Reddit mentions of Audioengine A2 Premium Powered Desktop Speaker - Pair (White)

It's a beauty! I'm very new to the audiophile world. Eventually I want to get a nice vintage turntable. Right now they are hooked up to Audioengine A2 Premium Powered Desktop Speakers. I don't think this is a good pair. I am looking for something vintage but sounding and looking great. Hopefully with a mid century modern look. I love the look of these Dynaco A-25s. But not sure if I should limit myself to finding those exact speakers. Anyone have any speaker suggestions for this receiver?

These are the Bose speakers I have

Here's a set of speakers that are better for half the cost

These blow away the Bose speakers and cost a bit less

By the way - check out /r/audiophile - I'm not an audiophile, but that's what a few guys from over there recommended. The Audioengines would probably be your best bet, though if your budget is $150 get the second one. I haven't used either one so I'm not speaking from personal experience, just what's been recommended to me.

In case you're a noob like me and never heard of the A2...
http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-A2-Premium-Powered-Desktop/dp/B000VKEFMS

Those speakers look familiar. What are they?

EDIT: Ah, Audioengine A2, for anyone wondering.

If you can stretch your budget to $280, these would the best option. The JBL's are breathtaking powered monitors for the price: http://www.amazon.com/JBL-Professional-LSR305-Studio-Monitor/dp/B00DUKP37C

A very good powered speaker option for $180: http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-Premium-Powered-Desktop-Speaker/dp/B000VKEFMS

If you're serious about your budget, you could also do passive speakers:
Lepai 2020 amp ($20): http://www.amazon.com/Lepai-LP-2020A-Tripath-Class-T-Amplifier/dp/B0049P6OTI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413670794&sr=8-1&keywords=lepai+2020

Teac LS-H265 ($90 a pair): http://www.amazon.com/Teac-LS-H265-2-Way-Speaker-System/dp/B004R929AY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1413670989&sr=1-1&keywords=teac+ls-h265

Those Teacs have pretty punchy bass for its size, but if you find yourself lacking some low end ($90): http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-SUB-800-Powered-Subwoofer/dp/B0063NU30K/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1413671025&sr=1-1&keywords=dayton+sub+800

The final system is $200 total, or $110 without the subwoofer.

AudioEngine A2

I recommend M-Audio AV-40's, Audioengine A2's, or Swan M200MkII's.

http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Studiophile-Powered-Monitor-Speakers/dp/B0051WAM64/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347067631&sr=8-1&keywords=m-audio+av-40

http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-Premium-Powered-Desktop-Speaker/dp/B000VKEFMS/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1347067724&sr=1-2&keywords=audioengine+a2

http://www.theaudioinsider.com/product_info.php?products_id=184&gclid=CMWF6YTrpLICFYk7OgodN0IAAw

More than your budget, but worth checking out.
A $150 2.1 setup will sound way better than a $150 5.1 setup.
MAudio AV40 - very well regarded at that price.
Audioengine A2 - another great choice.
Swan D1010 IV Couldn't find the D1080 in stock any more, but these have excellent reviews and the price is right.

Well there's a few options for you here. There's these, which I have a highly recommend. Fluance SX6. Or a cheaper yet still apparently great set of Micca speakers that are quite a bit smaller. These both require something like this to power it, along with some speaker wire and maybe banana plugs. You could also get some powered Audioengine A2
's. Those shouldn't require an amp. Overall I would highly recommend taking the plunge into quality sound equipment. I myself would buy the fluance one's again but it's up to you. The cost is most definitely worth it when it comes to these speakers.

Please never buy logitech speakers if you care even slightly about sound quality.

My recommendation for your price range is the Audioengine A2 mini monitors. I own a pair of these myself and they have excellent sound quality for such a small set of monitors.

Furthermore, they are capable of a surprising amount of volume (without losing clarity). I keep my pair of A2s at our office, and have used them during office parties with about 50 - 75 people in a relatively small space, and the music is easily heard over the talking.

The one drawback of small monitors is that they lack some of the low end, especially sub bass, that larger monitors are able to produce. Depending on what you're willing to spend and how much space you have, you could use a separate subwoofer if this is problematic. But with that in mind, the A2s are a very clear and balanced set of monitors for their size and certainly produce enough low end that you won't miss it entirely.

Thank you for the suggestions. I purchased these speakers a couple of years ago that I've only used for playing music via AUX, but will these work in place of the Micca speakers?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VKEFMS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://i.imgur.com/8giG1.jpg

Speakers: Audio Engine A2

Keyboard: Das Keyboard

Mouse Pad: Razer Goliathus (this thing is awesome I've had it for like 5 years.)


Mouse: Steelseries Xai

Maybe something like this

Audioengine A2

http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-multimedia-speakers-total-high-gloss/dp/B000VKEFMS/ref=sr_1_4?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1314464646&sr=1-4

If you can tolerate the monitor speakers long enough to save another $50, the Audioengine A2s are fantastic. I've got a pair and they are great, a lot of power in a very compact space. Plus they look really nice (I think so anyway).

If $150 is a hard limit, I've seen the M-Audio Studiophile AV 40s on a few people's setups and they seem to be well liked. Plus they're on sale at the moment. I can't speak for how they perform though.