Head-to-head · Best Desktop Computer Speakers

Audioengine A2+ Wireless vs Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Audioengine A2+ Wireless comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about Desk listeners who prioritize clean, accurate sound and build quality for music and movies and don't need a separate subwoofer. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Desktop Computer Speakers

Audioengine A2+ Wireless

4.6

$279as of Jun 7

The Audioengine A2+ Wireless is the best desktop computer speaker for anyone who cares about sound quality, delivering audiophile clarity, hand-built wood cabinets and a built-in DAC in a desk-friendly size. Crisp mids, detailed highs and an accurate stereo image make music and movies sound genuinely refined, and flexible USB, RCA, aux and aptX-HD Bluetooth inputs cover any source. The trade-offs are a premium price and the lack of a subwoofer, but for a quality-first desk setup it's the top pick.

Strengths

— Audiophile-grade clarity with crisp mids, detailed highs and an accurate soundstage
— Hand-built wood cabinets that sound and look far better than typical plastic desktop speakers
— Built-in 24-bit DAC plus Bluetooth aptX-HD for hi-res wireless playback

Watch-outs

— No included subwoofer, so deep bass needs the optional add-on
— Doesn't get as loud as some cheaper powered speakers
— Straight-firing drivers need to be aimed or raised toward ear level

$279 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →

Ranked #2 in Best Desktop Computer Speakers

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX

4.5

$169.99as of Jun 7

The Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX is the best-sounding 2.1 desktop speaker system for the money, leading with big, room-filling bass and horn-loaded satellites that stay crisp and clear even at very high volume. THX certification and a measured 95 dB output with no distortion make it a powerhouse for gaming, movies and music. The trade-offs are its lack of Bluetooth and its dated, space-hungry design, but on pure sound-per-dollar it's a long-running classic.

Strengths

— Big, room-filling bass from a powerful 130W-rated subwoofer
— Gets extremely loud – around 95 dB measured – with no distortion
— THX certification and a wide, detailed soundstage from horn-loaded satellites

Watch-outs

— No Bluetooth or wireless connectivity, analog inputs only
— Dated design and no remote or app control
— The subwoofer needs floor space and the satellites are large

$169.99 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →

How they stack up

Audioengine A2+ Wireless

The Audioengine A2+ Wireless is the audiophile choice of this group, prioritizing sonic refinement and build quality over the bass-and-volume focus of the 2.1 systems here. Unlike the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1, Logitech Z407 and Creative Pebble X Plus, it ships without a subwoofer, so it trades low-end slam for cleaner mids and highs, and like the Edifier R1280T it uses real powered stereo cabinets rather than satellites-plus-sub.

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX

The Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 is the bass and volume king of this group, with a far more powerful subwoofer and higher output than the Logitech Z407, Creative Pebble X Plus or the sub-less Audioengine A2+ Wireless and Edifier R1280T. The trade-off is connectivity: where the Logitech Z407 and Audioengine A2+ Wireless add Bluetooth, the Klipsch is analog-only, betting everything on sound rather than convenience.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Audioengine A2+ Wireless	Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX
Channels	2.0 (powered stereo)	2.1
Power Output	60W peak	—
Drivers	2.75-inch Kevlar woofers, 0.75-inch silk tweeters	—
DAC	Built-in 24-bit	—
Connectivity	USB, RCA, 3.5mm aux, Bluetooth aptX-HD	3.5mm analog inputs (no Bluetooth)
Cabinets	Hand-built MDF wood	—
Subwoofer	None (optional Audioengine S8)	6.5-inch, 130W ported
Warranty	3 years	—
Satellites	—	3-inch midrange + MicroTractrix horn tweeter
Max SPL	—	~95 dB measured (no distortion)
Frequency Response	—	Down to 31 Hz
Certification	—	THX
Controls	—	Inline volume/headphone pod

← See the full ranking of best desktop computer speakers