The bookshelf speaker market is hugely competitive, with hundreds of companies putting out everything from tiny wireless wonders to huge monoliths that shade the line between bookshelf and tower speakers. Not every company is successful at this – but Audioengine are one of the few who have remained totally consistent, putting out models that remain relevant years after they drop. Case in point: the HDP6, a passive pair of bookshelf speakers that have become firm favorites among audiophiles. We spent a couple of months with a pair, and here’s what we think.
Design:
Audioengine have always put out good-looking gear – we said as much when we reviewed their HD3 wireless speakers. The HDP6 speakers are no exception: they look absolutely terrific.
You can get them in three colors – brown, black or red. Ours were the latter, and many appreciative noises were made when we pulled these out the box. Although the housing doesn’t do anything revolutionary, doesn’t deviate from the basic shape of most bookshelf speakers, its construction is an immediate plus point. The smooth, crimson hardwood looks stunning, with a grain and finish that felt like it should come from something much more expensive.
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