$449 speakers from Audioengine

07/06/08 12:46
A5N
What makes speakers for you Mac worth more than $400 a pair? Well if they are the Audioengine speakers than that would inlcude not only great performance but a bamboo enclosure as well. I recently had a chance to hear these speakers and they are indeed excellent but I am not sure that I would forover another $300 dollars compared to the price of my M-Audio speakers.



When you decide it’s time to get a real good pair of speakers for your Mac you need to ask yourself a lot of questions;


1. Do I listen to a lot of music at my workstation?

2. Do I have a lot of music on iTunes?

3. Is sound quality that important for the type of music I listen to?


If you answered yes to any of these questions than perhaps it’s time to start thinking about some great speakers for you Mac. The features of the A5N are:


Small Speakers, Big Bass. You won't hear any enhanced super-mega-hyper-monster boomy bass from these speakers. The low end from the Audioengine 5 is real bass, very near to the originally-recorded music. From rap to classical to movies, you'll get tight, punchy bass with an awesome growl that will make you smile - regardless of the volume level.


Audioengine 5N (A5N) - All of the simple but useful features and same signature sound of the award-winning A5 wrapped in rock solid and beautifully hand-finished bamboo.


Bamboo is an excellent alternative to hardwoods and the dark bamboo used for the Audioengine A5N cabinets is not a stain, but achieved through a specialized heating process. As the wood is pressure heated, the sugar compounds inside the bamboo are "carbonized" which in turn darkens the bamboo to a rich caramel color. Awesome sound, great looks, eco-friendly, and panda-safe.


Natural Mids and Dynamic Highs
The way Audioengine speakers duplicate a music soundstage is really cool. We had all these great adjectives written up to describe the midrange and highs (buzz phrases like "tonal accuracy with transparent clarity, excellent detail and harmonic correctness"), but they all just seemed overused and sort of lame. Our goal was to bring you the sound as it was originally mixed in the studio. Vocals are clearly placed and each instrument occupies its own space, making the speakers seem invisible to your ears. We feel that we've succeeded in our goal and hope you agree!


Brawn, Brains, and Beauty
Kevlar woofers for powerful bass, silk dome tweeters for smooth highs, built-in power amplifiers, truly useful connections, and a clean industrial design all allow the Audioengine 5 to integrate perfectly in your living room, bedroom, or desktop. Custom-designed and handcrafted wood cabinets with high-gloss professional piano finish make the Audioengine 5 a true work of art.


Hear the Difference
The Audioengine 5 Premium Powered Bookshelf Speaker System sets a new level of audio and aesthetic quality. Even if you're not an audio enthusiast, we guarantee you will still hear a difference!


Free Audition
We've created a product with the sound, looks, and overall quality of systems priced much higher. Purchase the Audioengine 5 from our online store and try it out in your home or office. If you're not completely satisfied with the great sound, simple setup, and excellent looks, just return both speakers in the original packaging in like-new, undamaged condition within 30 days of purchase and we'll give you a full refund of your purchase price.





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Here is the chart for M-Audio speakers that I believe are a great buy. You decide if the Audioengine speakers are worth another $300.


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