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KEF Q350
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78 reviews

$449
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$800
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$800
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#5 most mentioned
Reddit · r/BudgetAudiophile
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#7 most mentioned
Reddit · r/audiophile
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#26 most mentioned
Reddit · r/hometheater
Clear and detailed sound
Good value for the price
Some negative reviews regarding build quality and blown tweeters (isolated incidents)
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Polk R200
B

19 reviews

$749
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#125 most mentioned
Reddit · r/BudgetAudiophile
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Great for classical music
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Clean and detailed mids
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Expansive female vocals
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Meaty bass
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Not as lush or delicate sounding as other speakers
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KEF Q150
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119 reviews

$350
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$350
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$175
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#1 most mentioned
Reddit · r/BudgetAudiophile
Sharp and expensive-looking design
Recommended by many users, especially when purchased on sale
Some users note disappointment with the build quality
Ikea Symfonisk Bookshelf
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34 reviews

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High Quality at a Low Price
Consumer Reports · Best Wireless Speakers for Great Sound
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#2 most mentioned brand
Reddit · r/BuyItForLife
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Best Home Decor Speaker
RTINGS · The 6 Best Home Speakers
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Great for a living room or bedroom
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Compatible with Sonos' whole-home wireless audio system
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Lowest price on a Sonos compatible Wi-Fi speaker yet
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Sonos-friendly aesthetic
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May be discontinued
Q Acoustics 3020i
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62 reviews

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#29 most mentioned
Reddit · r/BudgetAudiophile
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Recommended
Wirecutter · The 5 Best Bookshelf Speakers for Most Stereos in 2021
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Great for home theater
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Powerful and clear sound
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Can't afford expensive speakers, but these are a great value
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Happy with the product
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Setup is easy
Dayton Audio B652
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39 reviews

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Recommended
Wirecutter · The 5 Best Bookshelf Speakers for Most Stereos in 2021
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Great for background music
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Not as good for high level acoustics
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Good for kitchen speakers
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Requires an amplifier
JBL Studio 530
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44 reviews

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#6 most mentioned
Reddit · r/BudgetAudiophile
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Great for vocals and music
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Clear, crisp sound
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Good for small rooms
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Difficult to install grill
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One solid triangular grill is almost impossible to install
Edifier R1280T
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62 reviews

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#8 most mentioned
Reddit · r/BudgetAudiophile
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#39 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
Solid build quality
Good stereo separation
Some issues with remote control
Klipsch RP-600M
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111 reviews

$519
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$330
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ebay (USED)
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#9 most mentioned
Reddit · r/BudgetAudiophile
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#19 most mentioned
Reddit · r/audiophile
Efficient and can extend low
Impressive soundstage
Some find the speakers too forward and harsh on the upper frequencies
Micca PB42X
A

70 reviews

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#10 most mentioned
Reddit · r/audiophile
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#116 most mentioned
Reddit · r/BudgetAudiophile
Advanced features such as built-in crossovers
Compact size and style
Some reviewers have experienced issues with sound cutting out at louder volumes
Neumi BS5P
B

22 reviews

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#55 most mentioned
Reddit · r/BudgetAudiophile
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#152 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
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Great for desktop use
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Budget friendly
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Lots of features
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Good clarity at mids/highs with EQ update
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Look fantastic
DALI Spektor 2
B

25 reviews

$336
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expressiveaudio
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#37 most mentioned
Reddit · r/BudgetAudiophile
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#52 most mentioned
Reddit · r/audiophile
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#167 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
Excellent value for money
Good build quality
Some reviewers note the need for proper placement and setup to get the best sound
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