Best active speakers on Reddit
150 reviews from r/BudgetAudiophile, r/livesound, r/StereoAdvice and 11 more subreddits
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#1
Edifier
4.1
(20)
"Just get a pair of Edifier 1280DB, or DBs if you fancy adding a subwoofer later."
"I have the s3000pro. Best buy I have ever did!"
"I went with the Edifiers recently because Amazon sale and really like them."
"Edifier R1280DB, R1700BT, R18550DB."
"If you could invest a little bit more (129£) , I would suggest you the edifier r1280db"
"The Edifier r1280t are a pretty good choice."
"If you have space for the Edifiers, get those."
"From what I’ve seen, the Edifiers are supposed to be one of the better options at that price."
"How about these? All the reviews I red about them are good."
"Edifier r1280dbs (has Bluetooth as well)"
#2
JBL
4.3
(9)
"Were the best Studio Monitors that I could find at the local music store."
"From your list, JBL 308P MKII, without a doubt."
"JBL LSR305 are very good."
"Very impressed by the JBL 305"
"I've heard great things about them and they are a bit cheaper and smaller than the Adam Audio T5V."
"Honestly getting a pair of studio monitors by JBL, Mackie, or yahama would likely be your best bet."
"I like the jbl eon 610/12s."
"JBL PRX or EV EKX or Yamaha in that price point."
"Look into jbl partybox levels of gear."
#3
QSC
4.6
(8)
"Can’t recommend QSC enough."
"Hard recommend on QSC's as others have done."
"QSC K12’s are fantastic!"
"Hard recommend on QSC's as others have done."
"I have a QSC k12.2 PA and I love it."
"Look at RCF art 932 a, QSC k12.2."
"I’d look at QSC"
"Try to find some used qsc k series."
#4
Adam
4.6
(7)
"After room correction (see Sonar Works) and personal customization, there is nothing better for me under 3000€."
"Adam A7V. Check them out."
"Adam T5V are a big step up from the ones you listed imho."
"The new Adam T5V are a solid choice for listening in general and as studio monitors."
"The D3V has much sturdier construction and just feels better built overall."
"Adam T5V or T7V."
"Really like Adam speakers."
#5
Kanto
4.0
(8)
"Pulled the trigger on the fives and they sound great, nice build quality as well."
"ORA and ORA4 have high and low pass filters when you connect a sub which really cleans up the midrange"
"The D3V and the Ora4 have significantly more bass even without a subwoofer."
"Maybe Triangle AIO Twin or Kanto TUK."
"Kanto YU6 are quite good"
"Also you can take a look to the Kanto TUK."
"You can take a look to the Kanto TUK."
"Our YU6 just doesn't have the bass extension by itself to make you happy."
#6
RCF
5.0
(5)
"Look at RCF art 932 a."
"RCF is your best choice since their quality is second to none."
"RCF is your best choice since their quality is second to none."
"RCF is your best choice since their quality is second to none."
"RCF is your best choice since their quality is second to none."
#7
Genelec
4.6
(5)
"Second suggestion for the Genelec 8030C."
"The answer is Genelec 8030C."
"Genelec have a great reputation for producing quality active monitors."
"Maybe you should look for Genelec?"
"My impression though was that the Genelec were worth every penny and deserve their reputation."
#8
Kali Audio
4.6
(5)
"Get a pair of Kali Audio LP-6 v2"
"Latest Kali LP8s."
"The already mentioned Kali LP-6 are certainly a good one to consider."
"The JBL is the only decent recommend and even that is outperformed by speakers from Kali Audio."
"I really like Kali in-8."
#9
Kali
5.0
(4)
"Bought Kali LP-UNF and am very happy with them. Great sounding speakers."
"Get a pair of Kali Audio LP-6 v2."
"OR Kali Audio LP-6 v2 (in White)"
"Take a look at Kali LP-6 active speakers"
#10
PreSonus
4.0
(5)
"I have the PreSonus Eris E4.5 and the E3.5 and I am certainly happy with the performance."
"Eris 5 are great if you can run to those."
"Presonus Eris E3.5 \~100€."
"ProSonus Eris 3.5"
"The only active speakers in that price range I‘d think about would be presonus eris 3.5/4.5."
#11
Wiim
4.5
(4)
"Buy this today, you thank me tomorrow."
"Get a streaming device that supports lossless audio over WiFi, like the Wiim Mini."
"Forget Bluetooth, get a WiiM Pro and stream hi res from Tidal Connect."
"Wiim Mini or Pro"
#12
Vanatoo
4.3
(4)
"The very best small speakers I've personally heard (and own) are the Vanatoo line-- T0 and T1E."
"Ditch the Element."
"I’ve also heard the vanatoo zero get recommended on YouTube before."
"Also had Vanatoo T0 and they were solid for the size."
#13
Audioengine
4.3
(4)
"The Audioengine A5+ delivers."
"The small A2+ and HD3 aren’t great for deep bass or super high volume but they sound really good."
"Audioengine had several nice options in your price range. The A2+ might be the ticket."
"I decided on either the Audioengine a5+ which you can find for 399 pounds on eBay in the UK."
#14
Yamaha
4.0
(4)
"Ok., the yamaha are good too…I just recognized them following your post."
"A portable PA like stagepas 300 or 600 might be a good way to go."
"I've been looking at the yamaha-dzr15 for this as it looks like it goes low enough to not need a sub."
"Yamaha makes some great budget speakers."
#15
Klipsch
4.7
(3)
"Overall I consider them to be a substantial upgrade."
"The Fives have hefty yet detailed bass on their own, they do well even without a sub."
"The best thing about them is the ease of compatibility."
#16
Adam Audio
4.7
(3)
"It's not getting better than that for 300USD"
"Adam audio T8v, there is currently a sale on them on ebay for $500 for two."
"I’d go with a pair of the the Adam Audio T5V, T8V, or the Genelec 8010A."
#17
Neumi
4.7
(3)
"Neumi BS5P-ARC. Probably the most feature laden and among the best sounding powered speakers under $200."
"Neumi BS5P"
"For $170, also consider Neumi BS5P-ARC."
#18
Elac
4.0
(3)
"Are on sale for $400 a pair."
"Maybe this is an option: ELAC Debut ConneX DCB41."
"Elac has a really fantastic set. The Debut ConneX."
#19
T0
5.0
(2)
"T0's + Bas-X 8 here in a small home office and it's sublime!"
"The T0's are brilliant and cheaper."
#20
Mackie
3.0
(3)
"I also have a set of thumps and i agree 100%."
"I have a set of Mackie Thump 15s. They're not amazing but they work."
"Mackie Thumps are DJ Speakers through and through."
#21
Kef
4.5
(2)
"Kef LS50 Meta"
"I'm a big fan of kef passive equipment."
#22
Swans
4.0
(2)
"Swans OS-10 or Edifier MR4."
"The sound is clean and balanced."
#23
Triangle
4.0
(2)
"Have a look at the triangle AIO twin."
"Maybe Triangle AIO Twin or Kanto TUK."
#24
Alto
4.0
(2)
"Options are pretty limited at that price point, for active PA speaker...as a PAIR"
"I actually have a set of 4 Alto TS315 speakers and they kick!"
#25
Polk Audio
4.0
(2)
"Polk audio t15,micca PB42x are good options."
"I have a pair of Polk Audio TSi100 hooked up to a Sansui 6060 receiver."
#26
M Audio
4.0
(2)
"M-,Audio BX3."
"M Audio sound great for a 2.0."
#27
ELAC
4.0
(2)
"The ELACs have more input types and a remote to control the volume and functions."
#28
EV
4.0
(2)
"Look at RCF art 932 a, EV EKX12P."
"Check out the EV ZLX 12."
#29
KEF
4.0
(2)
"The T0s are a neutral-to-bright speakers. Accurate, clean, clear."
"The Q150s are warmer and a little more laid back."
#30
PSB
5.0
(1)
"I'd pick PSBs over powered monitors any day."
#31
Argon Audio
5.0
(1)
"Argon audio Forte A4 mk2 or Forte A5 mk2"
#32
Sonos
5.0
(1)
"If Sonos, I would go with a single Five and add another Five"
#33
Kano
5.0
(1)
"Great speakers. About $600 off eBay."
#34
IK Multimedia
5.0
(1)
"You might be able to get a used pair of the extraordinary iLoud Micro Monitors."
#35
Neumann
5.0
(1)
#36
LSX
5.0
(1)
"The LSX are superb speakers."
#37
ORA
4.0
(1)
"ORA4 should have no issues and I just sold my friend a pair for this specific purpose and they love them!"
#38
Totem
4.0
(1)
"Totem Kin maybe"
#39
M-Audio
4.0
(1)
"What about these? https://www.m-audio.com/bx8d3"
#40
Tannoy
4.0
(1)
"Sound is good on both but, in my case passive are so much easier to operate for casual listening."
#41
Polk
4.0
(1)
"I have a pair of Polk RT25i bookshelf speakers with 5.25" woofers and a Topping amplifier that give me a nice, full bodied sound."
#42
Sony
4.0
(1)
"I've used this in every house party in my place, and in others as well."
#43
Airmotiv
4.0
(1)
"Airmotiv B1+ Speakers for $249 and SMSL SA300 for $139."
#44
Harman Kardon
4.0
(1)
"Harman kardon tower is a good deal too."
#45
Micca
4.0
(1)
"Polk audio t15,micca PB42x are good options."
#46
KRK
4.0
(1)
"KRKs are monitors but i had a few houseparties with them already - they rock!"
#47
Sterling
4.0
(1)
"I've had a pair of Sterling MX8s hooked up to my Denon Prime 4 for years."
#48
Bose
4.0
(1)
"Bose lifestyle series are good but pricey."
#49
Logitech
4.0
(1)
"An amazing budget alternative for exactly that."
#50
Behringer
3.0
(1)
"Behringer DR series are suppose to be QSC knock offs."
#51
Rockville
3.0
(1)
"They're not terrible if you have an external mixer and can adjust a few things."
#52
Pioneer
3.0
(1)
"DM40’s might be a big light weight for house party purposes."
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