take. I...

I have been a happy owner of a pair of Audioengine A2's for almost 4 years, but they recently died and I need a new pair of speakers.   I'm not really sure what I want, and a set of passive speakers with an amp are not out of the question at all, but a small package similar to the A2's do...

Like the title says, what would you say is the best source to control audio volume with so as to reduce noise and achieve the best SQ possible? It seems obvious to assume that you would want the least to do with software volume controls, as they are essentially messing with the signal and (or...

Hello ppl,   I've been using the A5+'s for about 6 months now, and they sound great. But i'm wondering if i, for a low amount of money, can make them sound even better ? I'm looking for a dac/amp with a price tag of approx. 100$ or less.   Any suggestions ?  

Hey guys. Kinda new to audio equipment so this may need to be moved, and I apologize in advance if that's the case. I currently have an old Logitech system (2 speakers and a sub) along with a control dial (like this one: http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/00b35819b3.jpg). I'm always...

Hi guys,   I'm thinking about purchasing some Audioengine A5+ powered speakers for my following setup: Lenovo PC --> Audioquest Dragonfly DAC ---> A5+   I listen to mostly FLAC files. My favorite genres are rock n' roll, blues, soundtracks, some jazz and electronic, etc. I really like some...

Hey Head-Fi!   First post here, usually I post over on overclock.net, but I decided I need some expert opinions. I have a bit of a dilemma. I've come to realize I know next to nothing about creating a decent speaker setup. My max budget would be $500, but the lower the better.    My...

Can someone who has used both of these give me some pros/cons to each? I am using them on my mac.  Will prob get the Audioengine DAC to go with either of these. I bought the Bowers & Wilkins MM-1's based on the reviews (could not try before I buy) Dont like the way the built in DAC colored the...

Hello everyone, After using a zeppelin air in conjunction with a macbook for a year i got rather dissatisfied and longed for a more traditional 2.0 setup to go with my computer. I use my philips x1 at my bedside. So I went back to look what options are available as 2.0 sets. Most studio...

What i want is a 2.1 system that sounds powerful and have that crystal clear bass effect,  good and powerful sounding mid bass and highs.   tight and precise bass. Bass that can hit hard with a quick attack and doesn't have the boomy background and dies off quite fast. And bass that doesn't...

Hey Everyone,   I'm looking for a speaker solution for listening to Spotify & iTunes playlists for dinner parties. Which would you suggest for a open living room/dining room/kitchen space? Are the A5+'s too direct, or will they provide "room-filling" sound?   Regarding the Sonos, would you...

Hello, I feel that the stock power cable lacks power for my A5+'s. Should I replace it? If yes, what should I try? Thanks.

I know the differences but is there a significant difference in sound quality between the two for those of you who have heard it or own the newer version?

Never posted much on these forums, but have been lurking on occasion for some time.  Long time music enthusiast, although I don't make any; I certainly enjoy it.  Much of my experience has been with old and rather cheap plastic computer speakers, or car audio.  It wasn't until I picked up a set...

Hey all, I'm trying to put together a decent sounding system for use in my home office. Ideally I want to be able to use the speakers with both my Macbook Pro, and my Audio Technica record player. I love my music and I'm a big time headphone listener, but I'm a complete newbie when it comes to a...

I'm fairly new to all of this, so you'll have to excuse my ignorance. I'm a fairly massive gamer, and while I listen to a large variety of music, most of my collection is more on the heavy metal side of things. I'd also like to be able to do some home recordings.  I've been looking at the Audio...

Hello!   I need help choosing new speakers for my computer. The thing is.. I am not looking for huge bulky speakers that take up a lot of space and the speakers will most likely be close to the wall so heating might be an issue. What are some decent speakers with good all around performance...

Hey guys, I want to upgrade my audio setup for speakers. I need a headphone out aswell, I'm not gonna be able to use my Xonar ST, unless you really think is not worthy and I should definitely keep my sound card.   Any other suggestions are welcome!

Most my music is loud & Im having 2nd thoughts about getting some good bookshelf speakers.   My attitude is whats the point when most music is too loud? Will it be really worth it?   If everything is loud then alot of the detail is gone.