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Budget minded bookshelves

I'm beginning to build my budget college setup (I'm a freshmen) and am really confused when it comes to speakers because there's just so many choices. I already have an Onix SP3 MKII integrated amp and a Fubar II USB DAC. Right now I'm looking for some decent bookshelf speakers in the $3-350 range used. That price does not include shipping. Any ideas? I'm looking at mainly B&W DM602s and PSB B25s. Since I'm around 150 miles from any kind of dealer auditioning isn't an option -- but I'm okay with buying and trying, and selling if necessary. None of the dealers I can find have any "low-end" stuff in stock.
uncledavid218
loomisjohnson
1,906 posts
 
it seems you'd want something fuller range, so i'd look at these within your budget:
acoustic energy evo (very dynamic, big bottom end)
canton gle (really nice--you can get 'em for around 300 at accessories4less)
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upstateaudio
249 posts
 
http://www.av123.com//index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=193&category_id=51&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=37

These are real nice. Too bad you weren't in the market for these this past summer. They were $200/pair.
lars
90 posts
 
I just saw a pair of Celestion 8s on Audiogon for $200. In the past I've owned the 3s and the 5s for second systems and been very happy. I've not heard the 8s, but at the price, you've got little to lose. My mother still uses my old 3s. They sounded quite good just the other day.
wratman
11 posts
 
You can't go wrong with NHT. The SB2 or Classic Two
can be found used here on the gon, and would fit you budget.
Vanns has the Energy RC 10 on sale for $300 shipped.
Great little speaker for the money.
In a weak moment, I regretfully sold mine.
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