Copper87 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Around 200 to 300 bucks. any good suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Around 200 to 300 bucks. any good suggestions? bookshelf or floor-standing? I got a pair of Pioneer FS52's for $210 shipped from tigerdirect.com that I really like a lot. Though, most in the audiophile world would flame me for that purchase, I do think they're over-achievers for those on a budget like you seem to have... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper87 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 pmd im interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper87 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 nice im deffinately interested amd this includes 2 floor speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 nice im deffinately interested amd this includes 2 floor speakers? They're about $100 a piece on tigerdirect.com When I ordered mine about a week and a half ago, it was free shipping. With taxes 2 speakers cost about $210. Do your research though, don't just rely on what one person has to say. I looked at these and it's closest cost competitors for hours before deciding to pull the trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 bookshelf or floor-standing? I got a pair of Pioneer FS52's for $210 shipped from tigerdirect.com that I really like a lot. Though, most in the audiophile world would flame me for that purchase, I do think they're over-achievers for those on a budget like you seem to have... That's not true. I think most "audiophile" types would would say they are the only floorstanders to buy if your budget is $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Check newegg for great deals. I highly recommend the Definitive Technology bookshelf speakers. Also, there are plenty of threads asking the same question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper87 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 thanks ill check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 That's not true. I think most "audiophile" types would would say they are the only floorstanders to buy if your budget is $200. Its just depends how far you want to go with the hobby and how much expendable money youve got lying around. Im someone who appreciates those who have nice gear but personally isnt going to go nuts to acquire the very high-end stuff when it results in sacrificing more of my continually-growing music collection, at least at this point in my life. These Pioneers are more than good enough for what I need to take away from my music listening experience. I enjoy their sound very much. For someone who is on a budget and doesn't want to sacrifice buying records along with upgrading their gear at the same time, I couldn't recommend these more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper87 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 i think i may go with pioneer unless someone can mention something better in my price range. i live on my own and am independent so disposable income isnt a ton. but do want to upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 i think i may go with pioneer unless someone can mention something better in my price range. i live on my own and am independent so disposable income isnt a ton. but do want to upgrade. You could try audiogon and see if someone is posting a heavy deal on some nice used bookshelves for around $300? If not, I honestly dont know of too much else that's gonna give you more than those Pioneers will at your budget. At least from the research Ive done, though I wasnt in the market for bookshelves so maybe theres something you can find there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 You get a lot better $300 bookshelves than $300 floor standings in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 You get a lot better $300 bookshelves than $300 floor standings in my opinion. Shoot him some recs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 http://app.audiogon.com/listings/monitors-revolver-music-1-cherry-monitors-2013-02-25-speakers-45241 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 http://app.audiogon.com/listings/monitors-revolver-music-1-cherry-monitors-2013-02-25-speakers-45241 Here you go, if you want bookshelves, make this guy an offer, you might be able to get him to include shipping for $300 total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 My recommendations are listen to slinch and kannibal. $300 doesn't get you much new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper87 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 thanks ! i may shoot him an offer or just up my price range a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Audiogon works off feedback. I hope you have better feedback somewhere else than you do here to show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 thanks ! i may shoot him an offer or just up my price range a bit Just remember speaker isolation is very important if you're putting a pair of bookshelves on the same surface as your TT. I bought some 4"x6"x9" Yoga Blocks for my Pioneers,really helped out the volume at which I can play my vinyl. Also may want to look into DIYing a TT isolation sandbox as well. If you are able to, keep those bookshelves away from your TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Its just depends how far you want to go with the hobby and how much expendable money youve got lying around. Im someone who appreciates those who have nice gear but personally isnt going to go nuts to acquire the very high-end stuff when it results in sacrificing more of my continually-growing music collection, at least at this point in my life. These Pioneers are more than good enough for what I need to take away from my music listening experience. I enjoy their sound very much. For someone who is on a budget and doesn't want to sacrifice buying records along with upgrading their gear at the same time, I couldn't recommend these more. I think you missed my point, or I wasn't clear. I don't think too many, if any, audiophiles would say it's a bad choice to buy the Pioneers if you want new floorstanding speakers and all you have is a $200 budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I think you missed my point, or I wasn't clear. I don't think too many, if any, audiophiles would say it's a bad choice to buy the Pioneers if you want new floorstanding speakers and all you have is a $200 budget. I know, I was adding to the point, not arguing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingfunk Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Depends how badly you "need" them. With that budget though, secondhand is the way to go. Or if you've got the patience... wait around for something free, like side-of-the-road pickups... I've picked up vintage monitor speakers in excellent working condition (though you should expect a few scratches on the cabinets) Wound up having to trade them for a record I desperately wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piecemeal Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Any suggestions for Goodwill floor standers? I see them all the time, most likely part of someone's budget rack set up from the late 80's early 90's. Is there a brand to look for/avoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 There are way too many to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeguitars Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Any suggestions for Goodwill floor standers? I see them all the time, most likely part of someone's budget rack set up from the late 80's early 90's. Is there a brand to look for/avoid? If you see some good ones just take note of the model and info and go look it up on google. at some point audiokarma.org has probably talked about them and you can always ask there about particular models too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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