Audioengine Hd3
Electrical connection
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8 reviews
No tiny but many connection options and balanced sound.
At the beginning of the same connected via USB to my KVM switch, so that I can use the boxes with both notebook and game PC. Great disillusionment as then tinny sound from the two boxes boomed. I don't know if it was due to the installation (3h running) or if there was a driver / firmware renewal via Windows (?). Anyway, I am now very happy with the speakers. If the sound is too neutral, you can adjust it via the Windows properties "Bass Boost" or an equalizer. For bass lovers there is also a connection for a subwoofer (unfortunately there is no wireless sub from AudioEngine). The design is a bit too rough / clunky / boring for me. Had previously the Bose Musicmonitor. Soundwise a league higher than the small Bose, but also about 4x bigger. Sound changes fairly quickly when you move away from the speakers. Unfortunately, Bluetooth cannot be switched off. And since Bluetooth is always given priority, you can't help it if your neighbour suddenly connects via BT. The BT antenna allows very long ranges! Subjectively, USB delivers the best quality. Bluetooth is also good, but somehow it sounds like the music is a bit less room-filling. In any case, it is important to set the volume on the player to 100%, both for Windows and smartphones, and thus to control the volume exclusively via the speakers! The volume is not adjusted by the speakers with the playback device! A stereo cable with banana plugs is supplied to connect the two speakers. The plugs stick out far at the back, which forces a certain wall distance. But fortunately, plugless cables can be hooked up as well.
Pro
- Sound when used as desktop speaker
- Level stability
- Connection options (Bluetooth, stereo RCA, USB, subwoofer)
- All cables included
- Processing
Contra
- Banana plugs stick out far (problem if wall behind)
- Default setting could be too neutral for some (little bass)
- Bluetooth always active and has priority!
- Sound only top, if directly in front of it
- m.M.n. Sound via USB better than via Bluetooth
- Volume separate, no sync with playback device
- Price
This review was created for a different variant: Hd3 (Electrical connection)
Sweet pair of speakers for your desk
These speakers offer decent power and great sound quality for the price. Punchy bass, clean highs, 24-bit DAC. What more could you want?
Pro
- great sound quality
- non-intrusive design
- easy set-up
Contra
- relatively short cable to connect the two speakers (2m)
- bulky power source
This review was created for a different variant: Hd3 (Electrical connection)
Small speakers, very good quality for this price.
Pro
- Compact
- good sound
Contra
- Bluetooth light flashes for a long time after each switch-on
- Many cables
This review was created for a different variant: Hd3 (Electrical connection)
They don't sound like Genelec's, lack clarity, but are good speakers.
I think they are good speakers. However, if you want to work professionally and have a sharp, precise sound, you'd better spend another 200 and buy some Genelec or other studio monitors that don't connect via Bluetooth but deliver a better sound. All in all, this HD3 is a good speaker. Would I buy it again? Probably not.
Pro
- Versatile setup
- Sound is sufficient
- Can connect to multiple sources via Bluetooth
Contra
- I would have expected a little more clarity of sound
Great soundstage and bluetooth
Pro
- excellent sound stage
- great for pc speakers
- quality speakers
Perfect speakers for desk
Beautifully designed, sturdy speakers. It was satisfying both on low-end and high-end. Though I haven't reached yet the break in time which was advised 40-50 hours by Audioengine. Bluetooth pairs up to 6 devices and sound quality is pretty decent over bluetooth. Grilles are magnetically attached. The set up was very easy, cables were already with a banana plug. The packaging was done nicely as well.
Pro
- Rounded and punchy bass
- Connectivity
- Design
- Form factor
- Front master volume knob which comes handy if you use on desk
Contra
- Price
- A brick adapter for power (though it's relatively small)
6 out of 8 reviews
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