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Audioengine

Good7.5/10

Austin, Texas maker of compact powered speakers for desks and small rooms, best known for the A2+ and A5+.

Founded
2005
From
United States
HQ
Austin, United States
Owned by
Independent
Made in
China
audioengine.com

Speaker

Good7.5/10Mid-range

Audioengine has made some of the most recommended desktop speakers for two decades, and the A2+ got a 2025 refresh with USB-C and aptX HD. Sound is clean and balanced, but Edifier now offers similar quality for less, and there is no Wi-Fi or multi-room.

Good at

  • A2+ and A5+ are long-standing desktop favourites
  • Clean, natural sound with a built-in DAC
  • Simple setup over USB, Bluetooth or analogue
  • Well-regarded warranty and support

Weak at

  • Costs more than Edifier for similar sound
  • No Wi-Fi streaming or multi-room
  • Harder to find outside the US
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
A1A2+A5+HD3HD4HD6S6 / S8 subwoofers

Best for: Desk setups wanting simple, high-quality powered speakers

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Speaker brands in New Zealand

Audioengine isn’t readily sold in New Zealand for this category.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1KEFUnited Kingdom8.5/10GoodPremium
2JBLUnited States8.5/10GoodMid-range
3EdifierChina8/10GoodBudget
4BoseUnited States8/10GoodPremium
5Ultimate EarsUnited States8/10GoodMid-range
6SonosUnited States8/10GoodPremium
7SoundcoreChina7.5/10GoodBudget
8Bang & OlufsenDenmark7.5/10GoodLuxury
9MarshallUnited Kingdom7.5/10GoodPremium
10SonyJapan7/10GoodMid-range
11CreativeSingapore7/10GoodBudget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.