Some of the Best Affordable Desktop Speakers Are on Sale for the First Time
Audioengine is running a Halloween sale that drops the price of its four most popular desktop speakers.
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Right now, Audioengine is running a Halloween Sale , offering up deals on "open box" versions of several of its most popular desktop speaker systems (as well as many of its passive speakers, amplifiers, and various hi-fi accessories).
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These "open box" models are products that have been used for reviews (by journalists or influencers) or by customers. The brand claims each is carefully "triple-inspected by our expert audio technicians to ensure it satisfies our like-new quality benchmarks."
To add extra assurance, each open-box product also comes with a three-year warranty.
Audioengine offers its A2+ Gen 3 powered speaker system in five different colors: black (matte), green (matte), limoncellow yellow (high gloss), piano white (high gloss) and red (high gloss). - Credit: Audioengine
Released in September 2026, the A2+ Gen 3 are the next evolution of Audioengine's most popular desktop speaker system. (Note: subwoofer not included.)- Credit: Audioengine
As far as the deals go, basically all of Audioengine's best desktop speakers are up for grabs, including the A2+ Gen 3 , which was just announced last month. These desktop speakers are on sale for the first time.
We've highlighted some of the brand's most popular desktop speakers that are on sale below.
Audioengine's 4 Desktop Speakers
Audioengine A2+ Gen 3 (Open Box)
Released in September 2026, the Audioengine A2+ Gen 3 is an upgraded version of the A2+ Next Gen. It's the same compact speaker system, but it adds a superior Bluetooth streaming codec (specifically, support for aptX Adaptive). Also, Audioengine has switched from Class AB to Class D amplification, which the brand calls "the most significant amplifier" update to the A2+ series. read more
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$209 at Audioengine $299 (30% off)
Audioengine A2+ Next Gen (Open Box)
These are Audioengine's smallest, most affordable and most popular desktop speaker system. They are identical to their predecessors but add support for 24-bit audio and a USB-C input. They come in four standard matte finishes: black, white, red and green. read more
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$189 at Audioengine $279 (32% off)
Audioengine HD3 Next Gen (Open Box)
The HD3 Next Gen is very similar to the A2+ Next Gen. In fact, they are the same size, have the same drivers and feature the same 60-watt power amplifier. The differences are that the HD3 Next Gen is available in more premium finishes, features detachable speaker grilles, and includes a dedicated headphone amplifier. read more
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$251 at Audioengine $359 (30% off)
Audioengine HD4 Next Gen (Open Box)
The HD4 Next Gen looks and works exactly like their smaller sibling, the HD3 Next Gen. The difference is that they are substantially bigger and better-sounding speakers. They have 120-watt amplification (twice as powerful) and a larger woofer. Available in three different finishes: satin black, walnut or high-gloss piano white. (However, only the black models are in stock for the current open-box sale.) read more
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$300 at Audioengine $429 (30% off)
About the Author: Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol's editorial team since 2014. With a passion for consumer tech and hi-fi, he tracks everything from headphones and turntables to smartphones and wearables. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.
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