Audio Engine 5 Reviews:

PBCentral - A5 Review
“Rich soundfield, strong clear bass, clean highs. These things sound good. Real good. If you're in the market for a serious set of powered speakers to turn your iPod, Airport Express, or Mac into a true stereo system, do yourself a favor and check out the Audioengine 5.” PBCentral_A5 Review.pdf

Affordable Audio - A5 Review
“Audioengine should be lauded for hitting the target in their first offering. The Audioengine5’s are a quite pleasing performer. After having listened to the Apple HiFi system, the 5’s are a far more musical.” Affordable Audio_A5 Review.pdf

Associated Press - A5 Review
“The Audioengine 5, which doesn't have a dock or a remote control, is clearly the leader of the pack when it comes to producing a rich, full sound. With dual speakers and the commensurate speaker wire, this is a home-based iPod system for discerning listeners, not the more portable docks offered by Apple and Bose.” Associated Press_A5 Review.pdf

Audioholics - A5 Review
"I have heard many iPod/MP3 player systems, but the Audioengine 5 is by far the best one yet. It is really in a class all by itself. Its ability to serve up much better audio quality than my Paradigm Atoms was shocking to say the least. Most of these type of systems are designed with fidelity as an afterthought (or in most cases no thought at all), this is NOT the case with the Audioengine 5." Audioholics_A5 Review.pdf

AVS Forum - A5 Review
Discover why this customer prefers the A5 for his Squeezebox! AVS Forum_A5 Review.pdf

Bluewin Magazine - A5 Review (in French)
"It is clear that anybody wishing to invest in a hifi system without spending too much would be better off considering this type of product rather than a Dolby 5.1 system of mediocre quality that one finds so often." Bluewin_A5 Review (French).pdf

Boston Herald - A5 Review
"To say the Audioengine 5 is a superb iPod speaker system is to sell the stylish bookcase speakers short. While the system is designed and marketed with the iPod in mind - from its convenient top-mounting iPod ports to its glossy white finish - the Audioengine team did not limit its first consumer product to the solo task of serving up iPod tunes. The system delivered full, rich, true-to-life sounds that blow away any portable home system I’ve encountered." Boston Herald_A5 Review.pdf

Dagogo - A5 Review
“If you want to hear real stereo sound more like real music… with detail, clarity, resolution, dynamics, and soundstage… you will like the Audioengine A5. There’s real quality in sound and noticeable quality in build and craftsmanship that belies the $349 asking price.” Dagogo_A5 Review.pdf

Digital Trends - A5 Review
“If you want speakers that are easy to set up, easier to use and still sound awesome, the A5's will satisfy you. In fact, they may open your ears to a new level of audio quality. Even at low volume… the A5 speakers delivered clean, undiminished audio quality. I've loved having my JBL speakers, but unfortunately they sound entirely apologetic and limp compared to the A5's. So sorry, JBL.” Digital Trends_A5 Review.pdf

Enjoy the Music - A5 Review
“At loud, but not stupid, volume levels the Audioengine 5 have been the best performing powered speakers system… All in all the Audioengine 5 is an overachiever and delivers sound quality that belies the small $349 price. If someone told me the Audioengine 5 were $1,500 I would have believed them!” Enjoy The Music_A5 Review.pdf

Fresh Arrival - A5 Review
“The Audioengine 5’s exude style, and even the way they are packaged is a testament to Audioengine’s attention to detail. The defining point of a new music output device for me (speakers, headphones) is if I hear things in my music that I’ve never heard before. That has definitely happened multiple times with these speakers. I thought I had good speakers before (fairly large Altec Lansing speakers), but I absolutely love the Audioengine speakers. I’m enjoying my music all over again.” FreshArrival_A5 Review.pdf

Gadgeteer - A5 Review
"I love the Audioengine 5 speaker system. They are definitely 100 steps above the smaller more inexpensive systems I've reviewed in the past. Oh, I know Apple just came out with the Hi-Fi... I've not had the opportunity to try it, but I'd rather have Audioengine. It's a no brainer than they have to sound better, given the fact that you can separate the left and right speakers." Gadgeteer_A5 Review.pdf

Houston Chronicle - A5 Review
"If you're looking for a portable (or semi-portable) one-piece speaker system, the iPod Hi-Fi is the best-sounding system of its type. If you want even bigger and better sound with true stereo imaging, the Audioengine 5 is the way to go." Houston Chronicle_A5 Review.pdf

iPod Hacks - A5 Review
“The tweeters delivered admirably, providing highs that neither our in house Tivoli RadioWorks or Bose WaveRadio could match. Not only do they make for a great iPod companion system, they also serve well as a remote, Airport Express-driven system and even work great as laptop/desktop PC speakers, as we noted with our MacBook Pro.” iPod Hacks_A5 Review.pdf

iPod Observer - A5 vs. Apple Hi-Fi
"While coming closer than I expected, the iPod Hi-Fi still can't match the sheer performance of Audioegine's A5 speakers ($350, 5 stars)... Simply put, if you're seeking the highest quality in-home listening experience for your iPod for $350, look beyond the iPod Hi-Fi to the Audioengine A5." iPod Observer_A5 vs Apple Hi-Fi.pdf

iPod Observer - A5 Review
"If you're looking for the best sounding stand-alone speaker solution for your iPod, look no further: the Audioengine 5 is second to none. In an increasingly crowded marketplace, Audioengine has managed to bring a decidedly unique offering to the table, one that sees form following function for a change, and without any compromises." iPod Observer_A5 Review.pdf

iProng - A5 Review
"As good as the Hi-Fi sounds, the A5 sounds even better. The bass is even deeper, without a hint of distortion, even at the kind of impossibly loud volumes that you would only listen at if you wanted to ensure that your neighbors got to listen in. All your neighbors." iProng_A5 Review.pdf

Macenstein - A5 Review
“This is one of the rare reviews where not only am I not going to complain about the A5’s price, but I actually think we may be getting a bargain here. There is an overall feeling of quality in the fit and finish of the Audioengine 5’s that is truly unique in the “white plastic wasteland” that dominates the iPod speaker market. The clarity of sound the A5’s deliver is amazing, and you will find yourself hearing instruments you never before noticed in songs you’ve heard a dozen times.” Macenstein_A5 Review.pdf

Macworld - 5 alternatives to the iPod Hi-Fi
Macworld_5 Alternatives to Apple Hi-Fi.pdf

MSNBC - A5 Review
“How do they sound? Much better than their $349 suggested retail price portends. Given a good-sounding music source (well-ripped files, for instance) these speakers are worth their weight in gold. The 5’s sound clear and accurate. The highs are smooth and clean. They produce terrific bass from such a small enclosure. Overall, they sound better than anything else in their price range.” MSNBC_A5 Review.pdf

MyMac.com - A5 Review (audio)
Listen to all the great things that Speedyreviews has to say about the A5. MyMac.com SpeedyReview_A5 Review (audio).m4a

MyPersonalGetaway - A5 Review
MyPersonalGetaway_A5 Review.pdf

PC Magazine - A5 Review
“Sound quality at lower listening levels is very good, and the stereo image is far wider than any one-piece unit could provide. The overall sound is slightly more balanced than that of the Hi-Fi, thanks to a slightly smoother midrange. Highs are prominent but not harsh. When I cranked the volume up to truly annoying levels, the sound held up remarkably well without distorting…” PC Magazine_A5 Review.pdf

Playlist - A5 Review
"To my ears the Audioengine 5s provide solid sound from the devices it was designed for - computers, portable music players, and AV media centers. If, based on sound quality alone, I had to choose between the iPod Hi-Fi and these speakers, I’d opt for the Audioengine 5s for their more-balanced sound and their ability to be separated. Compare them... to powered speakers priced under $500 that are intended for the portable music market and you’ll feel the way I do - nothing can touch them." Playlist_A5 Review.pdf

SurfBits - A5 Review
“The last 2 weeks I’ve been testing the Audioengine 5 powered iPod speakers, and I must say that they have the sound, design and features that thoroughly impressed me, in fact, more then any others in this category. They are priced at $349.00 retail and are worth the money…” SurfBits_A5 Review.pdf

Toys4Boys - A5 Review (audio)
Toys4Boys_A5 Review (audio).mp3

Uncrate - A5 Review
"You've got an iPod. Now get it the speaker system it deserves. We've been testing out the Audioengine 5 speakers ($350) for most of March, and we continue to be super impressed by them every single time we crank up a playlist on our iPod. The bookshelf-sized speakers are solidly built monitors that offer rich sound and zero distortion, even when cranked up to uncomfortable levels." Uncrate_A5 Review.pdf

GeekBrief.TV - A5 Review (video)
Video Podcast episode #0057 - Check out Calli Lewis talking about the Audioengine 5, which she says is “the closest thing to her dream WiFi speaker”. Link to video