Bookshelf speaker recommendations

bikezappa

Hi
Looking to set up a bedroom system for two channel only for FM and CD only. Have nice Revox amplifier, FM tuner and CD player but no speakers. Want to go used and have a $500 budget. Any suggestions to check out?

Thanks
Peter

voltz

I have some PSB Bookies I think their awesome. they were the Image B6's and have been replaced by these:

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PBIMGXB

nice and a little cheaper are the Alpha B1's
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PBALB1

Polkie2009

Hi Pete, you should be able to find a vast number of very decent used bookshelf speakers in the $500.00 range. You might even look for a decent little sub for the bedroom. I used to run a used MK V2-B 12" sealed sub years ago , cost about $100.00, sounded fine with bookies.

Nightfall

http://www.amazon.com/Debut-Bookshelf-Speakers-Andrew-Jones/dp/B014GSEQ06/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1456616069&sr=8-2&keywords=elac+bookshelf+andrew+jones

WagnerRC

What wood finish are you looking for?

Conradicles

I like used Focal and Totem in that price range.

scubalab

I agree with NF on the ELAC's. Andrew Jones has a new line coming out. There's a discussion here on them:

http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/171201/new-andrew-jones-concentric-speakers#latest

Looks like they got rave reviews and are supposed to retail at $500.

I'd also consider the Gallo CL-2. The CDT tweeter looks interesting. Walter at Underwood HiFi was selling them at a great closeout price of $369. I almost picked up a pair, but they were out of my budget at the time.

http://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/gallo-acoustics

Going used opens up a whole new level!

bikezappa

Thanks for all your bookshelf speaker suggestions. I need to go on ebay and check for local listings to get a listen. There are many options for $500 bookshelf speakers.
Keep you posted.

Conradicles

Mantis has a pair of Focal 807v in the for sale section that are beautiful.

Polkie2009

bikezappa wrote: »

Thanks for all your bookshelf speaker suggestions. I need to go on ebay and check for local listings to get a listen. There are many options for $500 bookshelf speakers.
Keep you posted.

I meant to ask you what type of music do you mainly listen to? Some bookies are better suited for rock music cranked and others do better for jazz , classical or vocals . I'm still looking for the ones that really excel on female vocals.

bikezappa

Mostly jazz and vocals, rock but not load because I have other systems for that. Grin.

bikezappa

Wish I could spell better.

Upstatemax

bikezappa wrote: »

Wish I could spell better.

Y wood u thinx tht?

But seriously, those Focal's from Mantis are ripe for the picking...