Best 2channel Bookshelf speakers under $400

engtaz
engtaz Posts: 7,664
edited August 2007 in Speakers
I am looking new or used $400 for bookshelf type speakers.

Thanks,
engtaz
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I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited July 2007
    Polk LSi7 (used)
    EPOS ELS-3 (new)
    PSB Alpha (new)
    Polk Monitor 7 (used)
    ERA Design 4
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited July 2007
    Mordaunt Short 902i's ($350 new)
    2nd on the used 7's.
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • 2michaud
    2michaud Posts: 132
    edited July 2007
    I agree, I thinik LSi's have to be some of the best bookshelf speakers out there. Those and Totem Rainmakers...:D
    I think Bananas are awesome fruit.

    HT: Polk Audio RTi8 x2, Polk Audio CSi5, Polk Audio FXi3 x2, Velodyne DPS-12, Harman/Kardon AVR 247, Samsung 245BW Moniter/TV, Yamaha S1700 DVD/SACD, BJC Optical Cable, 12 guage speaker cable, Monster Standard Subwoofer Cable, Monster Lightspeed 1000 Optical Cable, Z-Line component rack, APC SurgeArrest 11-outlet.

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  • mazersteven
    mazersteven Posts: 51
    edited July 2007
    Usher S-520

    Do a search for reviews on the internet. Ask on other forums.

    http://www.usheraudiousa.com/products/loudspeakers/usher-series/s-520-shielded
    Mazer
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited July 2007
    Where in Florida are you?
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited July 2007
    LSi9..you buy one this year and another one next year....
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited July 2007
    My wife keeps asking me why I am laughing out loud? hum I wonder why.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited July 2007
    EPOS ELS-3 that looks like a good price for something to try
    2 CHANNEL
    Speaker - Klipsch Heresy II
    Under construction
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  • mazersteven
    mazersteven Posts: 51
    edited July 2007
    engtaz wrote: »
    Where in Florida are you?

    Opposite side of you.
    Mazer
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  • mazersteven
    mazersteven Posts: 51
    edited July 2007
    NeilGabriel wrote: »
    LSi9..you buy one this year and another one next year....

    I purchased one pair of my LSi9's from One Call for $499 a pair. Might not have to wait that long.

    I hear Tweeter had, or has them on sale for $500 bucks? I don't know if that is all Tweeters or just select stores.
    Mazer
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,774
    edited July 2007
    NHT SB3's, if you can find a pair.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited August 2007
    Keiko wrote: »
    I could hook you up with a pair of used vintage series 1 Bose 301's...cheap

    :eek: :eek: :eek: I am not a Bose fan but thank you for the offer.:eek: :eek: :eek:
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited August 2007
    SDA CRS+ (used)
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited August 2007
    I agree with the Epos.
    There's a pair of Usher 520's on A'gon right now in bright yellow, if I recall correctly.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited August 2007
    Epos are nice but they need to be in a smallish room to really sound good. They don't have the bass response a LSi 7 or NHT would have. Where are you using them, room size, electronics, music type, etc.? Forget the Bose they aren't even on the same planet as others mentioned.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited August 2007
    Energy RC3
    Paradigm Mini Monitor
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited August 2007
    Another vote for the LSi7s with a close second for the NHT SB3s (if you can find them). One of my favorite boodshelf speakers has always been the Vienna Accoustics Haydn. You might find a used pair for $400± since there is a newer model (Haydn Grand) available.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited August 2007
    okiepolkie wrote: »
    Mordaunt Short 902i's ($350 new)
    2nd on the used 7's.
    I've got the 902s which I really liked, until Steve brought his CRS+s down here. Even his modded Monitor 4s smoked them. Not really fair with the CRSs, but I was surprised about the M4s.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited August 2007
    Energy Connoisseur C-3
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  • auto_pilot
    auto_pilot Posts: 256
    edited August 2007
    Keiko wrote: »
    I could hook you up with a pair of used vintage series 1 Bose 301's...cheap

    LOL...
    Cambridge Audio AZUR 640R
    KEF IQ2C Center, Fronts KEF IQ1 , Rears KEF Ci302Q
    Sub Outlaw LFM2
    Panasonic Plasma 1080i (50u)
    Sony DVP-NS70H (DVD)
    Belkin Pure Audio PF31 Line Conditioner
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited August 2007
    It's too bad you aren't in Seattle:
    http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ele/386961824.html
    My Home Theater (WIP):
    Panasonic AE900 Projector - 126" screen, XBOX 360, Pioneer BDP-320 Bluray
    Receiver: Denon AVR-1905
    Fronts: RTi6's, Center: CSi5, Surrounds: RTi4, Rears: Denon
    Dual Subs: PSW202, and behind the couch Denon 8"
    My showcase link:
    Media Room pics
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  • Yashu
    Yashu Posts: 772
    edited August 2007
    I 2nd the PSB alpha... This speaker is probably the budget king... I got my pair for $149!!! because they are the Bs and not the new B1s. (even though they sound and measure practically the same)

    I considered the Epos, and it is probably a better speaker, and it would be what I would get if budget wasn't THE number one factor.

    I like the PSB "house" sound though... so it all depends on what you are looking for... The Epos would definately grow as you grow your other componentry, as would LSi.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited August 2007
    66chevyIISS wrote: »
    It's too bad you aren't in Seattle:
    http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ele/386961824.html

    Just my luck
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited August 2007
    Zero wrote: »
    Engtaz,

    Even at this price-point, the standard array of questions apply. What type of music do you like? What are the electronics you plan on using? Do you have an idea as to what kind of sound perks your ears? Help us, help you!

    All music. My LP collection covers all types.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited August 2007
    New LSi7 for $470 on ebay.
    ebay.com
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