Best Small budget speakers for girlfriend

I can also recommend the AudioEngine. I bought a pair of A2 while I was waiting for my Quad 2805 and while the Quads are much better I was still amazed at both the sound and looks (the finish - I got black - is amazing) of the A2. Not having to use an amp makes things simpler.

As a former Spica TC-50 owner, I will stay away from them unless you plan to use them as furniture (very ugly one) when drivers fail.

Search for a pair of Usher S-520, one of the best sound in sub $500 category. I had them with my TEAC 500 series and they sounded great, better than NHT 1, PSB C2, Acoustic Energy AE1, Hales something, and many others. You get the idea.

never buy a woman audio equipment. its like buying your wife a refrigerator or a skillet. the beginning of the end. only buy women what 'they' want....once this law is broken, she will forever buy 'you' what 'she' wants.

If you don't take Jaybo's excellent advice look at a pair of Usher S-520s. As well as sounding wonderful for the price with plenty of bass, they come in some awesome finishes. I have a pair in a bright yellow. I love the color, so do my three daughters.

Here is a count with asterisks indicating another endorsement!
Quad 11L Active
AudioEngine A2 active *
A5 active *
Spica TC-50s **
PSB Alpha B1 ($300)
NHT Superzero ($400)
Rega R1 ($450).
Paradigm Atoms
insignias $75, *
AV123 ELT525 $300
Era Design 4's
Silverline SR11
Soliloquy SAT 5's *
Usher S-520 $400 ***
Athenas $100