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Low Cost Surround Speakers Decent Monitors

I am putting together a decent audio system for my daughter (25). She lives in a small apt. is working hard and has no dough. I have very high end and haven't really investigated reasonably priced equipment. I am upgrading a bedroom system with the Lexicon RV5 and giving her a nice Rotel integrated surround system. I got her a Panasonic 42" plasma and am looking for decent speakers for the surround. I am giving her a nice M & K sub that will work in the space. Help. What are you thoughts on the speakers?
ksales
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soulbrass
246 posts
 
My "go-to" monitor recommendation for little money is the Energy RC-10! On sale at Audio Advisor for $333 plus shipping for the pair! MSRP was (is for black!) $600.

Check out the SoundStage review.

I've tried a boatload of monitors, new and used in the <$500 range - the RC-10 is the keeper.

Your daughter will love their aesthetics, too : )
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
Check out this *killer* deal going on at Emotiva, Black Friday only:

http://emotiva.com/speakers.shtm

I have dealt with these guys before and they have exceptional customer service. Their products are, across the board, an excellent bang-for-the-buck. The $799 package (incl. shipping!!) is right up your alley, and your daughter will be thrilled with the sound quality...

-RW-
ksales OP
228 posts
 
Thanks guys I'll check it out. Anyone else have ideas throw in here. This is my daughters first decent system. When she was young she had cheaper than cheap. Young adult needs to start appreciating decent sound.
Ken
4est
507 posts
 
Silly as it may be, I like my old Ohm Walsh 3's as rear channel speakers...
usblues
1,217 posts
 
Krk Systems.Check out the discontinued stuff......
celtic66
1,668 posts
 
Acoustic Energy One was listed here from dealer for $149. That is a beautiful cheap monitor. Does vocals/piano very well.
magnumpi205
504 posts
 
There is a set of six Monitor 90 speakers for auction on Ebay. Extremely good, extremely small and extemely cheap.
mlauner
250 posts
 
psb alphas
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
If you haven't pulled the trigger yet, NewEgg has a smokin' deal on some Polk Monitors:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=50012345%2040000494&Manufactory=12345&SubCategory=494&SpeTabStoreType=0

You could put together a very credible 5.1 system for well under $800 delivered...

Good Luck!

-RW-
ksales OP
228 posts
 
Thanks to everyone. I ended up getting the psb Alphaa. Great sound for the buck.
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