Pair these or the A2 (no USB) with a good DAC, one that has a remote and you'll love the sound of your digital music collection.

Amazing sound for the price

Volume control is in the back but my DAC has a remote

In terms of competitors, there are plenty of other swanky multimedia speakers out there, several of which we haven't reviewed. One set we did review, the Bowers & Wilkins MM-1, looks great but the A2+ sounds better and costs half the price. Other competitors incorporate Bluetooth connections.

The Audioengine A2+ is compact set of attractively style powered stereo speakers that delivers impressive sound for its size; This new "plus" version adds a digital USB connection, an output for an optional subwoofer to the existing two audio inputs, and a redesigned smaller power connector

The speakers lack a remote control; the volume control is inconveniently located on the backside; and there's no way to toggle between inputs.

The AudioEngine A2 speakers are a really nice powered set. I have them setup at work and am using a Schiit Magni & Modi dac and preamp. The sound is accurate if the A2s are set to low or medium volume, but distortion is introduced if theyre pushed too hard which is hardly ever the case in my office.

If you're serious about music but you currently listen to tunes through a pair of tinny, cheapo PC speakers, check out Audioengine's $319.00 A2 speakers. They can fill a room with sound without taking up much physical space.

Accurate music reproduction

Need a subwoofer if you're after tooth-rattling bass for movies and games

hooked up to my mini mac and looks nice

We're fans of Audioengine's original 2 series speaker, the A2, which came out a few years ago and retails for $199.99. Now the company's released the A2+, an enhanced version of the same speaker that adds a USB digital converter, so you can plug the speakers right into the USB port on your computer.

While they'll cost you $50 more, Audioengine A2+ multimedia speakers improve on an already great product (the A2) with slightly better sound when hooked up to your computer via a new USB connection.

The Audioengine A2+ is compact set of attractively style powered stereo speakers that delivers impressive sound for its size; This new "plus" version adds a digital USB connection, an output for an optional subwoofer to the existing two audio inputs, and a redesigned smaller power connector.

The speakers lack a remote control, the volume control is inconveniently located on the backside, and there's no way to toggle between inputs; The Audioengines are also a bit pricey compared with less refined PC speakers.

Big on sound, small on extras Audioengine's A5 speakers received one of our highest ratings ever (9.5 out of 10) when we had the pleasure of reviewing them last year, so we were understandably excited when Audioengine sent us a pair of their new A2 speakers to check out.

Great sound; small size; available in both black and white

No extras, such as remote, iPod docks, etc; make these a bit pricey given the competitive speaker market

If you think deploying a subwoofer is a prerequisite to obtaining big-time bass, you haven't heard Audioengine's A5 speakers. And if you're convinced you need huge cabinets for thumping bass, you haven't heard the company's new diminutive A2 system.

Amazing sound in a tiny form-factor.

Lacks the front-mounted volume control and USB port charger of the A5

Typically with home computer speakers you have two speakers and a subwoofer sitting on your desk and the floor. Sometimes this combination can take …

Great sound quality for such a small package; Dual audio inputs

Power / volume knob not on the front; Somewhat expensive

Hi guys, Now I am not a speaker guy by any means and mostly have crappy stock speakers around here (although I just upgraded my surround speakers for my NAD T747 to some Harmon Kardon 30BQ's) and this will be my first attempt at reviewing speakers.

Incredibly neutral sound with excellent clarity and imaging

None at all from what I've heard thus far