Handcrafted, High-resolution Sound
Audioengine created the HD Series for listeners who want to hear every detail exactly as intended. The HD3 Next Gen transforms the series into a compact desktop system, pairing a true high-resolution front end with handbuilt cabinets for precision-tuned fidelity. Driving that performance is a PCM5102 digital-to-analog converter that decodes audio at up to 24-bit resolution, revealing fine detail and texture that lesser converters miss. A pair of Class AB power amplifiers delivers 15 watts RMS per channel to custom 2.75-inch aramid-fiber woofers and 0.75-inch silk-dome tweeters, producing clear, full-bodied stereo that belies its footprint. Extended-range aptX-HD Bluetooth streams near-CD-quality audio from a phone, tablet, or computer up to 100 feet away, while USB-C, RCA, and 3.5mm inputs connect a computer, turntable and preamp, or gaming console. A variable RCA output makes it simple to add a powered subwoofer, and a Bass switch helps tailor the low end. Setup takes minutes with no network, password, or app required. For private listening, a dedicated headphone amplifier drives a wide range of headphone impedances, letting you keep the quality without the in-room volume. From the audiophile to the gamer to the movie lover, the HD3 Next Gen turns any setup into a genuine high-fidelity system.
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Built to be seen and heard
The HD Series is where Audioengine’s premium sound meets its sharpest design. It starts with real-wood-veneer cabinets, precision-tuned to control resonance, and finished with brushed-metal hardware, setting them apart from ordinary powered speakers. Removable magnetic grilles offer a flexible aesthetic, with exposed drivers for a modern, technical feel or capped for a more classic look, all without tools. Sweetwater’s home audio experts point listeners toward the HD Series time and again for that blend of hi-fi performance and refined design, complete with a range of finishes to suit any room.
Engineered for the detail
Every HD Series system is built to reproduce music as faithfully as the source permits. The highly regarded high-resolution PCM5102 DAC handles digital decoding, supporting up to 24-bit resolution for rich detail and texture. From there, a Class AB analog amplifier carries the signal the rest of the way, pairing the modern conversion with the warmth of traditional analog. The drivers complete the picture, with custom aramid-fiber woofers handling the low end and silk-dome tweeters taking the highs, both fine-tuned over decades of research to extract every detail. Whether it’s critical listening or casual enjoyment, that fidelity surfaces nuances you may have missed a thousand times before, making even a relaxed listening session feel like an event.
Effortless desktop performance
Streaming to the HD3 Next Gen is as simple as it gets. Extended-range aptX-HD Bluetooth delivers near-CD-quality audio from a phone, tablet, or computer and maintains a stable connection up to 100 feet, well beyond standard Bluetooth range. There’s no network to join and no password to enter, so a new device starts playing within moments of pairing. For desktop and gaming setups, connecting over USB-C or Bluetooth bypasses the lower-quality audio components inside your computer, letting the HD3 Next Gen’s own DAC do the work for cleaner, more detailed sound, while the built-in headphone amplifier maintains that same fidelity when you switch to headphones.
Audioengine HD3 Next Gen Features:
- Powered desktop speaker system that delivers Audioengine HD Series high-resolution hi-fi stereo
- PCM5102 DAC decodes audio at up to 24-bit resolution for fine detail and texture
- Class AB analog amplification for warm, clear sound with rich, natural bass
- 15W RMS per channel (30W peak per channel, 60W total peak), ideal for desktops and small rooms
- Custom 2.75-in. aramid-fiber woofers for articulate, extended LF response
- 0.75-in. silk-dome tweeters for smooth, detailed highs
- Extended-range aptX-HD Bluetooth streams near-CD-quality wireless audio at up to 100 ft.
- USB-C, RCA, and 3.5mm mini-jack inputs connect computers, turntables and phono amps, and game consoles
- Dedicated headphone amplifier delivers clean, high-fidelity output across a wide range of headphone impedances
- Variable RCA output connects a powered subwoofer, such as the Audioengine (S6), for deeper bass
- Bass switch tailors the low-end response when connecting a subwoofer
- Real-wood veneer cabinets, precision-tuned to control resonance for clean output at any volume
- Removable magnetic grilles for a modern exposed-driver look or a classic covered look
- Brushed-metal hardware (for a premium desktop presence)
- No network setup or passwords required
- Available in a range of finishes to match your space and style
