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Boogiemouse
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Nov 5, 2013
Pairing my A2 's with the Audioengine subwoofer helps a lot...but I can't recommend it for all, due to the constant need to balance the subwoofer when I want the A2's louder or softer. My A5's don't have this problem, since they have a dedicated sub "out". The new A2+ now seem to have a similar out. Interestingly, when we had a listening group "face-off" between the A5 +and the A2, the A2 easily won the clarity and imaging categories, and even perhaps the realism and speed categories. I am guessing that they are more of a point source, and have less cabinet resonances to deal with. Still, the A5+ was far better for Pink Floyd and Stones. However, when the A2 was paired with the subwoofer, I thought it was the better system...despite the constant need to rebalance the subwoofer. SO...I am very intrigued as to how nice the new A2+ will be with the sub in a much better controlled situation. The imaging and clarity should still be there, along with some sweet punch. My biggest question now, is does the A2+ use a crossover to relieve itself of the deep bass duties when plugging in the sub? Now, that could be very helpful! Especially if the crossover is dedicated to match perfectly to the system.
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