A total of 5 reviews of this product on Reddit.
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For use with a TV, an AV receiver and passive bookshelf speakers are best.
If going with powered home audio bookshelf speakers, 5.25″ Q Acoustics BT3 $250. Or the larger 6.5″ Fluance Ai60 $300. Skip 4″ if not getting a subwoofer.
With separate components you can upgrade one part at a time or replace one part if it breaks.
AV Receiver:
- Denon AVR-S540 $150 refurbished 5.2, one year factory warranty, with HDMI 2.0B and HDCP 2.2 for 4K video switching.
Speakers: Recommendations from AverageJoeAudiophile and r/HTBuyingGuide.
- 4″ Pioneer SP-BS22-LR $100
- 5.25″ Wavecrest Audio HVL-1, and order on sale here at Ascend $80 each + shipping.
6.5″:
- Big cabinet 6.5″ mid bass driver Infinity Reference R162 $175 refurbished.
- Lower budget option, BIC Venturi DV62si 6-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair $120.
DIY: Add around $75 to $100 for tools and supplies. Kits includes pre-cut cabinets. Glue, solder, paint, assemble. Comparable to built speakers costing twice as much.
- 5″ C-Notes $100, great starter DIY speaker.
Speaker wire: Pure copper oxygen free 16 Guage and self adjusting wire strippers or basic.
Speaker Stands: Audio Advisor and most are also available at Amazon or PartsExpress.com.
Home Audio Guides:
Intro to home stereo systems • Zeos Tutorials, Diagrams and Videos • r/Audiophile Getting Started • Beginner’s Guide to Home Audio • AverageJoeAudiophile’s Guides • Speaker Placement for Stereo Music Listening.
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If going with powered speakers:
Fluance:
- 5″ Ai40 $199.
- 6.5″ Ai60 $299. Besides lower bass, it adds USB and optical input and subwoofer out.
- Also available at Amazon.
4″ Q Acoustics BT3 $299.
4″ Peachtree Audio M24 $299.
5″ Peachtree Audio M25 $349.
5″ Audioengine A5+ $399.
5″ Kanto YU6 $399.
6.5″ <strong>Vanatoo Encore</strong> $529 B-stock.
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Be patient and wait a few weeks. Or go with some 5.25″ or 6.5″ passive speakers and an amp.
It may depend on if you are adding a subwoofer or not. The T0s are great for desktop, however adding a subwoofer may bring the price close to the T1s if you are planning to not add a subwoofer to the T1s.
A lower cost step down from the T1s:
6.5″ Fluance Ai60 $300
5.25″ Q Acoustics BT3 $250
5.25″ Peachtree Audio M25 $350
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For $700, with an AV receiver and passive speakers you can upgrade one part at a time or replace one part if one part breaks.
If you have to go with powered speakers instead of more features and flexibility with an AV receiver and passive speakers:
Save $100 with refurbished HD6 Wireless Speakers $600.
Alternatives to HD6:
- Vanatoo Transparent One Encore $600.
- Fluance Ai60 $300.
- Q Acoustics BT3 $300
