Small Cheap (<$100) Speakers for Kitchen

[trainCatcher]

Hello,

I'd like to find some speakers for my kitchen. I need something small, less than 8 inch tall is a must. My budget is $100. There is no room for a subwoofer in the kitchen or DIY in my house. I realize I can't break the laws of physics, but I want to come close! Should I just get a boom-box?

Has anyone had experience with Dayton SAT-BK Satellite Speakers or Xbox Spherex Satellite Speakers from Parts Express?


Thanks!

 

[Wafflesomd]

I've heard the Daytons. They'll probably be great for your kitchen if your looking for ambient music, maybe when you have company over.

I would actually reccomend JBL Control 1's. I used to have some of those. They just sound great, and will easily fill up a room.

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-JBL-Control-1-Xtreme-2-Way-Bookshelf-Monitor-Black_W0QQitemZ120173753884QQihZ002QQcategoryZ14991QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[jcPanny]

Kitchen speakers.

I have these in-ceiling speakers my kitchen and a few other rooms and recommend them for background music. If you don't mind running some wiring through the attic, they will work great for $35/pair.
http://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Gold-6-5-inch-Ceiling-Speakers/dp/B0006FK3Y2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1193324984&sr=8-1

Here are some small bookshelf speakers that might work better depending on your wiring requirements. $59 each in black:
http://www.htd.com/clearance/Discontinued/middy-compact-speakers

 

[trainCatcher]

Thanks for the suggestions. So far, it lookslike the HTDs might be the best option.

 

[zumbo]

http://www.amazon.com/BIC-America-DV62si-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00006JPDI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-8506857-0501464?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1193347999&sr=8-1

Less than 8" tall is pretty darn small! Have you considered self-powered computer type speakers?

OOPS! 14.8" tall.

 

[bitpoh]

Hello,

I'd like to find some speakers for my kitchen. I need something small, less than 8 inch tall is a must.

Less than 8" tall is pretty darn small! Have you considered self-powered computer type or monitor speakers? Example: http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-StudioPro-Desktop-Audio-Monitors/dp/B000BN7CRU

 

[zumbo]

Bingo.
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ATLS50
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BOM110X

 

[trainCatcher]

Less than 8" tall is pretty darn small! Have you considered self-powered computer type or monitor speakers? Example: http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-StudioPro-Desktop-Audio-Monitors/dp/B000BN7CRU

Yeah, the only convenient space for the speakers in the kitchen is pretty small. If I went larger then it would either interfere with cooking or be a more involved project.

I have vaguely considered self powered speakers. Since I already have a two zone receiver I thought I could get more bang for the buck with monitors.

 

[trainCatcher]

Bingo.
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ATLS50
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BOM110X

The athena LS-50 look pretty interesting. Do you know anyone who has tried them?

 

[zumbo]

The athena LS-50 look pretty interesting. Do you know anyone who has tried them?

Not that model. People love the brand, and it's a solid company.

http://www.audioprods.com/