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
- +Tom's Hardware and Master Switch both rank it the best compact audiophile pick for 2026
- +5-year transferable warranty
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
- −Bluetooth aptX is older than the LE Audio standard newer DACs use
How it compares
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.
Who this is for
At a glance: music-first listeners on compact desks who want hand-built audiophile quality and don't need a subwoofer.
Why you’d buy the Audioengine A2+ Wireless
- 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.
Why you’d skip it
- 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.
Rating sources
Our 4.7 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
