Handcrafted, High-resolution Sound
Audioengine created the HD Series for listeners who want to hear every detail exactly as intended. The HD5 leads the series as its core bookshelf system, pairing a true high-resolution front end with handbuilt cabinets for precision-tuned fidelity. Driving that performance is a PCM1793 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 50 watts RMS per channel to custom 5-inch aramid-fiber woofers and 0.75-inch silk-dome tweeters, producing clear, full-bodied stereo with ample headroom. Extended-range aptX-HD Bluetooth streams near-CD-quality audio from a phone, tablet, or computer up to 100 feet away, while optical, RCA, and 3.5mm inputs connect a TV, turntable and preamp, or gaming console. A variable RCA output makes it simple to add a powered subwoofer down the road for low-end extension, and setup takes minutes with no network, password, or app required. From the audiophile to the gamer to the movie lover, the HD5 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 PCM1793 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 wireless performance
Streaming to the HD5 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, and the included remote keeps volume and playback within reach from across the room. For home theater, the optical input and Bluetooth allow the signal to bypass the lower-quality converters built into most TVs, letting the HD5’s own DAC do the work for clearer, more detailed audio.
Audioengine HD5 Features:
- Powered bookshelf speaker system that anchors the Audioengine HD Series, delivering high-resolution hi-fi stereo from a compact footprint
- PCM1793 digital-to-analog converter 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
- 50W RMS per channel (75W peak per channel, 150W total peak), ideal for small-/medium-sized rooms
- Custom 5-in. aramid-fiber woofers for articulate, extended low-frequency 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.
- Optical, RCA, and 3.5mm mini-jack inputs connect TVs, turntables and phono amps, game consoles, and computers
- Variable RCA output connects a powered subwoofer, such as the Audioengine S8, for deeper bass
- 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 and an included remote for volume and playback
- No network setup or passwords required
- Available in a range of finishes to match your space and style
