Best value in speakers?

[justinbaily21]

I'm moving out of my old dorm and into a loft for my second year of college. I was hoping that I could get some good recommendations for speakers to put into my room. I don't know much about sound equipment, but I love listening to music. I dont have a ton of money to spend on them... I'm basically looking for a good value.

[was ist los?]

For computer speakers, these would be a good value ($200): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836136102

I've heard good things about a cheap bookshelf speaker from Best Buy by a brand called Insignia. Among the audio community, it's caused a little stir, though don't expect the end it all in speakers. However, you'd need an amp, so i'd recommend a Sonic Impact T-amp and a decent power supply.

T-amp ($30-40ish): http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/audio/6cd8/?cpg=froogle

Insignias (usually found on sale at stores for $50-60) http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7705307&type=product&id=1138085354138

As far as a power supply, you can probably get a wall wart at radioshack for $20-25.

I'm speaking in terms of a budget audiophile setup. You can check out more information at www.audioasylum.com or even www.head-fi.org/forums

[RobotRock]

If you can afford it, I'd try to find the Maharishi special edition B&W 601's in white camo with the orange woofer. Insane style and damn good sound.

[ghostdeini]

i've got logitech z-5500

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121120

5.1 sound, THX, Dolby Digital Prologic II

they were just a little over $200 when I bought them well over a year ago (last Thanksgiving)... so I don't know what is up with the price hike. they are fucking LOUD though if you pair them up with a decent sound card

[Chponglasia]

This is retarded because the sound of speakers depends on not only the speakers themselves, but also the space they're in, and also the preamp, amp, etc. That being said, check out Cambridge Soundworks for value.

[alterion]

If your looking at computer speakers the aego M series from acoutsic energy are seen as superb. Otherwise hitting ebay will get you a cheap amp and a speaker set that will sound brilliant for chump change - or atleast under $200 probably- add some cabling and you'd be all set.

Here is the website for the aego's:http://www.acoustic-energy.co.uk/Product_range/Aego_series/Aego_M.asp

[sassafras]

if you're on a budget, get second hand speakers. good quality ones have a LONG life and most stereophiles upgrade their equipment all the time so its easy to find good deals.

for budget stereophile speakers, check out the B&W DM303. Fantastic value for money, can be had for a few hundred (good used condition).

http://www.bwspeakers.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.models/label/Model%20DM303

[scfdefinit]

If you're looking for computer speakers with emphasis on value I'd recommend the logitech z-2300s because you can get a pair for $90 on this site. I remember they used to be $70 on this site before but they still have the lowest price for these speakers even though the price went up.

http://www.techonweb.com/products/productdetail.aspx?id=B26562&src=CN

[polishmike]

Check out Athena speakers, very good value at the lower price point.