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Modestly priced bookshelf speakers for cabin.

I have a small cabin in the country where I spend weekends.

Current system is a 1980's Toshiba 25wpc receiver I got in high school. Bose 2.2 bookshelf speakers that are about 28 years old. They actually sound okay to me most of the time. $14 Sony DVD/CD player from Goodwill.

Even though this 'system' is sufficient most of the time, I've got the hi-fi bug since getting my home system and I've started thinking about slowly upgrading the cabin system on the lowest budget I can.....since I can't really justify doing it at all. ;-)

Rarely do I do any serious listening down there but would like to be able to when I have the chance.

So my first step is to replace the Bose speakers. Looking to spend no more than $350 or so. Is it possible to significantly improve on the Bose at that price? (I'm assuming yes).

The only thing I've even considered is the Klipsch RB-61 IIs or RP 160Ms. Why Klipsch? Back in the 70's my eccentric uncle used to have a massive pair of them that I thought were cool. Open to other options and advice.

Thanks for any advice.


n80
builder3
771 posts
 
I bought a pair of Polk Audio TSi200's for my son a couple of years ago. 
https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-TSi200-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B0018QROCC 
I was amazed by how good they sounded.
grinnell
1,120 posts
 
space configuration may make a difference
i love the klipsch but getting good imaging is tough
n80 OP
2,133 posts
 
Sound stage is not a big consideration for me in this application so that might not be an issue.

Here is a question about the Klispch (and probably other brands as well): Klipsch makes a  floor standing (tower type) speaker that have one tweeter and one woofer. It is their lowest end floor speaker. As best I can tell it is the same tweeter and woofer that comes in one of their bookshelf speakers. The towers cost about $100 more.

Just wondering what you get out of the tower that you don't get out of the bookshelf with the same woofer and tweeter? Better bass from the bass port on the tower? Different crossover?
williewonka
3,083 posts
 
Take a look at Tannoy Reveal 802 or 402 Studio Monitor (402's are smaller)

Ideal for the smaller system & great Tannoy sound

I've not heard a Tannoy that I didn't like

A few years ago I was looking for A/V speakers - I auditioned Tannoy and Klipsh -  preferred the sound of the Tannoy so I bought the Mercury 4's - 2's and centre channel - still have them

The 2's are also great for a smaller system and coupled with an 8" sub provide a great musical listening experience.

Regards  Steve
big_greg
6,686 posts
 
I love Klipsch and have a few pairs of them, but in general their strong suit is big speakers for big spaces.  You might be able to find some used Heresy speakers at your budget. 

I suggest checking out Canton speakers.  I have a couple of pairs of the Vento series (which are out of your price range) and they are great sounding well made speakers.  They are German made and not as well known in the US, but worth looking at.  You can find them heavily discounted on the web with a number of models in your price range.
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