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

itzhak1969 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 03-16-2017 at 04:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Used B&W 685 is a great option too,one of the best B&W ever made ; spacious soundstage ,extremely detailed and great dynamics.
avanti1960 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,474 posts 03-16-2017 at 05:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Elac UB5. Slam dunk.
34dean OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 37 posts 03-16-2017 at 05:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete tls49... I agree. I need a 90db+ speaker which eliminates many including the ELAC and Diamond 10.2's. I need to look at the specs on some of the other recommendations here.
34dean OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 37 posts 03-16-2017 at 06:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I really would like to try the ELAC's but their sensitivity concerns me with my 20 wpc 3020.
itzhak1969 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 03-16-2017 at 07:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Most of the standmount speakers have relatively low sensitivity but are more easy to drive than floor standing speakers with higher sensitivity .