High sensitivity bookshelf speakers

[jonnythan]

I just purchased the $25 Sonic T-Amp for my bedroom, and now I'm looking for a pair of high-sensitivity bookshelf speakers to compliment it.

I'm looking for $150 or less and a sensitivity of 90dB or more. I'm not averse to building a pair myself if someone can point me towards some plans... I've been banging my head on a wall building a subwoofer from scratch and I don't think I want to learn enough to come up with a plan myself by learning about crossover and such.

Anyway, I have a pair of Polk R15's on the way that I'm going to try out with it. I was thinking about the Bic Venturi DV62si's.

Any suggestions appreciated!

 

[zumbo]

http://www.accessories4less.com/cgi-bin/item/FOSFA51

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=3963426

OOPS! Price was each on the NHT

 

[jonnythan]

Which NHT?

"110dB" for the Fosgates?? Is that right?

 

[zumbo]

Which NHT?

"110dB" for the Fosgates?? Is that right?

I had a link for NHT, but they were $200 each.

If you read carefully, it states 110dB(both speakers together)

Found a used pair of Atoms.
http://www.tsto.com/cgi-bin/TSTO.storefront/4403743b00d534c02740ac10034105e5/Product/View/1721

Nice looking Missions
http://www.tsto.com/cgi-bin/TSTO.storefront/4403743b00d534c02740ac10034105e5/Product/View/2321

 

[jonnythan]

Very cool, thanks for the links.

 

[j_garcia]

I think with the original Sonic T, you're going to need something more sensitive than 90dB if you ask me.

Anyone notice that they came out with a new amp (I don't know if it replaces the $25 one or not) and the new price is $138?!

 

[jonnythan]

I think with the original Sonic T, you're going to need something more sensitive than 90dB if you ask me.

I dunno... they're going to be in the bedroom and will never be driven loud at all. I'll test it on my 89dB Polk R15's and see how it goes.

Anyone notice that they came out with a new amp (I don't know if it replaces the $25 one or not) and the new price is $138?!

Yup.. same internals, but a MUCH nicer chassis and gold-plated binding posts, etc..

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

I'd go Klipsch or Venturi.

http://cgi.ebay.com/KLIPSCH-SB-2-SB2-BOOKSHELF-SPEAKERS_W0QQitemZ5871408548QQcategoryZ94906QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://search.ebay.com/klipsch-bookshelf_W0QQfromZR41

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006JPDI/ref=nosim/102-0630389-9128166?n=172282

90dB IMO isn't very high, especially with a small amp, so the Klipsch may be your best bet.