Audioengine

Audioengine is a US-based consumer audio brand founded in 2005 by former Apple and Alesis engineers, headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company specialises in powered speakers (built-in amplifier means no receiver required), streaming components, and DACs designed for desktop and small-to-medium room use. Product lines include the A-series (A2+ Wireless, A5+ Wireless) for the mainstream tier and the HD-series (HD3 Wireless, HD6 Wireless) for the audiophile tier, plus accessories (S8 subwoofer, D1 DAC, B-Fi wireless streamer, DS series desktop stands). All products carry a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Activate ShopBack via the ShopBack Audioengine merchant page to earn cashback on eligible audioengine.com orders at the current published rate.

Powered speakers: A2+ Wireless $299 (compact desktop), A5+ Wireless $599 (bookshelf), HD3 Wireless $449 (premium compact), HD6 Wireless $799 (premium bookshelf), HDP6 $549 (passive bookshelf, needs amp). Subwoofer: S8 $349 for adding low-end to any A-series pair. DAC and streamer: D1 Premium DAC $189 (USB + optical to RCA), B-Fi Wi-Fi audio adapter $299 (adds AirPlay and Spotify Connect to any speaker system). Desk stands: DS1 and DS2 at $29 to $59. Cables and accessories: $15 to $99. Sale pricing runs 10% to 20% during major windows.

The main US sale windows for 2026-2027 are Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (October 6-7, 2026), Black Friday (November 27, 2026), Cyber Monday (November 30, 2026), Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2026, when many retailers open online-only doorbusters), Green Monday (December 14, 2026), Boxing Week (December 26 through January 1), Presidents' Day (February 15, 2027), Memorial Day (May 31, 2027), Fourth of July, and Amazon's summer Prime Day (typically mid-July). Verify the specific dates and eligible SKUs on the merchant site before locking a purchase, since some brands run their own calendars distinct from broad retail promotions. Audioengine's own direct sale windows are Black Friday and Cyber Monday (10% to 20% off), Father's Day (June), and a September Back-to-School sale. Refurbished units on audioengine.com run 20% to 30% below new pricing with the full 3-year warranty. Legacy models (A2 Classic non-Wireless) occasionally clear at 30% off during model transitions.

The A2+ Wireless is the compact 4-inch woofer pair at $299, ideal for a desk with speakers within 3 feet of the listener. The A5+ Wireless is the larger 5-inch woofer pair at $599, ideal for a bookshelf setup, living room, or larger desk where the listener sits 5-plus feet back. If your listening position is under 3 feet from the speakers (typical desktop), A2+ delivers more than enough volume and cleaner near-field imaging. If your room is 200 square feet or larger, A5+ fills better. Both accept Bluetooth aptX, RCA, 3.5mm, and subwoofer output. Adding the S8 sub to A2+ is often a better spend than jumping to A5+.

KEF LSX II ($1,399 pair) leads on high-resolution DAC support (24-bit/384kHz), Roon Ready, and Uni-Q coaxial driver imaging. Audioengine A5+ Wireless ($599) leads on price-to-performance for the general desktop listener and simpler setup. For an audiophile with Roon and streaming service subscriptions who values imaging, KEF wins. For a shopper who wants very good powered stereo at half the price with less fuss, Audioengine A5+ or HD6 wins. Neither is cashback-eligible at every retailer; check the specific merchant page. Audioengine direct on audioengine.com is cashback-eligible via ShopBack where the merchant page is active.

Edifier R1280T ($130) and R1700BT ($200) undercut Audioengine A2+ on price with respectable sound quality. Audioengine A2+ ($299) delivers cleaner high-end, tighter bass, and better build quality with a 3-year warranty (vs Edifier's typical 1 to 2 years). For a first pair of powered desktop speakers under $200, Edifier is the value pick. For a keeper pair that will still sound good in 5 years, A2+ is worth the premium. Audioengine's US warranty and long-term support win on the ownership timeline.

Audioengine offers a 3-year limited manufacturer warranty on all powered speakers, subwoofers, DACs, and streamers, covering defects in materials and workmanship. Coverage includes internal amplifier failure, driver failure, and DAC/USB circuit failure. Warranty does not cover physical damage, water damage, blown drivers from clipping abuse, or normal wear on volume knobs and pots. Register the product on audioengine.com/register within 30 days of purchase. Refurbished units purchased direct also carry the full 3-year warranty. This is longer than the industry-standard 1-year on most competitor consumer audio.

US desktop audio at $199 to $599 is dominated by Audioengine (A2+, A5+, HD3), Kanto (YU2, YU4, YU6), Edifier (R1280T, R1700BT, S1000MKII), and Klipsch (The Fives). Above $599 the market shifts to KEF (LSX II), Genelec, and JBL Studio 4-series. Audioengine's core moat is the 3-year warranty, US-based design and support, and a clean product lineup with matching subwoofer and stand accessories. FCC-compliance and CTA labelling apply to all US audio SKUs. Audioengine ships direct in the continental US with free shipping over $99.

Empty any pending Audioengine cart, then click through fresh from the ShopBack Audioengine merchant page to the Audioengine US site. Complete checkout in the same browser session, without pasting third-party promo codes unless approved on the ShopBack page. Avoid ad-blockers or cookie-blocking browsers during the click-through. Cashback applies to eligible orders at the current published rate. See the current published rate and eligible category exclusions on the ShopBack Audioengine merchant page before checkout.

Yes. Any cancelled, returned, or refunded portion of your Audioengine order is voided from the ShopBack cashback total, since Audioengine only pays commission on completed sales. If you return an item within the return window, the pending cashback drops off. Store credit for a partial refund is typically also voided from the cashback pending balance. Confirm the item and specs before checkout to avoid a preventable return.