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Bookshelf speakers under $200 for home gym

post #1 of 14
11/29/11 at 2:58pm
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Hello guys/gals,

 

I am in search of a pair of bookshelf speakers to pair with my receiver and sub.

 

I'm looking for a 2.1 setup, as this system will only be used in my home gym.

 

I listen to a wide variety of music including: Rap, hip-hop, new era rock, classic rock, and dubstep.

 

I have been researching speakers in my price range for the past couple days, and these keep popping up with great reviews:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Performance-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B0000E2XEB/ref=sr_1_14?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1322605780&sr=1-14

 

(I like that they have a hole for a hook too)

 

Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated,

 

Connor

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post #2 of 14
11/29/11 at 5:11pm
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Originally Posted by Shermanator View Post
Hello guys/gals,

I am in search of a pair of bookshelf speakers to pair with my receiver and sub.

I'm looking for a 2.1 setup, as this system will only be used in my home gym.

I listen to a wide variety of music including: Rap, hip-hop, new era rock, classic rock, and dubstep.

I have been researching speakers in my price range for the past couple days, and these keep popping up with great reviews:

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Performance-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B0000E2XEB/ref=sr_1_14?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1322605780&sr=1-14

(I like that they have a hole for a hook too)

Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated,

Connor


They are $10 cheaper at JR.com, need to use the coupon bode "JRGOOG".

I usually hear good things about Polk Audio RTis.

 

 

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post #3 of 14
11/29/11 at 5:48pm
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They are $10 cheaper at JR.com, need to use the coupon bode "JRGOOG".

I usually hear good things about Polk Audio RTis.

 

 


Thanks for the heads up.

 

Would you add any other speakers to my list of possibilities?

 

Possibly Paradigm Atoms?


Edited by Shermanator - 11/29/11 at 5:57pm
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post #4 of 14
11/30/11 at 1:10am

Infinity Primus P162 @ Crutchfield?

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post #5 of 14
11/30/11 at 8:08am
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Infinity Primus P162 @ Crutchfield?



That is another option. They are not mentioned as much as Polks though....

 

Can anyone comment on the P162's?

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post #6 of 14
11/30/11 at 8:33am

Cerwins they would do better in a gym, http://www.amazon.com/Cerwin-Vega-VE-5M-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B003ZT7YOS/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1322670624&sr=8-12 .

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post #7 of 14
11/30/11 at 8:35am
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Cerwins they would do better in a gym, http://www.amazon.com/Cerwin-Vega-VE-5M-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B003ZT7YOS/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1322670624&sr=8-12 .



Can you elaborate?

 

Also, they are lacking a simple slot for a hook.

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post #8 of 14
11/30/11 at 9:09am

There loud and bass heavy perfect for a gym, yea theres no hook slot on the back also there rear ported so there probley not the best choice for wall mounting.

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post #9 of 14
11/30/11 at 10:07am
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There loud and bass heavy perfect for a gym, yea theres no hook slot on the back also there rear ported so there probley not the best choice for wall mounting.



Yeah, they probably wont work for my purpose. I also have a sub, so I don't want my speakers to be too bass heavy.

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post #10 of 14
11/30/11 at 11:19am

Ok then http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-B2030P-Ultra-Linear-Reference-Monitor/dp/B000N94S7O/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1322680073&sr=1-2 , these are netruel.

They sound good at high volume and are good at filling a room with sound, there also quite punchy there front ported so they would be good for wall mounting. There is a larger version that would more ideal for you but there over your budget http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-B2031P-Ultra-Linear-Reference-Monitor/dp/B000LQ2ABK/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1322680525&sr=1-1.

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post #11 of 14
11/30/11 at 11:58am
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Ok then http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-B2030P-Ultra-Linear-Reference-Monitor/dp/B000N94S7O/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1322680073&sr=1-2 , these are netruel.

They sound good at high volume and are good at filling a room with sound, there also quite punchy there front ported so they would be good for wall mounting. There is a larger version that would more ideal for you but there over your budget http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-B2031P-Ultra-Linear-Reference-Monitor/dp/B000LQ2ABK/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1322680525&sr=1-1.

Thanks, i'll look into both.

 

What do you think of Klipsch's entry level speakers? :http://www.klipsch.com/kb-15-bookshelf-speakers-pair

 

I listened to them yesterday in Best Buy's studio room, and they sounded great.

 

 

On another note, is there a site dedicated to open box, or refurbished speakers? I am willing to not go new, if it gets me a great deal on superior speakers.

 


 

 


Edited by Shermanator - 11/30/11 at 12:13pm
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post #12 of 14
11/30/11 at 12:27pm

Never heard them, but there rear ported so not suitable for being placed near walls. You could look though craigslist for used speakers.

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post #13 of 14
12/1/11 at 7:56am
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It's looking like the Polk's are the way i'm going to go, unless someone can suggest anything better....

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post #14 of 14
12/3/11 at 8:19pm

May I also suggest the Cambridge Audio S30s? I have a pair and they sound great! They are very music orientated.

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