Using stands like the DS1s and DS2s will angle the speakers upwards, which can be a positive thing depending as well as other variables in your setup. The closer the speakers tweeters are aimed to your ears, the more you will perceive higher frequencies, which are very directional, and using these stands can achieve this. Some customers prefer having the tweeters off axis a bit, as this results in a less pronounced high end moving the focal point lower. There are a ton of options and it really comes down to personal preference, so we highly recommend trying a few different placements / toe-in / toe-out etc. to see what seems to work out best in your setup.
The cable included with our products is standard speaker wire (16 AWG), so you should be able to find something like this most anywhere that carries electronics or audio gear. 16 AWG should be good up to around 25 ft or so. If you'd like to go farther than that we'd recommend 14 AWG.
Yes! The replacement remote you can find on our webstore is the exact same remote that comes standard with our HD6 speakers. Even though the replacement remote is the HD6 remote, it will work just fine as a replacement for the A5+s.
The best way to attach the plug into the USB adapter is to go in at an angle. The plastic on the plug should have a more rounded side; we would suggest putting that side in first and then push down the other end (you may need to pull the tab out to make it easier to insert). One thing to look out for is the metal prongs on the body- when inserting the rounded end of the head, make sure the top prong is being inserted into the slot of the head; usually, if the first prong goes into the slot, the other prong should go into the other slot with no problems.
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