Audioengine 2 Computer Speakers

From SPARK

Description

A powered pair of speakers for computers. Also usable with iPod, Airport Express, Sonos system, PSP, and many other audio devices.

Features:

• Multimedia desktop speaker system. 2.75" Kevlar woofers, 20mm silk dome tweeters. Quality bass, can also connect to a subwoofer.

• Volume control on the back of the left speaker.

• Inputs: Dual 1/8" stereo mini-jack and RCA jacks (all on rear panel); can connect to a wide range of audio devices. Cables included.

• No headphone jack.

• Wood construction, sealed cabinet, available in black or white. The power amplifiers are built inside the left speaker. Shielded for close proximity to your computer monitor.

• 6” (H) x 4” (W) x 5.25” (D)

• Power Supply: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz auto-switching. Has an auto-sleep standby circuit to conserve power.

Considerations

Speakers suitable for desktop or for smaller rooms.

Evaluation

Audioengine only produces smaller speakers, and they are very well built and have good sound quality. Although the units have a plastic-like lacquer finish, they have a wooden case underneath. Neither the low-end (3”) Kevlar speaker, nor the high-end silk (1”) speaker are guarded by grills, but both appear to be of durable enough material to take moderate abuse.

Perhaps the most valuable specification to note for VMS personnel is that the power supply is 100~240 volts.

For a comparison of three brands of computer speakers (Edirol MA-7A, Audioengine 2 , and Altec Lansing VS2420), see: Computer Speaker Comparison 1.

Where to Obtain

Order From

Vernacular Media Services (VMS).

Also available at the Audioengine website: http://www.audioengineusa.com and other sources on the Internet.

Cost

Typical retail price (May 2008) – close to $200 / pair.

Review By: SPARK Volunteer 1, based on VMS and Internet sources.

Date entered: May 9, 2008