Recommendations for musical bookshelfs under $300 (1 Viewer)

[Boka]

The subject just about says it all. I'm look for ideas as to what a good pair of bookshelf speakers would be for listening to music. Must be under $300/pair. The music isn't going to be played super loud and I'm not a bass freak. I'm more interested in beautiful sound.

Thanks

 

[Boka]

The subject just about says it all. I'm look for ideas as to what a good pair of bookshelf speakers would be for listening to music. Must be under $300/pair. The music isn't going to be played super loud and I'm not a bass freak. I'm more interested in beautiful sound.

Thanks

 

[Andrew Pezzo]

There are many options to choose from but I would start with the Energy Connoissuer c-1's. I had a pair and they sounded better than a set of floorstanding speakers (except for the bass output) I had costing 4 times as much.

 

[Andrew Pezzo]

There are many options to choose from but I would start with the Energy Connoissuer c-1's. I had a pair and they sounded better than a set of floorstanding speakers (except for the bass output) I had costing 4 times as much.

 

[ColinM]

Athena B2, based on experience with the B1 / HK AVR110.

Would leave $$ for stands / wire.

Good luck!

 

[ColinM]

Athena B2, based on experience with the B1 / HK AVR110.

Would leave $$ for stands / wire.

Good luck!

 

[keir]

axiom speakers are very neutral and sound very nice for music or anything else. m2i's go for $255 per pair. i think the m3ti's are a bit over 300 but will give better bass response without a subwoofer. energy is another canadian company known for neutral good speakers.

 

[keir]

axiom speakers are very neutral and sound very nice for music or anything else. m2i's go for $255 per pair. i think the m3ti's are a bit over 300 but will give better bass response without a subwoofer. energy is another canadian company known for neutral good speakers.

 

[CurtisSC]

Another one for consideration is the Epos ELS-3. I have read some very good things about it. A pair can be had for $250.

http://www.stereophile.com/loudspeakerreviews/104epos/

Also the Ascend Acoustics HTM-200

 

[CurtisSC]

Another one for consideration is the Epos ELS-3. I have read some very good things about it. A pair can be had for $250.

http://www.stereophile.com/loudspeakerreviews/104epos/

Also the Ascend Acoustics HTM-200

 

[BradZ]

try to check out Acoustic Energy Aegis Evo 1. Very fine little speaker for the price.

 

[BradZ]

try to check out Acoustic Energy Aegis Evo 1. Very fine little speaker for the price.

 

[JamesCB]

Since we're throwing around names...

How about Phase Technology? Don't hear too much about this brand. All their lines are very musical. Very detailed, without being bright or harsh. Site: Phase Technology The bookshelves in the Teatro or Velocity line are less than $300/pr. The PC Series start at about $480/pr.

I like to add a little background on Phase Tech(PT). PT is the brand name of United Speaker Systems. They have been producing drivers for well known companies, like Electro-Voice and McIntosh, since 1954. The president, Bill Hecth, holds the patent on several revolutionary designs such as the soft-dome tweeter and self-damping voice coil woofer. All of their speakers are designed and manufactured (including cabinets, drivers, and crossovers) in their Jacksonville, Florida factory.

Good luck hunting,
James

 

[JamesCB]

Since we're throwing around names...

How about Phase Technology? Don't hear too much about this brand. All their lines are very musical. Very detailed, without being bright or harsh. Site: Phase Technology The bookshelves in the Teatro or Velocity line are less than $300/pr. The PC Series start at about $480/pr.

I like to add a little background on Phase Tech(PT). PT is the brand name of United Speaker Systems. They have been producing drivers for well known companies, like Electro-Voice and McIntosh, since 1954. The president, Bill Hecth, holds the patent on several revolutionary designs such as the soft-dome tweeter and self-damping voice coil woofer. All of their speakers are designed and manufactured (including cabinets, drivers, and crossovers) in their Jacksonville, Florida factory.

Good luck hunting,
James

 

[ChadLB]

Swan 2.1s BC

 

[ChadLB]

Swan 2.1s BC

 

[Alan Wise]

Boka,
I think we have neglected to ask you a very basic question: What equipment will be driving these speakers? All that were listed earlier may have varying degrees of sound quality depending on whether you have a Yamaha, Denon, Sony, H/K, Onkyo, etc....., receiver.
Also, do you have a separate subwoofer?

Let us know so you can get the most from this forum.

Best Regards, Al. Wise

 

[Alan Wise]

Boka,
I think we have neglected to ask you a very basic question: What equipment will be driving these speakers? All that were listed earlier may have varying degrees of sound quality depending on whether you have a Yamaha, Denon, Sony, H/K, Onkyo, etc....., receiver.
Also, do you have a separate subwoofer?

Let us know so you can get the most from this forum.

Best Regards, Al. Wise

 

[Boka]

These will be my "B" speakers off of a Denon AVR-1802. They will be in a different room from the main speakers and there will be no sub.

 

[Boka]

These will be my "B" speakers off of a Denon AVR-1802. They will be in a different room from the main speakers and there will be no sub.