My parents are trying to build a home entertainment system what are the best speakers that are under 500 dollors, i would really prefer something between 200 and 300 thou if I can get good quality speakers for that much.
2007-12-06 15:11:17 · 5 answers · asked by James L 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
Spend the $500, even more would be better, speakers are the most important part of sound. I don't get the $1000 on a receiver and only $200 on speakers, stupid. $1000 on speakers and $200 on the receiver.
At or around $500 it doesn't really matter as long as it's not Bose (stay away from Bose)
Boston Acoustics MCS 100 Home Theater Speaker ~$500
Polk Audio RM85 Home Theater Speaker System ~$500
Mirage NANOSAT Home Theater Speaker System ~$600
These are approximates you might find them cheaper.
There are many others. Remember you get what you pay for (well not bose, with them you get even less, way less), things cost more for a reason.
2007-12-07 19:44:15 · answer #1 · answered by hogie0101 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look into the Klipsch quintet systems or the Polk RST system. A set of these used to run about $500, but do not include a subwoofer. Gallow makes some softball sized speakers that I have seen sold for about $115/speaker.
Also check out the Definitive Technology ProMonitor speakers. They sell these through BestBuy so you can audition them.
You need a subwoofer for small speakers because they are incapable of producing sounds below about 100 hz.
2007-12-07 05:58:33 · answer #2 · answered by Grumpy Mac 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't laugh ok...
I was in the same boat last year. I wanted a DVD Surround sound system to go with my new TV for Christmas but I didn't have a lot of cash to spend. Here's what I did.
On boxing day, wake up really early (2-4AM) and go to the nearest Best Buy or big box electronics store. Remember to bundle up and bring hot chocolate if you live somewhere cold.
Big stores normally have sales right after Christmas to clear inventory for the new year and finish the holiday season on a high note(revenues).
Call me crazy doing it. After all the fracas I got my DVD 5.1 Surround system and All-In-One printer for $10 EACH!
Not sure if you'd be in to this method but it's worth a try.
2007-12-06 15:23:40 · answer #3 · answered by Nick S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could get small Bose speakers that will not take much room but have awesome sound.
Advent or Pioneer speakers would be another option for the price range.
2007-12-06 15:18:03 · answer #4 · answered by Terry L 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
bose, you're welcome.
2007-12-06 15:15:29 · answer #5 · answered by Tylenol Johnson 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋