What speaker is best for $60-$80 (maybe $100?)

[kaden golda]

I got a free fully functional Sony STR-GX800ES Stereo Receiver and saw that it included both a pre-amp and amp. I need to buy new speakers and want to buy some and use it for my computer as well as listening to music off of other devices. My current speakers are the Sony SRS-A3 PC speakers. My budget is around $60-80, $100 being max. Thanks in advance!

 

[madmatt30]

For $100 mate you're really going to have to go second hand.

 

[kaden golda]

For $100 mate you're really going to have to go second hand.

Why? I'm not looking for crazy audio. For [] sake the speakers im using are these:https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SRS-A3-External-PC-Speakers/dp/B004NEUKUO I just want to know if something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SRS-A3-...ony-SRS-A3-External-PC-Speakers/dp/B004NEUKUO would sound better than what I have.

 

[madmatt30]

If you're using the amp you don't need powered speakers !

You want straight bookshelves .
What's your limitation on size ??

 

[kaden golda]

For $100 mate you're really going to have to go second hand.

If you're using the amp you don't need powered speakers !

You want straight bookshelves .
What's your limitation on size ??

I found these three, and I have a couple feet of space.
https/sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ele/6193986946.html
https/sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ele/6194535186.html
https/sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ele/6197072440.html

 

[boosted1g]

Are you wanting a pair of speakers, or a full 5.1 system?

A pair is easy, tons of decent options on amazon.
For 5.1 you are not going to find new set for $100.

 

[kaden golda]

Are you wanting a pair of speakers, or a full 5.1 system?

A pair is easy, tons of decent options on amazon.
For 5.1 you are not going to find new set for $100.

I just want some stereo speakers. A full 5.1 system is out of the question due to size constraints.

 

[boosted1g]

In that case options are plentiful.

Here is some polks: https/www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-T15-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B002RJLHB8/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1498848228&sr=1-4&keywords=stereo+speakers

Or some Miccas: https/www.amazon.com/Micca-MB42-Bookshelf-Speakers-Tweeter/dp/B009IUIV4A/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1498848228&sr=1-7&keywords=stereo+speakers

 

[kaden golda]

In that case options are plentiful.

Here is some polks: https/www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-T15-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B002RJLHB8/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1498848228&sr=1-4&keywords=stereo+speakers

Or some Miccas: https/www.amazon.com/Micca-MB42-Bookshelf-Speakers-Tweeter/dp/B009IUIV4A/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1498848228&sr=1-7&keywords=stereo+speakers

Thanks! What about the used options I linked above? Which will sound better and will they work with my reciever?

 

[boosted1g]

The phillips are likely less then all the other options.

Otherwise they should be all in the same quality class of speakers. Since the used ones are not much cheaper then ones I linked on amazon I would go with the new ones just so you have warranty. No idea how beaten up the used ones are.

 

[madmatt30]

The Boston cr8's are easily the best on an actual audio quality level.

$60 second hand vs a pair of Polk t15s at $70 new though ??

That's a tough call - if they're local go & have a look & a listen if the seller is willing.

 

[kaden golda]

The Boston cr8's are easily the best on an actual audio quality level.

$60 second hand vs a pair of Polk t15s at $70 new though ??

That's a tough call - if they're local go & have a look & a listen if the seller is willing.

I'll try it

 

[kaden golda]

The Boston cr8's are easily the best on an actual audio quality level.

$60 second hand vs a pair of Polk t15s at $70 new though ??

That's a tough call - if they're local go & have a look & a listen if the seller is willing.

I'm going to go for the polk for the warranty, I hope the sound quality won't be a huge difference.

 

[shrapnel_indie]

The phillips are likely less then all the other options.

Otherwise they should be all in the same quality class of speakers. Since the used ones are not much cheaper then ones I linked on amazon I would go with the new ones just so you have warranty. No idea how beaten up the used ones are.

should be and are can be two different things... especially with the commodity/throw-away philosophy that has plagued everything. Some amps like the electrical characteristics of some speakers better than others too. (yeah, that's kind of cork-sniffer, but there is some truth to it.) Not all speakers are created equally (There are many differences in the speakers, electrically, physically, and sonically.) This is for New Speakers in general, but it even applies to old (where surrounds may or may not need to be redone.)