vzion Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hi guys. I'm new in SNA and a beginner in audio. I'm thinking of getting a new set of speakers this weekend, at a budget of $600+. to replace my cheapy logitech speakers. as much as i want to get a budget hi-fi (speakers + amp combo), i think i'll settle with a set of active speakers for now. the options come down to an Audioengine A5 or Aktimate Mini speakers. I can audition the Aktimate mini in Carlton Audio Visual, but they don't have A5 in stock (they only have A2, the smaller one :o). so, anyone tried these speakers before can share an insight? cheers =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Emm Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Welcome vzion I haven't heard either personally, although the Aktimates are well regarded. Don't buy what you can't demo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolster Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hi vzion, welcome to the forum. I seem to remember that others here have Audioengine speakers and speak highly of them. From memory, one was Waricle who hosted a GTG & members were very impressed with his Audioengine 2s hooked up to a squeezebox. While not the 5's, there is also an impressive write up in Stereophile magazine here: http://stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/1207ae/ Cheers wolster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proftournesol Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I have the Audioengine A5s. They are very good quality near-field speakers. I haven't heard the Aktimates but you wouldn't go wrong with the A5s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre28 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I have heard the aktimates and was a little underwhelmed. It was playing from an Ipod source however. I was standing close but it was in a big room, so not ideal. Based on that though i would probably get the A5's due to reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sum1 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I am also interested in how the A5 compete with the Aktimate. Right now they are at the same price and the Aktimate has this Epos name attached to it which make it look like a quality product as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 If it helps, here is a review of the A5's http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/speakers/lifestyle-desktop-and-portable/audioengine-a5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balk2117 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hi vzion I own a pair of Aktimates that I use for DVD playback, TV and iPod and I think that they are a great sounding compact powered speaker, although I use a sub. with these speakers. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vzion Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Thanks lot guys. i've read alot of good review for the A5. but can hardly find any information / review for the Aktimate. :o now there's a cambridge amp on sale in trade section, i'm having a second thought to get an active speakers. damn!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Emm Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I have the Audioengine A5s. They are very good quality near-field speakers. I haven't heard the Aktimates but you wouldn't go wrong with the A5s. G'day Prof Where did you buy your A5's? I would like to audition a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sum1 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 but can hardly find any information / review for the Aktimate. :o Well the aktimate site lists a good amount of reviews from magazines and such. What Hi-Fi also have a review on their site bout the Aktimate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vzion Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Well the aktimate site lists a good amount of reviews from magazines and such.What Hi-Fi also have a review on their site bout the Aktimate thanks. i'll google them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airofu Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Finally decided and got the Aktimate's in black - very nice sounding speaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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