Designed to connect to virtually any device, the hi-gloss white Audioengine HD6 Bluetooth Speaker System provides an analog stereo RCA input, an optical audio input, and 1/8" input; Bluetooth connectivity with aptX HD allows for wireless connectivity with your compatible devices. The speakers consist of a 5.5" woofer and a 1" tweeter and output up to 50W per channel RMS, or 75W per channel peak. For your convenience, all connectivity is via the powered left speaker, which connects to the passive right speaker with the included speaker wire. In addition to the included speaker wire, an 1/8" audio cable, RCA audio cable, magnetic removable grilles, and IR remote are also included.

Up to 50W per Channel RMS Power    Bluetooth Audio Streaming    5.5" Woofer & 1" Tweeter per Speaker    Optical, Stereo RCA, 1/8" Inputs    Includes Removable Grilles & IR Remote

The speaker cabinets, drivers, bass port designs, amplifiers, and passive crossovers are all tuned together for the HD6. This, in turn, helps make for a more efficient system that requires less power than passive speakers and a separate integrated amplifier or similar A/V components. Audioengine builds all this into the left speaker cabinet to make it easy to connect your smartphone, tablet, computer, display, network player, or any other audio product.

Audioengine has taken features from the B1 aptX HD Bluetooth Receiver and the D1 24-bit DAC, and combined some of this circuitry inside the HD6.

The Bluetooth built into the HD6 powered speakers features aptX HD coding, which is a Bluetooth audio codec designed to help provide enhanced sound quality. And even if your phone or tablet doesn't have aptX HD, the HD6 Bluetooth solution is backwards-compatible with SBC and AAC codecs, so you can wirelessly stream music from any Bluetooth-enabled device and still enjoy all your music.

The HD6 offers a Bluetooth solution that has up to a 100' range for multi-room use, with virtually no degradation in audio quality.

The HD6 Bluetooth receiver and optical input both utilize the AKM AK4396A DAC, which is designed to provide low noise and high fidelity. The optical input configures the DAC as a bit-perfect 24-bit DAC, which will process sample rates up to 192 kHz natively. For Bluetooth, the AK4396A is used as an upsampling DAC and will pad all bit depths to 24-bits, achieving a higher signal-to-noise ratio and lower noise floor. Due to the high signal-to-noise specs of the AK4396A, the fact that digital signal is upsampled to 24-bits, and the added benefit of onboard triple redundancy power source conversion and filtering, the HD6 Bluetooth implementation is engineered to present impressive low noise and low distortion characteristics.

The amplifiers in the HD6 are located in the left speaker and feature class A/B analog monoblock design. This is designed to provide high-quality audio and greater flexibility, and all the circuit boards for the power and preamp sections are vertically mounted for augmented mechanical shock protection.

Audioengine uses ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters with neodymium magnets. Silk tweeters are engineered to hold up well under high power, and the edge-driven design helps provide a smooth response. The woofers are Kevlar woven glass aramid composite with rubber surrounds. The strength of Kevlar means the woofer retains its shape when being driven at high levels. The HD6 woofers are housed in cast aluminum frames, which help provide high rigidity and increased heat dispersion.

Audioengine uses gapless-core toroidal transformers, which have a tighter radiated magnetic field, translating to lower noise. They are lighter than standard "EI" transformers, and also generate less heat.

The HD6 includes detachable grilles that are held in place with hidden neodymium magnets for a clean look.

• Dual audio inputs and full-range variable output
• Optical, RCA, and 1/8" inputs allow for easy connection to a variety of sources, including a turntable or TV
• Threaded inserts to secure speakers to stands
• Passive crossovers
• Aluminum remote control

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How do these compare to the A5+ model?

A: Compared to the Audioengine A5+ the HD6 Bluetooth Speaker System are larger speakers with a bigger woofers and tweeters. These are similar speakers with the main differences been size, and power the HD6 has RMS 100W vs A5+ RMS 50W. When choosing one over the other it is important to consider the space the speakers need to fill.

Q: 2. What is the difference between the A2+ model vs the A1 model?

A: The Audioengine A2+ Wireless Bluetooth Speaker System with S6 6" 210W Subwoofer Kit (Satin Black), BH # AUA2PBTBLKS6 (B&H Kit), offers the following differences over the A1speakers according to Audioengine: The A1 and A2+ are both premium powered stereo speakers, with high-quality aptX Bluetooth for quick and easy connection to any app or device. Modeled after the A2+, the A1 also boasts precision tuned, hand-crafted cabinets, uses the same silk dome tweeters and aramid fiber woofers, and features an aux audio input and subwoofer connection. Where the A1s differ, however, are in the types and styles of connections and the finish style of the cabinets. The A1 speakers use spring clips for the speaker wire connections rather than 5-way binding posts and, unlike the A2+, do not offer RCA or USB connection options. The A1 hand-finished cabinets feature vinyl exterior finish rather than the painted finish offered on the A2+.

Q: 3. Looking to put 2 of these on a shelf on my TV stand. The shelf is 8" high x 4ft wide x 1ft deep. The Audio Engine A2+ at 6" high x 4" wide x 5.25" depth Does BHPHOTO sell a very short speaker stand that I could use to decouple the speaker from the shelf, but still have it fit within the 8" high shelf? ...trying to reduce vibrations going thru the other devices on the tv stand & space is limited. cheers

A: We offer the Audioengine DS1 Desktop Stand for Small Speakers for this compatibility.

Q: 4. Do they support Bluetooth?

A: The Audioengine A5+ does not support bluetooth. If you want to use them with bluetooth connectivity, then you will need a bluetooth receiver to connect to them like B&H # AUB1

Q: 5. Does this system have an optical input ? - I intend to use this with my 32 " samsung TV-(which is being used as a computer . monitor). Sadly, the TV has no RCA , or headphone output, only optical one)

A: Unfortunately this model doesn't have optical connections.

Q: 6. Has anyone used these in conjunction with a Dragonfly DAC?

A: I tried these with a Mac, and the Dragonfly black, and noticed a definite, but subtle improvement in overall sound quality. I was unable to test the better models.

Q: 7. How do this compare to 2 JBL xtreme paired together?

A: The Audioengine HD6 pair will blow away the JBL pair! The JBL Extreme's particular charms are that it is a portable bluetooth system, splash-proof, rugged and battery operated. Oh, and a pair of them would sound great but I recommend them on their own merits and not as a competitor for your affections withe the HD6.

Q: 8. What’s the power connection 220 or 110

A: The Audioengine A2+ Wireless Bluetooth Speaker System power input is 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz.

Q: 9. 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: 10. Can you play more than one input at a time? Will the RCA input work while something is plugged into the 1/8 input? Thanks!

A: Don't know, but they function otherwise quite well. You might see if you can check the manual on this.