Best bookshelf passive speakers for Movies, TV, YouTube and Music?

[silent-amp]

What are the best bookshelf passive speakers for Movies, TV, YouTube and Music?

I got a budget Mission LX-2 MKII 5" Bookshelf Speakers, they sound ok for the music but I think something is missing in voices in Movies, TV or YouTube.
What speakers could you recommend to get natural clear voices? Would any Neutral Speakers be good? And also good for low volume listening.

Here the list of speakers from my research (forums, youtube reviews) that could be good:

- Emotiva Airmotiv B2+
- Emotiva Airmotiv XB1 or XB2
- Any Monitor Audio speakers

 

[staticV3]

The Reference 1 Meta and Sointuva AWG are among the best bookshelf passive speakers for Movies, TV, YouTube and Music, but I doubt that's helpful advice.

So please tell us your budget, whether you're looking for used or new speakers, and which country you're located in.

Without that it's difficult to give recommendations.

 

[krabapple]

"Movies, TV, YouTube and Music"​

as opposed to...for what else?

 

[silent-amp]

The budget is not > $1000, new speakers, location doesn't matter.

as opposed to...for what else?

well, some speakers are designed for home theater setups and others are good for listening music and they're not great for movies where you need clear natural voices.

 

[Timcognito]

Many here like the Elac DBR 62. There is thread with many comments'

 

[silent-amp]

Many here like the Elac DBR 62

what about new Elac Debut 3.0 DB53?

What "Reference" means? Like Neutral?

 

[staticV3]

The budget is not > $1000, new speakers, location doesn't matter.

One of these:
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/ascend-sierra-1-v2-speaker-review.53350/
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...s/ascilab-f6b-bookshelf-speaker-review.63387/
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-debut-reference-dbr-62-speaker-review.12232/

And of the three, the Ascilab once it's back in stock

 

[Timcognito]

The Review Index upper left > Speakers in the banner > Sort columns by clicking column heads, keep in mind Amir usually prices by each speaker not a pair

 

[silent-amp]

One of these:

thanks, I will read about them. I prefer the look of Elac Debut Reference DBR-62

 

[dtaylo1066]

Always best to listen to a speaker before buying if possible. If you cannot, Klippel testing and spinorama data offer the best analytics and measurements one can find that directly relates to speaker performance. I would look at the reviews in the ASR index, and also watch some of Erin's videos.

One's personal hearing as well as taste preference in speakers (some like bright, some crave soundstage, others want deep bass) all factor into the equation.

The other issue is with DSP/EQ one can quite easily and successfully tailor a speaker's response to one's personal taste and room. I did a test yesterday with my DIY SEAS 2-way, stand-mounted speakers and my WiiM Ultra (6.5" midbass). I played several excellent recordings and toggled through the dozen or so preset EQs tht the WiiM offers. Some changes were sublte, others more dramatic. Then of course you can design your own EQs as well, graphic or parametric. Great tool to have.

For TV you may want to look at some of the powered options out there: KEF, Kanto, SVS, etc. Some are quite good. I heard the new KEF Coda W a few days ago and was very impressed. Hook a WiiM Pro up to that thing and you are cooking with butane. The KEF LSX II LT at Costco for $599, while diminutive, is a heck of a good speaker, with high WAF. Don't let it's size fool you.