Recommendations wanted: $300/pair (or less) bookshelf speakers for my son

[Bear123]

My suggestion would be HSU Research HB1-MK2 bookshelf speakers. They are just a bit higher than your budget at $169 each. I did alot of research recently on bookshelfs and decided on these. If you want to read up on them a bit, there are good reviews on hometheaterreview.com and steromojo.com. Anxiously awaiting a review of these on Audioholics(they reveiwed the older version of these quite a few years ago).

If your son will not be using a subwoofer, you might find these make a decent full range speaker for a bookshelf due to the 6.5" woofer.

 

[agarwalro]

Newegg has a pair of open box Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 450 for $275 shipped. These are great speakers at an amazing price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882325060R&Tpk=N82E16882325060R

No longer available.

 

[j_garcia]

No longer available.

Same with the great deal on the EPOS Epic 1. They were $200 for a few months and are now back up to $400.

The Cambridge S30 in the oak veneer seem like a good bet too. I've been pondering a pair of those also or getting my BS22s modded by Dennis.

 

[zieglj01]

The Cambridge S30 in the oak veneer seem like a good bet too. I've been pondering a pair of those also or getting my BS22s modded by Dennis.

The prototype modded BS22 is due to hit my door today.

 

[jschlarb]

I'm actually listening to them while I type this (I have them for a review) so there is some direct perspective on my part. They aren't going to throw out a lot of bass -- nothing this size could -- but if your son does indeed enjoy a musical speaker then I think you'll find he likes these. You certainly can't beat the price.

I may buy him a subwoofer when he moves into his own place. :-D

 

[cschang]

Hey...just saw this thread.

Hope your son (and you) enjoy the HVL-1's.

Let me know if you have any questions.

-curtis
Wave Crest Audio

 

[Hookedonc4]

My kids have these... You can't beat the price...

Polk Audio 514" Bookshelf Speakers Pair T15 BLACK - Best Buy

 

[Anthony_b]

I would highly recommend the Boston Acoustics A26