Speakers

Audio is purely subjective, your tastes may vary! These are just some popular options that are well-reviewed online!

Computer Speakers

  • under $60: Creative Pebble Pro ($59)
  • upgrade: bookshelf speakers

Bookshelf

  • under $100: Micca RB42X G2 ($99)
  • under $200: Edifier MR3 ($119) / Neumi BS5 ($119) or BS5P-ARC ($169) / Sony SSCS5 ($198)
  • under $300: PSB Alpha P3 ($249) / Triangle Borea BR02 ($299)
  • under $400: Elac Debut 3.0 DB53 ($349) / KEF Q150 ($599 $349) / Polk ES20 ($399) / Triangle Borea BR03 ($349) / Wharfedale 12.0 ($379)
  • under $500: Elac Debut 3.0 DB63 ($449) / KEF Q350 ($799 $499) / Q Acoustics 3020i ($449)/ Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 ($479)
  • under $600: Q Acoustics 3030i ($549)
  • under $700: Elac DBR62 ($699) / Polk R200 ($699) / Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 ($629)
  • under $1000: Q Acoustics 5020 ($899)

or find some speakers used or refurbished

Subwoofers

  • under $300: RSL Speedwoofer 10e ($299)
  • under $500: RSL Speedwoofer 10s MKII ($449)
  • under $1000: RSL Speedwoofer 12s ($799) / HSU VTF-2 MK5 ($689 $639) or ULS-15 MK2 ($989 $889)
  • a bit over $1000: HSU VTF-TN1 ($1199 $1149) / Rythmik FVX12 ($1049) / SVS PB-2000 Pro ($1099)

The SVS SB-1000 Pro ($599) is comparable to the Speedwoofer 10s MKII. The SVS PB-1000 Pro ($799) is also worth considering.

Bluetooth

  • pocket: Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 ($79 $59)
  • standard: Soundcore Motion 300 ($79)
  • boombox-size: Tribit Stormbox Blast ($199)
  • massive: JBL Stage PartyBox 320 ($599)

Wireless Surround System

  • surround speakers: Sony HT-A9 ($1999 $1499)
  • subwoofers: Sony SW3 ($399 $299) or SW5 ($699 $499)