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Ai60 High Performance Powered 6.5” Bookshelf Speakers

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Product Review (submitted on May 16, 2020):

I thought I would write a review to help those trying to decide between these and other studio monitor types of speakers. I love music, but I guess I am not an "audiophile" as I do not like flat or hi mid sounds in my music. Maybe if I liked classical or jazz I would feel differently but for electronic, rock, blues, or anything with a bass line I have never been a fan of flat. I picked up a set of Jamo self powered monitors first since they were on sale for $149 at another vendor. I have some other Jamo speakers I love, so I thought I would take a chance. I also own Audioengine A2s. I like my A2s but they produce a slight hum when music is not being played ,and use analog only inputs. The main reason for using these is that I want to chromecast to my outside screen porch and pool area and hook to a sub for better bass. The A2s would obviously be too small for this application but I thought the Jamos might do the trick. I was also considering the A5s but after reading many reviews it seems they also hum and chromecast does not sound quite as good with analog. So I tried the Jamos and while loud enough, they definitely sound flat even with adjustments. When I hooked up the JBL 10" sub I had laying around they sounded better, but it sounded out of balance with the flat vocal and instruments. I was also looking at the Kanto YU6 but the price of those and the AE 5s were $100-$200 more. I also heard a review from an "audiophile" that he did not like the sound signature of the Ai60s and that almost prevented me from pulling the trigger. That is what led me to say I guess I am not an "audiophile" because luckily I decided to purchase the Ai60s, hooked them up, and grinned ear to ear. I believe it when the audiophile said the DSP focused on the highs and lows and it is a good thing for the type of music I listen too. They crank very loud and clear and when hooked to the sub they sound excellent. I think having the 6.5" woofer add to this even if they are sealed. The manual states to play them at medium volume for about 10 hours to break them in, so I guess they might even sound better soon. I like them so much I am thinking of purchasing a second set for back deck overkill. Of course my neighbors might not be happy because they sound so good I find myself wanting to crank it up more. Bottom line if you like to rock the house, listen to indie rock, blues, or even hip hop, or acoustic rock, or pop, you won't be disappointed. You don't really need a sub at all but it helps outside for sure. Love the connectivity and no hum!