In an era of booming, tweaked bass and highly sculpted frequency responses, Audioengine continues to remind us what accurate audio is. At $399, the new Audioengine HD3 are stereo Bluetooth speakers that can also be used in multiple wired scenarios. Want to use them with a subwoofer? No problem. Just don't expect the speakers to deliver intense sub-bass depth on their own. Where other manufacturers try to coax bass depth of subwoofer-less systems with the now-ubiquitous "passive bass radiator," Audioengine just focuses on delivering pristine highs and rich, articulate lows and mids through the HD3's tweeters and woofers. When there is low frequency presence, it is rich and full, but not booming and rumbling. For audiophiles on a budget, the HD3 allow for an ideal combination of high-quality Bluetooth streaming and wired playback at a reasonable price, earning them our Editors' Choice award. Design With so many manufacturers focusing on all-in-one speaker design, it's refreshing to ...
The handsome, versatile Audioengine HD3 stereo speakers deliver excellent Bluetooth and high fidelity wired audio in a traditional bookshelf design.
Accurate audio performance with rich lows and pristine highs; Attractive design; Can be used with a subwoofer for increased bass depth (not included); 24-bit DAC
Not for booming bass fanatics; Always-active input design is not ideal