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

jl35 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,014 posts 03-15-2017 at 01:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a pair and they are awesome for the price. I used with an Onkyo A-9555 Integrated
glennewdick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,690 posts 03-15-2017 at 02:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Monitor Audio has some very nice entry level stuff in that price range. I’ve heard their line and am very impressed with what you get for the dollar. the bronze 1 and 2’s are surprisingly musical and a sweet spot in the lower range. silvers if you can stretch but the bronze are surprisingly good for the money.
glennewdick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,690 posts 03-15-2017 at 02:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete the bronze 2's are 90db and nominal imp 8 ohms, probably a good fit for your amp.
yyzsantabarbara Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,884 posts 03-15-2017 at 02:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete KEF X300A can be had on Amazon for $500. I bought a pair and it is OK for the bedroom system.
1markr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 594 posts 03-15-2017 at 03:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You'll get as many opinions as there are Agonners here..... I will put my 2 cents in... without a doubt a used pair of Omega Super 3i monitors!