Audio Suggest a great 2.0(bookshelf) or 2.1 System

[antz123]

Hi All,

Looking for best option for a 2.0 bookshelf speakers or 2.1 systems.

I currently have Klpisch Pro 2.1 which is pretty old and I was looking for an update. I am using Xonar ST as soundcard.

My requirement is in order of :

1. Music
   
2. Gaming
   
3. Movies/Animations
   

Budget upto 15K. Was looking at options at junglee.com and bajaao.com.

Any suggestion would be great.

Anant

 

[Faraz]

For a 2.1 system. Corsair sp2500 should be the best bet in that budget. You can also look at swan D1080MKII 08 for a 2.0 system.

I was in the same confusion and decided upon corsair sp2500 as sub is necessity for movies and games.

 

[abhi_jollyguy]

According to your requirement in order wise:

In 2.1: Swans M50W or Swans M20W

In 2.0: Swans M200MKII or Swans D1080MKII 08

 

[krisballa]

I could suggest Circle Arko 100w (I own these) or 80w under 7k. If you have more budget you could go for [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Swans D1080MKII 08 or [/font][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Swans M200MKII

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[antz123]

In 2.1: Swans M50W Rs. 16720.00 or Swans M20W Rs. 12029.00

In 2.0: Swans M200MKII is for Rs. 16416.00 or Swans D1080MKII 08 Rs. 11000.00

or look at:'

http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/studio-monitors/resolv/resolva5/

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/StudiophileBX5aDeluxe.html

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/StudiophileBX8aDeluxe.html

http://www.bostonacoustics.com/SoundWare-XS-21-Stereo-Speaker-System-P624.aspx

http://www.bostonacoustics.com/A-26-Bookshelf-Speaker-P676.aspx

http://www.klipsch.com/b-20-bookshelf-speakers-pair

http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/rtia/specs.php#bookshelf

http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/tsi/specs.php#bookshelf

sorry just searching around for all options

 

[Faraz]

In 2.1: Swans M50W Rs. 16720.00 or Swans M20W Rs. 12029.00

In 2.0: Swans M200MKII is for Rs. 16416.00 or Swans D1080MKII 08 Rs. 11000.00

or look at:'

http://www.samsontec...esolv/resolva5/

http://www.m-audio.c...BX5aDeluxe.html

http://www.m-audio.c...BX8aDeluxe.html

http://www.bostonaco...ystem-P624.aspx

http://www.bostonaco...eaker-P676.aspx

http://www.klipsch.c...f-speakers-pair

http://www.polkaudio...s.php#bookshelf

http://www.polkaudio...s.php#bookshelf

sorry just searching around for all options

M50 would come to 18893 after taxes. If you can increase your budget go for it.

 

[antz123]

took lot of time but thought to have one page to compare all options.

What you guys think ? who stands out as champion?

chk pdf

 

[stalker]

That chart is unreadable. You'll need to upload a higher res version.

 

[antz123]

attaching pdf

download to check

when ever there is "/" it means options

as in some are 2.1 some are 2.0 so after stroke is details for the Woofer the ".1" of the set

 

[psyph3r]

That chart is unreadable. You'll need to upload a higher res version.

No perfectly readable on adobe reader, just had to zoom in

 

[nukeu666]

swans

audioengine a5 (a2 has a high failure rate)

wharfdale(passive)

 

[Gannu]

15k will not get you a passive setup and a dedicated stereo amp (not counting second hand deals) so passive setups are ruled out. You should be ideally looking at a powered pair IMO. If the requirement is mostly inclined towards music, stick to a 2.0 setup. Contrary to what most of them believe, a good pair of bookshelves will output sufficient bass with its own drivers without the need of an added sub. Movies and games will take a hit but you could still make do with these.

The Swans M200 MKII sounds like a good option and the reviews are favourable. They are pretty old but haven't been phased out by Swans yet. The other favorite here is the Audioengine 2 but there were a few cases of the speakers going faulty leading to subsequent replacements. It might have been rectified later - not too sure about that though. Bajaoo stocks Audioengine speakers (the A2 black and white models retail for Rs. 10,400 inc. of taxes) and are also willing to give you a refund if you aren't satisfied with the speakers. Within 14 days i.e.

The A2 doesn't have wooden enclosures.

 

[iaudio]

Gannu, the Topping Tp20 with an entry level bookshelf speaker pair is a way of going passive-separates route in this budget.

 

[cravikum]

Gannu, the Topping Tp20 with an entry level bookshelf speaker pair is a way of going passive-separates route in this budget.

+1 get the topping amp from ebay and an entry level bookshelf like CA S30 for music any day it is within your budget.

 

[Gannu]

Gannu, the Topping Tp20 with an entry level bookshelf speaker pair is a way of going passive-separates route in this budget.

Does the Topping TP20 MK2 have the power to drive entry level passive bookshelves? I had read that thread on HFV thoroughly sometime ago but I really doubt if it is capable enough to drive passives. May be wrong though.

The OP of that thread was comparing it to a NAD amp!

 

[antz123]

@Gannu, @Carvikum @iaudio

few things

1) Yes i am sure you must have explained basics to many

but pretty noob when it comes sound, though got an ear to hear and separate a good sound from bad one

2) so half of the things you were talking went over my head

3) kindly talk in English hehe i mean if it isnt much could you give bit elaboration on what you are suggesting.

@Gannu

Honestly was not thinking of Passive systems as it would be out of budget. Most music i play is old rock, only new bands would be NIN, or Foo Fighters, RHCP etc. (if music choice helps in understanding my preference of sound)

So was sticking to only Active systems. Also i dont underestimate 2.0 or rate them higher than 2.1. Earlier was crazy about having a 2.1 thus got myself Klipsch GMX Promedia 2.1 long back. And now was more keen on bookshelf speakers however kept in mind 2-3 good 2.1 that exist in market.

And yes was surprized how Swans been same since 2004 mostly, they are pretty old models.

@nukeu666

Thanks man wasnt aware of high failure rates of Swans and A5

Topping rates on ebay

Topping TP20-MK2 TA2020 : 8.3K

Topping TP30 Class T : 11K

Topping TP21 Class T: 10.5K

PAssive Speakers options on Baajao etc

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif] Behringer 1C-BK Passive Studio Monitor Speakers Pair : 7.2K

Behringer 1C-WH Passive Studio Monitor Speakers Pair : 8.4K

Audioengine P4 Premium Passive Bookshelf Speakers : 13.4K

Polk Audio TSi 100 Bookshelf Speaker : 12K

Kef - C1 - Bookshelf Speaker:13K[/font]

 

[abhi_jollyguy]

@nukeu666

Thanks man wasnt aware of high failure rates of Swans and A5

AudioEngine A2 has failure rate, not Swans, Swans don't have any failure rate.

 

[antz123]

@abhi

I read Nuke's comment in one go... my bad

 

[bottle]

You can take a look at the setup outlined here

http://www.hifivision.com/speakers/16013-rs-15-000-setup-reviewed-cambridge-audio-s30-topping-tp20-nuforce-icon-udac.html

 

[antz123]

@bottle Was looking at the same very page to understand what @Gannu @Carvikum @iaudio were talking about.

However how this person got everything under 15K is confusing me.

Also was searching on affordable Passive speakers :

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Sony SS-B1000 5 1/8-Inch , [/font]

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Wharfedale DIAMOND 9.1 etc[/font]