Head-to-head · Best Desktop Computer Speakers

Audioengine A2+ Wireless vs Logitech Z906

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

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The short answer

Logitech Z906 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (3.9 vs 4.1). The gap is mostly about Home-theater and gaming buyers who want true THX 5.1 surround sound and the power to fill a large room. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #6 in Best Desktop Computer Speakers

Audioengine A2+ Wireless

3.9

3 sources$279as of Aug 1

The Audioengine A2+ Wireless is the best desktop computer speaker for anyone who cares about sound quality, delivering audiophile clarity, hand-built wood cabinets and a built-in DAC in a desk-friendly size. Crisp mids, detailed highs and an accurate stereo image make music and movies sound genuinely refined, and flexible USB, RCA, aux and aptX-HD Bluetooth inputs cover any source. The trade-offs are a premium price and the lack of a subwoofer, but for a quality-first desk setup it's a leading pick.

Strengths

— Audiophile-grade clarity with crisp mids, detailed highs and an accurate soundstage
— Hand-built wood cabinets that sound and look far better than typical plastic desktop speakers
— Built-in 24-bit DAC plus Bluetooth aptX-HD for hi-res wireless playback

Watch-outs

— No included subwoofer, so deep bass needs the optional add-on
— Doesn't get as loud as some cheaper powered speakers
— Straight-firing drivers need to be aimed or raised toward ear level

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Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best Desktop Computer Speakers

Logitech Z906

4.1

3 sources1 derived$410.99as of Aug 1

The Logitech Z906 is a THX-certified 5.1 surround system with five satellites and a powered subwoofer, putting out 500W RMS. It decodes Dolby Digital and DTS for genuine cinematic surround and fills large rooms with deep bass. Reviewers praise its power and immersion for games and movies, while noting weaker music playback and the lack of HDMI.

Strengths

— True 5.1 surround with five satellites and a powered subwoofer
— THX certified plus Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for cinematic immersion
— 500W RMS (1000W peak) fills large rooms with powerful, room-shaking bass

Watch-outs

— No HDMI inputs, awkward with modern 4K TVs
— No HD-audio (Dolby TrueHD / DTS-HD MA) decoding
— Musical performance is weaker than its cinematic strength

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How they stack up

Audioengine A2+ Wireless

The Audioengine A2+ Wireless is the audiophile choice of this group, prioritizing sonic refinement and build quality over the bass-and-volume focus of the 2.1 systems here. Unlike the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1, Logitech Z407 and Creative Pebble X Plus, it ships without a subwoofer, so it trades low-end slam for cleaner mids and highs, and like the Edifier R1280T it uses real powered stereo cabinets rather than satellites-plus-sub.

Logitech Z906

The Z906 is the only true surround system here, adding 5.1 channels the stereo Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX, Logitech Z623, Logitech Z407 and Creative Pebble Plus cannot match, with far more power, though it is overkill for a simple desktop setup and lacks the Z407's Bluetooth.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Audioengine A2+ Wireless	Logitech Z906
Channels	2.0 (powered stereo)	—
Power Output	60W peak	—
Drivers	2.75-inch Kevlar woofers, 0.75-inch silk tweeters	—
Connectivity	USB, RCA, 3.5mm aux, Bluetooth aptX-HD	3.5mm, RCA, six-channel direct, digital coaxial, optical
Subwoofer	None (optional Audioengine S8)	165W powered
Warranty	3 years	—
Frequency Response	65Hz-22kHz ±2.0dB	—
Configuration	—	5.1 surround
Power	—	1000W peak / 500W RMS
Satellites	—	Five, 67W each
Decoding	—	Dolby Digital, DTS
Inputs	—	Optical, coaxial, RCA, 6-channel direct, 3.5mm
Certification	—	THX
Control	—	Dedicated console

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