I want to listen to another set of passive desktop speakers. Maximum 300.00

[NoxMorbis]

I wanted to get the Pioneer SB22 to see how they sound, but they are no longer available on Amazon. They were only 129.00 and the review here was good.

Any ideas for something that tested similar at $300 or less?

Caveat: Any speaker suggestions should have a link to the technical test, also. Otherwise, what's the point? I want o hear what a well tested and from that test, a good, not great, but good technical test result sounds like.

 

[Doodski]

@sweetchaos made these nice data sheets of speakers available in the USA.

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: Passive Bookshelf Speakers: Passive Tower/Floorstanding Speakers: RAN OUT...

www.audiosciencereview.com

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

 

[Benedium]

Better value to get used if possible.

 

[NoxMorbis]

@sweetchaos made these nice data sheets of speakers available in the USA.

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: Passive Bookshelf Speakers: Passive Tower/Floorstanding Speakers: RAN OUT...

www.audiosciencereview.com

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

I know but which one?

 

[Doodski]

@NoxMorbis
These KEF Q150s are a good deal with the markdown on this walnut finish.

https://www.amazon.com/KEF-Q150-Bookshelf-Speakers-Black/dp/B07VCLVRVL?crid=3MFSLGHBMAS1B&keywords=kef%2Bq150&qid=1645814357&sprefix=kef%2Bq150%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-3&linkCode=sl1&tag=medlemusin-20&linkId=d519a98918d1158a9e93b2f2289dc448&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&th=1

Polk Monitor XT20

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Monitor-Bookshelf-Surround-Speakers/dp/B09BMVVDX5?crid=Q18BAQRNEZWQ&keywords=polk%2Bxt20&qid=1641681335&sprefix=polk%2Bxt20%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=medlemusin-20&linkId=3fca1c005224ff3687081a4fe7614958&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&th=1

Polk Audio XT15

Amazon.com

 

[NoxMorbis]

@NoxMorbis
These KEF Q150s are a good deal with the markdown on this walnut finish.

https://www.amazon.com/KEF-Q150-Bookshelf-Speakers-Black/dp/B07VCLVRVL?crid=3MFSLGHBMAS1B&keywords=kef%2Bq150&qid=1645814357&sprefix=kef%2Bq150%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-3&linkCode=sl1&tag=medlemusin-20&linkId=d519a98918d1158a9e93b2f2289dc448&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&th=1

Polk Monitor XT20

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Monitor-Bookshelf-Surround-Speakers/dp/B09BMVVDX5?crid=Q18BAQRNEZWQ&keywords=polk%2Bxt20&qid=1641681335&sprefix=polk%2Bxt20%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=medlemusin-20&linkId=3fca1c005224ff3687081a4fe7614958&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&th=1

Polk Audio XT15

Amazon.com

300 OR BELOW

 

[b7676]

Look for this dead brand Athena Technologies

SoundStage! Measurements - Athena Technologies AS-B1 Loudspeakers (3/2002)

 

[Doodski]

300 OR BELOW

They are $274.90 for the pair. usually they cost a lot more.

 

[Benedium]

They are $274.90 for the pair. usually they cost a lot more.
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If I was in the US I'd have gotten it for sure.

 

[Doodski]

If I was in the US I'd have gotten it for sure.

ahhh doth seeith. Hmmz where are you approximately so we can get some prices, narrow down the selection and probably have some peeps in your area with knowledge of what is available for how much.

 

[Benedium]

ahhh doth seeith. Hmmz where are you approximately so we can get some prices, narrow down the selection and probably have some peeps in your area with knowledge of what is available for how much.

Am not the OP. Heheh. But I'm in Singapore where elacs and wharfedales are more reasonably priced.

 

[Doodski]

Am not the OP. Heheh. But I'm in Singapore where elacs and wharfedales are more reasonably priced.

OOPs! LoL... I was moving too fast and mixed up the people.

 

[NoxMorbis]

They are $274.90 for the pair. usually they cost a lot more.
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Single driver?

 

[Doodski]

Single driver?

It is a Uni-Q driver. the tweeter is inside the woofer for better imaging and no extra distortion from the woofer and tweeter being spaced apart. The KEFs are packing in the technology.

 

[NoxMorbis]

It is a Uni-Q driver. the tweeter is inside the woofer for better imaging and no extra distortion from the woofer and tweeter being spaced apart. The KEFs are packing in the technology.

The KEF or the XT15? Are these reviewed as "flat?" lol I just want to listen to a verified "flat" speaker. Hell yeah. Those are $600.00 speakers on sale for 274? I'd grab those, fir sure. They aren't on sale here in US, though, from the link you provided --still 600.

 

[NoxMorbis]

If I was in the US I'd have gotten it for sure. I see it now, but it is "used acceptable." It's not even "used good." I wonder what the deal is with them? They probably hated that ugly ass walnut finish, and returned them.

 

[Doodski]

The KEF or the XT15? Are these reviewed as "flat?" lol I just want to listen to a verified "flat" speaker. Hell yeah. Those are $600.00 speakers on sale for 274? I'd grab those, fir sure. They aren't on sale here in US, though, from the link you provided --still 600.

The web page address is Amazon.com which is the USA Amazon website.

 

[Doodski]

I see it now, but it is "used acceptable." It's not even "used good." I wonder what the deal is with them?

Where do you see the used and condition statement? I looked and can't see that.

 

[Doodski]

Maybe because I am in Canada they are blocking those details. I don't see the buy me now text It says it doesn't ship to Canada and so there is no option to buy them.

 

[NoxMorbis]

Where do you see the used and condition statement? I looked and can't see that.

Oh shit I see the white for 276 used "Very good." It should be on the right hand side, just scroll down and you can see the used and "other buy options."