Audioengine 2

Audioengine 2 (A2) are high-quality powered speakers designed to be hooked up to your media player or computer. They are marketed as the "little brother" to the popular Audioengine A5 speakers, retailing for $150 cheaper, coming in at around $200.

The A2s are made from the same materials: 1) high-gloss Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) for the cabinet, 2) kevlar mid-range drivers, 3) silk dome tweeter. The main difference is that they are 1/3 the size of their bigger sibling with less power.

The Audioengine A2 speakers deliver 15 Watts RMS per channel with a peak output rating of 30 Watts / channel delivered from its Dual Class AB monolithic amplifiers. This power is delivered by the 2.75" Kevlar mid/bass driver and a 20mm silk dome tweeter. For their small size, they still deliver decent bass with a frequency response of between 65Hz - 22kHz because of the acoustic properties of the wood cabinet.

Features:

• Dual Class AB monolithic amplifiers
• power: 15 W RMS / channel
• frequency response: 65 Hz - 22 kHz
• inputs: 1 x stereo RCA, 1 x stereo 1/8"
• cabinet material: high-gloss MDF in white or black
• mid-range driver: 2.75" kevlar cone
• tweeter: 20 mm silk dome tweeter
• size: 6”(H) x 4”(W) x 5.25”(D)
• weight: left spk - 3.55 lbs, right spk - 3.15 lbs
• price: $199 / pair

Comparison to the Audioengine A5:

• 1/3 the size
• Cheaper - $200 / pair vs. $350 / pair
• Same MDF cabinet material
• Same Kevlar, silk materials for speakers
• Smaller driver - 2.75" vs. 5"
• Less power - 15 W RMS vs. 50 W RMS
• Less bass - 65 Hz vs. 50 Hz

The A2 speakers feature both RCA and 1/8" analog stereo inputs, making it easy to hook up any input source. Released after the A5 model in 2007, these speakers are now available in stores and online for $199.