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| Product | Audioengine 5+ (white)  | Audioengine A5 (black) | Audioengine 2 (white) | Sony HT-CT260 | Vizio S4251w-B4 |
| Price | $359.00 to $399.99 | $359.00 to $399.00 | $187.00 to $200.99 | $284.00 to $299.99 | $329.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | The Audioengine 5+ powered speakers deliver excellent sound quality and provide a clutter-free way to listen to smartphones, iPods, or any other audio source. | You'd be hard-pressed to find a pair of powered stereo speakers at this price point that sounds better--and offer more flexibility--than the Audioengine 5s. | Though they're not cheap, the Audioengine 2 speakers are an ideal combination of compact size and good looks, delivering great sound for their size. | The Sony HT-CT260 is our go-to budget sound bar pick, with excellent sound quality, built-in Bluetooth, an adaptable design, and no major missteps. | Vizio's S4251w-B4 sports rear speakers for unparalleled home theater sonics from a sound bar, although it has some quirks. |
| Product Description | Bookshelf Audioengine A5+ | Audioengine 5 - PC multimedia speakers | Audioengine 2 - PC multimedia speakers | Sound Bar Sony HT-CT260 | Info unavailable |
| Product Type | Bookshelf | PC multimedia speakers | PC multimedia speakers | Sound Bar 2.1-channel | 5.1-channel |
| System Components | 2 x Bookshelf speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | 1 x Sound bar 1 x Wireless subwoofer | 1 x Sound bar 1 x Wireless subwoofer 2 x Wireless speakers |
| Speaker Type | 2-way - Active | 2-way - Active | 2-way - Active | Active | Info unavailable |
| Audio Amplifier | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Info unavailable |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wireless - Bluetooth Wired | Wireless |
| Speaker System Details | Bookshelf 2 - 50 Watt - 50 - 22000 Hz - 10 KOhm | 2 - 45 Watt - 50 - 22000 Hz - 10 KOhm | 2 - 15 Watt - 65 - 22000 Hz | Sound Bar Subwoofer - 170 Watt - 130 Watt | Info unavailable |
| Color | White | Black | High-gloss white | Black | Info unavailable |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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