Audioengine S8 250W Powered Subwoofer | Built-in Amplifier | RCA and 3.5mm inputs | Cables included (Black)

Funciona muy bien.

Let me start off by saying these are way more than just computer speakers - but thats what I purchased them for (at least at first). They also KILL as stand alone speakers when used with Sonos or Apple (or other sources too I imagine). I purchased a set of A5+ speakers to replace my long running Klipsch ProMedia 4.1 system for use on my home office PC. I work as a Sales Engineer, with lots of time spent in front of my PC working on spreadsheets, researching and doing other work - all the while listening to a mix of streaming music and NAS served MP3 content. I also play my fair share of PC games, (MW3, Battlefield etc). I was (pretty) happy with the ProMedia - at the time they were one of the best options, especially for the price. I finally drove them into the ground and was searching for replacements. My local Fry's had frankly - terrible selection in the PC speaker department (at any price). Logitech? Please. I consider myself a discerning consumer - I love the high end, however I am value oriented. That being said, I have the means to spend more than most. I started looking at higher end monitor speakers which is how I found my way to the AudioEngine lines. The other challenge for me - I listen to a wide variety of music. Everything from Prodigy, to Korn, to Depeche Mode - Pop (I have kids so hello Katy Perry!)...Nine Inch Nails...Classical, and yes even Rap and Acoustic. And when I'm playing MW3 or Battlefield 3 - I like it to sound like WW3 is going off around me and give me the spatial clues to know when someone is coming up behind me. Speakers that typically give me the boom I want when I'm listening to Rap sound muddy when trying to hit the technical pulse of a dubstep or drum and bass record. I want my Bass tight and controlled. I also tend to like it LOUD (or at least be able to play loud when I want) without distortion or making my ears sore. Now at $399 a pair for the A5+'s ( I bought two - front/rear), they were considerably more expensive, but they sounded WAY better, and much louder. I was happy - and while the A5+s deliver strong bass for their size, there just isn't any way a small speaker can replicate low end frequencies. In my opinion, you shouldn't just purchase the A5s without the Sub if you are really into music. The A5's are hands down one of the best performing/sounding speakers at their price point. At lower volumes you can get away with out a sub, but once you start to turn them up, the missing/lack of low end is much more apparent and disappointing. Simple solution - I added the AS8W sub and I was blown away. Instant HUGE upgrade. Before I got the sub, whenever I'd show them off, I'd get "that really sounds good" or "those are sweet". Now I get "WOW". For those of you that are considering using these for PC speakers (and have the means) add them to your cart. You wont be sorry. 1100+ may seem like alot for 4 speakers and a sub (not really), but the build quality is incredible, setup options galore and the sound is amazing. VERY well matched. I can listen to them at low levels and they sound great...and turn them up. Sitting inside 4 of these speakers with the A8 sub is frankly spoiled me. I thought my Car sounded good with 5K worth of Focal speakers and two 10's. This matches it at a fraction of the cost. I am used to a tight, loud bass that has real punch, presence and yet doesn't overpower the rest of the instruments - and adding this sub delivered just that. If you have the means to go with 4 A5+s and this sub - you will create the ultimate 4.1 computer sound setup. It will rock a room HARD. I literally can turn it up until it starts to hurt - and it still sounds clear and tight. Which frankly was my expectation. Mission accomplished AudioEngine! I also purchased a set for my wife's craft room. She likes Maroon 5, Gwen Stefani - Pop mostly. I hooked it into our Sonos system. It sounded good enough for her (the A5+ by themselves (one pair)), but again -needed more low end. I added this sub under her desk and last night I hear her showing it off to her girlfriends (not the speakers - she didn't even notice how nice they look), but rather listen to this! They spent the next hour just listening to different songs. AudioEngine needs to get with Sonos and bundle as its a fantastic combination. Did I mention it will f'kin ROCK a room? Seriously. Highly recommended at the price point. Not sure if this is what I'd go with as a DTS setup, but for music you will be thrilled with Audioengine A5 speakers and AS8 Sub. Bottom line - great bang for the buck and a necessary add on to any AudioEngine bookshelf speaker set. You wont be sorry.

Sonido mucho más grande, muchísima calidad de sonido complementando los A5 plus. Puede ser un equipo de sonido definitivo Hi-Fi para muchos muchos años. No lo dudes ni un segundo A5 plus y S8 y a quemar discos. Busca unos buenos aislantes para cada altavoz y el S8 muy importante. A bajo volumen es una gozada, no hace falta reventar la casa para disfrutar de este equipo Hi-Fi. Compra unos buenos cables tanto para unir los A5 como para conectar los A5 al S8, se nota mucho la diferencia. No hace falta una barbaridad pero sí unos cables dignos para este equipo. Por cierto! Marca Americana con mucho renombre en EEUU que en Europa poquito a poco se está haciendo su nicho. Hace equipo de sobremesa pero con amplificadores analógicos toroidales de los de antes, es de las pocas marcas que hacen esto hoy en día, demuestran la calidad de altavoces que fabrican, creo que no hay mucho más que decir con esto. Todo lo que hace ahora es digital con chips... Vamos una porqueria. Estos altavoces y subwoofer son de madera maciza MDF, montados, pintados a mano. Calidad por dónde los mires de verdad. A disfrutar!!!

Alors là ! C’est quelque chose ! Ce caisson de basse fera passer votre installation audio à un niveau supérieur. Lorsque l’on parle d’un caisson de basse, on imagine toujours l’amplification des boum boum, mais pas du tout. Un caisson de basse amplifie et donne de la profondeur à tout… les voix, les guitares, etc. Toute la scène sonore se voit amplifiée par toute la dynamique offerte par le caisson. En plus de cela, la maîtrise parfaite des basses et percussion proposées par le S8 est inouïe et admirablement précise et bien maîtrisée, offrant des basses tendues et profondes… un plaisir pour les oreilles… Prodigieux ! J’ai beaucoup de matériel audio, mais cet ensemble enceintes Audioengine A2+ et son subwoofer S8, pour une valeur de 700 euros, offre une qualité sonore que l’on retrouve généralement dans des produits beaucoup plus chers. Alors bravo aux concepteurs de ces produits, car ils proposent un rapport qualité-prix excellent. Alors, à tous ceux qui souhaitent passer le cap d’un son haut de gamme à un prix très correct, je vous recommande ce sub-woofer S8 associé à une paire d’enceintes de la même marque. Foncer vous ne le regretterez pas !!

With its powerful 250W output and 8-inch subwoofer, it delivers deep, rich bass that adds incredible depth to music and movies. The compact design fits perfectly in my space, and the build quality is top-notch. Setup was a breeze, and it pairs seamlessly with my existing speakers. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enhance their sound experience!