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149 reviews from r/BudgetAudiophile, r/StereoAdvice, r/turntables and 10 more subreddits

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#1

Edifier

4.2
(19)
"I just upgraded to the S3000Pros."
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"Are factory refurbished by Edifier and going for $200."
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"Acho que nessa faixa de preço só a Edifier mesmo"
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"A little over € 300 but worth every €."
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"For £ 300 I would take this without thinking."
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"I really like my Edifier 1700bt..thumping bass and mostly well rounded sound."
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"Edifiers are probably a safe bet with optimized investment for the purpose."
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"I just got some Edifiers for $160 for my editing setup that sound pretty good for compact size."
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"Edifer R1280t will work great with that set up."
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"Edifier is right there for a bit more and worth it."
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#2

JBL

4.4
(10)
"...get a nice pair of studio monitors like the JBL 305P, Thomann Swisssonic, or Kali LP-6."
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"[JBL305P MK2](https://a.co/d/2C4WM60)"
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"At that price, I’d go with a set of JBL 305P MkII speakers at their current sale price"
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"Almost ever event in Aus uses JBL speakers, not sure if that means they're the best, but made me get them and they are amazing."
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"JBL."
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"JBL."
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"JBL"
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"For active speakers maybe the JBL Control 2PS (~200-250€)."
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"JBL SRX series would be my suggestion for a most noticeable upgrade."
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"JBL305P's are likely your best bet under $250."
#3

Klipsch

3.9
(9)
"Get the Fives."
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"[Klipsch The Fives with HDMI Arc](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QRTJ6FB/ref=dp_cr_wdg_tit_rfb) - Over budget but if you're ready to pay 500 for powered speakers might as well spend a little more."
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"The [Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX](https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-ProMedia-Certified-Computer-Speaker/dp/B000062VUO/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1TYGAZ9KU0NWE&keywords=klipsch+promedia+2.1+thx&qid=1694290096&sprefix=klipsch+prom%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0) are a steal right now."
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"$349 have a built in phono preamp."
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"Klipsch makes the R 15 PM for approx 220."
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"For acoustic fidelity or kanto yu6's for more bass."
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"In that price range i really like the Klipsch The Fives."
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"I wouldn't call them the best or anything, but with the Klipsch lineup of 5/7/9, they are powered which is good."
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"Anecdotal for sure.. But I bought a set of Klipsch "Nines," and they were bricks out of the box.. Too bad, really, because I wanted to like them."
#4

Kanto

4.3
(7)
"Kanto is what you are looking for YU4 or YU6."
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"I'd highly recommend the Kanto YU6."
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"Kanto and Fluance are other good PC speakers for a bit more money."
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"Those Kanto speakers would work fine, if that's where you're leaning."
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"Those Kanto speakers would work fine, if that's where you're leaning."
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"Kanto Fluance Ai61"
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"Kanto yu are £199 on amazon"
#5

Neumi

4.4
(5)
"Check out Neumi BS5P-ARC."
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"Not pretty speakers, but they are the best under $200, new atleast."
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"Neumi BS5P-ARC or Hivi OS-10."
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"$139 with Bluetooth and a remote."
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"Neumi BS5P."
#6

QSC

4.4
(5)
"QSC K12.2's or RCF 912A's."
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"But, for FOH, I always think it's worth springing for QSC K10s/K12s."
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"EV, QSC, RCF, Yamaha, Presonus."
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"QSC K12.2 with a sub... I know a lot of people use Beringers... I hate them."
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"QSC is pretty legit for personal and professional uses"
#7

Audioengine

4.2
(5)
"I will vouch for the Audioengine A2."
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"I have a bunch of Audioengine stuff and I'm a big fan."
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"I definitely like the style of the Audioengine HD lineup best."
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"Audioengine."
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"I think they sound good and have headphone jacks."
#8

Fluance

4.0
(5)
"There are also Fluance Ai41, but they are $250, unless they go on sale around now."
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"New low budget: Fluance RT82 > $16 [Kinter Phono]"
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"[Fluance Ai41](https://www.fluance.com/powered-5-inch-stereo-bookshelf-speakers-walnut)"
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"The Fluance RT82 is a good value for $300."
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"Fluance i40 or i60."
#9

Kali Audio

4.8
(4)
"Assuming you mean for desktop use, the Kali LP-UNF. They will be $249 on Black Friday."
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"These - [Kali LP-UNF](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1802277-REG/kali_audio_lp_unf_4_inch_2_way_powered.html?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&smpm=ba_f2_lar&lsft=BI%3A6879&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA3JCvBhA8EiwA4kujZg7ASj54Rvpvk2bBfn9O0qQ-ctWNISnFU6EUPXJSLHgQT7OGKqa13BoCR1IQAvD_BwE)"
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"For the money, Kali monitors prob best all of these."
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"Maybe check out the Kali Audio monitors… they’re substantially cheaper than the Genelecs."
#10

RCF

4.8
(4)
"QSC K12.2's or RCF 912A's."
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"If you can, get satellites and build yourself one or two MTH 30."
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"I'd look at the RCF TT range. TTL-6A tops and TTS-36A subs would be a nice little package."
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"EV, QSC, RCF, Yamaha, Presonus."
#11

Klipsch The Fives

5.0
(3)
"Klipsch The Fives."
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"I got The Fives by Klipsch and they’re unreal."
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"I have Klipsch The Fives, and I really like them."
#12

Fluance Ai61

5.0
(3)
"I would recommend the Fluance Ai61."
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"Fluance Ai61."
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"Fluance Ai61."
#13

Genelec

4.7
(3)
"I would always go for active speakers to Genelec. The difference to other consumer grade active speakers in the same price range is huge."
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"I have Genelec active speakers with your same set up."
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"Genelec gas already been mentioned."
#14

PSB Alpha AM5

4.3
(3)
"The PSB AM5 sound amazing for the price and have built in phono."
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"* PSB Alpha AM5"
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"I certainly have a lot of respect for PSB and love their sound."
#15

Neumann

4.3
(3)
"Second the Neumis."
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"On the larger budget, Neumann, Genelec and Dynaudio are good options."
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"That or the Neuman KH series (KH 310 are great)."
#16

KEF

4.3
(3)
"I have a WiiM amp and KEF speakers and am very happy with them both."
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"Choose from speakers like: KEF Q150 $350 sale."
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"Look at the LS50 Meta, SVS 3000 Micro, and a BlueSound Powernode."
#17

Vanatoo

4.3
(3)
"Vanatoo Transparent Zero. ~$350, meets all listed criteria including size, and they sound fantastic for the size and price."
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"Vanatoo t0."
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"B-stock Vanatoo T1E."
#18

Elac

4.3
(3)
"I vote for mini amp and passive speakers. Something like the fosi v3 with elac debut b6.2."
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"Honestly those 2 with the Kef LSX and some others like the SVS Prime Wireless would make for a good video on active smart speakers."
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"Elac, Monitor Audio Bronze, Q Acoustics 3020i or 3030i, Dali, Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 or 12.2."
#19

Presonus

4.3
(3)
"Grab the biggest you can afford from the Presonus Eris series."
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"Usual suspects at $200 or less."
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"Presonus eris e4.5s will be in your budget (175€) , or if you can spend a bit more you can get a pair of e5s"
#20

Yamaha

4.0
(3)
"EV, QSC, RCF, Yamaha, Presonus."
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"A Yamaha DBR10 would fit the bill."
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"My favs, Yamaha, any. M-Audio rocks too, check BX8 D3, they run below 150$/each."
#21

Kali LP6

4.5
(2)
"Kali lp6"
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"I suggest a pair of kali audio lp6, or a pair of 305p (a little bit worse)."
#22

Edifier S350DB

4.5
(2)
"You're going to have a hard time beating the Edifier s350DB 2.1 system for that price"
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"Edifier S350DB 2.1 - $390."
#23

KEF LSX II LT

4.0
(2)
"* KEF LSX II LT"
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"On the upper end of your budget is the KEF LSXii Lt."
#24

Edifier R1280DBS

4.0
(2)
"Edifer R1280DBS or Edifier R1850DB are pretty good for the money."
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"Edifier 1280DBS have a built in phono pre-amp."
#25

Kanto YU6

4.0
(2)
"Kanto YU6."
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"Kanto YU6 are a good choice."
#26

Kanto YU4

4.0
(2)
"Look for KANTO YU4."
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"Kanto is what you are looking for."
#27

Electro-Voice

4.0
(2)
"EV, QSC, RCF, Yamaha, Presonus."
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"I'd say the separate speakers - EV makes good gear."
#28

Micca

4.0
(2)
"Was considering: Micca PB42X Powered Bookshelf Speakers."
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"Another solid option thats especially good if you'd prefer smaller over larger. Micca pb42x."
#29

PSB

4.0
(2)
"That great Alpha sound with truly good DSP modes and very modern connections from the reviews I have read."
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"I would place PSB and Vanatoo at the top with Kanto as a close second."
#30

IK Multimedia

3.5
(2)
"IK Multimedia iLoud are quite popular."
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"It's better for buying iLoud MM if you don't mind white noises."
#31

dB Technologies

5.0
(1)
"It sounds amazing to me."
#32

ATC

5.0
(1)
"Most studio monitors are powered (active), so I'd say they compare very well, considering those are speakers that professionals mix/master on."
#33

Kef

5.0
(1)
"The Kef Ls50 wireless 2 are totally worth it, even they look nice."
#34

Adam

5.0
(1)
"Adam A7X."
#35

Dutch and Dutch

5.0
(1)
"Dutch and Dutch 8c and you're all done."
#36

Focal

5.0
(1)
"[Focal Alpha 80 Evo](https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Alpha80Evo--focal-alpha-80-evo-8-inch-powered-studio-monitor)"
#37

iLoud

5.0
(1)
"For a small speaker that put out big sound and big bass."
#38

Adam A4v

5.0
(1)
"I use a pair of Adam A4vs and a 12 inch sealed sub, which absolutely is more than enough in a nearfield setup for me."
#39

EAW

5.0
(1)
"EAW are my faves"
#40

Kanto Passive Speakers

4.0
(1)
"Just got those passive kantos. They sound pretty good."
#41

Adam Audio

4.0
(1)
"I think I just set everything to as loud as I could possibly want it, (Magni ~3/4 up, and Speakers probably around the same.) then left the speakers there."
#42

Andover

4.0
(1)
"[Andover SpinBase Max] is a Bluetooth type speaker."
#43

Mackie

4.0
(1)
"Mackie Thumps, as a budget option, work well enough."
#44

SMSL

4.0
(1)
"As an idea, you could hook up something like a SMSL SA100W to some passive speakers."
#45

PreSonus

4.0
(1)
"EV, QSC, RCF, Yamaha, Presonus."
#46

Martin Logan

4.0
(1)
"For Martin Logan, check out the Motion 15i for $540 per pair."
#47

Andover Audio

4.0
(1)
"The Andover Audio Spinbase system. Maybe not what you're looking for but it gets excellent reviews."
#48

Kali

4.0
(1)
"Kali lp6 v2."
#49

Paradigm

4.0
(1)
"Get a Wiim amp and buy a used set of Paradigm, PSB, Mordaunt, Ruark, Mission or Castle speakers."
#50

TUK

4.0
(1)
"I would consider TUK if you are planning on adding a subwoofer."
#51

M-Audio

4.0
(1)
"I liked my M-Audio Studiophile 3-6."
#52

SVS

4.0
(1)
"I'd try to stretch it a bit and get the SVS Prime Wireless Speaker System."
#53

Dayton

4.0
(1)
"For $100 they sound wonderful."
#54

Klein & Hummel

4.0
(1)
"There are audiophile, high end active speakers from the likes of Klein & Hummel, Backes & Müller, Kii."
#55

Jamo S801 PM

3.0
(1)
"Shat about the Jamo s801 pm."
#56

Dynaudio

3.0
(1)
"I have a pair of Dynaudio actives that I really like but I’m not sure I’d spend huge money on active speakers."

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