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Andover SpeakEasy 4 Speakers
Exceptional Sound, Effortless Connectivity 2025 Top Pick by Wirecutter, the SpeakEasy 4 bookshelf speakers deliver top-tier sound with user-friendly operation, versatile connectivity, and built-in 4-inch subwoofers for powerful bass. Seamlessly connect to turntables, Bluetooth devices, and more, with easy control and a sleek design that complements any space.
SpeakEasy 4: The Ultimate BookShelf Speaker
The Andover SpeakEasy 4 redefines versatility with its unmatched input and output options, including a dedicated phono input, digital connections, and HDMI e-ARC for effortless TV integration. Engineered with advanced bi-amplification and digital crossover technology, it delivers precise, room-filling sound with seamless highs and lows. A built-in phono preamp ensures pure, distortion-free vinyl playback, while expandability options allow for a customized audio setup. Whether you're streaming, spinning records, or upgrading your TV sound, the SpeakEasy 4 offers an uncompromising balance of convenience and high-fidelity performance.
High-Grade Components
Although you can't see them, the internal components of the SpeakEasy 4 speakers are of superior quality, far exceeding those found in many other speakers. SpeakEasy stands apart in delivering exceptional audio performance.
Unmatched Input & Output Flexibility
Unlike most powered speakers, which only offer a single input and Bluetooth connectivity, SpeakEasy 4 uniquely offers a variety of inputs, including dedicated phono and digital options, as well as USB flash drive playback, providing unmatched flexibility for vinyl and digital streaming enthusiasts alike.
Advanced Bi-Amplification and Dual Direct Drive
SpeakEasy 4 features advanced bi-amplification, with separate amplifiers for each tweeter and woofer. Unlike most powered speakers that use a single amplifier with a passive crossover, SpeakEasy’s digital crossover ensures a smoother transition between highs and lows, delivering more natural sound, especially for instruments with strong midrange frequencies. Enjoy seamless, detailed audio with unmatched clarity.
Seamless Turntable Connectivity
Experience vinyl with ease using the Andover SpeakEasy 4 speakers, featuring a built-in phono preamplifier. No extra equipment or complex setups needed. The high-quality preamp preserves the warmth and richness of analog sound, delivering distortion-free, faithful reproduction of your vinyl collection.
Expandability Options
The SpeakEasy 4’s PRE OUT supports a subwoofer like Andover’s SpinSub or powered speakers for a customizable audio setup.
Combine with High-Res Streaming
Take your audio experience to the next level by adding a Songbird series WiFi Streaming adapter (sold separately). Gain direct access to a world of high-resolution entertainment from the most popular streaming services and internet radio stations, right at your fingertips.
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Detailed, distortion-free presentation and a surprisingly solid low end make the SpeakEasy 4 perfect for compact two-channel setups; its dual direct-drive bi-amplification delivers clean dynamics and clear imaging, while extensive I/O — including a built-in phono preamp and HDMI-ARC — lets it double as a soundbar or connect a turntable, as noted by ecoustics.
Pros
- Detailed, low‑distortion sound with clean dynamics and strong imaging thanks to dedicated amplification per driver.
- Extensive connectivity — built‑in phono preamp, optical (24/96), HDMI‑ARC, USB playback, Bluetooth and line pre-outs — supports turntables, TVs and USB sources.
- Strong value at $399/pair given the feature set (phono preamp, HDMI‑ARC) and performance.
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Cons
- Phono ground terminal is located on the opposite side of the connection panel from the L/R phono jacks, which reviewers found inconvenient during setup.
Sound Quality
89/100
Bass
87/100
4" high-excursion woofer in a vented (bass-reflex) MDF cabinet and a published ±3dB extension to 55Hz (lab). Review notes the bass-reflex vent and 55Hz spec; for a 4" driver this produces impressive low-end extension and control.
Mid
90/100
Dedicated amplification per driver and reviewer comments about a 'smooth transition' and 'detailed distortion-free sound' point to very good timbre, vocal presence and clarity.
Treble
89/100
19mm soft-dome / silk-dome tweeter with spec to 20kHz and reviewer references to detailed, clear sound indicate refined, non-harsh top end with strong detail retrieval.
Soundstage Imaging
88/100
Reviewer describes a 'full stereo sound listening experience' from a compact two-channel system; imaging and stereo spread are strong for the form factor.
Dynamics
90/100
150W total power with dual direct-drive bi-amplification (dedicated amps per woofer/tweeter) and reviewer notes of clarity 'at any volume level' support very good micro/macro dynamics and headroom for this size.
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Build Quality
84/100
Non-resonant MDF enclosure with internal bracing and removable grilles is solidly executed; vinyl veneer finish is functional rather than high-end but construction details (bracing, slotted vent) are positive.
Features Connectivity
93/100
Extensive connectivity: built-in phono preamp (with ground), optical (24/96), HDMI-ARC, USB playback, Bluetooth, line pre-outs for a sub or additional speakers, LED night mode, auto power-on and IR remote — excellent feature set for speakers.
Value for Money
90/100
At $399/pair and with the included phono preamp, HDMI-ARC and wide connectivity, reviewers call it 'very reasonably priced' — strong performance and features for the price.
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