FluanceAi41 Powered 2-Way 2.0 Stereo Bookshelf Speakers with 5" Drivers, 90W Amplifier for Turntable, TV, PC and Bluetooth 5 Wireless Music Streaming with RCA, Optical & Subwoofer Out (Lucky Bamboo)

I have had these speakers for about 3 months. I have played old vinyl records (using a Nuance phono), CD's and blue tooth music. The CD's ranged form a modern CD recording of Yo-Yo Ma Bach cello suites and a 20 year old CD with Maria Calls opera arias to Blue Tooth (Sitting on the Dock" to vinyl recording of 60's Favorite Songs. Verdict: Superb. I have never enjoyed my music so much; I can actually understand the words of the songs and orchestral hear instruments with great clarity.These speakers have an additional advantage in that the controls for mode change and on/off are on the front of the source speaker and are visibly color differentiated. For me this is a big plus. The remote also has a treble/bass equalizer; this is very useful given the variations in bass/treble in modern recordings. I doubt whether a woofer (which can be added) would give the listener much extra benefit, unless you want to hear the lowest bass note, which are in most cases likely inaudible to the human ear unless one is sitting on top of the cellist! Of course, the recordings and reproductions these days are so good that it is most unlikely that the listener could replicate the experience in a real concert music unless she/he were on the conducter's podiumIt is also worth bearing in mind that occasionally if the sound reproduction does not meet your expectation this is quite likely due to a less than perfect original disc, rather any shortcoming in the speakers.Recommendation: a great buy well worth the money

Very pleased with the speakers. Would buy again.

Sounds is awesome

As some reviews indicated, the powered (Right) speaker has a higher output than the left speaker, thus these are more like a mono than a stereo system. Even the least expensive car systems have a balance adjust, so why didn't the manufacturer spend maybe $5 extra to enhance their competitive system??? In today's world $250 just doesn't buy much excellence or thoughtful products. Another indicator of finding ways to cheapen the product, using 18 gauge wire, which for just 6 feet, could have been the better wire/gauge of 14. If you want the clarity of stereo, look elsewhere....and maybe spend just a few dollars more.

Audio equipment designers have to make many decisions to fit their price point. Fluance hit all the right notes in their choices for the Ai41. They chose wood (MDF) over metal or plastic. They utilize a 5" woofer instead of a 4" or 3.5" woofer. This speaker system has gold posts to connect the speakers instead of those brittle clips other manufacturers employ. The speakers are internally braced and have bass and treble controls on the remote rather than no such controls and someone else's algorithm. They have 90 watts total power instead of 50 or 70. All of these choices enhance their sound quality. Plus, they look great, and you get your choice in finishes! In addition, the RCA inputs make using either a turntable with built-in phono-pre (like a Fluance's) or a cd player viable. Check 'em out!

They were delivered on a Friday, after waiting 2 weeks for them to ship. The box (that you are supposed to keep for returns) is destroyed. They were in decent shape but, they do not power on. Amazon will not return them, you have to go through Fluance. Trying to find how to start a return on their website is ridiculous, and to top it off they are closed on Saturday/Sunday’s.Other reviews state that the customer has to pay for return shipping? I sent them a message, but I was too late as they were closed.Will continue to up date this review with how Fluance will handle this.Currently 1/5 starsupdate 8/16:Was emailed a listed on how to trouble shoot them not powering on. Called them and was able to finally drive home that they were damaged and won’t work. I had to email photos of everything and In supposed to received a return label via email. They stated that once the item is returned and they received confirmation from UPS they will ship out replacements.********UPDATE 9/14**********Fluance shipped me a brand new set free of charge. Return process wasn’t bad, they sent me a label to print. (Not sure why people are saying you have to pay to ship them back)The new ones showed up in about 2 weeks. I’ve had them for awhile now, I’ve been listening to vinyl once a day, even using the Bluetooth function. They are great. They seem to effortless fill the room with sound. It’s crystal clear paired with the RT82.During the break in they seemed to get louder and louder. They have quite a range of volume. I haven’t even needed to adjust the bass/treb. Not sure why everyone says they need more bass. I feel they are sufficient. They have sort of a hollow body guitar/acoustic guitar feel to their bass. Very much so enjoy them.Paired with a subwoofer I can see these being a great option for a surround sound due to how they fill the room with sound.New rating 5/5 stars.