Best speakers under $500? Fire away!

Looking for suggestions for budget speakers under $500. Can be floor or bookshelf.
Let's hear the suggestions for the experts out there!

Thank you

34dean03-14-2017 4:21pm

john421 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 470 posts 03-14-2017 at 09:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Using Infinity 4000a's and ADS L470's with my 3020 with good results.
mmporsche Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 144 posts 03-14-2017 at 11:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Another vote for Elac. They are designed by Andrew Jones, the same person that designs TAD. They perform well above their weight class. I have a set of his monitors connected to a NAD 390DD in my office. Great sounding setup!
tom_hankins Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 928 posts 03-15-2017 at 12:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've heard no speakers that compete with the ELAC speakers, at or close to there price range.
akg_ca Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,281 posts 03-15-2017 at 12:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete At that pricepoint and the specs of your NAD, here is another contender. Wharfedale diamond 10.1 google the reviews
chrisr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 543 posts 03-15-2017 at 12:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Wharfedale denton, new. Superb cabinets, laid back and smooth sound, good soundstage, at this price no problem.