Audioengine 2 (white) comparison

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Product name	Audioengine 2 (white) Close	Audioengine A5 (black) Close	Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra MX6021 Close	Harman Kardon SoundSticks III Close	Logitech Speaker System Z523 Close
Price	$187 to $200 at 3 stores	$359 to $399 at 2 stores	$189 at 2 stores	$169 to $169 at 3 stores	$74 to $119 at 14 stores
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Excellent Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Excellent Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Excellent Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Very good Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Very good Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars out of 7 reviews	3.5 stars out of 10 reviews	3.5 stars out of 8 reviews	3.0 stars out of 10 reviews	3.0 stars out of 5 reviews
Release date	July 07, 2009	July 07, 2009	August 27, 2009	December 08, 2010	July 14, 2009
The Bottom Line	Though they're not cheap, the Audioengine 2 speakers are an ideal combination of compact size and good looks, delivering great sound for their size.	You'd be hard-pressed to find a pair of powered stereo speakers at this price point that sounds better--and offer more flexibility--than the Audioengine 5s.	The Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra MX6021 PC speaker system is a superior combination of design and performance available at a fairly affordable price.	The $170 SoundSticks III speakers offer light cosmetic upgrades (and unfortunately retain a few irritations) from the previous model, but if you're a fan of the iridescent design, this speaker system won't disappoint.	While it won't blow you away with its sound quality, if you're looking for an affordable PC speaker-plus-subwoofer system, the Z523 is one of the best speaker systems in its price class.
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Buying choices	Crutchfield $199.00 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $200.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	J&R Music and Computer World $399.00 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $189.00 In stock: Price from 1 CNET Certified store	J&R Music and Computer World $169.95 In stock: Yes PC Mall $169.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Lenovo $102.27 In stock: Yes RadioShack.com $119.99 In stock: Yes Kmart.com $99.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 11 CNET Certified stores
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