Best Bookshelf for Under £100

[Lewis Sheppard]

So I've seen all of these topics about speakers costing thousands and quite frankly I can't afford anywhere near that.

I'd prefer it to be black and to look nice.

Only got £60/$100 although I could stretch.

Also, can be a little bit more and I'll have to buy it second hand.

Some ideas:

Cambridge Audio S30 Black | Speakers Per Pair | Richer Sounds

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 | Sound Plaza

Bowers & Wilkins DS1 Stereo Speakers | eBay

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Both S30 and Wharfedale. Would be on my short list. There are plenty of decent at your price point

 

[Lewis Sheppard]

Both S30 and Wharfedale. Would be on my short list. There are plenty of decent at your price point

How are they? Is the 9.1 worth it over the 9.0's as they are more expensive.

What about these?

Gale SILVER MONITOR Black | Speakers Per Pair | Richer Sounds

Gale 3010S Black | Speakers Per Pair | Richer Sounds

Tannoy MERCURY VR Maple | Speakers Per Pair | Richer Sounds

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Never heard about Gale, but Tannoy is solid brand..
It will have to come down to which one you like sound wise. If you are forced to buy blindly - I'd go with S30 .. Also make sure the store has decent return policy and possibly buy several

 

[Mo Noyz]

Tannoy is rock solid. As is Wharfedale. Two old and highly respected speaker companies. I'd narrow it down to those two, personally.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Tannoy is rock solid. As is Wharfedale. Two old and highly respected speaker companies. I'd narrow it down to those two, personally.

I wouldn't disregard Cambridge Audio this quickly... Imo it should stay on the short list. S30 has been reviewed many many times with very positive results

 

[Mo Noyz]

Yeah, that's fair enough. They're known to build some pretty quality stuff in that price range.

 

[Lewis Sheppard]

I wouldn't disregard Cambridge Audio this quickly... Imo it should stay on the short list. S30 has been reviewed many many times with very positive results

Really don't know, is the Wharfedale worth it over CA? I might go and test them out in Richer Sounds this weekend.

 

[Mo Noyz]

You should ALWAYS test something out in person if you have the means to do so.

 

[Lewis Sheppard]

You should ALWAYS test something out in person if you have the means to do so.

Then I will, can only test anything on this website.

Richer Sounds - The UK's Hi-Fi, Home Cinema & Flat Panel TV Specialists!
Nothing more than £100.

Any ideas?

 

[Mo Noyz]

I'd toss those Acoustic Energy speakers into the mix. I've heard a lot of positive things about the company, though I have never heard any of their speakers. Bring your own test tracks if they'll let you.

 

[Lewis Sheppard]

I'd toss those Acoustic Energy speakers into the mix. I've heard a lot of positive things about the company, though I have never heard any of their speakers. Bring your own test tracks if they'll let you.

Yeah I don't see why they wouldn't. Thanks.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Then I will, can only test anything on this website.

Richer Sounds - The UK's Hi-Fi, Home Cinema & Flat Panel TV Specialists!
Nothing more than £100.

Any ideas?

If you get a chance to listen to these - Mission MX1 Black | Speakers Per Pair | Richer Sounds
Mission is another solid brand with good reputation.

 

[Lewis Sheppard]

If you get a chance to listen to these - Mission MX1 Black | Speakers Per Pair | Richer Sounds
Mission is another solid brand with good reputation.

Will do cheers

 

[zieglj01]

I wouldn't disregard Cambridge Audio this quickly... Imo it should stay on the short list. S30 has been reviewed many many times with very positive results

+1
A solid little beast, with Good bass response

 

[Lewis Sheppard]

+1
A solid little beast, with Good bass response

You tried it?

 

[zieglj01]

Then I will, can only test anything on this website.

Richer Sounds - The UK's Hi-Fi, Home Cinema & Flat Panel TV Specialists!
Nothing more than £100.

Any ideas?

Yes - I would go for the Mordaunt Short Mezzo 1
Richer Sounds - The UK's Hi-Fi, Home Cinema & Flat Panel TV Specialists!

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Yes - I would go for the Mordaunt Short Mezzo 1
Richer Sounds - The UK's Hi-Fi, Home Cinema & Flat Panel TV Specialists!

good find z

 

[Lewis Sheppard]

good find z

I live over 2 hours away, doubt my mum would drive all that way considering I've never even heard them

 

[zieglj01]

I live over 2 hours away, doubt my mum would drive all that way considering I've never even heard them

I would just buy the Mordaunt Short - it is higher-end > a serious good price

The S30 will be low-end compared to the Mezzo

Cambridge and Mordaunt Short are from the same company