What's the best dirt bag speaker you have heard?

I love this topic! I too have a weakness for something so economical that it cannot work, and then being pleasantly surprised.

In my case, it's my computer system. Labtec on sale at Fry's for $39.95 for sub and two satellites (open box).

I laughed out loud when I stuck a CD in my PC's drawer and cranked it up. I know it's miles from high end, but the price was less than Pizza for the family.

Sort of brings a smile to your face :^).

The large speaker in my mom's vintage 40s Philco console system has a nice tone to it.

Steve, "RCA" is just the brand name they put on the Radio Shack speakers now. I am guessing that you bought the Pro LX550 or something like that with a Linaeum-designed ribbon tweeter. Linaeum made a really nice little speaker years ago, very clean wonderful sounding tweeter. The Optimus/RCA is a knock-off. The Optimus/RCA tweeter ribbon, however, is thicker physically and does not sound exactly like the original Linaeum. Many many people like them a lot and think they are a steal. I've tried two pair and taken both back. Not my cup of tea.

I dont know of anything better in that price range. At $300 list, real world something less, I like the Acoustic Energy Aegis speakers.

That would have to be the Dirt Bag X-3000's. Best damn speakers Dirt Bag ever made!

Great topic. I currently have NHT Super Zero's in my office and Spica TC-60's at home. Both great buys for the sound quality offered. My best "find" however was a 1973 Kenwood KT8005 tuner for $65. Can't believe how good FM can sound.

Paul