I own two pair. I don't really have anything negative to say about them beyond they're only so big, and the soundstage and bass reflect that.
For near-field, detailed listening they're phenomenal for the price, IMO. If you want to fill a big room with some thundering sound I'd go with something else or pair these with a subwoofer.
But there's no hype here, these are very good speakers for the money.
I just bought a pair for $123, based on a review from the Cheap Audio Man. In full disclosure, I have not listened to them for very long - yet. Just a brief, causal, near-field listen in my shop. They were connected to a 70W LM3886 amp. No subwoofer connected.
I have to say that initially, when I unboxed them they were sufficiently heavy, so I thought hum, maybe there's something here I will like. Nice enough looking to use anywhere. Then I started playing a few audio tracks. My, my. These speakers absolutely have none of what I expect a speaker to have. The sound in one word; CLINICAL. They sounded thin, digital, anemic, and absolutely no sound stage. Nor, not even a little bass trying to poke through! Nothing was smooth, articulate, or dynamic. And I love dynamics. I want to hear; crisp highs, smooth mids, and some, some level of bass! These speakers provided none of those characteristics - that translate to pleasing sound. I don't know if there's hope for these to improve. Frankly, I have a pair of Dayton Audio B-652 2-way speakers($49/pr), that would win hands down in every way with much, much better (and pleasing) sound! Even at $123, this budget speaker may not be saved - at least for me. The music through all bookshelf speakers, can be immediately improved by adding a powered and properly tuned sub-woofer. This speaker needs one in a very bad way. Even in a near-field listening environment, adding a small sub, tucked away under a desk would go a long way to improving the low-end of these speakers, and overall tonal expression.
My caveat at the start of this short review, was I hadn't listened long, or critically. Perhaps these speakers need some 'break-in' period. I intend to give them a proper listen with another amp, and set up properly in my listening room. I hope they will sound better. I'll update my comments when I've given them a proper listen.
