At Cult of Mac, we love great audio. So when a computer setup comes along on social media showing off a killer system, we love to feature it. Today’s M3 Pro MacBook Pro setup kicks out the jams — we also love obscure references to cult-favorite bands of yesteryear — with Audioengine A2 Plus speakers and a Kanto Sub6 subwoofer.
So, as nice as the MacBook Pro’s six speakers may be, they don’t have a chance against that sound system.
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Audioengine speakers and Kanto subwoofer pump up MacBook Pro setup’s sound
Redditor rrogersca (“Rogers”) showcased the beautiful and sonorous setup in a post entitled, “New M3 MacBook Pro 16.”
Not long ago, Rogers added a new 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro loaded with 36GB unified memory and a 1TB SSD for storage. And the powerful laptop connects to a wonderful array of peripherals through a Razer Thunderbolt 4 docking station. For example, the rig drives a 34-inch BenQ PD3420Q Ultrawide Monitor with a BenQ Screenbar Monitor Light on top. And its sound system kicks ass, too.
On Monday we covered the laptop and dock. Then on Wednesday we checked out the cool Keychron Q2 mechanical keyboard. On Friday we looked at the BenQ monitor and Oakwyood dual-monitor stand. And now, on Monday, it’s time for killer audio, our favorite. Rogers rocks Audioengine A2 Plus desktop speakers and a Kanto Sub6 subwoofer, a powerful combo suitable to a large living room, not just a workstation.
Audioengine A2 Plus speakers
Audioengine A2 Plus speakers are a step up from the company’s A1 model and a step down from its HD3 model. The Texas-based company actually finishes and tunes the 60-watt boxes by hand and sells them by the pair for $269.
- A2 Plus Bluetooth computer speakers offer true stereo sound and connect wirelessly from up to 100 feet away.
- Bluetooth aptX, USB and dual analog inputs
- Hand crafted, hand finished and hand tuned.
- Analog class A and B amplifiers, 2.75 inch aramid fiber woofers and 0.75 inch silk dome tweeters
- 60 watts of room-filling sound in a small size
- Subwoofer output to build a bigger sound with deeper low end.
- Includes a pair of A2 Plus wireless PC speakers, 6.5 ft speaker wire, power supply & cord, 5 ft USB cable, 5 ft mini-jack audio cable, microfiber speaker and cable bags, setup guide.
- Color choices: black, gloss white, matte blue, red and walnut
- 3 year warranty
Kanto Sub6 subwoofer
Kanto uses the slogan “bass you can feel.” The SUB6 is a sealed box, front-firing subwoofer offering 200 watts of powerful bass extension. A precise low-pass filter makes sub6 a speakers by Kanto and other makers, allowing you to dial in the right cutoff frequency. The sub’s 6-inch paper cone driver enables true sub-bass reproduction with heavy low-end. Phase adjustment, power saving auto-off and full L/R line level input round out the package.
- 6-inch paper cone driver
- 40Hz – 120Hz low-pass filter
- 0-degree and 180-degree phase switch
- 35Hz – 165Hz frequency response
- 200 watts peak power class D amplifier (100W total RMS)
- Acoustic grade MDF cabinets, sealed construction
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Audioengine speakers and Kanto subwoofer:
- Audioengine A2 Plus speakers on desktop speaker stands
- Kanto Sub6 subwoofer (alternative: Kanto Sub8 subwoofer)
Other audio gear:
Computers and docking station:
Display, stand and light bar:
- 34-inch BenQ PD3420Q Ultrawide Creator Monitor
- Oakywood dual monitor stand
- BenQ Screenbar Monitor Light
Input devices:
Furniture and lighting:
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These Bluetooth desktop speakers pack 60W watts of power apiece and include a subwoofer output to build an even bigger sound.
