Author Topic: Best Bookshelf Speaker (Read 11443 times)

meister_r · « **on:** Jan 18, 2009 at 08:17 PM »

Hi sirs!

Hi sir! Newbie po ask ko lang po, What is the best brand for bookshelf speakers? I'm in a tight budget actually my budget is 10-15k. Any inputs will be highly appreciated.

TIA

Tnx mga sir!

blued888 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 18, 2009 at 08:28 PM »

I would suggest either one of the following:

- Wharfedale Diamond 9.1
- Wharfedale Diamond 9.2
- Polk Audio TSi 100
- Polk Audio TSi 200
- Infinity Primus P152
- Mission (Don't know the model number)

meister_r · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 18, 2009 at 08:32 PM »

Sir salamat sa inputs niyo. Sir ask ko lang kung may idea kayo kung magkano Paradigm Mini Monitor? Okay po ba performance?

thanks sir!

reynold · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 18, 2009 at 08:49 PM »

A good bookshelf speaker should have at least 100watts in rating, 6ohms or higher, 88db or higher sensitivity, and most of all, can deep down below 40Hz and shout as high as 40KHz or higher

disturbed · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 18, 2009 at 09:01 PM »

good budget na yan sir for BS..kahit bookshelf lang yan sir..demo mo sila with your favorite tracks

dami good brands dyan sir
mission, polk, infinity, klipsch, psb, paradigm etc

nka jotdown sa aking papel sa loob ng wallet ko hehe na nasa 22k ang mini monitor..not sure kung accurate ito kasi sinusulat ko lng to habang ngttanong sa spectra 2 weeks ago yata

with 15k pwede na floorstander

DonT · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 18, 2009 at 09:29 PM »

Pasok pa rin ata ang Monitor Audio BR2 sa 15K. Best bang for the buck at that price point I suppose.

watson's box · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 18, 2009 at 09:41 PM »

Quote from: meister_r on Jan 18, 2009 at 08:32 PM

Sir salamat sa inputs niyo. Sir ask ko lang kung may idea kayo kung magkano Paradigm Mini Monitor? Okay po ba performance?

thanks sir!

bro, medyo out of scope sa buget yung mini monitors. 22k ata yun. Performance? well it's ok naman. Ganda nung sound and solid yung bass. Just heard them kase recently and frankly, im impressed. Try nyo rin yun atom, pasok sa budget un. It's smaller than the mini's pero halos parehas din yung quality ng sound save for the bass. (but for it's size impressive pa din yung bass nya.) Try to audition muna the different brands.

Sanjay · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 18, 2009 at 11:53 PM »

If you want a good bookself speakers. Check out the following models:
1) POLKAUDIO TSI100
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/tsi/#tsi100
2) POLKAUDIO TSI200
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/tsi/#tsi200
3) POLKAUDIO RTiA1
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/rtia/#rtia1
4) POLKAUDIO RTiA3
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/rtia/#rtia3

Polkaudio speakers are widely available. Go for an audition, you will be very impressed.

avshop · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 01:01 AM »

go for the polk rti a3 or the rti a1. you won't regret it. you can audition them at my shop. we have the polk tsi and rti series. you can also compare them to the wharfedales and infinity primus.

John E. · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 03:37 AM »

Quote from: DonT on Jan 18, 2009 at 09:29 PM

Pasok pa rin ata ang Monitor Audio BR2 sa 15K. Best bang for the buck at that price point I suppose.

+1

AudioAmplified · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 09:10 AM »

Quote from: Sanjay on Jan 18, 2009 at 11:53 PM

If you want a good bookself speakers. Check out the following models:
1) POLKAUDIO TSI100
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/tsi/#tsi100
2) POLKAUDIO TSI200
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/tsi/#tsi200
3) POLKAUDIO RTiA1
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/rtia/#rtia1
4) POLKAUDIO RTiA3
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/rtia/#rtia3

Polkaudio speakers are widely available. Go for an audition, you will be very impressed.

Sir... we carry Polk and also Aurum Cantus (F5000R at Php5,500) and PSB. All three are within your range. Do drop by any time and we can help you choose a speaker that best suits your ear.

www.audioamplified.com

meister_r · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 10:54 AM »

Mga sir ask ko lang kung magkano polk audio rti a3 and rti a1? sana pasok sa budget. Gusto ko rin Paradigm atom sir pag may idea about sa price pa pm po mga sir...

Thanks a lot! you guys bin very helpful!

disturbed · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 10:58 AM »

Quote from: meister_r on Jan 19, 2009 at 10:54 AM

Mga sir ask ko lang kung magkano polk audio rti a3 and rti a1? sana pasok sa budget. Gusto ko rin Paradigm atom sir pag may idea about sa price pa pm po mga sir...

Thanks a lot! you guys bin very helpful!

according to watson's box post above pasok sa budget nyo.

me paradigm showroom sa tabi ng sights n sounds..sa spectra pasrksquare meron din sila paradigm..audition na yan

Sanjay · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 12:27 PM »

The Polkaudio TSi100; TSi200 and the RTiA1 will fit into your budget. Go for the Polkaudio RTiA1, you won't be disappointed.

meister_r · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 01:03 PM »

Sir how much po polk audio rti a1?

Many thanks

Sanjay · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 02:00 PM »

Quote from: meister_r on Jan 19, 2009 at 01:03 PM

Sir how much po polk audio rti a1?

Many thanks

Sent you a PM

ramsey · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 02:47 PM »

Had the chance to audition Paradigm Atom and Mini Monitor. Atom 13k, Mini Monitor 22k less 10%.

jpeg · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 22, 2009 at 03:13 PM »

If you're still looking for speakers at that price range, I suggest you check 2nd hand items like B&W 601s3, Monitor Audio S, Aurum Cantus SV.

If you're into brand new ones, Check out Usher from Architectural audio, Monitor audio BR2 and (Paradigm atom only if you have a warm sounding system to match with it).

Just my short recommendations on your price range.

Audition as much as you can. Component matching is very important. Try to bring your system when you audition. Better yet, look for a dealer who would let you home audition.

Enjoy!

Jason

dannielsimone · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 22, 2009 at 06:43 PM »

Quote from: ramsey on Jan 19, 2009 at 02:47 PM

Had the chance to audition Paradigm Atom and Mini Monitor. Atom 13k, Mini Monitor 22k less 10%.

Had a nice 5.1 with monitor 7 up front and the atoms in the rear. Atoms were good but far from great. There are much better speakers out there for 13K.

Sanjay · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 22, 2009 at 07:30 PM »

If your budget is P13,000; you can consider the Polkaudio TSi100 or TSi200, if you can increase your budget a little bit, then you should consider the Polkaudio RTiA1.

avshop · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 22, 2009 at 07:49 PM »

go for the polk rti series. the sound is so nice and smooth. you won't want to stop listening to it.

ramsey · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 22, 2009 at 09:11 PM »

Quote from: dannielsimone on Jan 22, 2009 at 06:43 PM

Had a nice 5.1 with monitor 7 up front and the atoms in the rear. Atoms were good but far from great. There are much better speakers out there for 13K.

Sir Hows the performance of Atom when used as surround? I'm also considering using atom as surround.

dannielsimone · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 22, 2009 at 09:20 PM »

Quote from: ramsey on Jan 22, 2009 at 09:11 PM

Sir Hows the performance of Atom when used as surround? I'm also considering using atom as surround.

Firstly How big is your HT?.... and will you placing the atoms as surrounds horizontal to your seating area ( sweet spot/ears)? or will they be placed more than 3 to 4 feet behind your seating area. And what will you use as fronts?

The more you can tell me about your HT the better I can answer you question.

ramsey · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 22, 2009 at 09:32 PM »

sent you a pm.

dannielsimone · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 22, 2009 at 10:03 PM »

Quote from: ramsey on Jan 22, 2009 at 09:32 PM

sent you a pm.

will look out for it.

dannielsimone · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 22, 2009 at 10:16 PM »

Quote from: ramsey on Jan 22, 2009 at 09:32 PM

sent you a pm.

received and replied.

qguy · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 23, 2009 at 10:00 AM »

Just like to ask how are you going to use the loudspeakers ?

Audio only ? if so you may also consider getting a less expensive model and use the excess funds for a sub

HT Only (Front or Surrounds). have you factored in the cost of the stands

Audio and HT?

How loud will you play it ? size of the room ?
May amp ka na ba ? if meron, can you share this info.

Quote from: meister_r on Jan 18, 2009 at 08:17 PM

Hi sirs!

Hi sir! Newbie po ask ko lang po, What is the best brand for bookshelf speakers? I'm in a tight budget actually my budget is 10-15k. Any inputs will be highly appreciated.

TIA Tnx mga sir!

meister_r · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 23, 2009 at 07:08 PM »

Quote from: jpeg on Jan 22, 2009 at 03:13 PM

If you're still looking for speakers at that price range, I suggest you check 2nd hand items like B&W 601s3, Monitor Audio S, Aurum Cantus SV.

If you're into brand new ones, Check out Usher from Architectural audio, Monitor audio BR2 and (Paradigm atom only if you have a warm sounding system to match with it).

Just my short recommendations on your price range.

Audition as much as you can. Component matching is very important. Try to bring your system when you audition. Better yet, look for a dealer who would let you home audition.

Enjoy!

Jason

Sir Jpeg salamat sa reply. Sir ask ko lang where can i find second hand b&w 601s3? Im a big fan of b&w but cant afford a pair heheh

Will the Nad 315BEE can drive the 601s3?

Thanks in advance!

BigBert-2 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 26, 2009 at 03:25 PM »

Quote from: Sanjay on Jan 19, 2009 at 12:27 PM

The Polkaudio TSi100; TSi200 and the RTiA1 will fit into your budget. Go for the Polkaudio RTiA1, you won't be disappointed.

Pa PM din price ng RTiA1.

Thanks

Sanjay · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 26, 2009 at 04:53 PM »

Quote from: BigBert-2 on Jan 26, 2009 at 03:25 PM

Pa PM din price ng RTiA1.

Thanks

Your going to love the Polkaudio RTiA1. Just check out the users reviews from people who have already bough the Polkaudio RTiA1:
http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Bookshelf-Speakers-Black/dp/B000V2UBS8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1232958648&sr=8-1