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post #1 of 6
10/2/03 at 4:34am
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I saw a deal on Audiogon.com for the Wharfedale Diamond 7.2 for $85 shipped. I had been perusing the information on cheap bookshelf speakers, and came to the conclusion this is about the best I could do for under $100.

I'm using an old Marantz 2220b with just as old KLH speakers that sound like crap, and was looking to make a cheap upgrade for my dorm here in SD.

My questions are:Will the Marantz be sufficient power for the Wharfdales?, and Are there any other speakers comparable in the sub-$100 range?

I need something to block out the crappy tunes that permeate the halls down here. Thanks
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post #2 of 6
10/2/03 at 1:11pm
You may be able to find PSB Alpha Minis for about that price. I prefer the PSB sound to Wharfdales, but you may disagree.

--Chris
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post #3 of 6
10/2/03 at 1:26pm
under $100 is tough...

http://speakerpage.com/K05B11.htm

if you build the kit yourself...these are only $80-90 with MDF

i run SCH's other bookshelf speakers off a marantz 2235B and they are extremely good


but, if you can't build them, they'll cost you $140

it's a heck of a deal but over your budget unfortunately

they go much deeper than most bookshelves their size (-6db at 46hz) and sound great....only problem with them is that the don't go much louder than 95db (plenty loud for me)
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post #4 of 6
10/2/03 at 5:35pm
If you can go a little higher in price, like $150.00/pair, the Mirage FRx-3 bookshelf speaker is an awesome deal. These originally retailed for $350.00/pair. Brand new in box, and no shipping charge when you put in "FREESHIPPING" coupon code when ordering from Audio Advisor.

Miarge FRx-3



If I didn't get my Energy C-1, these would be the ones I would buy.
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post #5 of 6
10/2/03 at 7:18pm
Omage AV21
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post #6 of 6
10/3/03 at 4:34am
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Thanks for the info, building speakers, although it sounds fun, I just dont want to spend the time. And I couldn't find a good deal on the PSB's. I think I'll just get the Wharfedales for 85 shipped, thats probably the best I can do.
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