Best speakers under $500? Fire away!

Looking for suggestions for budget speakers under $500. Can be floor or bookshelf.
Let's hear the suggestions for the experts out there!

Thank you

34dean03-14-2017 4:21pm

34dean OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 37 posts 03-18-2017 at 03:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not into DIY nor streaming punk. But thank you for the suggestion! :)
tls49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,351 posts 03-18-2017 at 04:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "I think I have narrowed down my choices to the ELAC Debut B6 and Wharfedale Diamond 10.1. Both are roughly $259 shipped and can be returned easily. Sensitivity is 86/87db for both." Keep in mind that because both are 6 ohm speakers, that sensitivity rating is for 1.5 watts. Correcting to a 1 watt rating will be 84.5/85.5.
paraneer Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 818 posts 03-18-2017 at 04:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OK... I think I have narrowed down my choices to the ELAC Debut B6 and Wharfedale Diamond 10.1. Both are roughly $259 shipped and can be returned easily. Sensitivity is 86/87db for both. Any input on which way I should go? Buy them both, audition them with your system and keep the pair you like best. Send the other back.
jayctoy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,780 posts 03-18-2017 at 04:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have both the b6 and 10.2 . The Elac has a lot more wow factor, 10.2 is just as good.The b6 is a clear choice.
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