|   Best under 500 | joetheman
Apr 24, 2001 9:40 AM | | Hey guys, You probably have anwser questions like this, But i would like to know what are the most famous brands of speakers under $500,
i have heard of good names like paradigm, mirage, B&W stuff like that, but is there any particular model that is superb?
I listen mostly to any kind of music, but do not really fance boomy bass, so count sony and JBL out
Thanks for your tips |
| Norh Ceramic 4.0 | Azuth
Apr 24, 2001 10:03 AM | | I haven't heard them, but I'd be willing to bet that they'd likely be the best sounding speaker for under $500. |
| Norh Ceramic 4.0 | Tyson
Apr 24, 2001 11:20 AM | | I have not heard anything that even comes close to the high density ceramic 4.0 in this price range. Easily hangs w/ speakers over $1k if a sub is going to be used in they system. |
| Tyson | Bryan
Apr 24, 2001 11:31 AM | | Any word yet on the Prism 3.0s? Wonder when they will ship. |
| Tyson | Tyson
Apr 24, 2001 1:18 PM | | I just sent an email to Namphung about the status of my prism 3.0 order (I think I was the first person to order one). She said they are still tweaking the cabinet. No official word on when it will be done. My personal estimation is probably another month or so, but don't quote me on that. |
| Thanks | Bryan
Apr 25, 2001 6:40 AM | | And your guess is probably very accurate. Looks like late May, early June for the Prism 3.0s and, if the pattern holds true, probably August for the Le Amps. |
| re: Best under 500 | JasonChap
Apr 24, 2001 10:24 AM | | Try the NHT SuperOnes (boofshelf-$350 list) or the NHT SuperTwos (floorstanding) that are on sale at Crutchfeild.com for $499. I have the SuperOnes and their bass is very tight and clean, it wont roll you over though as it drops off below 60Hz. The NHT SuperTwos go down to 35Hz-very tight & clean-accurate and not overbearing. These are definately worth a listen. They sound much more expensive than they are (IMO).
Brad Rogers |
| re: Best under 500 | E. Tucker
Apr 24, 2001 11:12 AM | | In my opinion, the CBM-170's from Ascend Acoustics are by far the best musical bookshelf speaker under $500. I haven't heard the norh 4.0 but I have heard most everything else at this price point. |
| Under $500 | Bryan
Apr 24, 2001 11:17 AM | | The nOrh 4.0s are fantastic. Since you do not really care about low bass, they will work for you just fine. Other possibilities include:
ACI Opal (do it yourself kit can be had for $369 - crossovers assembled)
Swan Diva 2.1 - $399
AR (Audio Review) DIY kit
B&W DM302
Paradigm Monitor 3 v2
Def Tech DR 7
Infinity IL10
Hopefully that will give you a place to start. |
| re: Best under 500 | Daigoro
Apr 24, 2001 11:33 AM | | Paradigm Montitor 5 v.2
PSB Image 2B
Magnepan MMG
Tannoy Mercury MX2 |
| Trust your ear. | azri
Apr 24, 2001 12:08 PM | | Well, just to name a few that worth trying, Triangle Titus, Mission 780, B&W 600 series or CDM, Soliloquy sat-5, Tannoy mX series , Magnepan MMG and the list can go on.
magnepan MMG is audio best kept secret. You may like them and fall in love in planar sound.
Good luck. |
| re: Best under 500 | rr
Apr 24, 2001 12:40 PM | | How about Monitor Audio Bronze 2 (bookshelf) and 3 (floor-standing)?
I think they are British speakers' best kept secret. Both are well below $500. |
| MMG | Jumpinjackflash
Apr 24, 2001 6:40 PM | | If you have the room space and good clean power, the magnepan mmg is the best $500 speaker. |
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