

Next, connect the included speaker wire from the active speaker to the right passive speaker. All you need to do is unpack the speakers, place them where you want, and then plug in the AC cord. The USB input bypasses your computer’s built-in headphone jack for a high-end listening experience.Īudioengine powered speaker models have a built-in power amplifier in the left speaker, so you won’t need a stereo receiver or other extra components for power. Connect it to your Mac with a USB cable (which means, of course, that MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and 12-inch MacBook users will need an adapter). The A5+ is a fine wireless speaker however, it’s a desktop speaker system that it really shines - except for the fact that it’s going to take up a lot of desktop real estate. And the speaker system can even “remember” six different Bluetooth connections.

I was able to use my iPad Pro and stay connected up to about 50 feet away, even with a couple of walls between. The A5’s Bluetooth aptX-HD (with 24-bit upsampling) connectivity is impressive. There’s no software to install, no apps to download, and no Wi-Fi passwords to enter.
