[xxmastaxx]

Im deciding between Audioengine A2 and A5 also the PSB Image B4 or PSB Image B4 Compact. I have a $400 budget. Wondering what speakers i should get? Any recommendation is appreciated. Also were can you buy used speakers, in the US?

 

[gorb]

well those psbs will need power, so i'm assuming you already have a receiver or whatever and are down with other passive recommendations.  try looking at the behringer 2030p as well.

 

[haveblue]

My setup was around $400. BX5a, Fubar II DAC, PSW202.
 

 

[E. Cavanaugh]

My vote goes for the Audioengine A5's....

 

[Vincent01]

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My vote goes for the Audioengine A5's....

x2 this. 
They have a built in amplifier. 

 

[Dalamar]

BX5a's should be better than the A5's, they're active crossover/bi amped, A5's use a passive crossover.
Haven't heard either myself. But both do have built in amps.

 

[lamski]

Im actually in the market for studio monitors myself.  I took a listen yesterday to the BX-5a's and several others.  For just a bit more $$$ the JBL LSR2325's and the Mackie MR5's sounded better then the BX-5's in my opinion.
 
I think I may actually go with a DIY project to fit my personal needs.

 

[Omega17TheTrue]

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BX5a's should be better than the A5's, they're active crossover/bi amped, A5's use a passive crossover.
Haven't heard either myself. But both do have built in amps.

+1
 
AudioEngines are overrated.

 

[ROBSCIX]

That is what I was going to say.  There are many better speakers/monitors out there then Audio Engines.

 

[xxmastaxx]

then what about the M-Audio BX5 compare to PSB Image B4?

 

[xxmastaxx]

bump

 

[Xombie11]

+1 to the Bx5as. 
 
I haven't heard them in comparison to the Mackies, but they blew the A5s away. Note that haveblue's pic is of an older model of the Bx5as--the new ones look much nicer imo. 

 

[xxmastaxx]

What sub will go well with the BX5A? And will a A/V Receiver be good?

 

[Xombie11]

The PSBs appear to be active; you'd need a receiver.

As for subs, M-Audio makes one, but it's quite pricey. Take a look at the Dayton 100 series.

 

[xxmastaxx]

Im leaning more on BX5a now. What will make a good 2.1 set with them?