One way of looking at speaker value is how it contributes to the sound quality of the playback system as a whole. I believe that the source and amplifier contribute more to overall sound quality than the speakers do, so at any given system price point, at least to some extent, the cheaper the speaker, the better the sound.
I've always liked the value offered by the formerly ubiquitous 8 inch, two-way, acoustic suspension bookshelf speaker (Linn Index, original Klipsch KG2, AR 18, etc.). Large enough to move some air, with a good source and amplifier, this type of speaker can make satisfying music. Being broke after buying an LP12/Basik Plus/Basik/Naim Nait setup, I used some cheap Jensen's borrowed from my older brother for several months, and even they sounded great. I'm still enjoying the 8 inch, two-way in the form of Linn Saras.
I've always liked the value offered by the formerly ubiquitous 8 inch, two-way, acoustic suspension bookshelf speaker (Linn Index, original Klipsch KG2, AR 18, etc.). Large enough to move some air, with a good source and amplifier, this type of speaker can make satisfying music. Being broke after buying an LP12/Basik Plus/Basik/Naim Nait setup, I used some cheap Jensen's borrowed from my older brother for several months, and even they sounded great. I'm still enjoying the 8 inch, two-way in the form of Linn Saras.