Setup Guide + Premium Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Contents Safety Instructions Page 1 Introduction Page 2 Features Page 2 What’s in the Box Page 3 Unpacking Page 3 Setup and Operation Page 6-10 Troubleshooting Page 11 Specifications Page 13 Contact Us Page 14 Warranty Information Page 15 audioengine A5+ setup guide
Basic Safety Instructions t t t t t t t t t t t t Read these instructions for all components before using this product. Keep these instructions for future reference. Heed all warnings on the product and in the owner's guide. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture. Do not use this product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or moisture are present.
Introduction Welcome to the Audioengine family and congratulations on your purchase of the Audioengine 5+ Premium Powered Speakers! The Audioengine team is dedicated to bringing you the highest-quality listening experience possible and the Audioengine 5+ (A5+) speakers were designed with the same attention to detail and operational simplicity as all other Audioengine products.
What’s in the Box (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1) (1) A5+ powered (left) speaker A5+ passive (right) speaker Remote control Speaker wire (16AWG), 3.75 meters (~12.3ft) Detachable AC power cord 3.5mm mini-jack to mini-jack audio cable, 2 meters (~6.5ft) RCA to RCA audio cable, 2 meters (~6.5ft) Cloth speaker bag Cloth cable bag Setup guide Product line brochure Unpacking Your Audioengine 5+ speakers were carefully tested and inspected before packaging and shipping.
A5+ Front Left (Active/Powered) 7” A5+ Front Right (Passive) 10.75” Remote Power Indicator Receiver Volume Control A5+ Bottom Left A5+ Bottom Right 7.75” 0.
A5+ Back Left A5+ Back Right Audio Input 1 USB Power Audio Input 2 Variable Output Output to Passive Speaker 115 Power On/Off Voltage Select AC Power Inlet Remote Control Sleep This button puts A5+ into a power-saving Sleep Mode, shown by the front panel power indicator as a slow pulse. To exit Sleep press the Sleep button again. Note that you can also put the A5+ into and out of Sleep Mode by pressing the front panel volume knob. Mute Press the Mute button to silence the A5+.
Setup and Operation Step 1 - Speaker Placement Although your Audioengine 5+ speakers are very forgiving with regards to placement, it’s true that proper speaker placement can have an impact on sound quality. There seem to be different theories on correct speaker placement but rooms and tastes are different so it’s difficult to recommend a perfect setup. We do suggest you feel free to experiment to see what works for you.
Step 2 - Connecting the Speaker Wire The Audioengine 5+ speakers have amplifiers built into the left cabinet and the included speaker wire is used to connect both speakers to each other. The A5+ uses high quality, five-way gold plated binding posts that will accept heavy gauge bare wire, banana plugs, spade lugs, or pin terminators. o p 115 1) Use your thumb and finger to unscrew the binding post connectors on the back of each speaker.
Setup and Operation (cont’d) Step 3 – Connecting the Power Cord 1. Verify that the power switch on the left speaker rear panel is in the OFF position. 2. Confirm that the rear panel voltage selector switch is set to the proper voltage for your area. 3. Connect the power cord into the left speaker and the other end into an AC power outlet. A5+ Back Left A5+ Back Right 115 n OFF o p Note: We recommend using a high-quality surge suppressor and/or AC line filter on all electronics equipment.
Step 4 – Connecting Audio Cables Using the appropriate audio cable (3.5” mini-jack and/or RCA cable), connect your audio source (computer, iPod, etc.) to the A5+ audio inputs. One of each cable type is included. Note: Both audio inputs on the A5+ are active so two audio sources may be connected to the speakers at the same time without the need for an input switch. Step 5 – Operation 1. Move the A5+ rear panel power switch to the ON position.
Other Features Variable Output The A5+ includes a variable preamp audio output so you can connect a subwoofer, other Audioengine powered speakers, or an Audioengine wireless adapter to daisy-chain music to other systems around the house. This output is variable (adjustable) so the volume level can be controlled from the A5+ front panel or remote control. USB Power The USB port allows you to power and charge your iDevice (iPod, iPhone, iPad, etc.
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Hum Adding a new component could bring out hum or buzz that may not have existed before. Your first assumption may be that something may be wrong with your new gear but this is generally caused by a “ground-loop” in your system. Consider these tips for possible solutions: t First try moving all components to the same electrical circuit or AC power outlet. t If the hum or buzz is still present, power off all gear and remove the mini-jack and/or RCA audio cables to and from the A5+.
Audioengine 5+ Premium Powered Speakers General Specifications Type: 2.0 powered (active) speaker system 150W peak power total (50W RMS, 75W peak per channel), AES Dual Class AB monolithic Amplifier type: 5" Kevlar woofers, 20mm silk dome tweeters Drivers: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, RCA L/R Inputs: RCA L/R audio (full-range, adjustable) Outputs: USB Type A (power/charge) 7 )[ NBOVBMMZ TXJUDIBCMF Voltages: >95dB (typical A-weighted) Signal-to-noise: <0.
Contact Us If you have any questions or feel you may need service, contact the reseller where you purchased your product or feel free to email us directly at: support@audioengineusa.com or call toll-free in the United States: (877) 853-4447 About Audioengine Audioengine designs and builds innovative audio products with all your music in mind. Great sound, simple but elegant designs, high-quality materials, and truly useful features are what Audioengine is about.
Warranty Period All Audioengine products have a 3-year Limited Warranty on parts and labor from date of purchase. Your warranty is automatic so there is no need to register. This Limited Warranty applies only to Audioengine products purchased in the contiguous United States. For Limited Warranty coverage elsewhere please contact your Audioengine dealer, reseller, or distributor. What is covered All defective parts or faulty workmanship.
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RCA Inputs 3.5 mm M iniJack Input "If you're looking for a desktop system t hat w il l give you great musical satisfaction w ith no hassle, you can't go wrong with t he N22 and P4 passive speakers.. :' Variable Pre-amp Line Out Power -Positive Feedback USB Power Speaker Connectors Back Front Features Compatible With Technical Specifications • Powerful but compact stereo audio amplifier ·Cool-running 22 watts RMS per channel • 2 inputs for iPod, iPhone, computer, TV, etc.
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"Super fast setup and t he uncompressed sound is pretty remarkable:' - Uncrate Pair I Hop l 1 Sender Features Made For • Use your iPod for wireless music control • No separate remote or base station needed • Quick setup, receiver included • Uncompressed CO-quality digital transmission • Super-compact size, no batteries needed • No dropouts, static, or interference • Wi-Fi technology beats Bluetooth and FM • HOP feature works with up to 8 Receivers • Plays all music formats from your IPod ~ Package Co
1 - - - - - - - - 11 .25" - - - - - - - - - 1 Line-level Output "This is a well-made, solid sounding subwoofer, with the potential for a wireless twist." -What Hifl? RCA Input Mini-Jack Input AC Outlet Phase LFE in Crossover 11.
