Is it possible to have simultaneous connections to the HD3 Next Gen?
Yes, there are multiple audio inputs on Audioengine powered speakers and both inputs are “open” or active so you can leave your audio sources connected at the same time.
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Are two separate stereo speakers better?
We are firm believers that two quality speakers will always sound better than one or more speakers together in a single cabinet, regardless of the amplifier or sound enhancing technology used. There are some decent one-piece speaker systems that simulate stereo and surround sound from a single source but most fall short as they can’t […]
Can you stream music wirelessly to the HD3 Next Gen with the Audioengine wireless adapters instead of Bluetooth?
Yes, an AC wall outlet near the HD3 Next Gen is all you need to power the W3 or D2 wireless receiver. Simple.
If I connect my Audioengine speakers to a computer, phone, or other music player, what is the ideal volume level on the speakers and music source to get the cleanest distortion-free sound?
Every setup is different but we generally recommend leaving your speaker volume at around 11 or 12 o’clock and then using your music source (phone, tablet, computer, TV, etc.) as the master volume control.
How do you set the crossover on the S8?
The S8s crossover is a variable low-pass filter. This means it variably adjusts how high the S8 will play. Unless the subwoofer is pretty far away, you can usually leave the phase switch set to 0°. When setting up a new S8, I like to start with the crossover all the way counter clockwise and, […]
When I connect a turntable to my N22, why is the volume extremely low?
Some turntables may not have a built-in preamp and you would need to add an external phono preamp to bring the instrument level signal of the turntable to line-level. Some turntables may have a built-in preamp but have a switch on the back for either “line” or “phono,” such as the Music Hall USB-1 or […]
When I connect a turntable to my HD3 Next Gen, why is the volume extremely low?
Some turntables do not have a built-in preamps and as a result you will need to add an external phono preamp between your turntable and HD3 Next Gen. Many turntables, however, (such as the Music Hall USB-1 or Audio Technica AT-LP120) have a built-in preamp and include a switch on the back for “line” or […]
If I connect my turntable to the HD3 Next Gen will it be necessary to purchase a phono preamp or can I simply connect the turntable directly to the HD3 Next Gen input?
Some turntables will need a preamp before being connected and others may have one built-in. Check the turntable manufacturer’s website or user manual.
The HD3 Next Gen has a built in USB digital-to-analog converter (DAC), but can I also use a different DAC?
While the HD3 Next Gen has a fantastic 24-bit DAC, you can always run your own external DAC to the speakers by connecting to the analog inputs.
The sound quality of my computer’s headphone jack isn’t very good but I want to connect my Audioengine speakers. What do I do?
Some computer headphone outputs have poor audio quality, so if this is your computer, try connecting from the USB port to your with HD3 or connect wirelessly via Bluetooth.