Need 2.0 Computer speakers with small size? $50-150 range....

[Alai]

Hmmm... I can't say I'm a big fan of Sony audio gear in general. They have good stuff, but it's rare among all their bagillion gear. What's your budget for the passive speakers, again?

Also, send me your craigslist location. I'll look for some vintage gear for you around your area.

EDIT: Those look almost exactly like the Behringer MS40 except the Sony has one front port... I dunno if I would trust it. I don't like the MS40 much...

 

[crappyjones123]

mark reid of susnick audio(not a big name, still in the baby stages i think) made a pair of monitors with fostex 127e drivers. they sound amazing and better than any bookshelves ive heard for the price. diy offerings are always a better deal in my opinion. paired with a sonic impact t amp they sound amazing. if you are interested pm me and i will forward you his info. paired with a sonic impact t amp they sound amazing.

pictures can be seen here.

speakers pictures by crappyjones - Photobucket

 

[Azazel90x]

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Originally Posted by Alai /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hmmm... I can't say I'm a big fan of Sony audio gear in general. They have good stuff, but it's rare among all their bagillion gear. What's your budget for the passive speakers, again? Also, send me your craigslist location. I'll look for some vintage gear for you around your area. EDIT: Those look almost exactly like the Behringer MS40 except the Sony has one front port... I dunno if I would trust it. I don't like the MS40 much...

Im trying to keep it around 50$ since money is pretty tight, and ill pm you my craigslist location

 

[Alai]

These are great speakers for the price if you can get them still. Let me know if you can't.

Polk Audio Monitor 5B Stereo Speakers
Advent Bookshelf 1 Hardwood Walls (2) Speakers
Advent Book shelf Speakers

 

[Azazel90x]

Alai....I absolutely love you!!! I went and got the Polk Audio 5B Stero Speakers, and WOW! The Sound blew me away! These speakers are absolutely awesome! The bass is room shaking, the sound is just WOW! That amp i got pulls it all together nicely! Thank you Alai!! Thank you a thousand times! I got speakers that sound better for 30$ then any of the brand new speakers i was looking at! Thank you again!

 

[Alai]

Hehe. No problem. The Polk Audio Monitor 5, 5A, 5B, and 5 Jr. are all well-known to be amazing speakers for the price. One of the top budget vintage speakers out there.

Btw... PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!

 

[Azazel90x]

My room is a wreck right now, going through a total room remodel so bear with me, im only doing this for you Alai, because u found me better speakers then i ever wouldve found on my own! And plus i had to rearrange my entire top of the desk to fit these beasts lol

Plus: Movies and video games have never sounded or felt this good, the bass of these speakers are absolutely perfect! I feel as if im right there! Thank you again Alai!!

 

[Alai]

HAHAHAHAHA!!!

Omg, if I knew how little space you had, I woulda just told you to keep to the Advents.

That's funny. I'm glad you like it. I wish you could get a downward tilting desktop stand for those. You're completely missing the sweet spot lol.

 

[Azazel90x]

I hear it just fine from where im at lol, and dont worry, ill be making a new desk soon and itll fit the Monitor 5b's just fine

 

[Alai]

Nice. I'm actually surprised because... is it just me or are the speakers in really awesome condition for being almost 20 years old or older?

 

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They look like 2yrs old at most to my eyes.

 

[Azazel90x]

The speakers are in excellent condition, there are a couple chips on the back corners, but thats to be expected for 20+ years.

 

[Haoting]

Wow! Three way Polk speakers for $30. That's a great find! It's got a nice vintage look to them.

 

[Wraithetc]

If you want something with alright sound quality and that is compact I would look at the creative gigaworks series.

 

[Alai]

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Originally Posted by Wraithetc /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you want something with alright sound quality and that is compact I would look at the creative gigaworks series.

Shush.