What standout speaker deals should I keep an eye out for?

[trexpesto]

Up to150-ish each, what speakers should I be waiting for, to come on sale?
And where do you see those good deals come out besides here, FW, SD,
ecost and dakmart, accessories4less, newegg, and frys?

I would like to get baby towers for versatility and could shell out more for them, but can do bookshelves.

They would be used on either side of my new TV I talked about in that other thread. Thanks S44. Primarily for music and some movies and possibly added to to get a 5.1 system down the line. A subwoofer would likely be the next addition. I do have a largish space of 20 x 20 with high ceiling, but there are the pesky neighbors so volume is not my #1 requirement.

These are some candidates so far. The more expensive ones would need to be found on sale at a cheaper price than shown.

Bookshelf:
$80/ea : Infinity Beta 20 cherry only, or the P162 from Vann's Link

$100/pr : Cambrige Soundworks Classic Series Six Link

$149/ea : Hsu ­­HB1 Mk2 Link

$350/pr : Kef IQ3 Link


Tower:
$106/ea : Bic America Venturi dv64 Link Why so cheap?

$190/ea : Infinity p362 Link Said to have been availabe for 200/pr at one time. Really?

$199/ea : Polk TSi 300 Link

$175 ea Mirage Omni 550 Link

 

[sivart]

I have had the BIC America Acoustec line of speakers for about 3 years and have been very happy with them. They don't sell the same ones I bought anymore but mine have great quality sound.

 

[buck]

My vote is for av123 x series.

 

[trexpesto]

I see the Polk R50s are/were on sale at newegg.. LINK..

Cay anyone say if they are on a par with the beta 20s or Bic?

Oh no the Beta 20's sold out.

 

[mshan]

http://www.thespeakercompany.c...eakers-Pair-P72C8.aspx

Never heard any of the speakers, but others on these forums have recommended them as very good value for the money.

Review of Infinity Primus 252: http://www.soundstageav.com/onhifi.html

 

[hans030390]

Check out the Dayton BR-1 DIY bookshelf speaker kit from parts express. It's roughly $150-160, but they sound great. I've heard many say they're comparable to $300-400 bookshelves you could buy elsewhere.

They're relatively easy to put together.

 

[BassBomb]

http://www.theaudiovideosource.com/BetaC250.html
http://www.theaudiovideosource.com/BetaC360.html


if you are goin for that beta

 

[qbfx]

I put my vote on the Mirages, my brother has them hooked to a Marantz SR6001 and he's very happy with the sound quality.

 

[trexpesto]

Update: mirages are 150 now..

 

[trexpesto]

Dayton 5.1 with 12" sub on sale $218.78 shipped
They have 8" and 10" as well


Also Fluance speakers look promising in the budget realm:
Link

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

I had a fluance set at my first ones (before I knew what I know now). They were an upgrade from the Logitech z-560 set they replaced, but I still felt the need to upgrade shortly after getting them.

I would not get them again.

The 10" dayton sub I bought with them WAS something I would recommend on a budget. I don't know how those particular speakers perform though.
Note: the basic dayton subs have gone through 1 or 2 revisions since I got mine, and the general consensus seems to be that they are not quite as good as before?

The DIY dayton speakers are well regarded though. Different price category though.
http://www.parts-express.com/p...cfm?Partnumber=300-640 (These go on sale for ~$20-$30 cheaper from time to time)

 

[trexpesto]

I ended up getting Beta20's off ebay and a C250 center from OneCall