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Very inexpensive speakers for a 2nd system

I'm looking at building a secondary system in an upstairs sitting room. This would be for casual listening, entertaining, and music during dinner. I'm reasonably certain this will be built around a Jolida 1301a hybrid integrated amplifier (30wpc). Jolida recommended an 89dB minimum sensitivity for this system.

I can consider slim floor standers or bookshelf speakers. No subs per the WAF. We aren't looking to shake the room, but some reasonable bass would be nice. Looking to spend less than $400 (used or new).

I've been looking at:
Monitor Audio BR2, B4, or BR5
Epos ELS-3
PSB Alpha
Something from Paradigm

Any suggestions here?
bgalizio
gsm18439
895 posts
 
I bought my girlfriend a pair of used Spica TC-50s. A classic.
thorman
1,262 posts
 
I just rehabbed a pair of Vintage KLH 6 speakers and they sound great.Easy to drive,sound great ( for second system ), very well made and dirt cheap..These speakers hold there own very well with other very expensive monitors I have tried under the exact same conditions...I bouhgt mine for $1 at a flee market..You won't believe what they look and sound like now...........
bongofury
1,160 posts
 
Paradigm Atoms are great, Studio 20s even better.
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
You have a very good list there, you should be happy with any of them -- I think preference here is personal, or even based on looks, they are all competitive with each other at the price range. You should also consider the bookshelf Nola (formely Alon)- one of the great small speakers that are relatively affordable.
emafaith
7 posts
 
Check out Wharfedale Diamond 9.1. Stereophile November 2005 review claims they're better than Paradigm Atom or Epos ELS-3.
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