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Recos for entry level Bookshelf speaker $400-750 for 21yo nieces first system?

Looking for recommendations for a bookshelf speaker for a system I am buying my 21 yr old niece in DC. Will be used for all kinds of music, much from IPhone via Bluetooth or from Mac. Speaker should work on a shelf or tv stand so port forward or be closed. Amp will be NAD D3020 or similar small form of 30-40 w RMS.  Not necessarily audiophile but good musical sound. Have read about PBS, Elac, others. I live in HI so can't hear any of these. I appreciate any and all responses.



joekapahulu
therobert
51 posts
 
If you have Best Buy in Hawaii, the B&W 685 S2 speakers sound fantastic for the price. 
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zuio
96 posts
 
Don't even think about passive speakers in that price range. The best you can do is a pair of JBL LSR305 + a Bluetooth DAC. Much much better sound for the money. Incredible dynamics that most 10k speakers can't reach. 
joekapahulu OP
246 posts
 
Thx for the responses. Will have to do more research before Xmas.
daleaherman
5 posts
 
How about something really simple like the new Oppo Sonica Grand
http://oppodigital.com/sonica-grand/

No need for a separate receiver. Can be easily toted. Granted, I have no idea how it sounds, but it should be pretty good.


chrshanl37
835 posts
 
Vanatoo Transparent One. 

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