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Audioengine’s HD5 Bluetooth Loudspeakers Support aptX HD

Minus the omission of an MM phono stage, the Audioengine HD5 Bluetooth Loudspeakers offer everything you need to get going. A great desktop or dorm room option with a Class AB amplifier and support for aptX HD.

Audioengine HD5 Wireless Speakers in Walnut without grilles Lifestyle

Audioengine has developed a rather strong customer base over the past decade offering affordable passive, active, and wireless loudspeakers and subwoofers that work rather well in a variety of scenarios.

An Audioengine A2+ loudspeaker and S6 subwoofer combination has worked extremely well in my bedroom system for almost 16 months; the subwoofer adds some necessary punch whilst watching movies and the Bluetooth performance connected to my iPhone 12 and iPad has always been very stable and we are without complaint in regard to the sonic performance.

The pandemic created a sizable number of consumers who decided to work from home and there are a growing number of college students who desire a wireless solution for their dorms and apartments that can support gaming, music streaming, and vinyl playback. The new Audioengine HD5 are available now for $549 USD.

HD5

Audioengine HD5 Wireless Speakers in Walnut without grilles
Audioengine HD5

Audioengine finally updated their landing page for the HD5 and we can confirm that they are 11″H (28 cm) x 7.16″W (18.2 cm) x 7.79″D (19.8 cm)

So what makes these interesting or unique?

Rather than go with a smaller and more efficient Class D amplifier, the Audioengine HD5 feature a Class AB 120 watt (which is divided up between both the primary and secondary loudspeakers) power amplifier that is integrated into the primary loudspeaker.

The Audioengine HD5 feature a 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter and 5-inch aramid fiber woofer.

Support for aptX HD is also long overdue.

Audioengine HD5 Wireless Speakers in White Rear

Format Support?

The loudspeaker supports aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, AAC, and SBC and Bluetooth 5.2.

The HD5 upsamples everything to 24-bit/48kHz PCM. There is no support for DSD or MQA.

The rear panel features a stereo pair of RCA inputs/outputs, 1 x Digital Optical input, and a single 3.5mm analog input.

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There is no internal MM phono stage which feels like a strange omission at this point when one considers how many of their customers have likely purchased their first turntable as well.

Choose from premium finishes like satin black, real-wood walnut veneer, or hi-gloss white, all complemented by brushed metal hardware. 

What’s in the box?

  • 1 x HD5 Home Music System powered (left) speaker
  • 1 x HD5 Home Music System passive (right) speaker
  • 1 x Antenna
  • 1 x Speaker wire (16AWG)
  • 1 x AC power cord
  • 1 x Mini-jack audio cable
  • 1 x RCA audio cable
  • 2 x Microfiber speaker bag
  • 2 x Microfiber cable bag
  • 1 x Remote control
  • 1 x Setup guide

Comparison

HD4HD5HD6
MSRP$399$549$699
FinishesBlack, WalnutBlack, Walnut, WhiteBlack, Walnut, White
Built-in Power Amp120W peak total150W peak total150W peak total
Amplifier TypeClass ABClass ABClass AB
Supported CodecsaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBCaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBCaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Built-in DACPCM 5102PCM 5102AKM AK4396
USB Input24 bit (upsampled), up to 48 kHz24 bit (upsampled), up to 48 kHzN/A
BluetoothaptX HD, aptX with very low latency, aptX, AAC, SBCaptX HD, aptX with very low latency, aptX, AAC, SBCaptX HD, aptX with very low latency, aptX, AAC, SBC
WiFiN/AN/AN/A
Drivers4″ aramid fiber woofers5″ aramid fiber woofers5.5″ aramid fiber woofers
0.75″ silk dome tweeters0.75” silk dome tweeters1″ silk dome tweeters
Inputs3.5mm analog3.5mm analog3.5mm analog
Bluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.0
RCA analogRCA analogRCA analog
USB
OpticalOptical
Ideal Listening SpaceDesktopDesktopRoom
Bass PortFront PortedRear PortedRear Ported
Additional FeaturesBuilt-in Power AmpBuilt-in Power AmpBuilt-in Power Amp
Built-in DacBuilt-in DacBuilt-in Dac
Subwoofer OutputSubwoofer OutputSubwoofer Output
Detachable Speaker GrillDetachable Speaker GrillDetachable Speaker Grill
B-Fi CompatibleB-Fi CompatibleB-Fi Compatible
Headphone OutputHeadphone Output
Remote ControlRemote Control
Dimensions (HWD) each speaker9” x 5.5″ x 6.5″
(23 x 14 x 16.5 cm)
 11″ (28 cm) x 7.16″ (18.2 cm) x 7.79″ (19.8 cm)7.25″ x 11.75″ x 10″
(18.5 x 30 x 25 cm)
Weight16 lbs (7.3 kg)26.7 lbs33.5 lbs (15 kg)
Audioengine HD5 Wireless Speakers in Walnut with grilles Lifestyle

Price & Availability

The Audioengine HD5 are available now for $549/pair at Amazon and Audioengine’s website. We hope to get a review pair by the end of December.

2 Comments

2 Comments

  1. Robert Tone

    May 24, 2024 at 5:02 pm

    The Audioengine A5+ has supported aptX HD, mine has aptX HD and I bought it 3 years ago, so that point is inaccurate and should be retracted.

    • Ian White

      May 24, 2024 at 7:58 pm

      Robert,

      And? The HD5 was released in 2023 and features support for aptX HD. That’s the point of the title.

      Best,

      Ian White

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