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Audioengine A2+ Wireless vs Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Audioengine A2+ Wireless comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about music-first listeners on compact desks who want hand-built audiophile quality and don't need a subwoofer — read the strengths below before deciding.

Audioengine A2+ Wireless
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Desktop Computer Speakers
Audioengine A2+ Wireless
$300

The A2+ is the audiophile compact pick — hand-built wood cabinets, Class AB amplification, and the most refined tonal balance of any speaker in this round-up. At $300 it's roughly double the Edifier R1280T and Klipsch ProMedia 2.1, but the build quality and warranty justify the premium for serious music listeners. Skip it if you need cinematic bass — pair it with an Audioengine S6 sub if so.

Strengths
  • — 60W Class AB amplifier — cleanest powered desktop amp in this round-up
  • — Hand-built wood cabinets finished in a 13-step paint process — best build quality here
  • — Bluetooth aptX, USB-C, RCA, and 3.5mm inputs cover every desktop and turntable scenario
Watch-outs
  • — No subwoofer included — separate sub recommended for cinematic bass
  • — Most expensive pick in this round-up at $300
  • — Smaller drivers than the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 — lower max volume in big rooms
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Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX
Ranked #2 in Best Desktop Computer Speakers
Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX
$150

The ProMedia 2.1 is the cinematic-sound veteran. THX certification, a 6.5" subwoofer, and Klipsch's horn-loaded tweeters make it the loudest and most movie-friendly pick here. The catch is the wired-only connectivity — no Bluetooth means a cable runs from your computer or DAC every time. For users who watch movies or play games loud on their desktop, this is the upgrade pick. Skip it if you're music-first and care about neutral tonal balance.

Strengths
  • — THX-certified 2.1 system — only THX cert in this lineup
  • — 6.5" side-firing ported subwoofer with 200W peak power
  • — Klipsch Microtractrix Horn Technology for clearer mid-treble than dome competitors
Watch-outs
  • — No Bluetooth — wired only (3.5mm)
  • — Dated styling — black plastic with horn tweeters looks early 2010s
  • — Subwoofer is physically large; takes desk or floor space
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How they stack up

Audioengine A2+ Wireless

Most refined sound and best build quality in this lineup. Beats the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1, Logitech Z407, Edifier R1280T, and Creative Pebble X Plus on tonal accuracy and cabinet materials. Lacks a subwoofer that the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1, Logitech Z407, and Creative Pebble X Plus include — bass extension comes from the drivers alone.

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX

Only THX-certified pick here. Beats every other speaker in this lineup on max volume and cinematic bass. Loses to the Audioengine A2+ on tonal refinement and to the Logitech Z407 and Creative Pebble X Plus on connectivity (no Bluetooth). Bigger subwoofer than the Logitech Z407's down-firing woofer.

Specs side-by-side

SpecAudioengine A2+ WirelessKlipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX
Power60W Class AB200W
Drivers2.75" mid/woofer + 0.75" tweeter3" midrange + 0.75" tweeter (MicroTractrix horn)
CabinetsHand-built wood, 13-step paint—
ConnectivityBluetooth aptX, USB-C, RCA, 3.5mm3.5mm wired only
Warranty5-year transferable—
Channels2.02.1
Subwoofer—6.5" side-firing ported
Max SPL—110 dB
Certification—THX
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