# Audioengine's egg-yolk yellow stereo kit sounds as good as it looks

> Audioengine's 2026 Color of the Year suite pairs a cohesive yellow design with solid audio performance across speakers, turntable and subwoofer.
- Title: Audioengine's egg-yolk yellow stereo kit sounds as good as it…
- Summary: Audioengine's 2026 Color of the Year suite pairs a cohesive yellow design with solid audio performance across speakers, turntable and subwoofer.
- Keywords: audioengine, color of the year kit, home audio, speakers, turntable, subwoofer, product review, WIRED
- Source: WIRED — https://wired.com/review/audioengine-2026-color-of-the-year-kit
- Author: Jordan Michelman
- Published: 2026-11-09T11:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: audioengine, color of the year kit, home audio, speakers, turntable, subwoofer, product review
## Color as a power
Wassily Kandinsky said color directly influences the soul. Home stereo gear rarely explores this, typically coming in silver, wood grain or piano black.

> Color is a power that directly influences the soul.
## Audioengine's annual color series
Audioengine releases a Color of the Year kit each year in a different color. In twenty twenty-four, dusky matte blue; in twenty twenty-five, subtle metallic green; in twenty twenty-six, lustrous egg yolk yellow.
## What's in the kit
The suite includes A2+ Gen 3 Wireless Speakers, DS1M Desktop Stands, a Crosley C6 Bluetooth turntable and an S6 Powered Subwoofer, all in matching yellow.
## The A2+ speakers
At six inches tall by four inches wide, the A2+ speakers are sized like laptop speakers but pack enough power for a small home theater with stereo mini jack, USB and RCA inputs.
## The Crosley C6 turntable
The C six is a manual two speed turntable with heavy steel platter and medium density fiberboard plinth. It's Bluetooth enabled with built in preamp for direct connection to the A2+ speakers.
## The S6 subwoofer
At ten inches by eight point seven inches, the S six is compact and front firing.It's a class D sub with frequency response down to thirty three hertz and adjustable crossover down to forty hertz.
## Setup is simple
Plug in the A2+ speakers, link them with provided stereo cables and turn on.Connect via Bluetooth or plug in other components via stereo inputs.Each product includes a QR code for step by step setup.
## Sound quality in practice
The A2+ speakers delivered shockingly detailed sound with Primus and Frank Zappa records. The subwoofer elevated home theater, making Jumanji's growling lion and car chasing monkeys vivid and lifelike.
## The turntable's weak point
The aluminum tonearm leaves something to be desired compared to higher end units. A Sony PS LX three BT swapped in showed no significant sound difference, but lacked the aesthetic unity.
## Price and value
The kit costs eight hundred sixty six dollars. There's no price discount for buying the bundle; you can buy components separately without penalty. The price is competitive in the entry level home stereo space.
## Key takeaway

Audioengine released a yellow home audio kit with speakers, turntable and subwoofer that delivers strong sound quality and aesthetic appeal for entry-level stereo buyers.