Fluance Ai40W Powered Two-Way 5" 2.0 Bookshelf Speakers with 70W Class D Amplifier for Turntable, PC, HDTV & Bluetooth aptX Wireless Music Streaming (Lucky Bamboo)

I work for a wealthy business owner and am responsible for all the technology needs for him and his immediate family. I was building a home office for the grand daughter who wanted PC speakers that were white to match the furniture and decor of her home office. I looked everywhere and these were the only decent looking PC speakers in white that I could find. Usually I study product details carefully but I was in a hurry, money was no object, and I read 5" speakers that were white and I was familiar with Fluance as one of those brands that no one has heard of but has really great sound quality at a very low price. At $166, these were a little more than I wanted to pay for someone who wouldn't listen to them all that much but, again, money was no object and they were cheaper than the Bose Companion 20 speakers that I had bought for the business owner's home office a year earlier. First of all these speakers are HUGE for PC speakers! The woofers are 5" by themselves, not just the whole speaker. I almost fell over when I saw them and thought "these will never work, they're too big" but I was out of time and didn't have time to look for anything else. When I hooked them up I tried Bluetooth first and the sound was awesome! Then I tried PC mode. No luck. Uninstalled and reinstalled the PC audio drivers twice before I tethered my phone to the speakers via 3.5mm and it still didn't work. Finally forced to read the directions I discovered that there is an input button on the remote that you have to push to toggle between the two source inputs of the speakers, Bluetooth and PC (via RCA Y adapter to 3.5mm). This can be an MP3 player or anything else that uses 3.5mm, it doesn't have to be just a PC. Once I got the PC sound output working the speakers were even louder and more awesome! The grand daughter's husband came home when I was testing (I had been working alone) and he said the speakers were awesome and we both ended up rocking out at full volume on both Bluetooth and PC. Now for the actual product review. These speakers are larger than most people who are just looking for PC sound output will want. They take up a lot of space. They are the size of midsize bookshelf speakers. However, if you are looking for great sound and regularly play music or videos and movies on your PC these speakers are great! They have GREAT SOUND, get really loud (I like my music loud) and I couldn't detect any distortion at full volume. Bluetooth is loud, PC input is even louder and this is no exaggeration, we were in a 2 story house and at full volume you could hear these through out the whole house. In other words, these could be your main speakers for everything, period. At $166, these speakers are a steal! They also come in black. Also, the other thing that impressed me about the sound was that the bass was full and rich, not the thump thump thump that you hear out of exaggerated bass speakers. In my mind you would not need a sub-woofer with these speakers. We were playing Stevie Ray Vaughan's Riviera Paradise which is an intricate guitar and piano jazz piece and everything from bass to treble was crisp and clear and I could hear a lot more detail than from other sound systems I've listened to this on. Bottom line, these speakers are great sounding, a great value, and I HIGHLY recommend them, not just for PC, but Bluetooth, or even your main house sound system, especially if you are on a budget and can't afford a more elaborate system. Now, if Fluance could just add smart abilities to these speakers, like Google Assistant, you couldn't get any better speakers. I have 2 Google Home Max's and the Fluance have much better sound than the Google Home Max's at less than half the price!

At my apartment i have a pair of Vanatoo Transparent One Encores that i absolutely love, but i visit my parents house enough that i was tired of the crappy TV speakers and decided to invest in some actual speaker for both TV and Music. I have used multiple Vizio soundbars in the past and they work just fine, but I love how bookshelf speakers give you the ability to spread out the sound rather than having everything come from one central source. For this purchase the price point i set was $200 and shortly into the research process I came across the Fluance Ai40s. It was hard to not recognize the numerous published videos and blogs from professional reviewers giving these speakers the thumbs up, so i decided to give them a shot. Overall Impression after 1 Month - As soon as you start playing music it's hard to not echo what has already been said by many others. For $200 these speakers sound really friggin good. The audio is super clear, there is a lot more power than expected, and when you sit on the couch an actual soundstage is being produced. Connectivity - RCA and Bluetooth aptx. It's about as simple as it gets and should take about 10 minutes to get these connected to your TV and phone. Remote - Power, Volume, Connection source, Treble, Bass, and the ability to skip or go back to the previous song. Pretty straight forward but I appreciate the simplicity. Looks - The white and bamboo combination will catch just about anyone's eyes, and they have the sound quality to back up the look. Break in Period - I definitely agree with other reviewers that the more you listen to these speakers the better they sound. I have probably listened for roughly 20 hours and i can already notice an improvement. Treble - The mids & highs are where these speaker particularly shine. Whatever your preference is these speakers will get you to where you want to go. As a pointer when you go to adjust the treble on the remote pay attention to the light on the speaker. When the setting is flat the light will blink twice, and i would recommend using that as your starting point when making adjustments. Bass - The two complaints you will see about these speakers is the bass isn't deep enough and there isn't an input for a subwoofer. To those two points i would remind everyone that the Ai40s have a 5 inch subwoofer in each speaker, so in my opinion the structure is there to get down, but it is extremely important to make sure the speaker volume is turned up and the volume on your phone is low. I listen to most genres but primarily hip hop and I am more than happy with bass levels these produce. It's clean and the songs don't feel like they're missing anything, but you're also not going to piss off the neighbors unless you really crank them up. Then in regards to the Ai40s not having a input for a subwoofer, my suggestion would be to stop complaining and pay an extra $100 for the 2.1 Edifier S350DB system. It's important to remember the Ai40s speakers are $200 and if you're looking to shake stuff off the wall then you're going to have to spend more money. Plain and simple TV - The dialogue with anything you're watching is drastically improved and easily makes for a more enjoyable viewing experience. Settings - (Volume) Turn them all the way up then three notches down. (Treble & Bass) 3-4 notches up from the flat position. Final Thoughts - Please don't spend you're money on a soundbar and buy these instead. Vanatoo T1 Encore Comparison - With the highs and mids the T1s are a more neutral and clean, which you would except from speakers nearly 3 times the price, but the major difference between these sets of speakers is the bass. As i said earlier the Ai40s get the job done, but the the T1s are next level. They have room shaking capabilities at half power and really make you wonder what wizardry is going on. They have been great to have at my own personal living space but unless you're a serious music lover it's hard to justify the price difference.

This is going to sound cheesy, but these speakers changed my life. I’m a big music lover and have also used these for watching shows/movies and for gaming, and I am just blown away. Sound quality is warm, crisp, and clear. Music and gaming is very immersive with these bad boys. The remote can change input, volume, pause/play, change the source, adjust treble/bass, mute, turn the power off or on, and turn the speaker light on and off (for those of you who get bothered by that sort of thing, you’re in luck!!). Aesthetically they’re gorgeous and simple, and the branding on the front is small enough so it doesn’t bother me. When you connect or disconnect to the speakers via Bluetooth, the speakers make a drum sound so you know you’re connected (or disconnected). I’m so happy I shopped around for speakers and found these—they’re AMAZING—and I will be recommending them to everyone that asks me about speakers or audio accessories.

I just have to laugh at some these reviewers here, finding fault with these AI40. Here's a news flash for you pimply pubescents, these are by far, BY FAR, the best value and sound you will get from any speakers at this price level. Seriously, the sound is rich, the bass is deep and never boomy. When you fire these up, your friends will think you laid out some very big bucks. I've had stereos and audio equipment for the last 50 years, and bang for buck, these are outstanding and look great. They occasionally come on sale which make it an even better deal. Dont hesitate if you want GREAT sound. Get 'em.

I’ll preface this review with the acknowledgement that I am not an audiophile by any stretch. I do, however; know what I enjoy listening too and that includes some bass. My unsophisticated ears need said bass to truly enjoy any music that I’m listening too. My musical tastes are eclectic, ranging from Hip Hop to Jazz to Ambient to Metal to Podcasts and even some country occasionally. The speakers don’t need to have cranium rattling bass, but they do need to be able to produce some lows without the aid of a subwoofer. The background: I wanted a replacement for the 2.1 computer speaker set-up in my home office (approx. 8x10). Although my current 2.1 Altec Lansing setup served me very well, were minimalist and offered nice sound – they were 15+ years old. They did not have Bluetooth and could only be connected to one source. I spend several hours in this room daily and wanted to upgrade the sound while having more flexibility in sources. Further, I thought that I might be able to find a minimalist set-up that would have competitive sound quality (sans subwoofer). My criteria were that the new speakers be minimalist, have Bluetooth or enough inputs that I could simultaneously connect to my 2017 27” iMac and my Echo Dot, and sound good, of course. Purchase 1: I did try one of the popular minimalist powered speakers. They were in the “higher end” of computer speakers. Upon hookup, it took me a matter of minutes to realize that this was not the solution for me. It met my minimalist requirements, but it did not have Bluetooth. It did have a USB input for computer and an Aux for the Dot. The USB to computer thing did not work well with my iMac. So, I was back to a speaker setup that could only be connected to one source (at least at a time). All that aside, the sound was flat and boring, and I knew that I would end up having to purchase a subwoofer to truly enjoy the music. Again, I wanted to avoid this. My existing setup, which was already quite minimalist, sounded much better. This set really only met one of my criteria: minimalism. I quickly repackaged and returned them to the store that I purchased them from. Purchase 2: I kept hearing about the Fluance Ai40 and how fantastic they were. I read several reviews and watched a couple of YouTube reviews that all raved about these things. So, I went ahead and purchased – I went with Ai40W. I actually wasn’t expecting much as they were cheaper than the setup that I previously auditioned. I got the Fluance’s quickly (Prime) and hooked them up immediately. My first impression: I was blown away. They sound was superb and the fit and finish was fantastic. Above all else though, I could not believe the sound that they produced. Truly sublime! They are bigger than I originally wanted, but the sound is so warm and full that I threw the minimalist requirement out the window – so much for minimalism – good riddance. The highs are clear and I now hear details that I hadn’t noticed before. The mids and lows compliment the sound and combine with the highs to produce the type of soundstage that I was looking for. Audiophiles would likely say that the music is being butchered by DSP. I suppose that’s a matter of opinion, and to each his own, but I don’t really care, as this is the way I want to listen to music. All of this without a subwoofer. It really is quite amazing….and there’s a remote too! These are not Studio Monitor or Reference level speakers. Again though, if you’ve read my preface and requirements, you’ll know that’s not what I was looking for. Honestly, I cannot believe the value that the Ai40s represent. I would find it very hard to believe that anything else could compete at this price point (even at higher price points). Buy these things, seriously, BUY THEM. You won’t be disappointed. I’m considering purchasing another pair for my living room and maybe even the garage. I have to give a huge shout out to Sean in Customer Service. I reached out to Customer Service over chat, as I was getting a hum when my iMac was connected via Aux. We troubleshot a bit – he asked me to try different receptacles on my powerbar and try directly in the wall. Neither worked. He suggested it was the speaker’s power adapter and said he’d ship a new one out, no questions asked. Honestly, I was skeptical that the issue would be caused by something like that. I received the replacement power adapter a few days later, swapped out the old one and the hum was gone – problem solved! He even followed up with me to make sure I received the replacement adapter and to ensure that it solved the problem. Thanks Sean! And thank you Fluance! Go Canada!

These are beautifully made, exceptionally sounding speakers. I wouldn’t call them studio monitors, but rather very fine bookshelf speakers. I spent the first day exploring my high res music collection allot of classical orchestra and some rock/pop mixed in. The Bass is accurate. Very nice, smooth. Not over powered and never boomy! I am very happy I chose sealed box speakers! I thought I would be missing a sub, but not so far. I even turned the bass tone down two clicks! For a 5”. I am very impressed!

These sound fantastic and were shipped quickly! We hooked them up to a turntable to play records and we're very happy with the sound! Would buy more!

I will be VERY honest. Bought that speaker after seeing just a few reviews. The project is beautiful, the finishing, the build quality, etc. Now ... Pros : Powerfull sound, very nice build. CONS : I don't know why, but i use many bluetooth devices with my Tv, and that speaker seems to have some problems with the Bluetooth part... Not sure why, but everytime i turn the speakers on it doesn't auto-connect with my samsung Tizen Tv, i have to go to the menu and force it to connect again...This is a big downside on my case.But i can't confirm this is a problem of the speaker itself. The fact is that everytime i turn on that my Wireless headphones (Urban ears) nearby the SAME TV, the Tv shows up a popup message saying that a bluetooth headset is around and i just need to click YES to confirm connection. I don't know why it doesnt work the same with the fluence speakers. :( Another cons for me, is that all reviewers said that this set os speakers are very balanced, and they are excellent to use as soundbar replacement. But to be VERY honest i can't agree with this statement. The bass is powerful, but maybe TOO strong, and the trebles are pretty powerful too, but the curve between the subtle sounds and louder sounds seems VERY strong. I don't know how to explaing...I need to keep the remote control of TV on my hand while watching movies because when there's not much happening in the movies the sound is barely readable so i need to pump the volume, but suddenly if someone Slams a Door, the sound becames VERY, VERY Loud, so i have to put the volume down and up all the time. This doesnt seem right. BUT, listening to music it feels more balanced...