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Kanto yu 25/6/2023 ![]() I had the ai41w as apart of pre release in white bamboo. i feel there is a limit to small speaker.? They are nice for their size, but i feel underwhelmed after reading all those rave reviews. I also currently still have the audioengine A2 (not A2+, i think only difference is bluetooth?) maybe i will get the ai41w again one day. ![]() I have since acquired a chromecast audio which would have solved my issue. fluance customer service is top notch, unfortunately couldnt resolve the issue and returned them. very very nice (aesthetically and acoustically), but i had issues with bluetooth random stutter and crackle (i wanted to use them with google home, lets not talk about how bluetooth streaming not as audio pleasing). There's also the Mackie CR4-X at $160 currently. I've been considering the new'ish Fiio BTA30 ($119) to hookup via Bluetooth with the LDAC or aptX HD codecs to RCA inputs. You can get an $80 Fosi amp and $120 Micca MB42X speakers on Amazon and that combo will sound better than the YU2's or A2's. I know the built in DAC makes these YU2's appealing for desktop use but there are better sounding speakers and they are not the Audioengines A2+'s.įor the desktop I'd accept nothing less than a 4 inch main driver. The updated ai41's are due in May and they will be available in a white & bamboo scheme at ~ $325 list and I would expect them to go on sale in the ~$275 area. I now use these in a garage workout area but they could be used on a large desktop. In 2018 I acquired a set of Fluance ai40's with 5.25 inch main drivers. I use them now with a bluetooth receiver for background music in the living & dining rooms. They are OK on the desktop but need a sub to fill out the sound.
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