Best Small budget speakers for girlfriend

Pedrillo,

Did you ever mention what amp would be driving them? If you don't already own an amp, any of the actives start making even more sense. However, if she has space limitations you really need to decide if rear ported speakers are even appropriate for the space. Most need some breathing room behind them.

Enjoy,

TIC

Pedrillo,

The Oppo players have remote controlled variable volume control. So, the smallest, most simple system is the Oppo connected directly to a pair of power/active monitors. I'm using this setup with a pair of Quad 12L Actives, but they are rear ported and probably too big for her use. There is a smaller Quad 11L Active available too.

The AudioEngine A2 or A5 active speakers, connected directly to the Oppo using the remote controlled variable volume control, might be the least expensive, most simple setup possible.

Enjoy,

TIC

Pedrillo,

Where would she be placing the speakers? On a shelf, on a stand? I think some of the recommendations (including mine) would not be good if she plans to place the speakers on a shelf or inside of a wall unit. You mentioned that her living space is "tiny". Is she going to be forced to place the speakers agains the wall? If so, nearly all rear ported speakers would not be appropriate.

Also, what would she be using to power the speakers? Does she have an existing amp?

TIC