Audioengine Hd3 Bluetooth Speaker System With Ds1m Desktop Speaker Stands Kit (satin Black, Pair)
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Enjoy your audio from nearly any source with this pair of satin black Audioengine HD3 Bluetooth Speaker System. They feature Bluetooth with aptX HD for wireless connectivity, stereo RCA and 1/8" inputs for traditional wired devices, and a micro-USB input for a dedicated input from your computer. The HD3 has a 2-way design with two built-in, 15W per channel amplifiers. Each speaker sports a 2.75" Kevlar woofer and a 0.75" silk dome tweeter.
Built-In 15W per Channel Amplifiers 2-Way, 2-Channel, Bass-Reflex Design 2.75" Kevlar Woofer 0.75" Silk Dome Tweeter 65 Hz to 22 kHz Frequency Response Bluetooth with aptX HD Connectivity Stereo RCA, 1/8", Micro-USB Inputs 15° Vertical Tilt with Stands Stands Constructed from Steel Foam Padding on Stands Reduces Vibration
Key Specs | |
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Speaker Configuration | 2-Way |
Amplifier Power Rating | 30 W RMS 60 W Peak |
Drivers | 1x 2.75" / 69.85 mm Woven Aramid-Fiber/Kevlar Woofer (per Speaker) 1x 0.75" / 19.05 mm Silk Dome Tweeter (per Speaker) |
Frequency Response | 65 Hz to 22 kHz |
Inputs/Outputs | 1x Stereo RCA Input 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Input 1x Micro-USB 1x Stereo RCA Output (Subwoofer) 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Output (Headphone) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 |
Speaker System | |
Speaker Configuration | 2-Way |
Amplifier Power Rating | 30 W RMS 60 W Peak |
Drivers | 1x 2.75" / 69.85 mm Woven Aramid-Fiber/Kevlar Woofer (per Speaker) 1x 0.75" / 19.05 mm Silk Dome Tweeter (per Speaker) |
Enclosure Type | Bass-Reflex |
Frequency Response | 65 Hz to 22 kHz |
Inputs/Outputs | 1x Stereo RCA Input 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Input 1x Micro-USB 1x Stereo RCA Output (Subwoofer) 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Output (Headphone) |
Amplifier Class | 2 x Class-AB |
SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) | 95 dBA |
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) | < 0.05% |
Input Impedance | 5 Kilohms |
Wireless Connectivity | |
Wireless Connection Protocols | Bluetooth |
Bluetooth | 5.0 |
Wireless Range | 100' / 30 m |
Supported Audio Codecs | AAC, aptX HD, SBC |
Power | |
Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 10 W (Idle) 4 W (Standby) |
Compatibility | |
Supported Sample Rates | Up to 48 kHz / 24-Bit |
Physical | |
Color | Matte Black |
Placement & Mounting Options | Tabletop/Bookshelf |
Cabinet Material | MDF |
Storage Conditions | -4 to 115°F / -20 to 46°C |
Dimensions | 4.2 x 7 x 5.5" / 10.8 x 17.8 x 14 cm (Each) |
Weight | Left: 4.0 lb / 1.8 kg Right: 3.4 lb / 1.5 kg |
Packaging Info | |
Package Weight | 10.95 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 12 x 11.8 x 8.9" |
Connect to the HD3 any way you like: wirelessly or wired, digital or analog. Stream your music library, TIDAL, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube, etc. to the HD3 from just about anywhere in your house (within 100') without dropouts. Wireless setup is designed for simplicity and only takes about a minute. And if you're using the HD3 on your desktop, connect it with a USB cable. The USB input bypasses your computer's built-in headphone jack for an enhanced listening experience. If you're not keen on USB or wireless, you can still use any stereo RCA or 1/8" audio cable to connect.
The HD3 is expandable, so if you want deeper bass, just connect your subwoofer.
The HD3 includes a dedicated headphone output on the front panel, so you can listen without waking the neighbors. Its headphone amplifier is designed to deliver quality sound that drives even the most demanding headphones.
The HD3 features aluminum trim accents and detachable magnetic grilles designed to blend with any décor.
Built-in power amplifiers save space and eliminate the need to connect the HD3 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 speaker. All internal components of the HD3 are designed and tuned together for a more uniform sound than traditional separate speakers and amplifier.
The speaker cabinets, drivers, bass port designs, amplifiers, and passive crossovers are all tuned together specifically for the HD3. This is designed to provide for a more efficient system that requires less power than passive speakers and a separate integrated amplifier or similar A/V components.
Features from the Audioengine B1 aptX HD Bluetooth receiver and D1 24-bit DAC are combined in the HD3 to help make it a complete digital audio system.
The HD3 is designed to easily connect to any of your devices that have Bluetooth, but for enhanced sound quality, use a device that supports Bluetooth aptX HD. For Apple devices that don't have aptX HD, such as the iPad or iPhone, Apple generally uses the AAC codec. It sounds good as well, and you'll get the extra benefit of the upsampling 24-bit DAC.
Through signal management circuitry and antenna tuning, the HD3 offers a solution that has up to three times the range of standard Bluetooth for multi-room use with no degradation in audio quality.
The HD3 Bluetooth receiver and USB input both utilize the PCM 5102 DAC, which is designed for low-noise and high-fidelity. The PCM 5102 is used as an upsampling DAC and will pad all bit depths to 24-bit, achieving a higher signal-to-noise ratio and lower noise floor. Due to the high signal-to-noise specs of the PCM 5102, the fact that digital signal is upsampled to 24-bits – as well as the added benefit of onboard triple-redundancy power source conversion and filtering – the HD3 Bluetooth implementation presents low noise and low distortion characteristics with a noticeable improvement over other Bluetooth devices.
The HD3 contains a headphone amplifier based on the OPA2134 low-noise opamp. This amp is designed to provide low-impedance, high-fidelity audio and a 2V output, which can drive a wide range of headphones.
The amplifiers in the HD3 are located in the left speaker and are a class A/B analog monoblock design. This is a more traditional speaker/amplifier configuration, which is designed to provide quality audio and greater flexibility. All circuit boards for the power and preamp sections are vertically mounted for enhanced mechanical shock protection.
The HD3 uses ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters with neodymium magnets. Silk tweeters are fashioned to hold up well under high power, and the edge-driven design gives a smooth response. The woofers are Kevlar-woven glass-aramid composite with rubber surrounds. Kevlar is designed for strength, so the woofer can retain its shape when being driven at high levels.
The speaker drivers in the HD3s are directly magnetically shielded.
- RCA and 1/8" audion inputs for easy connection to various audio sources, including a turntable or TV
- USB input for computer connection with up-sampling 24-bit DAC
- 0.75" thick MDF cabinets with wood veneer
Related Questions and Answers
Q: 1. What is the load capacity?
A: I purchased a pair of these from B&H. They arrived damaged. They are absolute junk. i returned them immediately. I would not recommend them to anyone.
Q: 2. Do both speakers connect wirelessly over BT or is one wired to the turntable and one is wireless BT? Thinking of pairing with an AT LP-60XBT turntable. Thanks
A: These speakers have a Bluetooth receiver built-in, so will receive BT from any device tht provides BT transmission. They also provide wired connectivity as follows, per the spec sheet: (the 2nd speaker DOES require a wire to connect to it, from the 1st or "main" speaker. Right: 1 x Optical TOSLINK Input (Audio) 1 x Digital Coaxial Input (Audio) 2 x Stereo RCA Input (Audio) 1 x Spring Clip Pair Output (to Other Speaker) Left: 1 x Spring Clip Pair Input (from Other Speaker
Q: 3. Any idea how much weight these can support?
A: Unfortunately the manufacturer does not specify. However, the stand has a good center of gravity, and its base measures 4 x 5 . A speaker with a similar footprint will weigh between 5 and 7 pounds, generally speaking.
Q: 4. Does this speaker have an energy saver that delays the startup of sound? I hope not...
A: Don't know of any delay. No energy saver . We usually select music after units are turned on. Awesome speakers. Placement important for maximum enjoyment.
Q: 5. is there a material i could use to increase separation between the speakers and my tempered glass tv stand? trying to minimize vibrations. using the audio engine ds1 speaker stands ( B&H#AUADS1 ) and they work well. just looking to add an additional thin pad underneath to absorb a little more vibration
A: I recommend considering the Audioengine DS1 stands BH #AUADS1
Q: 6. Can I play an Audio Technica turntable with built in preamp through these?
A: Yes, you can connect a turntable with a line output to these speakers using the RCA inputs.
Q: 7. Does anyone know the thread size of the included leveling carpet spikes?
A: Unfortunately we don't have that information.
Q: 8. working with limited space, 8" shelf but has 12" depth & 4ft width. can these speakers be placed on their side and still work good? also does it come with anything to decouple the speakers from a tv stand/shelf?
A: It is not recommended but sure you can do that and they will still work good. The A5+ does not come with any attachments for a stand, they are made to sit on any flat surface.
Q: 9. Would this case fit a Tota Light its Cable, umbrella and 22 folded light stand?
A: The K&M 21422 Carrying Case is nearly 51 long, and is typically used for speaker stands. Using this bag will render a lot of excess case. I would probably consider a case geared more towards lighting equipment. You may consider the Lowel LB-35 Large Litebag soft case; B&H# LOLBLD.
Q: 10. Do these work with any of your wall mounts?
A: These active speakers are not designed for typical speaker wall mounts. These should work: Adjust the width of the mount with the telescoping base to fit nearly any speaker. Designed for any bookshelf speaker including speakers without threaded inserts or keyhole slots. Peerless-AV Bookshelf Speaker Mount (26 lb Capacity, 2-Pack BH #PESPK26 - https://bhpho.to/2RsxsjD
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