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These speakers make this gorgeous Indie Folk track come alive. In the Sufjan Stevens track, the piano, guitar, and banjo are all distinctly audible, and command the same presence, with Stevens’ voice floating above the rest. Everything sounded good, but Sufjan and Mozart stole the show, thanks to their less aggressive instrumentation. While we were testing these speakers, we listened to all different kinds of music, from the bass-heavy chaos of M.I.A.’s “Come Walk With Me” to Mozart’s “Requiem” to Sufjan Stevens’ “Futile Devices”.
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The Bluetooth connectivity, built-in DAC, and solid sound quality add up to a pretty compelling product. The right speaker is virtually identical to the left, but limited to input from the left speaker. That’s all pretty standard, but the main selling point here is the antenna for Bluetooth and the USB input which allows you to take advantage of the built-in DAC. Around the back, you get the power input, output to the right speaker, and RCA input and output to a subwoofer. The left speaker has all the buttons, dials and inputs, which consists of a volume wheel, a headphone jack that’s powered by an actual headphone amplifier, and a Bluetooth pairing button. On the bottom front side of each speaker is an air vent, that’ll pump out cool air while playing, which surprised us out at first, as the speakers were positioned behind our keyboard while we were writing. The front of each speaker is covered by a magnetic mesh dust cover, hiding the drivers.
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And because they weigh just 4 pounds and 3.4 pounds for the left and right speaker, respectively, the Audioengine HD3 is extremely portable, letting you take full advantage of their Bluetooth functionality. Measuring in at just 7 inches tall and 4 inches wide, you won’t have any trouble fitting these speakers on any desk. It’s also available in a Satin Black, Cherry, or High Gloss White finish to suit any home aesthetic.
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The pair we reviewed is covered in a quaint 80’s-style Walnut finish with a classy metal strip accenting each speaker. Well, with the Audioengine HD3, that’s not the case. Most speakers aren’t known for an attractive design. Lifewire / Jordan Provost Design: Quaint and premium