Gaming PC: Custom Gaming Computers and Laptops. Fry's Home Electronics | Computer Parts & Accessories, Software, Games, TVs, Cameras - Frys.com. Bike Lights by MonkeyLectric | Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits. Audioengine A5 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review. Editors' note (February 21, 2012): The speakers reviewed here have been replaced by the newer Audioengine 5+ speakers. We've been a little tardy in reviewing Audioengine's PC speakers, but we're glad we finally got our hands on both the 5 series ($325) reviewed here and the step-down Audioengine 2 series ($199) because they really are quite impressive. The key thing to note about both sets of speakers is that they are bookshelf-style speakers masquerading as PC or "multimedia" speakers (as these things are apt to be labeled).
But unlike classic bookshelf speakers, these Audioengine models are powered (via a standard AC plug); there's no need for a separate receiver or amplifier, so you can use them with any audio source. The larger 5 series is the more industrial-looking (read: less stylish) of the two models and appears to share some heritage with monitor speakers you'd find in a recording studio. It's available in either black or white, as are the 2s.