Review on 🔊 Audioengine HD3 Wireless Speaker: High-Definition Desktop Monitor Speakers with 60W Power, aptX HD Bluetooth, and 24-bit DAC - Walnut by Erik Wesley

I've spent five figures on my audio setup with headphones, DAC and amplifier in the past. At one point I developed tinnitus, which both the headphones and the audio equipment probably contributed to. In truth, high-end audio gear tends to be fraught with problems, and many of them cause snake oil. And the differences are somewhat minimal. However, there are clear differences as well as strengths and weaknesses of the various settings. This is one of the easiest options to bring high-quality audio to your PC. I bought them because of the quality of the speakers and DAC. The DAC is solid but not very good, I think it is clear that something will sound better with ESSABRE series chips, but they are also much more expensive. They also take up a lot of space. With this option you have everything you need and everything works fine. Most likely, you will be satisfied with the sound quality. Bass is a little low, Audioengine has a subwoofer option that might be worth considering, but again that adds to the cost and space. I'm not deducting a star for this, but my product came with a defective cable. It's a standard micro USB and I borrowed one and ordered another from Revain. They're cheap, but it was definitely a bit annoying. I think I was just unlucky but if this happens to you it should be looked into (the end was plugged in and couldn't be plugged into the USB socket). Luckily I don't have a problem with no sound coming for a few seconds. Mine is coming in soon. I also didn't bother to connect the Bluetooth antenna as I never plan to use it. For me, this is strictly for my PC, and from a placement standpoint, it doesn't make much sense to me to do it any other way. Overall I'm very happy with this purchase and will likely add a subwoofer over time. There are several alternatives, but depending on your space requirements and what you already have, they may not be worth it. But it's always a personal choice. Whatever the case, they have a great soundstage and are crisp and very clear in detail. Oh, and a note on the banana plugs, it takes a bit of force to get them in, but they will go in. , and you don't have to worry about damage or anything, they're designed to get the job done. The bass and treble just weren't where I wanted them to be. I ended up getting an AudioEngine subwoofer, but most of the time it just wouldn't wake up from sleep, and once you get used to the subwoofer it really diminishes the enjoyment of the sound if it doesn't turn on (especially if you opt for it I'm building a crossover.) Audioengine took some time to get back to me and I decided to just give everything back. I had the subwoofer less than 2 days and the speakers about a week. Now I'm waiting for a refund before starting my next step. It cost me about $40 to send everything back (slightly more when buying a new cable), but that's probably better than having $700+ worth of hardware that I'm not happy with and worried about in the future could. There was a rare type of mic feedback. i heard the crackle once or twice a day, i'm not sure if it will be a problem in the long run but after putting everything together i thought it would be the best for me. I chose an asterisk. I hope everything works for you if you choose this option. However, I might suggest using the cheaper A2+ and a different subwoofer. As for me, I will most likely just take a separate DAC and studio monitors and just work with them. Space is becoming an issue but I'll try to make everything work. Or I'll leave my current Edifier Exclaims speakers, which are definitely a step down, but perfectly adequate for everyday viewing, listening and gaming.