Best passive speakers on Reddit

199 reviews from r/BudgetAudiophile, r/StereoAdvice, r/turntables and 7 more subreddits

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Wharfedale

4.5

(29)

"Many speakers brands to look for…… Wharfedale."

"Can't really go wrong with anything there."

"Hands down the best speaker for the money."

"A used set of Wharfedale Diamond 12.2s."

"First speakers that popped in my head were Wharfedale Diamond 220's - no longer being made but great little speakers."

"Wharfdale diamond 12.2 and a Gjallerhorn."

"I use Wharfedale Denton 80th Anniversary myself."

"Dentons 80th Anniversary are excellent speakers."

"I would save a bit more and get the wharefdale 12.0s on open box or used sales."

"Wharfedale diamonds (12/11/10/... whatever looks best)"

KEF

4.7

(27)

"Many speakers brands to look for…… Kef."

"I'd just go for another KEF imo, that's what I have at my desktop (on an Aiyima) and they're great"

"Incredible deal on incredible speakers."

"I'd probably go with some KEF LS50 which you can find used for less than $700 pretty easily paired with a REL T Zero or maybe T5x, or SVS 3000 Micro."

"Wait for these KEF Q350 to go back on sale at $499. It's the best in class at that price."

"KEF."

"Kef single origin driver design causes what is sometimes called the 'squeegee effect', meaning 90+% clarity and signal representation."

"I ended up going with the kef q150s but thank you everyone who gave me suggestions"

"KEF Q150."

"KEF Q350"

JBL

4.4

(13)

"$399 AUD on eBay right now"

"JBL."

"JBL 530 easily. Hands down."

"JBL Studio 530."

"Best bang for the buck you can get right now."

"* JBL Stage A130 ($280) * Mission LX-2 MKII ($300) * DALI Spektor 1."

"I would strongly consider these over the Kantos. JBL A130($199)"

"JBL A130 $199."

"Small Advents or any number of other bookshelf or monitor speakers from JBL, Klipsch... too many to name."

"Get JBL A130, it's $200 at Crutchfield."

ELAC

4.7

(10)

"Many speakers brands to look for…… Elac."

"These pack a serious punch."

"ELAC"

"The Q's are a good choice Elac Debut 2.0 6.2 are $299 for Bstock at Elac"

"I'm a fan of the Elacs, but they are on the big side for a bookshelf sized speaker."

"Monitor audio Bronze and Elac B6.2 are frontported."

"If you are willing to pay more for the speakers, then you can improve on the ELAC Debut Reference DBR62."

"Elac B6.2."

"[https://www.crutchfield.com/shopsearch/ELAC_Debut_Reference_DBR62.html](https://www.crutchfield.com/shopsearch/ELAC_Debut_Reference_DBR62.html)"

Dali

4.6

(10)

"Many speakers brands to look for…… Dali."

"I love my Dali Oberon 7s driven by a Denon 3700."

"If you want passive, grab some Dali Spektor 1."

"They're wee and good."

"Dali Oberon 1s."

"Also look at Dali Spektor 1."

"I plan on getting a desktop passive speaker setup in the near future."

PSB

4.4

(10)

"PSB Alpha P3 would be my first choice, easily."

"PSB Alpha P3. Great speakers, small size."

"PSB Alpha 5"

"There's a limited time sale on PSB Speakers Alpha P3s and P5s."

"It is on the warm side but without a doubt it is one of the silkiest and smoothest speakers you will find."

"The PSB P5s for $320 is also a good deal."

"Under $300usd in Canada I’d look at PSB P3, Polk ES10, Kanto Passive 5.25, Neumi Silk 4."

"The PSB Alpha P3 unfortunately aren’t on sale but seem like they’d be what you want."

"If you can stretch your budget to $280 I'd look at the PSB Alpha P3."

"I have PSB Alpha P3s on my desk right now, and I’m pretty happy with them."

Q Acoustics

4.8

(9)

"Many speakers brands to look for…… Q Acoustics."

"Can't really go wrong with the Qs."

"I would definitely choose the Q's."

"I have the Q Acoustics 3010i, and have only heard good things about the 3030i's."

"I love my Q Acoustics 3030i’s."

"If you want passive, grab some ... Q Acoustics 3010i."

"You should look at Q Acoustics. They are very highly rated by many many youtubers."

"I'd also suggest...a pair of Q Acoustics 3030i speakers."

Neumi

4.9

(7)

"Neumi BS5 $110 Amazon"

"If you're looking for bookshelf speakers, Neumi BS5 at $110/pair."

"For passive suggestion is similar. Aiyima A07 Pro $90 with either Neumi BS5 $110 or even better but over budget, Neumi Silk 4” $149."

"Neumi BS5 speakers with a Fosi V3 is about $215. Probably the best value new passive system right now in the US."

"Here are a couple that you might want to check out: Neumi BS5"

"Are the go to options for budget speakers."

"Either Neumi BS5, or Yamaha NS-6490 8” from Accessories4Less."

Emotiva

4.6

(7)

"+1 for emotiva B1+"

"Emotiva B1+ or the bigger bookshelf model… (USD 300-500). Excellent bargain."

"Emotivas! B1+ or the next higher bookshelf model."

"Plays significantly well w the Emotiva B1+s."

"They pair well w/ Emotiva B1’s."

"Emotiva B1+ did quite well under measurement and are $300 a pair."

#10

Monitor Audio

4.8

(6)

"Many speakers brands to look for…… Monitor Audio."

"Built like a tank too"

"Find a pair of used Monitor Audio Radius 90's on eBay or Reverb. They sound amazing."

"I use 2 white Monitor Audio Radius 270 floor speakers. They look fantastic and for my ears they sound great for hifi music with the Amp."

"Monitor audio Bronze and Elac B6.2 are frontported."

"Monitor Audios are supposed to be good."

#11

Micca

4.7

(6)

"Micca offers the RB42."

"Micca RB42"

"Micca MB42X is what you want."

"So Micca RB42 At $150."

"Not sure on Best but I run Micca MB42X nearfield - sound GOOD low volume or moderately high volumes."

"Using Micca RB42s with an old Yamaha receiver and Polk sub."

#12

Polk

4.5

(6)

"Polk ES20 on sale $280 is a great deal. Very good price/performance even at msrp $400."

"Accesories 4 Less got refurbisbed Polk ES20 for $250."

"Polk XT15"

"Spend a bit more and get the Polk ES15, ES20, JBL Stage 240 or make the jump to something like the KEF Q150."

"Polk es15 or es20. I have the es20's and preferred them over anything else in that price range."

"Get the Polk tsi200 from accessories4less, or look locally for some used speakers."

#13

Klipsch

4.3

(6)

"Klipsch RP600M and a Rekkr or Gjallerhorn. I’m powering mine with two Rekkrs and they sound fantastic."

"Have a look at Klipsch R-41M"

"Look for Klipsch, Polk, B&W, Harmon, KEF, Boston Acoustics, etc etc."

"At $700 and below range I’d be looking at the Klipsch rp600m and Triangle BR03."

"Klipsches."

"I bought decent little pair of Klipsch and after a year one was trash...currently looking at Revel Concerta M16"

#14

Triangle

4.3

(6)

"Triangle BR03 run from returns at Adorama for $279 to new in white on Amazon for $329 up to $399."

"Triangle BR02 /03 if midrange & tone is impt to you."

"Triangle BR03s. I don’t actually own a pair yet, but they are def worth looking into."

"Triangle BR02"

"I have been using Triangle BR03s for my home office, they are beautiful."

"The Triangle Borea BR03 is definitely worth consideration."

#15

Elac

4.6

(5)

"I have the Elac DBR62's and drive them with a Bluesound Powernode Edge in a medium sized room with zero issues."

"Elac BS41 (might be discontinue"

"It's not optimal placement but it's what I have for the moment and it sounds amazing!"

"I'd first take a look at these: Elac DB62."

"The Elac bs41-Bk is on sale for 70$. Pretty good set for the price."

#16

Mackie

4.0

4.0

4.0

(1)

"Http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/SRM1/srm1.html"

#47

Boston Acoustics

4.0

(1)

"Only consider companies who've made their nut from speakers, i.e., Boston Acoustics, KEF, Paradigm."

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