Audioengine A5 $399 - Page 7

dakiller · 29th October 2009, 6:57 PM

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Originally Posted by leonami

Gah I just realised that these things don't have a headphone jack for when I want to not annoy my housemates...
Anybody got some sort of workaround/fix that I could use?

There are RCA lineouts on them, with the right adapter it should pass though

thaFunkster · 29th October 2009, 7:05 PM

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Originally Posted by leonami

I just rigged mine up... These speakers are so detailed that I can hear how flawed onboard is... Time to bust out cash for a sound card methinks...

Gawh, now I want some. Recently bought two sets of surround speakers, so somehow it would be a waste. Not to mention I cant even afford them, but I want them anyway!

ThePointer · 7th November 2009, 7:35 PM

So is there anywhere in brisbane that sells these for < $450?

--B-- · 10th November 2009, 9:39 AM

Hi all

ive been reading all about these A5s and have just placed an order.

at the moment ive only got onboard audio however starting to think that to get the most out of my A5s im going to need a sound card or some other solution?

can anyone recommend a decent and well priced sound card or other option that will really get the most from my A5s?

Cheers!

QuaCk · 10th November 2009, 10:58 AM

i've just received/isntalled a Xonar DS i bought from ebay not long ago.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWNX:IT

pretty cheap and i can notice the difference from my Audigy 2ZS.

i gotta admit, upgrading from my SoundSticks II, the A5's are pretty fkn good. i'll probably shell out for the accompanying sub when i can save enough. i was initially worried moving from 2.1 to 2.0 but the A5's produce some nice tight bass. i'd like more of the lower freq the dedicated sub could produce tho.

Benno1988 · 10th November 2009, 2:00 PM

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Originally Posted by QuaCk

i've just received/isntalled a Xonar DS i bought from ebay not long ago.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWNX:IT

pretty cheap and i can notice the difference from my Audigy 2ZS.

i gotta admit, upgrading from my SoundSticks II, the A5's are pretty fkn good. i'll probably shell out for the accompanying sub when i can save enough. i was initially worried moving from 2.1 to 2.0 but the A5's produce some nice tight bass. i'd like more of the lower freq the dedicated sub could produce tho.

I got the soundsticks II as well, definately a step up?

Also have AD900 headphones, which blow the SSII out of the water obviously.

swong · 12th November 2009, 2:37 AM

I've also got the soundsticks II and the AD900 as well

I didn't think that the A5 would be that much of an improvement over the soundsticks, which is why I held off buying them, but if they're definitely noticeably better, then I might just have to get them

ThePointer · 12th November 2009, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuaCk

i've just received/isntalled a Xonar DS i bought from ebay not long ago.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWNX:IT

pretty cheap and i can notice the difference from my Audigy 2ZS.

i gotta admit, upgrading from my SoundSticks II, the A5's are pretty fkn good. i'll probably shell out for the accompanying sub when i can save enough. i was initially worried moving from 2.1 to 2.0 but the A5's produce some nice tight bass. i'd like more of the lower freq the dedicated sub could produce tho.

i got my a5's and am also thinking i'd like a sub to get some lower freqs. any suggestions on a sub?

AlieN101 · 12th November 2009, 3:23 PM

Just ordered my A5's

Got a new sound card while i was at it too, Asus Xonar Essence STX! cant wait till it arrives.

QuaCk · 13th November 2009, 9:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benno1988

I got the soundsticks II as well, definately a step up?

Also have AD900 headphones, which blow the SSII out of the water obviously.

yeap. definately a step up. i sold my soundsticks for $160 as well so that was pretty good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePointer

i got my a5's and am also thinking i'd like a sub to get some lower freqs. any suggestions on a sub?

The audioengine one. i think it's called the A8 or S8 or something. $400 at PCCG iirc

ThePointer · 17th November 2009, 7:45 PM

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Originally Posted by QuaCk

yeap. definately a step up. i sold my soundsticks for $160 as well so that was pretty good.

The audioengine one. i think it's called the A8 or S8 or something. $400 at PCCG iirc

i read a few reviews and apparently it's not so good? i think i remember reading something like it was not very tight, and there were better things for $400.

do you know any different?

AlieN101 · 17th November 2009, 7:50 PM

Just got my A5's and STX, all hooked up and going.

Sound is very detailed and crisp, a sub could'nt hurt for the low end frequencies, although the mid bass is nice and tight! I'm happy

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AlieN101 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Perth Posts: 421	Just got my A5's and STX, all hooked up and going. Sound is very detailed and crisp, a sub could'nt hurt for the low end frequencies, although the mid bass is nice and tight! I'm happy __________________ PC: Intel E6750 @ 3.6 - Gigabyte P35-DS3R rev2.1 - ATI HD4850 - Kingston Hyper-X (2x2GB) - Windows 7 Laptop: Dell Studio 15 Audio: Foobar2000 [WASAPI] > KingRex UD-01 DAC > O1 AMP > Ultrasone PROline 750 / MS1i Over 20 Successful Trades on OCAU!

7th November 2009, 7:35 PM	#93
ThePointer Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9	So is there anywhere in brisbane that sells these for < $450?

10th November 2009, 9:39 AM	#94
--B-- New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	Hi all ive been reading all about these A5s and have just placed an order. at the moment ive only got onboard audio however starting to think that to get the most out of my A5s im going to need a sound card or some other solution? can anyone recommend a decent and well priced sound card or other option that will really get the most from my A5s? Cheers!