Audioengine HD6

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'Besides the quality of their sound, what I like about Audioengine products is the quality of the decision-making behind them. To survive in today's audio marketplace a company must morph easily and keep their eyes on the big picture. Audioengine has clearly done both. Their new (to be released in November) HD6 powered, stand-mounted loudspeaker ($750/pair) is a perfect case in point; it plays naturally well on a desktop (which the A2+'s do with gleeful élan) and it plays even better on stands out in the room like old school British mini-monitors. With its furniture-grade finish, magnetic grilles, and solid aluminum remote control, the HD6 looks like it should cost at least twice as much. Did I mention the internal amps are class A/B monoblocks (one in each speaker)? The HD6s are equipped with analog (RCA), optical, and Bluetooth aptX inputs. Audioengine demonstrated these handsome new inventions using a U-Turn turntable driving their own X MT W3 wireless adaptor kit ($149). These new mini-monitors played music so well I have no choice but to resort to my old favorite line: I could live with them forever.'

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Audioengine HD6 Premium Powered Speakers
Our flagship HD6 powered speaker system represents a major milestone for Audioengine and shows just how far we’ve come in 10 years. Featuring built-in amplifiers that really pack a punch as well as analog and digital inputs including aptX® Bluetooth® and optical, the HD6 is not just another great-sounding pair of Audioengine powered speakers, but a complete audio system. Easy to set up, simple to use, and designed for the way people listen to music today.

Versatile connectivity
We’ve included features from some of our best-selling products making HD6 quite possibly the most versatile powered speaker available. Stream TIDAL, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube - or any streaming service or media player - wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet or computer. For the highest resolution connect to the optical input, which is perfect for network music players. It can also be used to connect any component with an optical output, including your TV system. You can also connect your favorite turntable or a subwoofer, so no matter how you connect and listen, HD6 has you covered.

Retro-forward design
The HD6 was designed first for performance, but speakers also need to look great, right? The furniture-grade wood veneers and detachable magnetic grills give the HD6 a look and feel of old-school elegance that blends with any decor. Available in Satin Black for your stealth system as well as Walnut and Cherry wood finishes at no additional cost if you want to really show them off.

Easy setup
Built-in power amplifiers save space and eliminate the need to connect HD6 to a stereo receiver or external power amp. Simply plug the left speaker into a power outlet and connect the included speaker wire from the left to the right passive speaker. All internal components of the HD6 are designed and tuned together, so you’ll get Audioengine’s Signature Sound and a much more efficient system than traditional separate passive speakers and amplifiers.

Quality sound
The HD6 is Audioengine’s latest statement on high-quality and highly-affordable audio. The all-new woofers have diecast aluminum frames allowing the lower-end to really perform. Also new are the silk dome tweeters which have been upgraded for even smoother, more extended highs, superior stereo separation, and incredible imaging. The HD6 speaker cabinets are also a new design that are thicker and more stable which reduces unwanted resonances.

Power output
150W peak power total (50W RMS, 75W peak per channel)

Frequency response
50Hz-22kHz ±1.5dB

Features
Built-in analog class A/B monoblock power amplifiers
Dual audio inputs and full-range variable output
High-fidelity advanced Bluetooth® with aptX®, simplified setup, extended range, and 24-bit upsampling
24-bit digital optical (SPDIF) input
Custom 5.5” Kevlar woofers with die cast aluminum woofer baskets
Custom 1” silk tweeters with neodymium magnets and ferrofluid-cooled voice coils
Hand-built cabinets with furniture-grade finishes
Detachable magnetic speaker grills
Threaded inserts to secure speakers to stands
Passive crossovers with upgraded components
Solid aluminum remote control

$749.00

http://audioengineusa.com/Store/HD6-WAL-Powered-Speakers