Brady from Audioengine sent me a pair of the new Audioengine A2s. These are the little brothers to my Home Entertainment Show 2007 "Best of Show", the Audioengine A5.
The Audioengine A5
Here's a couple pics of the A2:
The Guts.
JBL N24 (left) and Audioengine A2 (right)
These are fantastic little speakers that put 99% of Computer Speakers and iPod Docks to shame. They even gives traditional bookshelves a run for their money, despite having a footprint of only 4" x 5.5". And they're self-powered so they don't need an external reciever or other amp.
The A2s produce a full sound, complete with good bass, and get loud enough to rock an office, or fill a small/medium room at slightly lower volumes. At $200 shipped, consider me hugely impressed.
Short Version: For this quality of sound, at this size, and at this price, I dont know of any competition for the A2.