Best budget ( measurement led) speakers?

[Purité Audio]

What are the best measurement led ‘budget’ speakers?
I am asked occasionally , I have gad KEF’s LS50 they aren’t expensive, small Genelecs.
What sort of figure would you consider budget
I suppose I am looking for the Topping dacs. of the speaker world.
Thanks
Keith

 

[Svend P]

Wharfedale 12.1

Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 Review (Speaker)

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 bookshelf speaker. It was kindly purchased by a member and drop shipped to me. It costs US $399 for a pair. The look and feel of the 12.1 is definitely above the budget category: The back is rather pedestrian but...

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[staticV3]

Budget could be anything from $50 to $2000+, depending on the person.

There are great, measurement-based speakers at many points of that price scale.

 

[Purité Audio]

Wharfedale 12.1 definitely qualify in terms of budget and they also measure pretty well , which models are you thinking of @staticV3 ?
Keith

 

[Graham849]

Whats budget in US, may be more in UK and expensive in Australia.

I notice that Amazon.Au has upto 45% off speakers of differing expense ranges on a regular basis. At present KEFQ150 is $600 reduced from $999. AUD$.

Using reviews here i settled on the JBL stage a130.

interesting reddit thread for more background

https://www.reddit.com/r/BudgetAudiophile/comments/112k7lr/my_current_collection_of_budget_bookshelf

 

[staticV3]

Wharfedale 12.1 definitely qualify in terms of budget and they also measure pretty well , which models are you thinking of @staticV3 ?
Keith

I'm not listing every great speaker at a price that some person may consider budget. That's way too many

Tell me your concrete budget and country and I'll see what I can find.

 

[Purité Audio]

I was hoping you would do all the work for me!
What I am looking for is a list of r inexpensive speakers that measure really well, I don’t think we can hope for high spls or extended bass at this price point.
Genelec for example and KEF ( of the ones I have heard) their smaller speakers sound pretty much identical to their larger speakers except for bass and loudness.
Keith

 

[Timmy]

I don’t think we can hope for high spls or extended bass at this price point.

Problem here is that your »price point« remains unclear.

 

[DSJR]

I heard the predecessor to the Diamond 12.1 or 12.2 (I think they were 220's) and liked them a lot. It seems this is further refined in the current series. Got to say I love the bargain (£25) 7.2SE's currently in the second rig - even if the native balance is possibly slightly 'U' shaped Fine for low level listening though.

 

[Purité Audio]

Problem here is that your »price point« remains unclear.

I suppose I am looking for loudspeaker equivalents to the excellent yet relatively inexpensive electronics now available.
I realise loudspeakers are never going to be as inexpensive.
Do if you had to recommend a budget priced ‘starter’ system Wiim streamer decent power amp and then a pair of speakers.
Ascilab aren’t released yet over here, but their C5B retails at around $1k.
Keith

 

[Graham849]

Bookshelf or Standing? $400 USA price point?

 

[Purité Audio]

Don’t mind, they just must measure decently .
Keith

 

[Matias]

Passive

Passive Speaker Recommendations for USA (by @sweetchaos)

I'm constantly asked which speakers to purchase...so, here you go! :D This guide is for PASSIVE speakers. For ACTIVE speakers go here. Click on the "Spoiler" buttons below to expand each section. Readme: Legend: Never Buy This Brand: Passive Bookshelf Speakers: Passive...

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Active

Active Speaker Recommendations for USA (by @sweetchaos)

I'm constantly asked which speakers to purchase...so, here you go! :D This guide is for ACTIVE speakers. For PASSIVE speakers go here. Click on the "Spoiler" buttons below to expand each section. Readme: Legend: Active Speakers (aka Studio Monitors): Bookshelf speakers (when turned 90deg)...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[Purité Audio]

That is comprehensive, can we add more European designs to that list?
KEF, Elac,Wharfdale I see there.
Keith

 

[Matias]

Also you can use Spinorama.org ranking and filter them by price per speaker.

Example filtered up to 500 USD per speaker:

Ranking table of speaker's measurements

www.spinorama.org

 

[Timmy]

Spinorama.org ranking

New to me. Nice overview!

 

[Matias]

Personally, by measurements only and having never heard it, I am a fan of the Kali LP-6v2. It is a killer combination of linearity, bass extension, low price and no hiss. IMO it's not worth paying less than that.

Kali Audio LP-6v2 (Second Wave) 2-Way Studio Monitor Review

Kali Audio LP-6v2 2-Way Studio Monitor Review

www.erinsaudiocorner.com

2 x 180 pounds at Thomann to UK.

Kali Audio LP-6 2nd Wave

Active 6.5" Nearfield Monitor 3D Imaging waveguide technology for large, imaginary stereo stages, Bass reflex system, Boundary EQ to adjust the sound in different studio environments, Power: 80 W (40 W / 40 W bi-amped), Speaker configuration: 6.5"...

www.thomann.co.uk

 

[Colonel7]

That is comprehensive, can we add more European designs to that list?
KEF, Elac,Wharfdale I see there.
Keith

KEF Q150
Wharfdale 12.1

More expensive

Elac DBR62
ElacUB52

 

[Shorty]

Neumann KH80 DSP; KH 120 II…

 

[staticV3]

And there we go, a $2000 pair of budget speakers

That's why it's important to be concrete when specifying your budget.