Anybody try these before?

[chase23]

I came across a used pair of Pioneer SP-FS52-LR. Has any one used these? Are these any good for the $180-$200 range?

If so, point me in the direction of a correct 2 channel receiver to power these.

Thanks!


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[shadyJ]

The Pioneer SP speakers are very well regarded budget speakers. Certainly a solid choice. That used price seems a bit high considering they can be had for new for only a but more than that, and I have even seen them on sale from Fry's for less than that.

 

[tyhjaarpa]

For 200$ you can get AA monitors http://philharmonicaudio.com/aa.html

 

[chase23]

For 200$ you can get AA monitors http://philharmonicaudio.com/aa.html

Whats the deal with these philharmonic speakers?? You are the 4th person to recommend them.


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[tyhjaarpa]

Whats the deal with these philharmonic speakers?? You are the 4th person to recommend them.


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They are speakers improved by Dennis Murphy for budget in mind. Probably one of best speakers under 500$, you can find a good review here: https://forums.audioholics.com/forums/threads/elac-b5-vs-philharmonic-affordable-accuracy-new-monitor.97171/#post-1109193

 

[lovinthehd]

Whats the deal with these philharmonic speakers?? You are the 4th person to recommend them.


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They're based on the Dayton BR-1 kit with Dennis modding the xover and cabinet some. I built a pair of Dayton BR-1 from a kit and just bought a set of Dennis' xovers and will be beefing up the cab a bit, too....but the Daytons are nice speakers even before that. Never heard the Pioneers myself, tho.

 

[j_garcia]

I own the FS52s and that's at or above their price new. I paid $100 new for my pair at BB on sale, price matched to Amazon. I would not pay over $100 for them used. They aren't pretty, but they are actually a very good speaker for the money; designed by Andrew Jones. They don't require a ton of power and have enough bass to use without a sub for music IMO. Any stereo receiver should be fine. I am driving them with my Marantz PM7200 that is 95x2.

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-R-S202BL-Stereo-Receiver/dp/B01EMQI2CU/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1466088426&sr=1-2&keywords=stereo+receiver

 

[mtrycrafts]

Yes, they are Andrew Jones designed speakers. I think AH reviewed them.
Amazon still has them, $130 each, free shipping.
https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-FS52-LR-Designed-standing-Loudspeaker/dp/B008NCD2S4

Most any receiver will power them.