Speaker ideas on a cheap budget

[skater770]

My budget is exactly 150$ I want floorstanding or bookshelf. The room I need to cover is a gaming room and it's 10' by 8'. I already have a receiver so don't worry about that.

Right now I am leaning towards the Sony floorstanding model ss-f5000 or the bookshelf ss-b3000. (I'm buying off of ebay) I have looked around and these are the ones I can find in my budget range that I like.

 

[Matt34]

My budget is exactly 150$ I want floorstanding or bookshelf. The room I need to cover is a gaming room and it's 10' by 8'. I already have a receiver so don't worry about that.

Right now I am leaning towards the Sony floorstanding model ss-f5000 or the bookshelf ss-b3000. (I'm buying off of ebay) I have looked around and these are the ones I can find in my budget range that I like.

Read this article and I think you'll have a good start on some quality budget bookshelf speakers.

http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/speakers/bookshelf/budget-bookshelf-shootout-2009

 

[markw]

This would probably be my choice.

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ENC200

This place has other good speakers, but assuming your price limit is for a pair, you're gonna be limited to bookshelves.

 

[Rickster71]

The is a nice speaker that fits your budget http://www.thespeakercompany.com/T-Series-Bookshelf-Speakers-C27.aspx
Free shipping both ways. I got the the 6.5" on sale for $129 a pair.

 

[rnatalli]

Vann's has the Mirage OMNI 150 in your price range.

The ELT525M's are great speakers, but I'm hesitant to endorse them considering all the issues Av123 is having as of late.

 

[septim]

I would go with Primus P362s.

 

[lsiberian]

My budget is exactly 150$ I want floorstanding or bookshelf. The room I need to cover is a gaming room and it's 10' by 8'. I already have a receiver so don't worry about that.

Right now I am leaning towards the Sony floorstanding model ss-f5000 or the bookshelf ss-b3000. (I'm buying off of ebay) I have looked around and these are the ones I can find in my budget range that I like.

http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHB2030P

Best bookshelf pair under 150 out there that I've heard.

If it must be off ebay. Pick up a pair of Infinity Beta 20s

 

[just listening]

You also may want to look at the new WAF-1 from tweakcityaudio.com

 

[Patrick_Wolf]

http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHB2030P

Best bookshelf pair under 150 out there that I've heard.

If it must be off ebay. Pick up a pair of Infinity Beta 20s

I second this. That's where I bought my 2030P, and they're very good.

 

[Robof83]

My first pick would be the Behringers 2030p.

Some other speakers to look at are the Infinity Beta 20 on ebay, and The Speaker Company may have some offerings in that price range.

 

[bandphan]

The 2030s are nice but you will need sub. I had a pair in home for demo and crossed them @ 100hz with just one sub and they sounded very well. If you are not going to use a sub, do not push them hard.

 

[Robof83]

Actually you make a good point. If you don't have a sub and don't plan on getting one, I would have to recommend the betas over the behringers.

If you like bass I would suggest something like P5-PR 5.25" 2-way Bookshelf Speaker (Pair) + http://www.thespeakercompany.com/ASW-8-8-Subwoofer-P61C17.aspx

Other wise I would pick up the infinity beta 20s off ebay and be done.

 

[DaveHo]

Psst.

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57343

Shameless plug.

-Dave

 

[Wafflesomd]

2030p's without question.

 

[j_garcia]

FYI, Musician's Friend and Guitar Center have both matched the price of ZZ Sounds at $149 for the 2030p.

You will probably want at least a small sub with them though, with a -3dB of 75Hz.

 

[Tomorrow]

Not to be a voice in the wilderness of Behringer hurrahs, but here is another option for you to consider. We blind compared the Behringer to a number of bookshelf speakers (review already linked), and this one slightly outperformed it. http://store.audioholics.com/product/1175/0/yamaha-ns-6490-3-way-bookshelf-speakers--pair-

If you're not going to use a subwoofer with the speakers, the Yamaha will give you more depth and powerful presence. It's right on your budget, including shipping.

Happy hunting.

 

[blackzarg]

Vann's has the Mirage OMNI 150 in your price range.

The ELT525M's are great speakers, but I'm hesitant to endorse them considering all the issues Av123 is having as of late.

The ELT525Ms are very good. If you don't want to get it from AV123 directly, forum member alphaiii has a set in cherry for sale for $160 shipped. Maybe you can PM him about getting them for $150.

http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHB2030P

Best bookshelf pair under 150 out there that I've heard.

If it must be off ebay. Pick up a pair of Infinity Beta 20s

The Beta 20s are very good. I got a pair for about $80 and I am absolutely amazed at them. They perform better at rock than classical, though.

 

[Robof83]

Not to be a voice in the wilderness of Behringer hurrahs, but here is another option for you to consider. We blind compared the Behringer to a number of bookshelf speakers (review already linked), and this one slightly outperformed it. http://store.audioholics.com/product/1175/0/yamaha-ns-6490-3-way-bookshelf-speakers--pair-

If you're not going to use a subwoofer with the speakers, the Yamaha will give you more depth and powerful presence. It's right on your budget, including shipping.

Happy hunting.

Everyone always overlooks yamaha

 

[Wafflesomd]

Not to be a voice in the wilderness of Behringer hurrahs, but here is another option for you to consider. We blind compared the Behringer to a number of bookshelf speakers (review already linked), and this one slightly outperformed it. http://store.audioholics.com/product/1175/0/yamaha-ns-6490-3-way-bookshelf-speakers--pair-

If you're not going to use a subwoofer with the speakers, the Yamaha will give you more depth and powerful presence. It's right on your budget, including shipping.

Happy hunting.

That one review sucked though. It was just some opinions from people. Not a single shred of data to back anything up.

 

[lsiberian]

That one review sucked though. It was just some opinions from people. Not a single shred of data to back anything up.

For the price I don't think it would be a bad choice at all.

I'd be willing to own a pair.