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    Any suggestions for cheap speakers?

    Hey all, I'm looking for a pair of standing speakers I can use with my computer. The room is very small, about 10x12 so they don't have to be high power. I want to spend less than $400 for the pair. I will be using them for the output of digitally generated sound with software such as FL studio and Reaktor and as an output for MIDI keyboards. It would be nice if they are of good enough quality to record the sound in open air. I know 400 bucks won't get me anything amazing I'm just looking for a decent set. You don't have to say a specific model of speaker either, I don't know much about speakers so if you could even tell me what types I should be looking at I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

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    Here's a few

    Bookshelf's-

    PSB Alpha B's $279pr
    PSB Image 25's $369pr
    Monitor Audio B2's $399pr
    Monitor Audio S2's for $449pr at www.saturdayaudio.com They list for $750 and are a good buy. I've got a pair for Monitor Audio S1's that are 3 months old that I will sell you for $300 plus shipping. I paid $399. List is $650. They have remarkable excellent bass for a small speaker but they are too small for my room 17x18 with vaulted ceiling.
    NHT Classic 2's for about $450
    Infinity Beta 20's $250pr

    For floor standers-
    PSB T-1's for $499
    Infinity Primus 262's $400pr
    Polk Monitor 50's or 60's
    Infinity Beta 40's are onsale at www.onecall.com for $179each. I like the Beta line for an inexpensive speaker.
    Pass Labs X250 amp, BAT Vk-51se Preamp,
    Thorens TD-145 TT, Bellari phono preamp, Nagaoka MP-200 Cartridge
    Magnepan QR1.6 speakers
    Luxman DA-06 DAC
    Van Alstine Ultra Plus Hybrid Tube DAC
    Dual Martin Logan Original Dynamo Subs
    Parasound A21 amp
    Vintage Luxman T-110 tuner
    Magnepan MMG's, Grant Fidelity DAC-11, Class D CDA254 amp
    Monitor Audio S1 speakers, PSB B6 speakers
    Vintage Technic's Integrated amp
    Music Hall 25.2 CDP
    Adcom GFR 700 AVR
    Cables- Cardas, Silnote, BJC
    Velodyne CHT 8 sub

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    I might be interested in the Monitor Audio S1's you mentioned, can you give me more details? Also, could you recommend an amp for them?

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    Forum Regular blackraven's Avatar
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    They S1's are made of an all wood veneer cabinet, blonde ash and have a 6.5" woofer
    and has a freq response of 45hz-30khz +/- 3dB. They have gold binding posts and can handle spades and banana plugs. They are bi-wire capable. They truley have excellent bass. They are ported in the back and come with a plug so you can tune the bass. With the plug in, bass is tighter but slightly less pronounced.

    You will need an amp of at least 60wpc for good sound. I'm using a vintage 1970s technics integrated thats rated conservatively at 41wpc 8ohms and they play loud and clear. My old vintage yamaha rated at a generous 40wpc had a hard time driving them loud. If your strictly into 2ch audio then I would go with the Harmon Kardon 3485 receiver at 120wpc. Its a steal at amazon.com for $225. Or the onkyo TX8522 at 100wpc for about the same price. The HK is a high current amp producing 45 peak amps. These are good budget 2ch receivers.

    Here's a linck to some reivews on the Monitor Audio S1's-
    http://www1.epinions.com/content_141446778500

    You can PM me if you want more info or want to talk by phone. I can send you pictures of the speakers. I have the original boxes and receipt.
    Pass Labs X250 amp, BAT Vk-51se Preamp,
    Thorens TD-145 TT, Bellari phono preamp, Nagaoka MP-200 Cartridge
    Magnepan QR1.6 speakers
    Luxman DA-06 DAC
    Van Alstine Ultra Plus Hybrid Tube DAC
    Dual Martin Logan Original Dynamo Subs
    Parasound A21 amp
    Vintage Luxman T-110 tuner
    Magnepan MMG's, Grant Fidelity DAC-11, Class D CDA254 amp
    Monitor Audio S1 speakers, PSB B6 speakers
    Vintage Technic's Integrated amp
    Music Hall 25.2 CDP
    Adcom GFR 700 AVR
    Cables- Cardas, Silnote, BJC
    Velodyne CHT 8 sub

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