Audioengine A2

[ibis99]

Just wondering if these little speakers are enough for a medium sized room. Or should I go with A5?

 

[LUCIDD]

Well, this depends all on how loud you want it to sound. I have my a2 setup in my living room sometimes and it's lent loud. I do also have it hooked up to a yamaha powered sub... And it easily fills up the room with rich music. But I'd lobe to have the a5 - but for now, the a2's are enough for my medium sized living room.
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[Nebby]

If you plan on using the A2's without a sub I would definitely go for the A5. Actually, I'd probably go for the A5's either way.

 

[Nebby]

oops. double post

 

[Dalamar]

A2's are too small and low power for anything larger than a small bedroom, IMO.
The woofer is REALLY tiny, so is the amp...

 

[johnston21]

Even after having RMA'd the external power supply, my A2's have a 60 cycle hum when plugged in and no audio source being played. Being the there is only an auto-off, unplugging them from the outlet when not being used is the only choice. My A2's are used for my 52" flat-screen.
 
My alternative monitors and much preferred for audio are the Fostex PMO Mark 4's. The new version are the .4's.
 
http://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/music_products/pm_series_mkII.shtml

 

[Dalamar]

Ground loop?

 

[loveholic]

The A2's are barely enough for near field listening. Get the A5's if you are planning to sit away from your desk.

 

[Squa7ch]

I've been thinking about getting the A2 + ADS1 stands, it will be $205 shipped.  I've read mixed reviews though so I'm a bit hesitant...opinions?  I have a smaller sized computer desk so I think for the size they would be a perfect fit.  I normally use headphones but would like to have a nice pair of speakers when I feel like getting a bit louder.  I will be using the RCA out on my uDAC-2 as a source.  Just need some help to finalize my decision.  I have read some horror stories about electrocution and computers getting fried using these speakers so that's a bit of a deterrent to say the least xD.  Help?

 

[Hatmann]

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I've been thinking about getting the A2 + ADS1 stands, it will be $205 shipped.  I've read mixed reviews though so I'm a bit hesitant...opinions?  I have a smaller sized computer desk so I think for the size they would be a perfect fit.  I normally use headphones but would like to have a nice pair of speakers when I feel like getting a bit louder.  I will be using the RCA out on my uDAC-2 as a source.  Just need some help to finalize my decision.  I have read some horror stories about electrocution and computers getting fried using these speakers so that's a bit of a deterrent to say the least xD.  Help?

The A2s and stands may surprise you for nearfield listening. I enjoy them for desktop use every bit as much as I do when listening to my big rig, (including Vandersteen speakers) in my living room.
 
I listen to female vocals, including the Cowboy Junkies, solo piano and New Age music on the A2s. I don't play loud music in my bedroom desktop system and have never felt the need for a subwoofer.
 
For nearfield listening, this is a very seductive sound. The speakers are slightly elevated on a shelf and angled with the optional stands. The A2s by themselves are excellent, but the stands take them up a level, IMO, and for me they are not optional.
 
I'm not suggesting you couldn't do better for a lot more money. But I first looked upon these small gems as dipping my toe into computer audio, and I was fully prepared to get the larger A5s or something more expensive at a later date.
 
Instead, I've happily kept the A2s and never looked back.
 
As we speak, I have a choice between listening to Margo Timmons on the $3k-plus Vandys or the little A2s. Today I choose the A2s and don't feel I'm missing any of Margo's warmth and exquisite voice. Quite an accomplishment for a $200 the pair speaker, don't you think?
 
Hope this helps.

 

[Squa7ch]

Thanks for taking the time out to share how you feel about them, it helped a lot in fact.  Now I just have to wait until Friday before I can order them which will drive me insane by that time xD.

 

[darknessproz]

Some people might call me crazy, but i think listening to my A2 speakers are more fun than listening to my TF10s. While the details are not that clear, the sound is really really fun.

 

[satkinsn]

I know there's pushback on the A2s - probably because of the out sized praise they got when they were first released - but I have used them for two years plus on my desktop and remain very pleased. They're neutral in a very pleasant way, kinda like a good glass of cool water.
 
Scott A.
Watertown NY

 

[Rainbow Randy]

Do the slots only accept mini CD's? They don't seem to take my normal-size CD's...
 
 

 

[Jodiuh]

haha!