$279
About
A compact desktop setup made for people who care about clean sound and clean design. The Audioengine A2+ brings hi-fi touches to a small footprint, pairing hand-built wood cabinets with a simple control layout that looks right on any desk. Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX HD covers wireless listening up to 100 feet, while USB‑C, RCA, and 3.5 mm inputs keep it flexible for laptops, turntables, and gaming.
Design details are thoughtful: a front volume knob, magnetically clean grills, and a piano gloss finish that feels premium without shouting. Inside, a custom-tuned Class A/B amp drives an aramid fiber woofer and silk dome tweeter for crisp stereo imaging. It’s not a bass cannon, but the sound is balanced and precise for nearfield listening, and there’s an RCA output if you want to add an Audioengine S8 sub later.
Daily use is plug and play. Set them slightly angled toward ear level and they’ll fill a small to medium workspace easily. For anyone debating between budget plastic speakers and bulkier studio monitors, these strike a smart middle: quality materials, compact size, and reliable connectivity.
