Audioengine 5N (A5N) - All of the simple but useful features and same signature sound of the award-winning A5 wrapped in rock solid and beautifully hand-finished bamboo.
Bamboo is an excellent alternative to hardwoods and the dark bamboo used for the Audioengine A5N cabinets is not a stain, but achieved through a specialized heating process. As the wood is pressure heated, the sugar compounds inside the bamboo are "carbonized" which in turn darkens the bamboo to a rich caramel color. Awesome sound, great looks, eco-friendly, and panda-safe
A5N Eco-friendly features:
•Made from renewable and sustainable solid bamboo - no veneers
•No stains or paint used - naturally "carbonized" finish sealed with hand-rubbed water-based satin polyurethane
Other green facts and features:
•Audioengine products are now 100% lead-free and meet the EU's RoHS initiative
•All speaker cabinet materials use environmentally-friendly binders and resins
•Formaldehyde-free adhesives are used in our cabinet assembly
•All Audioengine products meet ENERGY STAR requirements in standby
•Limited use of plastics in our products
•Easy-to-recycle packaging
"The Audioengine 5 provides extremely impressive sound for such a diminutive price." -Enjoy the Music
"2007 was a good year for speakers, with a number of great systems going through the Lab¹s sonic chamber. TBI¹s passive Majestic Diamond I and B&W¹s incredible Zeppelin were both exceptional. But we¹re giving the nod to the Audioengine 5 bookshelf system, which combines outstanding character with features that render it useful for nearly any application." Maximum PC - A5 - Best of the Best 2007 (Best Speakers)
"If you want speakers that are easy to set up, easier to use and still sound awesome, the A5's will satisfy you. In fact, they may open your ears..." -Digital Trends
