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product_id: 680251079
title: "AT-SP3X Active compact speakers"
brand: "audio-technica"
price: "£252.68"
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Audio Technica"
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# 3 international power adapters Bluetooth multipoint pairing 30W max output power AT-SP3X Active compact speakers

**Brand:** audio-technica
**Price:** £252.68
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Small speakers, big sound, zero compromises.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AT-SP3X Active compact speakers by audio-technica
- **How much does it cost?** £252.68 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/680251079-at-sp3x-active-compact-speakers)

## Best For

- audio-technica enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted audio-technica brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Globally Ready:** Includes three international power adapters so your sound travels with you
- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Wired RCA or wireless Bluetooth—no external amp needed, just pure sound
- • **Compact Powerhouse Sound:** Impressively full-range audio from a sleek 3" woofer and 1.1" tweeter combo
- • **Seamless Dual Bluetooth Pairing:** Connect two devices simultaneously for effortless switching and uninterrupted flow
- • **Minimalist Control, Maximum Impact:** Intuitive LED power & volume knob for quick, fuss-free operation

## Overview

The Audio-Technica AT-SP3X are compact powered bookshelf speakers delivering rich, full-spectrum sound with 30 watts output. Featuring 3" woofers and 1.1" tweeters tuned by built-in DSP, they support wired RCA and Bluetooth with multipoint pairing for two devices. Designed for easy setup without an external amplifier, they come with three international power adapters and a minimalist control interface, making them ideal for turntables, PCs, and smartphones in any room.

## Description

The Audio-Technica AT-SP3X powered bookshelf speakers deliver rich, full-range audio in a compact design, making them perfect for turntables, computers, smartphones, or other devices. Equipped with 3″ woofers and 1.1″ tweeters, these speakers are specially tuned with a built-in DSP for powerful, well-balanced sound across all types of media. Offering both wired and wireless Bluetooth connectivity, they’re easy to set up and use without the need for an external amplifier or receiver. Ideal for any room, these speakers combine simple operation with impressive sound quality

Review: Was using Klipsch "The Sevens" powered speakers, which have good sound but are unreliable. First pair were DOA, second pair failed within two years. Got these Audio-Technica AT-SP3X to fill the gap until the Klipsch can be repaired / replaced. With cheap bookshelf speakers, the question always is: will they turn out to be just thin, tinny computer speakers? VERY FAR FROM IT! Immediately I got them fired up, just - wow!! I mainly listen to jazz and classical and they're perfectly loud enough with the volume knob not even half way around its travel. At full volume, they're WAY too loud for general listening. They have a subtle, spacious, transparent, captivating sound - simply a pleasure to listen to. Complete shock! So great to have beautiful music again! I'm running them on heavy, floor-spiked speaker stands in a 2.5 meter equilateral triangle from the listening position, about 40 cm from the side walls (bookshelves), 2.5 meters from the back wall. The sound stage is more spacious with the speakers toed outwards slightly, i.e. with the triangle apex just behind the listener's head. Sources are via Bluetooth from a laptop, wired phono input from a CD player. Just click the ON/OFF button to toggle the inputs through Bluetooth (two sources) and wired. (Holding the button down for 3 secs puts the speakers into standby.) A little LED on the button changes from blue for Bluetooth input (with a little boop-boop sound confirming connection), green for wired and red for standby. Bluetooth pairing is fuss-free. They have the speaker pair's serial number on the back of each unit and the manufacturing date on the bottom, i.e. they're likely matched pairs. The only downsides I can see are: 1. Lack of a remote control, meaning you have to walk over to the primary speaker to adjust volume or change input. 2. Primary (right) speaker, with controls and inputs, can't be switched from R to L. 3. Bluetooth running only the most basic SBC codec (although sounding absolutely fine). At this price, Audio-Technica have pared them down to the essentials and made the right choices. Bluetooth latency tests on youtube indicate about a 160 millisecond audio delay. The AT-SP3X specs give frequency response as 55-20,000 Hz but, playing youtube speaker test tracks, 40 Hz is clearly audible. Response then gently falls away through 30 Hz (just audible) to 20 Hz, where the woofer cones are still vibrating but inaudible. The listening reality, after they're fully burned in (several weeks), is that there's absolutely NO lack of bass from these speakers, despite their ludicrously small size. Search youtube for Thomas Ospital A l'ombre des Halles for a brutal speaker workout. Starts mysterious, atmospheric... The madness begins around the 8 minute mark! These speakers reveal poor recordings mercilessly but, with quality recordings, they shine - natural presentation, big sound, great staging. Their tiny size truly is deceptive. The supplied inter-speaker connecting cable is only 2 meters long so I'm using an old 6.5 meters long Atlas Hyper 2.0 speaker cable to reach down to the floor and between the speaker stands. A bit long but works fine - no loss of volume or power. (Banana plugs don't fit the AT-SP3X's cable clamps. An effective adaptation from banana plug to cable clamp: 1.75 mm Ø solid copper house wire wound around the banana plug prong a few times and then bent parallel, the wire and prong shrouded with heat shrink tubing to prevent the plugs shorting together and the free wire end flattened down to about 1 mm thickness to maximise contact area when pushed into the AT-SP3X's cable clamps.) My mind is blown by these speakers. Totally recommended. Edit (nine weeks later): Their size is so unassuming and doesn't dominate the room like larger speakers. Their minuscule size, as near-point sources, must be contributing to their excellent sound stage. If you want to wow your friends with gigantic, expensive speakers, these aren't for you! A reasonable measure of a sound system's quality is how much music you actually find yourself listening to on it. The AT-SP3X's sheer musicality just keeps drawing me in. Waste of time going back to the Klipsch speakers now. These do it for me. Life is too short.
Review: These sound great for small bookshelf speakers. Really impressive sound quality and plenty of bass response. I bought them for my wife to match her record player she wanted for Christmas. I had to set it all up for her and both Bluetooth and the rca connection work well. Definitely glad I went with the matching speakers and not a different brand. They came with a few international plug adapters if anyone travels or is outside the USA you should be able to use these anywhere you are.

## Features

- Compact speaker (shelf speaker) - optimally tuned for an impressively full sound across the entire frequency spectrum
- Wired connection via stereo RCA sockets or wireless Bluetooth operation
- Active speaker for easy setup without external amplifier/receiver
- Ideal audio solution for turntables, PCs, smartphones and other devices
- Multipoint pairing for a permanent connection with two Bluetooth devices at the same time
- Minimalist design, suitable for a wide range of room situations
- Power button with LED display plus volume control - for particularly easy operation
- Power supply with three adapters for international use and 2 m speaker cable included

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D6RM9BT9 |
| Additional Features | Bluetooth, Compact Powered Speakers |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | For Smartphones or Tablets, For Computers, For Turntables |
| Audio Driver Size | 76 Millimeters |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Best Sellers Rank | #30,337 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #27 in Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bluetooth Range | 6.6 Feet |
| Brand | Audio-Technica |
| Built-In Media | Power supply with three adapters for international use and 2 m speaker cable included |
| Color | black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet, Television |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, RCA |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Button |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (313) |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Frequency Response | 20000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04961310162184 |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14.5D x 11.3W x 20H centimeters |
| Item Weight | 1.5 Kilograms |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | Audio-Technica |
| Maximum Range | 10 Meters |
| Model Name | AT-SP3X |
| Model Number | AT-SP3X |
| Mounting Type | Shelf Mount |
| Number Of Circuits | 2 |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2.0 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 AAAA batteries required. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 70 dB |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 30 Watts |
| Speaker Size | 3 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Bookshelf |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home entertainment systems, Computers, Mobile devices |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |
| Woofer Diameter | 3 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** Audio-Technica
- **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth, RCA
- **Frequency response:** 20000 Hz
- **Speaker maximum output power:** 30 Watts

## Images

![AT-SP3X Active compact speakers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GFD-NU9NL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***R on 18 January 2026*

Was using Klipsch "The Sevens" powered speakers, which have good sound but are unreliable. First pair were DOA, second pair failed within two years. Got these Audio-Technica AT-SP3X to fill the gap until the Klipsch can be repaired / replaced. With cheap bookshelf speakers, the question always is: will they turn out to be just thin, tinny computer speakers? VERY FAR FROM IT! Immediately I got them fired up, just - wow!! I mainly listen to jazz and classical and they're perfectly loud enough with the volume knob not even half way around its travel. At full volume, they're WAY too loud for general listening. They have a subtle, spacious, transparent, captivating sound - simply a pleasure to listen to. Complete shock! So great to have beautiful music again! I'm running them on heavy, floor-spiked speaker stands in a 2.5 meter equilateral triangle from the listening position, about 40 cm from the side walls (bookshelves), 2.5 meters from the back wall. The sound stage is more spacious with the speakers toed outwards slightly, i.e. with the triangle apex just behind the listener's head. Sources are via Bluetooth from a laptop, wired phono input from a CD player. Just click the ON/OFF button to toggle the inputs through Bluetooth (two sources) and wired. (Holding the button down for 3 secs puts the speakers into standby.) A little LED on the button changes from blue for Bluetooth input (with a little boop-boop sound confirming connection), green for wired and red for standby. Bluetooth pairing is fuss-free. They have the speaker pair's serial number on the back of each unit and the manufacturing date on the bottom, i.e. they're likely matched pairs. The only downsides I can see are: 1. Lack of a remote control, meaning you have to walk over to the primary speaker to adjust volume or change input. 2. Primary (right) speaker, with controls and inputs, can't be switched from R to L. 3. Bluetooth running only the most basic SBC codec (although sounding absolutely fine). At this price, Audio-Technica have pared them down to the essentials and made the right choices. Bluetooth latency tests on youtube indicate about a 160 millisecond audio delay. The AT-SP3X specs give frequency response as 55-20,000 Hz but, playing youtube speaker test tracks, 40 Hz is clearly audible. Response then gently falls away through 30 Hz (just audible) to 20 Hz, where the woofer cones are still vibrating but inaudible. The listening reality, after they're fully burned in (several weeks), is that there's absolutely NO lack of bass from these speakers, despite their ludicrously small size. Search youtube for Thomas Ospital A l'ombre des Halles for a brutal speaker workout. Starts mysterious, atmospheric... The madness begins around the 8 minute mark! These speakers reveal poor recordings mercilessly but, with quality recordings, they shine - natural presentation, big sound, great staging. Their tiny size truly is deceptive. The supplied inter-speaker connecting cable is only 2 meters long so I'm using an old 6.5 meters long Atlas Hyper 2.0 speaker cable to reach down to the floor and between the speaker stands. A bit long but works fine - no loss of volume or power. (Banana plugs don't fit the AT-SP3X's cable clamps. An effective adaptation from banana plug to cable clamp: 1.75 mm Ø solid copper house wire wound around the banana plug prong a few times and then bent parallel, the wire and prong shrouded with heat shrink tubing to prevent the plugs shorting together and the free wire end flattened down to about 1 mm thickness to maximise contact area when pushed into the AT-SP3X's cable clamps.) My mind is blown by these speakers. Totally recommended. Edit (nine weeks later): Their size is so unassuming and doesn't dominate the room like larger speakers. Their minuscule size, as near-point sources, must be contributing to their excellent sound stage. If you want to wow your friends with gigantic, expensive speakers, these aren't for you! A reasonable measure of a sound system's quality is how much music you actually find yourself listening to on it. The AT-SP3X's sheer musicality just keeps drawing me in. Waste of time going back to the Klipsch speakers now. These do it for me. Life is too short.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***Y on 31 December 2025*

These sound great for small bookshelf speakers. Really impressive sound quality and plenty of bass response. I bought them for my wife to match her record player she wanted for Christmas. I had to set it all up for her and both Bluetooth and the rca connection work well. Definitely glad I went with the matching speakers and not a different brand. They came with a few international plug adapters if anyone travels or is outside the USA you should be able to use these anywhere you are.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***. on 21 May 2025*

Très bien

## Frequently Bought Together

- Audio-Technica AT-SP3X Bookshelf Speakers
- Audio-Technica AT-LP70X Automatic Turntable (Black/Grey)

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*Last updated: 2026-05-01*