Where can I find cheap but good speakers? - Blu-ray Forum

kings35 · 04-01-2010, 02:14 PM

I want to get some speakers in my room for my PS3 watching Blu-Rays and playing games. Are there any good speakers around $200 I can find somewhere?

PSB_Paradigm_HSU · 04-01-2010, 02:37 PM

audioengine A2 ($200): Small size, BIG sound

http://www.audioengineusa.com/a2_home.php

Swan M10 ($119): Good looking, good sounding, and cheap. Just make sure you have room to put all three speakers on your desk at ear level

http://www.theaudioinsider.com/produ...products_id/89

callas01 · 04-01-2010, 02:45 PM

http://www.vanns.com

check out the Jamo speakers its the 5.0 package of Jamo S 406

They also have the Jamo C 401 bookshelfs and the C 400 Cen on sale. They are better speakers, and about the same price.

jaeelarr · 04-01-2010, 04:59 PM

Do you have a receiver? Or are you just hooking these up directly to your TV or something? Please provide more info.

jg14 · 04-01-2010, 05:07 PM

These guys with a sub would do well:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHB2030P

These guys should be good even without a sub:

http://tweakcityaudio.com/index.php?...emart&Itemid=1

un4gvn94538 · 04-01-2010, 05:11 PM

are you looking for a pair of stereo speakers or a set for surround?

jlafrenz · 04-01-2010, 05:21 PM

With a little DIY treatment to dampen the cabinets on these, they are pretty decent speakers for the money.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia...kers&cp=1&lp=5

jg14 · 04-01-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jlafrenz

With a little DIY treatment to dampen the cabinets on these, they are pretty decent speakers for the money.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia...kers&cp=1&lp=5

They were a good deal when they were $45/pr. Not so much at the current price. Danny Ritchie sells a kit to modify them:

http://www.gr-research.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=132

jlafrenz · 04-01-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jg14

They were a good deal when they were $45/pr. Not so much at the current price. Danny Ritchie sells a kit to modify them:

http://www.gr-research.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=132

Even though the price has gone up, they still are a decent speaker. Almost everything else with its performance is at or above their price.

I looked into the Danny Ritchie upgrade with Skiing Ninja, but decided to pass. With both of them involved, it was going to total almost $200. Not really worth it at that price. I don't have a soldering iron and all the other stuff, but someone who does the GR kit may well be worth the cost (lower without Skiing Ninja assembly)

kings35 · 04-01-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

are you looking for a pair of stereo speakers or a set for surround?

just a set of stereo speakers. I have a set of tritton ax pro headphones. they have 5.1 surround sound on them but it gets annoying wearing headphones just to watch a movie with hd sound

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Originally Posted by jaeelarr

Do you have a receiver? Or are you just hooking these up directly to your TV or something? Please provide more info.

I'm just hooking it up to the TV

jg14 · 04-01-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kings35

I'm just hooking it up to the TV

Unless you have one of the very rare TVs that have powered speaker level outputs (my dad has a Samsung that does, ~10yrs old) you can't connect speakers directly to your TV. You need to also budget for a receiver/amp of some kind to amplify the signal coming from the TV.

PSB_Paradigm_HSU · 04-01-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jg14

Unless you have one of the very rare TVs that have powered speaker level outputs (my dad has a Samsung that does, ~10yrs old) you can't connect speakers directly to your TV. You need to also budget for a receiver/amp of some kind to amplify the signal coming from the TV.

Both of my suggestions are powered, no separate amp or receiver needed. Just hook it up straight to a PS3 or cable box. Amazing sounding too (for the price of course), Ive heard both

tootall82103 · 04-01-2010, 10:00 PM

I have these
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836116044
I found them on sale for $70 though. If you do some shopping and could find them for close to that, they are a great speaker. All the plugs come with to hook up to a TV also. I have some pictures of them in my gallery also.

jlafrenz · 04-03-2010, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tootall82103

I have these
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836116044
I found them on sale for $70 though. If you do some shopping and could find them for close to that, they are a great speaker. All the plugs come with to hook up to a TV also. I have some pictures of them in my gallery also.

PC speakers ????

tootall82103 · 04-03-2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jlafrenz

PC speakers ????

the OP didn't say anything about having a receiver. So, going off that, powered speakers are a must, unless you're going for the receiver/speaker setup. As the OP stated, $200 dollars, that isn't enough to get a receiver and a set of speakers (decent at least) So yes, I posted a link to some self powered computer speakers. They can be used for a TV as well. The box comes with all the cables required to plug into a TV. They do sound very well also. They fill up my computer room quite nicely. I doubt there are many speakers for $70 that are on par with it.

jlafrenz · 04-03-2010, 03:57 PM

A 2 channel receiver can be found pretty cheap. Another option is to go with a small 2 channel amp that has a volume control. Something like the Dayton from Parts Express or an AudioSource. It is a bit more pricey, but would work great. Check for used on both of these and it would be possible to stay within the budget.

citizen · 04-03-2010, 05:49 PM

i wouldn't recommend buying studio monitors, not the same as speakers

PSB_Paradigm_HSU · 04-06-2010, 02:13 PM

goodsound product of the year

http://www.goodsound.com/equipment/audioengine_a2.htm

kingofgrills · 04-06-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kings35

I want to get some speakers in my room for my PS3 watching Blu-Rays and playing games. Are there any good speakers around $200 I can find somewhere?

If you can swing an extra $60, I highly recommend you try out Aperion Audio's Intimus 4B speakers. They're factory direct, and have been very well reviewed. The fit and finish is great, with real wood offered both in piano black or a warm cherry. The cost is $130 each, and they currently are offering free shipping.

Aperion Audio is located in Portland, Oregon

http://www.aperionaudio.com/product/...13,20,260.aspx

stcurell · 04-06-2010, 06:52 PM

$150 with code EMCYRYT44 expires 4/12/10

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-36121122-LP4C

Comes with an excellent 8" sub. I've got a similar system and I think 99% of the population would be more than impressed with this set.

Otherwise cost of entry for a receiver, two speakers, and a sub is going to be at least $350 I would say.

04-01-2010, 02:14 PM	#1
kings35 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:444 Blu-ray collection:1503 Trading Score:103	Where can I find cheap but good speakers? I want to get some speakers in my room for my PS3 watching Blu-Rays and playing games. Are there any good speakers around $200 I can find somewhere?

04-06-2010, 06:52 PM	#20
stcurell Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:39 Trading Score:3	$150 with code EMCYRYT44 expires 4/12/10 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-36121122-LP4C Comes with an excellent 8" sub. I've got a similar system and I think 99% of the population would be more than impressed with this set. Otherwise cost of entry for a receiver, two speakers, and a sub is going to be at least $350 I would say. Last edited by stcurell; 04-06-2010 at 07:02 PM.

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04-01-2010, 02:37 PM	#2
PSB_Paradigm_HSU Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:VA Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:23	audioengine A2 ($200): Small size, BIG sound http://www.audioengineusa.com/a2_home.php Swan M10 ($119): Good looking, good sounding, and cheap. Just make sure you have room to put all three speakers on your desk at ear level http://www.theaudioinsider.com/produ...products_id/89

04-01-2010, 02:45 PM	#3
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	http://www.vanns.com check out the Jamo speakers its the 5.0 package of Jamo S 406 They also have the Jamo C 401 bookshelfs and the C 400 Cen on sale. They are better speakers, and about the same price.

04-01-2010, 04:59 PM	#4
jaeelarr Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Seattle	Do you have a receiver? Or are you just hooking these up directly to your TV or something? Please provide more info.

04-01-2010, 05:07 PM	#5
jg14 Member Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:78 Blu-ray collection:511 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:3	These guys with a sub would do well: http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHB2030P These guys should be good even without a sub: http://tweakcityaudio.com/index.php?...emart&Itemid=1

04-01-2010, 05:11 PM	#6
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	are you looking for a pair of stereo speakers or a set for surround?

04-01-2010, 05:21 PM	#7
jlafrenz Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Columbia, MO Home Theater Gallery:48 Trading Score:4	With a little DIY treatment to dampen the cabinets on these, they are pretty decent speakers for the money. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia...kers&cp=1&lp=5

04-01-2010, 10:00 PM	#13
tootall82103 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:15	I have these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836116044 I found them on sale for $70 though. If you do some shopping and could find them for close to that, they are a great speaker. All the plugs come with to hook up to a TV also. I have some pictures of them in my gallery also.

04-03-2010, 03:57 PM	#16
jlafrenz Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Columbia, MO Home Theater Gallery:48 Trading Score:4	A 2 channel receiver can be found pretty cheap. Another option is to go with a small 2 channel amp that has a volume control. Something like the Dayton from Parts Express or an AudioSource. It is a bit more pricey, but would work great. Check for used on both of these and it would be possible to stay within the budget.

04-03-2010, 05:49 PM	#17
citizen Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Bellingham, WA Blu-ray collection:16	i wouldn't recommend buying studio monitors, not the same as speakers

04-06-2010, 02:13 PM	#18
PSB_Paradigm_HSU Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:VA Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:23	goodsound product of the year http://www.goodsound.com/equipment/audioengine_a2.htm

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