Audioengine HD6 bookshelf speakers

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Pros:

All in one solution, Lovely build and finish qualities, Decent amplification power, Excellent soundstaging ability, Solid and musical bass response
Fantastic sound, Needs no subwoofer, Well built, Bluetooth, Builtin amp and DAC, Optical input, Efficient use of power
Easy, comfortable sound, Bluetooth with aptX, AAC, Simple to set up and use, Superb finish

Cons:

Asynchronous USB Input, WiFi Capability, Treble “Lift” switch, More finish options (e.g, Walnut)
Expensive (but worth it)

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Last revision on March 30, 2017

Reviewers Liked

All in one solution, Lovely build and finish qualities, Decent amplification power, Excellent soundstaging ability, Solid and musical bass response
Fantastic sound, Needs no subwoofer, Well built, Bluetooth, Builtin amp and DAC, Optical input, Efficient use of power
Easy, comfortable sound, Bluetooth with aptX, AAC, Simple to set up and use, Superb finish

Reviewers Didn't Like

Asynchronous USB Input, WiFi Capability, Treble “Lift” switch, More finish options (e.g, Walnut)
Expensive (but worth it)
No USB or WiFi, A bit too large for desktop use

Expert reviews and ratings

The easy-to-live-with HD6 looks great and can deliver high-quality, true stereo sound with a minimum of fuss and...

By soundandvision.com on May 09, 2016

Active loudspeakers are hot, once the preserve of studio monitoring, speakers with built in amplifiers can be found across the board from Bluetooth boxes through soundbars to serious hi-fi. A brand that has been nibbling away at the affordable end of...

By the-ear.net on October 21, 2016

THE AUDIOENGINE HD6 POWERED SPEAKERS are Among the Most Flexible and Best-sounding Bookshelf Speakers I Have Reviewed.LikesAll in one solutionLovely build and finish qualitiesDecent amplification powerExcellent soundstaging abilitySolid and musical bass...

By Home Theater HiFi on September 14, 2016

It's no secret that I'm a fan of Audioengine. Their products—from the small A2+ to the larger A5+ speakers — are solidly built, affordable without being cheap, and sound terrific. What's not to like? When I reviewed the A5+ speakers, I talked about how...

By The Gadgeteer on May 11, 2016

Audioengine HD6 Powered Speakers are a wonderful achievement. They are feature-rich, a snap to set up and dial in, and lookers to boot. At $749 you have a turn key solution with only a line level source needed to get rocking. Link up any Bluetooth...

By AVRev on April 14, 2016

The first time I went to visit Raina, I made fun of the huge speakers attached to her stereo. “Those are freaking huge!?” I said. Fast forward a year, and I'm using the AudioEngine HD6 Powered Speakers . These speakers are fairly large bookshelf...

By Gear Diary on March 02, 2016

The HD6's offer an imposing package of features that has the potential to serve as an impressive stand-alone system—just add a source de jour. So am I ready to chuck my collection of big amps and floorstanding loudspeakers? Probably not. But did I have...

By Positive Feedback on February 05, 2016

Easy to set up, simple to use, and designed for the way people listen to music today – The motto for the Audioengine’s new HD6 Premium powered speakers couldn't have been clearer as they were unveiled at the 2016 CES Show in Las...

By Audioholics on January 19, 2016

More than just a powered speaker, the Audioengine HD6 Premium Powerred Speaker System is a complete audio system with all the connections you'll need to listen to your music.“As we celebrate our tenth year,” says Brady Bargenquast, co-founder of...

By dagogo.com on January 19, 2016