Audioengine - A5 Speaker set

Released in 2005, the legendary Audioengine 5 (A5) is the model that turned Audioengine's market for active bookshelf speakers upside down. These original speakers were known for their audiophile sound quality in a compact format, designed in the era when the iPod and Apple's AirPort Express celebrated their golden age. Although the original A5 has been replaced by the A5+ (Classic and Wireless) for years, it remains an iconic set. Main Specifications of the Original A5 According to independent reviews from Audioholics among others, the original A5 has the following specifications: www.audioholics.com Amplifier: Built-in Dual Class AB monolithic amplifier (placed in the left speaker). Power: 45W RMS / 70W peak per channel. Drivers: 5-inch Kevlar woofers and 20mm silk dome tweeters with neodymium magnets. Frequency range: 60Hz - 22kHz (+/- 1.5dB). Housing: 2.5 cm thick MDF cabinets with hand-made high-gloss finish. Weight: Left speaker (active) is 6.4 kg; right speaker (passive) is 4 kg. Unique Properties (The "iPod vibe") The original A5 is a real product of its time. You can see this directly in the connections that were unique to that generation: On top of the left speaker was a 3.5mm AUX input and a USB port. This was specifically designed to place an iPod on top of the speaker and charge it directly while playing. 'Specially built to power an Apple AirPort Express directly, allowing you to make the speakers 'wireless' early via Apple AirPlay. AC power output on the back: Specially built to power an Apple AirPort Express directly, allowing you to make the speakers 'wireless' early via Apple AirPlay.

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