That was quick... need help selecting entry level (<$300) speakers

[collegeaudio]

Zaph|Audio - Dayton B652 Tests and Modifications

Since writing my comment, I'm seriously considering sending them back. I am becoming increasingly unimpressed as I listen. That review is pretty spot on.

 

[zieglj01]

Since writing my comment, I'm seriously considering sending them back. I am becoming increasingly unimpressed as I listen. That review is pretty spot on.

I bought the cousin Auvio speaker from RadioShack - there is not much to
the sound quality of these speakers. An Infinity Primus bookshelf speaker
will escort them out of the house.

 

[abboudc]

Polk monitor 60s are $200 shipped for a pair at newegg. Tough to beat that price for towers.

Newegg.com - Polk Audio Monitor60 Series II Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Black) Each

 

[collegeaudio]

Definitely thought about jumping on those. I'm waiting out for other deals though, I've seen that very similar price before.

 

[Tdekany]

Definitely thought about jumping on those. I'm waiting out for other deals though, I've seen that very similar price before.

I'd suggest Pioneer floor standers from Best Buys. These were designed by Andrew Jones. They sound very neutral. (I love them. I have two pairs of those and the center channel). It means that if you compare them in the store to what ever is next to them, you may think they are not great speakers. However, take them home and start listening. You can have them on all they without any fatigue. They really sound life like. I get a lot of joy out of my system now. My 2 channel system is NHTs.

 

[ahblaza]

Definitely thought about jumping on those. I'm waiting out for other deals though, I've seen that very similar price before.

Collegeaudio, I have three Infinity Primus 162's for sale right now in the classified section, price $180 shipped, they are mint condition used maybe 75 hours, all original packaging, three 162's across the front stage sounded real good to me (LCR). Check them out.
Jeff

 

[collegeaudio]

Missed infinity 363's, so I was curious on your thoughts on this setup:

2x Polk Monitor60's ($200/pr on sale) plus a Klipsch Reference RW-12d ($300)

Just got my two Infinity P152's from Newegg ($100/pr) for rears.

Thoughts?