“I frequently host a pair of their A5+ powered monitors (Bamboo finish, US$469) on my work desk in Sydney because they look a darn sight more stylish than the admittedly superior-sounding and considerably more expensive Adam Audio A7x but also because their volume pot sits on the front the panel within easy reach. Little wonder then that Audioengine’s range is the number one non-pro audio brand returned by Google when searching for active or powered monitors. Audioengine design loudspeakers for those who can’t afford the best at any price (idealists) but for those who want their audio gear to be simple to setup/use, to look stylish and to sound pretty darn excellent. Tick, tick and tick.” —— digitalaudioreview.net