Audioengine 5+ (black) comparison

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Product name	Audioengine 5+ (black) Close	Monoprice 9774 Close	Audioengine A5 (black) Close	Audioengine 5+ (white) Close	Audioengine 2 (white) Close
Price	$399 to $399 at 2 stores	$278 at 1 store	$359 to $399 at 2 stores	$359 to $399 at 2 stores	$187 to $200 at 3 stores
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Excellent Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)	5.0 stars Spectacular Overall score: 9.7 (5.0 stars)	4.0 stars Excellent Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Excellent Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Excellent Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	4.5 stars out of 1 review	0 stars No reviews, write one!	3.5 stars out of 10 reviews	5.0 stars out of 1 review	3.5 stars out of 7 reviews
Release date	January 03, 2012	October 24, 2012	July 07, 2009	January 03, 2012	July 07, 2009
The Bottom Line	The Audioengine 5+ powered speakers deliver excellent sound quality and provide a clutter-free way to listen to smartphones, iPods, or any other audio source.	The Monoprice 9774 speaker system is the best home audio value we've ever seen: gorgeous, incredible-sounding home theater speakers for just under $250.	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 Audioengine 5+ powered speakers deliver excellent sound quality and provide a clutter-free way to listen to smartphones, iPods, or any other audio source.	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.
Basic specs
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System Components	2 x Bookshelf speakers	4 x Satellite speakers 1 x Center speaker 1 x Subwoofer	2 speakers	2 x Bookshelf speakers	2 speakers
Audio System Max Output Power	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	70 Watt	Info unavailable	60 Watt
MP3 Player Compatibility	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	iPod with video (5G) iPod nano	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Audio Amplifier	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated
Input Impedance	10 KOhm	8 Ohm	10 KOhm	10 KOhm	Info unavailable
Nominal Output Power (Total)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	45 Watt	Info unavailable	30 Watt
Color	Black	Black	Black	White	High-gloss white
Dimensions (WxDxH)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	7 in x 7.8 in x 10 in	Info unavailable	4 in x 5.2 in x 6 in
Battery	None	Info unavailable	None	None	Info unavailable
Remote Control	Remote control - Infrared	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Remote control - Infrared	Info unavailable
Speaker System Details	Bookshelf 2 - 50 Watt - 50 - 22000 Hz - 10 KOhm	4 x Satellite speaker - 115 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 x Center channel speaker - 110 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 x Subwoofer - 200 Watt - 33 - 150 Hz	2 - 45 Watt - 50 - 22000 Hz - 10 KOhm	Bookshelf 2 - 50 Watt - 50 - 22000 Hz - 10 KOhm	2 - 15 Watt - 65 - 22000 Hz
Connectivity Technology	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired
Speaker Type	2-way - Active	Active	2-way - Active	2-way - Active	2-way - Active
Manufacturer Warranty	3 years warranty	Info unavailable	3 years warranty	3 years warranty	3 years warranty
Product Description	Bookshelf Audioengine A5+	Home theater speaker system Monoprice 5.1 Hi-Fi Home Theater	Audioengine 5 - PC multimedia speakers	Bookshelf Audioengine A5+	Audioengine 2 - PC multimedia speakers
Max (RMS) Output Power	75 Watt	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	75 Watt	Info unavailable
Nominal (RMS) Output Power	50 Watt	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	50 Watt	Info unavailable
Response Bandwidth	50 - 22000 Hz	Info unavailable	50 - 22000 Hz	50 - 22000 Hz	65 - 22000 Hz
Power	AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )	Info unavailable	AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )	AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )	Info unavailable
Product Type	Bookshelf	5.1-channel Home theater speaker system	PC multimedia speakers	Bookshelf	PC multimedia speakers
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Buying choices	Crutchfield $399.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $278.58 In stock: Price from 1 CNET Certified store	J&R Music and Computer World $399.00 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Crutchfield $399.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Crutchfield $199.00 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $200.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores
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