best speakers up to £500

[davidjmorris]

i have a marantz mp6004 amp. at the min i have cambridge audio s30 but i am going to use them for my tv. so i would like to know what would be the best all round speaker for my to buy i have £500 to spend but could spend a bit more if its worth it.

 

[Anonymous]

i have a marantz mp6004 amp. at the min i have cambridge audio s30 but i am going to use them for my tv. so i would like to know what would be the best all round speaker for my to buy i have £500 to spend but could spend a bit more if its worth it.

Can you demo, if so make a short list

ie MA B&W KEF Rega etc

You need to listen for yourself to know if they suit your 'sound'

 

[Frank Harvey]

i have a marantz mp6004 amp. at the min i have cambridge audio s30 but i am going to use them for my tv. so i would like to know what would be the best all round speaker for my to buy i have £500 to spend but could spend a bit more if its worth it.

Q Acoustics Concept 20.

 

[ErwinC]

i have a marantz mp6004 amp. at the min i have cambridge audio s30 but i am going to use them for my tv. so i would like to know what would be the best all round speaker for my to buy i have £500 to spend but could spend a bit more if its worth it.

Q Acoustics Concept 20.

Without a doubt. :cheers:

 

[bluedroog]

While I’ve no doubt the Concept 20s are very good speakers given they share much of the components of the excellent i series in a better cabinet and are worthy of a mention, I do think there are many other options that should be considered too.

If the OP doesn’t mind going s/h £500+ will get you a lot of speaker, something like PMC DB1 can be had for under £500 and there is a pair of the + version on buy it now for £460. If you shop around the Kef LS50 are available for around £700 if you can stretch that far.

What kind of sound do you like? I’m not up to date on the models but Acoustic Energy may be worth a look, they have a really tight and agile sound that will appeal to many.

 

[the record spot]

If you're in a small room, the Tannoy DC4 that I use will take some beating. Wonderful little speaker and on a par with my previous favourite, Mission's legendary 751.

 

[BigH]

Best to audition them, not all speakers may suit your taste, the DB1s did not suit me, the Kef LS50s I much preferred, I would try som KEF R100s which can be had for £550. Others to consider are Epos and AE301s.

 

[gregvet]

Best to audition them, not all speakers may suit your taste, the DB1s did not suit me, the Kef LS50s I much preferred, I would try som KEF R100s which can be had for £550. Others to consider are Epos and AE301s.

i picked up my open box LS50's for less than £600, and they would be hard to beat for the money IMO. Might end up needing a better amp tho 😉

 

[Frank Harvey]

Of course, I was recommending based on retail prices - had I known that I could include speakers once they're discounted... :doh:

 

[gregvet]

I don't think the OP has specified that they have to be new. I have no doubt that the concept 20's would be hard to beat (new) for the specified budget, but it doesn't hurt to suggest other options.

 

[BigH]

so i would like to know what would be the best all round speaker for my to buy i have £500 to spend but could spend a bit more if its worth it.

Best speaker he can buy for £500 or a bit more if its worth it!

 

[Cypher]

I have no doubt the Concept 20 are better speakers but I recommend the Q acoustics 2020i.

Best budget speakers I've ever heard.

 

[Blackdawn]

I really enjoyed owning some Klipsch RB81's in the past. These Klipsch RB81 II - you can buy seperately for £250 so come in at the budget you mentioned of £500. I think they would work really well with the Marantz - front ported, plenty of power, easy to drive, good bass etc. These would be my choice. Other than the Klipsch speakers I might be tempted by some Q acoustics 2050i speakers.

What sources will they be used for ?