HD6

Yes, use optical, the speakers have built in amp and DAC, and likely EQ to optimize the configuration. This is right from their website... Improve your home theater sound with the HD6 by using Bluetooth or optical input. This approach bypasses inferior audio components in your source device, enablin

You can replace the amp on your HD6. I just did it and it is working fine now. This link is for the Australian site, but I'm sure support will sell you a replacement wherever you are. https://www.audioengine.com.au/products/p/replacement-amp-for-hd6

I’ve got the Audioengine HD6 and love them. Bluetooth with digital-to analog-converter so I can stream Spotify, and built in amp. A few years after purchasing, the Bluetooth only put out one channel. I contacted them and they replaced the “guts” of the speaker for free with the new aptX HD with no h

Why not keep your 305s for your computer, and get a receiver and good passive speakers to hook up to your TV, and you can also use for music? Audioengine makes great powered speakers. I have the A5+ and I love them. They have the HD6 as well. Add in their S8 subwoofer and you're golden (btw, since y

The little PAM8406 class AB amp module I got off aliexpress runs my Audioengine HD6 bookshelf speakers really well... They say it's only 5W but it doesn't even get toasty running those loud enough to hear from the street. 5W is more than you think. If you want small and portable I recommend it - you

This won't be the most popular option, but Audioengine makes very good active speakers. The HD6 speakers sound amazing, have all the connections you need, and have great high quality Bluetooth. You'll most likely need a subwoofer. The S8 is okay, but the RSL Speedwoofer 10e is generally considered b

There's a few ways you can go. First you need to decide if you want active or passive speakers. Personally, I think active speakers are ideal for desktop setups. It just makes life easier, and there are some really good ones out there. Next you need to decide if you want new or used. You're generall

I'm rebuilding my desk and I got a MacBook Pro, and bought one of those 5k UltraFine monitors. Reason I'm telling you this, is because the monitor and the laptop only has thunderbolt / usb c connections. I also don't want tons of amps / receivers hanging around my desk. I just want something simple