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Title: Audioengine 5 Computer Speakers
Post by: OldiesButGoodies on May 29, 2013, 09:26:05 PM

Once I sell the excess inventory in the basement (including the 13 extra KT-120 tubes and possibly the 12 KT-88s they will displace),  I want to buy a pair of these little speakers for the iMac upstairs,  maybe with the matching D1 DAC.  Has anyone here tried them?  I remember auditioning a pair at a B&H Photo store in Cali, and it sounded very good in a near-field setup - but that was a long time back.  If you have experience with them please share.  Thanks!

Title: Re: Audioengine 5 Computer Speakers
Post by: treos33 on May 30, 2013, 09:36:33 AM

I've never heard them but I have thought about going with powered monitors before.

I think I would go with these:

http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/pro-series/products/airmotiv5 (http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/pro-series/products/airmotiv5)

Title: Re: Audioengine 5 Computer Speakers
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on May 30, 2013, 10:25:44 AM

My mom runs a pair of AudioEngine speakers in her kitchen. I'm not sure which model they are, but I think they sound really good.

Title: Re: Audioengine 5 Computer Speakers
Post by: bmwr75 on May 30, 2013, 04:55:06 PM

I have a pair of A5s hooked up to my PC.  They sound good.  You should have gotten to the VHF yard sale earlier and bought that small pair of KRK Rokit powered speakers for $99.

I'd try the Emotiva @treos33 mentions if I was buying again.

Title: Re: Audioengine 5 Computer Speakers
Post by: bmwr75 on May 30, 2013, 05:56:26 PM

Pepe,

That Emotiva statement is based on no data though.  Would just like to hear the ribbon tweeters.

Scott

Title: Re: Audioengine 5 Computer Speakers
Post by: Kingman on May 30, 2013, 06:23:32 PM

Just buy a pair of crm-2's and add a sub and forget the rest... :laugh:

Title: Re: Audioengine 5 Computer Speakers
Post by: OldiesButGoodies on May 30, 2013, 09:33:33 PM

Thanks all,  will evaluate the options. 

The Emotiva product is a couple of Cs more expensive...  that buys a lot of cassette decks!

 ;D

Title: Re: Audioengine 5 Computer Speakers
Post by: treos33 on May 31, 2013, 08:34:03 AM

Emotiva has sales sometimes, last time they only included the Airmotiv 4 but not the 5 or 6 models. I'd guess their next big sale will be around the 4th of July. I'm on their email list so I'll let you know if I see any deals pop up on these.

Title: Re: Audioengine 5 Computer Speakers
Post by: treos33 on May 31, 2013, 08:50:08 AM

I've also heard very good things about these Vanatoo speakers:

http://www.vanatoo.com/products/?slug=index.php&cPath=23_26 (http://www.vanatoo.com/products/?slug=index.php&cPath=23_26)

It is a relatively new brand and these are a little more expensive but they include digital inputs which would alleviate your need for a DAC.

Here is a review by someone I follow occasionally:

http://www.noaudiophile.com/Vanatoo_Transparent_One/ (http://www.noaudiophile.com/Vanatoo_Transparent_One/)

Title: Re: Audioengine 5 Computer Speakers
Post by: wkhanna on May 31, 2013, 01:13:37 PM

I realize these look a bit pricey to start with, but for near field performance combined with SOTA digital convenience these are V nice, IMHO...

http://www.kef.com/html/us/showroom/digital_music_solutions/x300a/overview/ (http://www.kef.com/html/us/showroom/digital_music_solutions/x300a/overview/) 

Title: Re: Audioengine 5 Computer Speakers
Post by: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on May 31, 2013, 10:21:22 PM

I love coaxials.

Title: Re: Audioengine 5 Computer Speakers
Post by: MasterBlaster on May 31, 2013, 11:57:34 PM

I'm a little put off by their deceptive specs. They claim 150 watts (75x2 peak) true spec is 50wpc.

Title: Re: Audioengine 5 Computer Speakers
Post by: treos33 on June 07, 2013, 08:21:10 AM

The emotiva sale came sooner then I expected:

http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/pro-series (http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/pro-series)

I am really debating ordering a pair of the Airmotiv 4s for my desk. Those tweeter just look so sexy.

And Guttenberg loved them:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57367525-47/emotivas-astonishing-desktop-speaker/ (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57367525-47/emotivas-astonishing-desktop-speaker/)