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08-31-2015, 03:34 AM | #1 |
Herf God
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Location: Carolina
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Budget bookshelf speakers . . .
I am looking to replace the Polk Audio satellites that I have been using as mains on my secondary listening setup that sits in a 14 x 14 room. According to the interweb, excellent budget bookshelf speakers can be had, and I have decided to audition three pairs of those that are highly touted.
The test will be almost completely unscientific, as all I have to go on is my ear, but I suppose that is what counts in the long run. The speakers will be: Dayton B652 - tons of positive reviews on the web, super cheap at $39 for the pair. Insignia NS-SP213 - Yep, a best buy speaker, word is manufactured by Pioneer. Glowing albeit surprised reviews online and second cheapest at $59 Micca MB42X - The most highly touted speaker of the bunch and darling of Amazon. Also the most expensive at $89. All will be "tested" on a the same gear. Sansui 2000A receiver, Realistic LAB-500 turntable and Iphone streaming Spotify @ 320 kbps. I'll be using Dire Straits Communique or Brother in Arms, New Beatles Mono Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, Duke Ellington and Harry James in Hi-FI as test Vinyls. More to follow ...
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