What budget speakers you like to see reviewed?

[GeorgeBynum]

what about a new category?

Reminds me of the Sweet 16 of Popular Electronics somewhere in the 1960s. What's old is new again. (Of course, that was square, not a line array.)

 

[test1223]

i saw that on their webpage. but still saying "inspired by KRK monitors" is wrong impov

That would be nice if they are better than the KRKs but it has to be proven. The KRK RP5 generation 3 had a tonal mismatch and I didn't liked them at all with that. The actual generation 4 was tested by armir and seems to be okay but not the best.

The reviewer don't praise the Behringer Nekkst which isn't a good sign, but I don't know a serious review with measurements.

 

[antcollinet]

You are in luck. Review coming up shortly.

Cool - it was borderline for me between the 4.2's and the ones I ended up with, Dali Oberon 5.

 

[test1223]

I have the B2031A speakers and ordered a pair of Genelec 8030c speakers on the strength of the review here, thinking it would be an upgrade. I returned the 8030cs. I prefer the B2031a and I'd wager something like 7 out of 10 people would prefer the B2031A if directly compared to the 8030c. Both have strengths and weaknesses, but I'd say for most the strengths of the B2031A outweigh those of the 8030c and at 1/3rd of the cost.

It's a bold statement, I know, but I'm quite confident a strong majority of people would prefer the B2031a over the 8030c, if judging by ear alone. I didn't consider them an upgrade (at least in what I was looking for) compared to the B2031a.

I'd like to make a thread comparing (subjectively) the two speakers, but now see Amir is going to measure them soon. Would you guys prefer the thread before or after Amir measures them?

The Behringer 2031A are good but should also have a problem with none linear distortion and are a bit to hot in the higher frequencies, judging them by my ears only. I didn't put in the effort to measure them.
The Genelec 8030 should be much more clean at lower listening levels.

 

[dasdoing]

Reminds me of the Sweet 16 of Popular Electronics somewhere in the 1960s. What's old is new again. (Of course, that was square, not a line array.)

some graphs http://channel.com.ph/product/cbt-50la-1-white/5713/

hat would be nice if they are better than the KRKs but it has to be proven. The KRK RP5 generation 3 had a tonal mismatch and I didn't liked them at all with that. The actual generation 4 was tested by armir and seems to be okay but not the best.

The reviewer don't praise the Behringer Nekkst which isn't a good sign, but I don't know a serious review with measurements.

Behringer products seam to be undertested. noone takes them serious. they might produce a lot of garbage, but we have seen good products, especialy when considering the price

 

[spacevector]

OK, I ordered it but now I feel quite broke!!!

Appreciate you Amir. I made a small donation to help ease the pain.

 

[Hiten]

B2031A will be intresting since the B2030p tweeter performed very good in Amir's test but the woofer distorted

I think atleast B2030 A had different tweeter. Dont know if 2030P will have same tweeter.
The B2031A measurement Link
Regards

 

[sweetchaos]

The B2031A measurement Link
Regards

Here's the best spinorama (from unknown source) we have:

Looking forward to seeing it tested soon.

 

[Digby]

Behringer B212XL (seems a bit more livable, size wise, than the B215XL model and is available in US): https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...-eurolive-b212xl-800w-12-inch-passive-speaker

Mackie C200

Wharfedale Pro Titan 8"

It would be interesting to gauge to pros/cons of these cheap (but well received on AVS forum) PA speakers vs cheap studio monitors.

 

[Biblob]

I don't know if this fits as a budget speaker. But one I'm curious to is the Wharfedale Linton Heritage. This speaker retails in NL for € 500 per piece. It features a classic 3-way design: 8", 5", 1".

Oh, Stereophile did a review already and it looks nothing special...

 

[Arashi_Tsunade]

Wharfedale D310!

 

[Matt0305]

The JBL 135C. It would be nice to see how it compares to other recently measured slim center channel speakers. Also the new Polk XT35 or anything from their new XT line.

 

[MZKM]

The JBL 135C. It would be nice to see how it compares to other recently measured slim center channel speakers. Also the new Polk XT35 or anything from their new XT line.

Already reviewed:

JBL Stage 135C Review (Center Speaker)

This is a review and detailed measurements of the JBL 135C center home theater speaker. It was kindly purchased new and drop shipped to me for testing. It is on sale now for US $170. I really like the look of 135C: This is a 2-way design and other brands we have tested of this kind have...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[Matt0305]

Already reviewed:

JBL Stage 135C Review (Center Speaker)

This is a review and detailed measurements of the JBL 135C center home theater speaker. It was kindly purchased new and drop shipped to me for testing. It is on sale now for US $170. I really like the look of 135C: This is a 2-way design and other brands we have tested of this kind have...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Thanks I missed that one. Disappointing results from JBL

 

[EdTice]

I am thinking it may make sense to buy a few budget but popular speakers to test. Or alternatively members buying and donating them to be tested.

So what is "in" these days as far as budget speakers? I am thinking under $200 for a pair.

How about the NHT SuperOne. I saw the abysmal review of the SuperZero. The SuperOne is a few dollars more (but they can be purchased in singles). I have a set that I use for rears behind a couch where a ported speaker would be useless. Price is $151 per unit right now on Amazon. I'm willing to purchase and send for testing if there's interest.

 

[nat1]

https://www.amazon.com/Sanyun-Active-Bluetooth-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B08777GG4P/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sanyun+sw208&qid=1639853843&sr=8-3

These look interesting albeit very small with only a 3 inch woofer. It's available on both US/EU from Amazon for $60/£60. Bluetooth/dac built in and 60w RMS for the pair.

 

[MZKM]

Not budget by any means, but any of the Axiom/Bryston speakers using dual tweeters.

Hell, even their center channel uses dual tweeters (and spaced far apart):

The towers use dual tweeters and dual midrange but latter also together and not in an MTM configuration:

Also, does anyone know the relationship between Axiom & Bryston? Seems Bryston’s versions use different drivers and better cabinets. Here’s the Bryston version of the above tower speaker:

 

[AlexanderM]

Not budget by any means, but any of the Axiom/Bryston speakers using dual tweeters.

Hell, even their center channel uses dual tweeters (and spaced far apart):

The towers use dual tweeters and dual midrange but latter also together and not in an MTM configuration:

Also, does anyone know the relationship between Axiom & Bryston? Seems Bryston’s versions use different drivers and better cabinets. Here’s the Bryston version of the above tower speaker:

My understanding is the speakers are all made by Axiom, they have a deal with Bryston. I would love to see anything by Axiom reviewed, but as you said they aren't budget speakers. I was looking at Axiom a while back, right when this happened, I hadn't noticed the change in drivers until now, I thought they were just selling the exact same models as Axiom.

SoundStage! Hi-Fi | SoundStageHiFi.com - Made in Canada! Axiom Audio and Totem Acoustic Insist on Making Affordable New Products at Home

www.soundstagehifi.com

 

[MZKM]

My understanding is the speakers are all made by Axiom, they have a deal with Bryston. I would love to see anything by Axiom reviewed, but as you said they aren't budget speakers. I was looking at Axiom a while back, right when this happened, I hadn't noticed the change in drivers until now, I thought they were just selling the exact same models as Axiom.

Axiom is also the only company I’ve seen where you get a discount if you want to wait a bit longer for it to ship. Their cabinet/grille colors are also much more numerous than most.

 

[escape2]

Another vote for KEF Q150.

Compared to my old PSB Alpha B, the Q150 look a bit messy based on measurements in my room. Curious what Klippel would show.