The two others that really came in to play were focal xs book speakers on sale at. Original a2 n22 replacement power supply audioengine. This is the same power supply provided with the a2 powered desktop. But you cant go wrong with the models listed here, and they should give. Audioengine a2 smaller than the maudio speakers, the audioengine a2 speakers enjoy a cleaner and more dynamic sound and are much less finicky about where you place them. The two others that really came in to play were focal xs book speakers on sale at crutchfield for similar money, not chosen due to dimensions, and psb alpha ps1s read that they were more revealinganalytic, but i have no experience. Thanks everyone for clicking the like button and subscr. Dec 27, 2016 the new passive version from audioengine maintains many of the qualities from that fabulous little gem of a speaker, with the new one, allowing for your own favourite type of amplification. The hdp6 is a retro version, stripped of all the powered guts and gizmos.
The audiophiliacs top 10 desktop speaker list pictures. Focal xs book provides great sound at moderate price macworld. The xs book is awesome value, great on electronica. Power your speakers anywhere in the world, all youll need is a standard iec 2pin ac cable for the region. The aego 2 works with the nad if i just unplug the subwoofer connection from the imac choices seem to be focal xs book vs. The bose computer speakers are somewhat colored sounding, so if you want speakers that have an accurate frequency response, you can do better. Audioengine a2 has both elegant and youthful features, strong by the design does not use diaphragms on the front speakers. Mar 20, 2017 well, i want to buy new speakers, for music listening, and use nearfield, the best option i have are the edifier r2000bt, mainly because of the 5 woofer, however where i live i can. If you get them, the stands are overpriced but necessary to get the tweeters. They look quite promising and may be perfect for my needs. Discussion in audio hardware started by turnaround, mar 12, 2015. Focal has gotten rid of many of the features of the xs 2.
Feb 26, 2015 unfortunately they broke last year due to a power surge. The new focal xs book comprises two active loudspeakers, which are as simple as they are very high performance. They excel at ease of use, vanishingly small size on a desktop, pleasant, undistorted sound with very low power consumption while delivering plenty of volume. Audioengine a2 are fairly small and loved around here. I actually prefer the more affordable xs book to the more expensive focal 2. Big for a desktop speaker the xs books are decentsized speakers. They are able to connect to any electronic device including a computer, gaming device or mp3 player. Our virginiabased experts can help you find the best gear. Dec 17, 2012 logitech z623 vs audio engine a2 mini spy. Best if they could be wall mounted and if they would have a separate input from my nad cd player c 515bee. Audioengine hd6 premium powered speakers audiophilia. Originally posted by shuttleboi img are the audioengine p4 speakers the smallest passive bookshelf speakers on the market.
Focal xs book pair price multimedia multimedia speakers. They look great on my desk, take up no room at all, and have better clarity and detail than the audioengine a2 i had before. Does anyone have recommendations between the audioengine a2 and the maudio av40. Recently i bit the bullet and bought its bigger brother. Jul 27, 2011 i was looking for a nearfield desk top set up not too long ago and looked at the mm1 and the focal xs before deciding to go with the audioengine p4 speakers and n22 amp. Oct 21, 20 focals commitment to audio outside of dedicated hifi has grown in recent years, and the focal xs book wireless desktop speakers are the latest addition to the companys more multimediafocused product range.
Audioengine a2 and focal book xs side by side for a comparison. In essence theyre a pair of the original focal xs book speakers launched in late 2011. The sound is more like what one can get with a very good bookshelf speaker. A2 had a lot of bass, in fact, the bass was more than focal s. Weve also added an output to connect a subwoofer and you can even go wireless with the optional audioengine w3 adapter. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Oct 01, 20 john bevier, national sales manager for audio plus services talks about the focal xs book wireless speakers during cedia 20 in denver, colorado.
The two others that really came in to play were focal xs book speakers on sale at crutchfield for similar. With a 40w amplifier builtin, these sleek 2way speakers sound as good as they look. From the detachable iec 2pin ac power cord to the durable construction, the a2 n22 power supply was designed from the ground up with ease of use in mind. Get free 2day shipping and free lifetime tech support with your order. Focal xs book wireless multimedialautsprecher, schwarz. Portable bluetooth speakers free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
Logitech z623 vs audio engine a2 hardware hangout neowin. The audiophiliacs top 10 desktop speaker list pictures cnet. Mar 12, 2015 i wanted to get recommendations for desktop speakers for a computer station, and especially audiophile options. Like all focal loudspeakers, the xs book is tuned by computer analysis, and then finetuned to perfection by ear. Clear, full and powerful audio ideal for your desktop and smaller rooms. I have had focal floor speakers before and was very happy with them. I really like the audioengine a2 speakers because they are so small.
The audioengine a2 is quite compact size 381x267x178mm like the bookshelf speakers. Its made in france knowhow has been recognised for more than 40 years. They excel at ease of use, vanishingly small size on a desktop, pleasant, undistorted sound with. By desktop speakers, i really mean something that avoids needing a separate amp or receiver to power the speakers, and sounds good positioned on a desk very close to the listener. By continuing to browse our website, you accept the use of these cookies. Compact but highperformance, xs book can also become an active solution around a flat panel, or bring quality sound into a small room once connected to a music player. Desktopcomputer speakers, audiophile recommendations steve. I bought the soundsticks iii, but they just didnt come close output wise. Listen beyond made in france knowhow focal s story vervent audio group. The focal xs book are a small pair of selfamplified speakers. Audioengine 2 powered loudspeaker the audioengine a2.
The past 2 months or so i have been on the same journey. Focal xs book provides great sound at moderate price. The awardwinning audioengine 2 speakers just got better. Focal jmlxsbook xs book music system discontinued by. The focal xs book has a bag to carry them in, but theyre hardly small. Dec 16, 2012 i got these for 30% off on sale and feel i got my moneys worth. Had the focal xs book been around, i might have chosen those instead because they have better bass extension. The new passive version from audioengine maintains many of the qualities from that fabulous little gem of a speaker, with the new one, allowing for your own favourite type of amplification. I have read a bit about both of them, however people like both of them equally. The audioengine a2 gives a total capacity of 60w, which satisfies the frequency range from 65hz to 22khz. To upgrade your cb radio or not, that is the question. I liked the headphone amp in the n22 and wanted to add my own dac hrt music streamer rather than rely on the ones built into the mm1s or focal xs. Focal is better known for its dedicated hifi speakers, but youd probably think that such an established manufacturer would have all the right tools, and speaker parts, for the job. Focal jmlxsbook xs book music system discontinued by manufacturer.
Only compatible with the n22 and original discontinued a2 model. Take the audioengine a2 if you want to save space, otherwise you might enjoy bigger speakers and eventually with a subwoofer. This appears to be identical to the a2, but adds to the left, master speaker a usb 1. While functioning best as nearfield monitors tethered to a good computeraudio system, the xs book speakers also work beautifully as part of a smallroom bookshelf system, combined with a network player. Focal xs book is the obvious next step after the first multimedia focal xs 2. The audioengine a2 s are a fair bit smaller, but does that affect the sound quality in any way compared to the av40s. These are speakers for people that care more about sound than an idock.
Audyssey media speakers oder audioengine 2 mactechnews. My son has the audioengine a2, that are my reference in audio quality. Focal xs book wireless the ruarks also challenge the focals in the rhythm department as well. The hd6 is the latest powered speaker from audioengine, the company founded by two young american audio entrepreneurial dynamos, dave evans and brady bargenquast. I know this is an unpopular question to ask on raudiophile. View and download focal xs book user manual online. Id rate them kef egg wireless as long as youre using a sub focal xs book fostex pm0. They look great on my desk, take up no room at all, and have better clarity and detail than the audioengine a2 i. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. I have tried so many speakers like bose, logitech, klipsch etc. If you are going to spend that much, i would recommend focal xs book.
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