[PurpleCow]

I was wondering what the best speakers are that can be had for under $200. Whether it be satellites or 2.1 setup, as long as it sounds good for music!
 
Also I will be using it with my macbook pro 13"

 

[squallkiercosa]

I can suggest you my set up. I bought a fiio e10 and Soundsticks III. 

 

[PurpleCow]

I was thinking about getting the Audioengine A2?

 

[Strangelove424]

Pioneer FS-51 if you can still find them for 200 or Pioneer FS-52 (next gen) for 230ish. Alot of great sound for very little money. 

 

[p a t r i c k]

Hi
 
I think the best speakers that can be had for under $200 are available at an online auction
 
So may budget speakers have been manufactured over the years that if you go to an online auction you will be able to pick up a good pair very cheaply I suspect.
 
I have been listening to music through Hi Fi systems since the 70s and I will let you know that speakers have not improved very much since that time.
 
So, a nice pair of small bookshelf speakers from the last decade will work very well I think.
 
You can also buy a small amplifier to power them and some simple cable, for budget speakers regular two core mains cable will work very well indeed.
 
It is likely it will sound really rather good

 

[Destroysall]

Check out the Dayton Audio B652 loudspeakers. They are only $40 on Parts-Express.com. While you are there, check out the SUB-1000 10" sub woofer and the DTA-1 T-Amplifier. Both should perform well with the B652 loudspeakers. I'd also recommend some loudspeaker mounting stands (check out Amazon) or some foam pads for the loudspeakers to improve sound quality.
 
You don't have to add in a DAC at first, but I will recommend it for the best quality possible. This all may go a bit past your budget, but it will indeed be worth the money.
 
Destroysall

 

[PurpleCow]

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Check out the Dayton Audio B652 loudspeakers. They are only $40 on Parts-Express.com. While you are there, check out the SUB-1000 10" sub woofer and the DTA-1 T-Amplifier. Both should perform well with the B652 loudspeakers. I'd also recommend some loudspeaker mounting stands (check out Amazon) or some foam pads for the loudspeakers to improve sound quality.
 
You don't have to add in a DAC at first, but I will recommend it for the best quality possible. This all may go a bit past your budget, but it will indeed be worth the money.
 
Destroysall

 
How big are those speakers? I was kinda just looking for desktop speakers.

 

[Destroysall]

They use 6.25" woofers, so about 8 inches tall overall?
 
Destroysall

 

[Kawai_man]

Used studio monitors, I can recommend the fostex pm0.5 which can had under 200 used.
 

 

[PurpleCow]

so no on the Audioengine A2s?

 

[HeroicPenguin]

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so no on the Audioengine A2s?

 
I have a pair of A2s... I like them quite a bit. Keep in mind though that you're paying for the size of the A2s too, they're quite a bit smaller. They're not the best sound quality wise, but they're great for a small desk.