Best Bookshelf speakers under $650/pair

V

vinisol

Audioholic Intern
Hi guys. I'm back again. Now, I've increased my budget to buy bookshelf speakers.

Which speaker is the best for the money?

Are there any other any other speakers I should consider at this price range?

In my list I have:

Definitive Technology ProMonitor 1000 - USD 438.00
Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 350 - USD 498.00

KEF iQ30 - USD 349.00
KEF Q300 - USD 399.00

PSB Image B5 - USD 399.99
PSB Image B6 - USD 499.99

Mordaunt Short Aviano 2 - USD 495.00

NHT Two - USD 550.00

Monitor Audio Bronze BX2
Monitor Audio Silver RX1

Dynaudio DM 2/6 - USD 400.00
Dynaudio DM 2/7

B&W 685 - USD 649.00

Paradigm Titan Monitor - USD 598.00
 
B

Boerd

Full Audioholic
NHT two gets my vote. Love both the NHT sound quality and look.
 
M

markw

Audioholic Overlord
As far as build quality, internal parts, and the company's pedigree, I'd say they are all pretty good.

Now, as far as sound goes, you do realize that "best" is a very personal and subjective decision that can be made only by you. Without hearing them, you might as well just take a vote. I'm quite sure any one will satisfy you, unless you've heard the others.

Hie thee buttocks out and do some listening...
 
Seth=L

Seth=L

Audioholic Overlord
Miller & Kreisel deserves a look, if you're willing to go used. Monitors like the S-125 and S-100B are incredibly linear and offer spectacular on and off axis frequency response/coverage.
 
zieglj01

zieglj01

Audioholic Spartan
Hi guys. I'm back again. Now, I've increased my budget to buy bookshelf speakers.
Have you made it to Miami - or still coming to Miami, to check
some out. If you can not decide - then stick the names in a
hat, and pick one.
 
V

vinisol

Audioholic Intern
I'm thinking very serious about

KEF iQ30 - USD
Monitor Audio Bronze BX2 - USD 489.00
PSB Image B6 - USD 499.99
B&W 685 - USD 649.00
Paradigm Titan Monitor - USD 598.00

But I want more opinions from you guys about these speakers or others that I should consider.
 
AcuDefTechGuy

AcuDefTechGuy

Audioholic Jedi
My first choice is the KEF iQ30 speakers.:D

Second choice is the NHT.
 
R

rded

Audioholic
Hi guys. I'm back again. Now, I've increased my budget to buy bookshelf speakers.

Which speaker is the best for the money?

Are there any other any other speakers I should consider at this price range?

In my list I have:

Definitive Technology ProMonitor 1000 - USD 438.00
Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 350 - USD 498.00

KEF iQ30 - USD 349.00
KEF Q300 - USD 399.00

PSB Image B5 - USD 399.99
PSB Image B6 - USD 499.99

Mordaunt Short Aviano 2 - USD 495.00

NHT Two - USD 550.00

Monitor Audio Bronze BX2
Monitor Audio Silver RX1

Dynaudio DM 2/6 - USD 400.00
Dynaudio DM 2/7

B&W 685 - USD 649.00

Paradigm Titan Monitor - USD 598.00
I believe the MSRP of the Dynaudio DM 2/6 is around $800 USD. If you can get it for $400, I say go for it as it is a ridiculously good deal.:cool:
 
V

vinisol

Audioholic Intern
The price of DM 2/6 is USD 400.00, the DM 2/7 is USD 800.00.

None of you like Monitor Audio Bronze BX2?

Anyone know this brand Canton and its speaker GLE430.2?

Come on guys help me!!!
 
lsiberian

lsiberian

Audioholic Overlord
Hi guys. I'm back again. Now, I've increased my budget to buy bookshelf speakers.

Which speaker is the best for the money?

Are there any other any other speakers I should consider at this price range?

In my list I have:

Definitive Technology ProMonitor 1000 - USD 438.00
Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 350 - USD 498.00

KEF iQ30 - USD 349.00
KEF Q300 - USD 399.00

PSB Image B5 - USD 399.99
PSB Image B6 - USD 499.99

Mordaunt Short Aviano 2 - USD 495.00

NHT Two - USD 550.00

Monitor Audio Bronze BX2
Monitor Audio Silver RX1

Dynaudio DM 2/6 - USD 400.00
Dynaudio DM 2/7

B&W 685 - USD 649.00

Paradigm Titan Monitor - USD 598.00
I"m not a fan of the B&W 685s I think they are overly boomy. Ascend Acoustics are certainly worthy of consideration too. Aperion offers free two-way shipping so I would definitely try out a pair of those first. You can always ship them back if you don't like them.
 
V

vinisol

Audioholic Intern
Hey guys

I need your help about these speakers...

KEF iQ30
Monitor Audio Bronze BX2
Canton GLE430.2
 
zieglj01

zieglj01

Audioholic Spartan
I need your help about these speakers...
KEF iQ30
Monitor Audio Bronze BX2
Canton GLE430.2
I can not speak for Canton
I would look at the KEF Q300 - For Monitor Audio, I would look
higher than the BX series. And, I would still keep Focal on the
list. Also, find a way to audition - are you still coming to Miami?
 

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