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Bookshelf Speakers for office ~$500
Hi all,
So I managed to get lucky and win a little integrated amp + streamer as part of a giveaway, so I'm looking to put together a small budget system for my home office so will need to pick up some good bookshelf speakers.
I don't want to spend a ton of money on these since they'll mostly just be background music while working, so I'm setting my budget at $500 max (used perfectly ok) though landing under that would be even better.
I've browsed through other threads asking this same question, and most are dealing with much higher price points so the suggestions were above the budget mark. Mostly listening to Jazz and not interested in adding a sub. Will likely end up being wall-mounted.
The amp is 100wpc (8ohm), so should be able to drive most basic bookshelf speakers, I'd think.
Thanks for any recommendations!
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plus there will be lots of open box sales where you may find 7-800 dollar speakers for 500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would be inclined to buy a used pair of LS 3/5a speakers or the Kef 101 or Linn Kan. You have the amp to run them well and you might be shocked how fantastic they are. ;-) Congrats on your windfall and enjoy the music. Note i never recommend products i have not heard, i might have missed a few variants of the BBC spec LS3/5a… but the standard gives me confidence here. I’ve owned both the Kan , Kef and Rogers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M On sale here used KEF LS50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jazz mostly so I guess tweeter/midrange is the most important I’m guessing. Along with some punchy mid bass. Off the wall suggestion, used old Snell. I had some Snell Eiii I think they were. Wonderful speakers and very expressive for that kind of music IMO. Sounded pretty damn good for harder stuff as well. I miss those for certain music. Antithesis of sterile! |