Best powered speakers on Reddit

"I just upgraded to the S3000Pros."

"Are factory refurbished by Edifier and going for $200."

"Acho que nessa faixa de preço só a Edifier mesmo"

"A little over € 300 but worth every €."

"For £ 300 I would take this without thinking."

"I really like my Edifier 1700bt..thumping bass and mostly well rounded sound."

"Edifiers are probably a safe bet with optimized investment for the purpose."

"I just got some Edifiers for $160 for my editing setup that sound pretty good for compact size."

"Edifer R1280t will work great with that set up."

"Edifier is right there for a bit more and worth it."

"[JBL305P MK2](https://a.co/d/2C4WM60)"

"At that price, I’d go with a set of JBL 305P MkII speakers at their current sale price"

"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."

"JBL."

"JBL."

"JBL"

"For active speakers maybe the JBL Control 2PS (~200-250€)."

"JBL SRX series would be my suggestion for a most noticeable upgrade."

"JBL305P's are likely your best bet under $250."

"Get the Fives."

"[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."

"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."

"$349 have a built in phono preamp."

"Klipsch makes the R 15 PM for approx 220."

"For acoustic fidelity or kanto yu6's for more bass."

"In that price range i really like the Klipsch The Fives."

"I wouldn't call them the best or anything, but with the Klipsch lineup of 5/7/9, they are powered which is good."

"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."

"Kanto is what you are looking for YU4 or YU6."

"I'd highly recommend the Kanto YU6."

"Kanto and Fluance are other good PC speakers for a bit more money."

"Those Kanto speakers would work fine, if that's where you're leaning."

"Kanto Fluance Ai61"

"Kanto yu are £199 on amazon"

"I will vouch for the Audioengine A2."

"I have a bunch of Audioengine stuff and I'm a big fan."

"I definitely like the style of the Audioengine HD lineup best."

"Audioengine."

"I think they sound good and have headphone jacks."

"Assuming you mean for desktop use, the Kali LP-UNF. They will be $249 on Black Friday."

"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)"

"For the money, Kali monitors prob best all of these."

"Maybe check out the Kali Audio monitors… they’re substantially cheaper than the Genelecs."

"QSC K12.2's or RCF 912A's."

"EV, QSC, RCF, Yamaha, Presonus."

"QSC K12.2 with a sub... I know a lot of people use Beringers... I hate them."

"QSC is pretty legit for personal and professional uses"

"I would recommend the Fluance Ai61."

"Fluance Ai61."

"Fluance Ai61."

"Klipsch The Fives."

"I got The Fives by Klipsch and they’re unreal."

"I have Klipsch The Fives, and I really like them."

"I would always go for active speakers to Genelec. The difference to other consumer grade active speakers in the same price range is huge."

"I have Genelec active speakers with your same set up."

"Genelec gas already been mentioned."

"The PSB AM5 sound amazing for the price and have built in phono."

"* PSB Alpha AM5"

"I certainly have a lot of respect for PSB and love their sound."

"I vote for mini amp and passive speakers. Something like the fosi v3 with elac debut b6.2."

"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."

"Elac, Monitor Audio Bronze, Q Acoustics 3020i or 3030i, Dali, Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 or 12.2."

"Grab the biggest you can afford from the Presonus Eris series."

"Usual suspects at $200 or less."

"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"

"EV, QSC, RCF, Yamaha, Presonus."

"A Yamaha DBR10 would fit the bill."

"My favs, Yamaha, any. M-Audio rocks too, check BX8 D3, they run below 150$/each."

"Neumi BS5P-ARC or Hivi OS-10."

"$139 with Bluetooth and a remote."

"Neumi BS5P."

"There are also Fluance Ai41, but they are $250, unless they go on sale around now."

"[Fluance Ai41](https://www.fluance.com/powered-5-inch-stereo-bookshelf-speakers-walnut)"

"Fluance i40 or i60."

"If you can, get satellites and build yourself one or two MTH 30."

"EV, QSC, RCF, Yamaha, Presonus."

"Second the Neumis."

"On the larger budget, Neumann, Genelec and Dynaudio are good options."

"Kali lp6"

"I suggest a pair of kali audio lp6, or a pair of 305p (a little bit worse)."

"You're going to have a hard time beating the Edifier s350DB 2.1 system for that price"

"Edifier S350DB 2.1 - $390."

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

"On the more budget end, Focal, KRK and Kali Audio."

"Kanto YU6."

"Kanto YU6 are a good choice."

"Look for KANTO YU4."

"Kanto is what you are looking for."

"EV, QSC, RCF, Yamaha, Presonus."

"I'd say the separate speakers - EV makes good gear."

"Was considering: Micca PB42X Powered Bookshelf Speakers."

"Another solid option thats especially good if you'd prefer smaller over larger. Micca pb42x."

"* KEF LSX II LT"

"On the upper end of your budget is the KEF LSXii Lt."

"Edifer R1280DBS or Edifier R1850DB are pretty good for the money."

"Edifier 1280DBS have a built in phono pre-amp."

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

"The Kef Ls50 wireless 2 are totally worth it, even they look nice."

"Adam A7X."

"Dutch and Dutch 8c and you're all done."

"Vanatoo Transparent Zero. ~$350, meets all listed criteria including size, and they sound fantastic for the size and price."

"For a small speaker that put out big sound and big bass."

"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."

"EAW are my faves"

"Look into Kali LP8's, or if you want 3 way... IN-8"

"Check out Klipsch The Sevens."

"These would be what I would look at. I don’t think you can get better sound for the money than these: - Kali Audio LP-6v2."

"Kali LP-UNF"

"Check the prices of JBL 305 or Adam T5V. Both excellent, both proper monitors."

"I have the Klipsch R-51PM. Can be gotten for a good price since the Fives & Nines are the replacement series, and I love mine."

"The Fluance ai41 are great powered speakers for the price."

"2nd the Edifiers. I had the 1280T and loved them."

"Those EV ZLX powered speakers are really good, fit for a decent size pub gig."

"Check out 6.5" woofer studio monitors from JBL and Kali."

"Take a look at the iLoud Micro Monitors. I have them now for half a year for my PC and they are awesome."

"These are probably the best active monitors for a desktop setup you’ll get for under 200 euro."

"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."

"For Martin Logan, check out the Motion 15i for $540 per pair."

"The Andover Audio Spinbase system. Maybe not what you're looking for but it gets excellent reviews."

"Kali lp6 v2."

"Get a Wiim amp and buy a used set of Paradigm, PSB, Mordaunt, Ruark, Mission or Castle speakers."

"Choose from speakers like: KEF Q150 $350 sale."

"I would consider TUK if you are planning on adding a subwoofer."

"I liked my M-Audio Studiophile 3-6."

"I'd try to stretch it a bit and get the SVS Prime Wireless Speaker System."

"For $100 they sound wonderful."

"There are audiophile, high end active speakers from the likes of Klein & Hummel, Backes & Müller, Kii."

"I would place PSB and Vanatoo at the top with Kanto as a close second."

"ELAC Debut ConneX DCB41 powered speakers maybe?"

"* ELAC Debut ConneX"

"* SVS Prime Wireless Pro"

"JBL 306/308."

"I came real close to pull to the trigger on Kali but decided to go for Adam T5V's."

"Dynaudio Xeo 20s is another option."

"Buchardt Audio A500."

"It's better for buying iLoud MM if you don't mind white noises."

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