A Beloved Hi-Fi Brand Is Having a Rare Sale on Its Affordable Desktop Speakers

All three of its newest desktop speaker systems are deeply discounted.

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Published May 5, 2026

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Right now, Audioengine is having a big “Open Box” sale on many of its popular desktop speaker systems (as well as many of its passive speakers, amplifiers and various hi-fi accessories). You can save up to 35 percent.

These “Open Box” models are products that have been used for reviews (by journalists or influencers) or by customers. According to the brand, every open box product is carefully “triple-inspected by our expert audio technicians to ensure it satisfies our like-new quality benchmarks.” They also come with a three-year warranty.

The deals are run through May 5th. That’s right, today is the last day to pounce on one of these deals. So act fast if you’re in the market for some new desktop speakers.

We’ve highlighted some of the brand’s most popular desktop speakers that are on sale below.

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.

$195 at Audioengine

$279 (30% off)

Pair of white Audioengine speakers with black drivers and silver control panel on a reflective white surface.

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.

$244 at Audioengine

$359 (32% 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.

$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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