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bookshelf speakers

  1. G

    sup-1200 bookshelf speaker advice?

    Alright. Here's the shortlist. Let's get your opinions: KEF LS50 Sonus Faber Venere Monitor Audio SIlver 100's (haven't tested yet) And yes I know some of these retail over $1200, but for those I'm going to look for used or be patient for sales I tested the SF's and the KEF's the other day...
  2. Ccannon1023

    Newbie Needs Advice on Finishing First Setup

    Hello all. If there is a better thread for this, just say the word and I'll move it... So, my past experience has been solely around loudspeakers and dj turntable setups. But as of this moment, I am attempting to put together an everyday lowish budget set up in the living room and I need some...
  3. @udi0$lave

    Which speakers pair best with my Marantz 2220B?

    Hi all, looking for some expert advice...I recently got my first Marantz :beerchug: which I really like, and I'm looking to pair it with some bookshelf speakers. I'm currently connecting Sony SS-U3030's which are decent, but I'm hoping to improve the sound quality. Here's what I'm looking at...
    • @udi0$lave
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    • bookshelf speakers marantz micca mission 760
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. scottyawd

    New HiFi Enthusiast Setting Up a Reference System

    Howdy fellow enthusiasts, I'm pretty fresh to the HiFi scene and am looking to set up a new system for my listening space. I'm sure the vets in here have seen all of this before and are rolling their eyes as they read this. So here it goes. I have a mixed use living room in which this system...
  5. H

    4 ohm bookshelf speakers you have loved?

    Hello Karmic Seekers, I'm hoping to make a list of all 4-ohm bookshelf speakers that the forum members have loved. Vintage and modern; economical and pricey.... (In my case, for a project in which I want to wire pairs of identical small speakers in series and have the final impedance come out...
    • hearwax
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    • bookshelf speakers impedance survey
    • Replies: 50
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. D

    Harman Kardon Thirty

    There are barely any mentions of this online. I'm looking at a pair of HK Thirty speakers for $150. They're made in 1992 and I can't find any other listings online for them which leads me to believe they may not be worth the price. Does anyone have an opinion on what these would be worth...
    • DoctorBotany
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    • bookshelf speakers harmon karadon polk
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. Ludin

    Damaged PSB The Amazing Alpha driver?

    So i bought a pair of psb amazing alphas and a Technics SA-GX303 receiver from an old gentlemen as my first pair of "bookshelf" speakers for 125 CAD which i know probably isnt a steal but i didnt care much about trying to lower the price or anything. My previous interactions with speakers were...
    • Ludin
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    • bookshelf bookshelf speakers driver paradigm psb speakers the amazing alpha
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Speakers
  8. Francis55

    Klipsch KG5 Bookshelf Speakers

    Just picked up some Klipsch KG5 bookshelf speakers for $37. Good deal or not? Saleable on Ebay or are shipping costs too great to justify?
  9. Francis55

    Klipsch KG-5 Bookshelf Speakers

    Just picked up some Klipsch KG5s from estate sale for $37. Thoughts? Pic below:
    • Francis55
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speakers kg5 klipsch
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
  10. A

    Focal 905 vs 806v vs Martin Logan M15 vs Ohm MicroWalsh

    Hi: After many, many searchs, I doubt about these speakers. I will use them with Peachtree Nova 65SE. Genres (sort by frequency): rock, folk, minimal techno, jazz, classical. The room are 18-20 m2. Thanks for your opinions! Regards!
    • alcisc
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    • bookshelf speakers speakers
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. Francis55

    TEAC Bookshelf Speakers

    Just picked up a pair of TEAC bookshelf speakers in pristine condition, $9.99 plus tax. Thoughts? Model LS-MC90, grilles included. Also, I see that they are listed at 60W, could I damage them if I make them part of my stereo system (make it four speakers instead of two), whereby I think the...
    • Francis55
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    • bookshelf speakers speakers teac
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. JarrettUrban

    Questions about the way Bi-amping works on a Sony STR-DH770

    So soon I am going to have a new receiver from Sony (STR-DH770) and it has the capability to hook up speakers in the bi-amp mode. I have some bookshelf speakers that have two wires coming out the back. One for the lows, (two woofers) and one for the horn. Now the amp manual says to hook the...
    • JarrettUrban
    • Thread
    • bi-amp bi-amping bookshelf speakers no crossover blowing out tweeters no crossover for tweeter sony str-dh770
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Home Theater & Video
  13. kk_coastal

    Elac Uni-Fi UB5

    I am interested in the new Elac Uni-Fi UB5 speakers. Have any of you heard them? I hear you need some serious push behind them. Anyone have any experience with these speakers? Specs for the speakers are: 5-1/4" aluminum cone woofer frequency response: 46-25,000 Hz sensitivity: 85 dB impedance...
    • kk_coastal
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speakers elac elac uni-fi ub5 sansui
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. Tharbamar

    Q Acoustics 3020 Is Real Deal

    I've been shopping around for good sounding mini monitor speakers under $500 for bed room system, it's been quiet a while. And I found that a lot of speakers in this price range suffer from build quality to inaccurate sound reproduction. Only speakers I liked and kept was JBL Studio 230s but...
    • Tharbamar
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speakers budget speakers mini monitors q 3020 q acoustics
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: New Gear - Values
  15. jwest1197

    Need help selecting new bookshelf speakers

    I'm looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers to compliment my Realistic Nova 7B's. The reason I'm using this forums is because I'm looking for purposefully colored speakers. What I need is something with an 8 ohm resistance, moderately low power handling (Not much more than 100 WPC max), and...
  16. Tharbamar

    JBL Studio 230 Speakers

    JBL Studio 230 Bookshelf Speakers sells for $399.95 at most of the places, yesterday I went to local Fry's and I found them selling at $299.95, quick auditioning with Denon AVR at store and grab a pair for my 2nd system because I sold all of my speakers other than LS50. I've been looking to get...
  17. SteveMoose76

    So I'm giving monitors a try!

    Went with a friends suggestion and ended up falling in love with a pair of PSB Stratus Mini's. The sound that comes out of these smaller speakers is nothing less than amazing!
    • SteveMoose76
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    • bookshelf speakers monitors psb stratus
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. Uncle Choppy

    Vintage Bookshelf Speakers vs Polk Monitor 5b

    Greetings Gentlemen. I would be interested in your thoughts regarding a few pair of vintage bookshelf speakers compared with the Polk Monitor 5B. Basically, how do they stack up in terms of cabinet construction, quality of components, quality of sound, dynamic range, and listener fatigue value...
    • Uncle Choppy
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speakers polk monitor 5b vintage bookshelf
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  19. N

    Small Wood Bookshelf Speakers

    Hey guys, I've been doing some looking around trying to find a good small pair of bookshelf speakers. I currently have a set off ESS amt-4's I'm listening through. They take up a bit more room than I would really prefer and I'm trying to downsize to something smaller but equally crisp (if...
    • nateyaro
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speakers danish mid century minimal wood
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Speakers
  20. E

    Wharfedale Speakers - Best model for the money?

    Hi, Building out a new budget system. Figuring out which entry TT to buy but have roughly settled on a U-Turn with a Grado Black. Knowing this, I was wondering if someone could shed some light if its worth the extra $150 to go for the Wharfedale Anniversary Bookshelf vs. the Wharfedale Diamond...
  21. E

    Wharfedale Speakers - Best model for the money?

    Hi, Building out a new budget system. Figuring out which entry TT to buy but have roughly settled on a U-Turn with a Grado Black. Knowing this, I was wondering if someone could shed some light if its worth the extra $150 to go for the Wharfedale Anniversary Bookshelf vs. the Wharfedale Diamond...
    • Elliott A.
    • Thread
    • bookshelf bookshelf speakers budget grado tt turntable wharfedale
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  22. JMiP

    Speakers Up Against a Wall

    Can you recommend bookshelf speakers that have to be placed in a bookshelf? Meaning, wall on two sides and some books on another side. Degree of difficulty: I can't spend more than $300 for them. Also, my receiver is a Harman-Kardon 330c. I also have a Marantz 2216, but I prefer the HK...
    • JMiP
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speakers budget celestion 3 speakers walls
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
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