Budget speaker recommendation under $200

[dougms3]

Currently looking into a simple 2 channel bookshelf setup for my TV.

Will be mostly for watching TV and movies. I prefer more focus on the mids/treble, can't be too bassy.

Tested a couple of speakers, a pair of altec lansing and polk audio xt15s but not quite satisfied with those.

Can anyone recommend something thats best bang for the buck?

 

[dunring]

If you check Audiosciencereview, they have an index of all speakers measured. Just sort by score and you can build a short list in no time. Prices are one of the columns, to help narrow it down.
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?pages/SpeakerTestData/

 

[lairpost]

Check out cheapaudioman on YouTube. He's recently done a few reviews/comparisons in that price range. But hurry since you're in 'Merica.

 

[Lenni]

I don't think you'll find anything remotely satisfactory in that price range, even for listening to just TV/Movies, but who knows. For my money, the Paradigm Monitor SE Atom at roughly $250 would be my pick. Please take YT reviews with a pinch of salt -- they're all selling something!

 

[dougms3]

I don't think you'll find anything remotely satisfactory in that price range, even for listening to just TV/Movies, but who knows. For my money, the Paradigm Monitor SE Atom at roughly $250 would be my pick. Please take YT reviews with a pinch of salt -- they're all selling something!

I'm willing to stretch the budget to $300.

Preference for stuff on Amazon in case i don't like them, it's allot easier to return.

What do you think about the klipsch rp500m ii?

 

[Lenni]

Great choice! I think the Paradigms have a more relaxed sound, whereas the Klipschs have a more lively, energetic sound.

 

[dougms3]

Great choice! I think the Paradigms have a more relaxed sound, whereas the Klipschs have a more lively, energetic sound.

Thx for the recommendation. I think i would prefer lively vs relaxed.

Glad i asked, Adorama has the rp500m ii on sale for $260 right now.