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Budget minded bookshelves

I'm beginning to build my budget college setup (I'm a freshmen) and am really confused when it comes to speakers because there's just so many choices. I already have an Onix SP3 MKII integrated amp and a Fubar II USB DAC. Right now I'm looking for some decent bookshelf speakers in the $3-350 range used. That price does not include shipping. Any ideas? I'm looking at mainly B&W DM602s and PSB B25s. Since I'm around 150 miles from any kind of dealer auditioning isn't an option -- but I'm okay with buying and trying, and selling if necessary. None of the dealers I can find have any "low-end" stuff in stock.
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camelboy
50 posts
 
There is a really nice pair of Ascend Acoustics CBM170
for sale right now on Audiogon, they are listed as
'ASCEND CBM-170, award winning'
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uncledavid218 OP
9 posts
 
Thanks for the suggestions - I'll look into all of those mentioned. I mainly listen to rock and folk, if it makes any difference. I prefer a more forward sound with lots of sound stage. None of my music uses too much low stuff.
gonglee3
289 posts
 
You can also check local Craigslist - I bought some good stuffs for your budget - speakers costing over 1k originally.

This way, you can hear it first and see if you like them.

PSB is a good name to look for - I like mine.

Other ones you might want to consider are :

Paradigm studio series

Dynaudio

NHT zero is a good speaker but as it was stated, really need a sub. Your dorm mates might not appreciate a sub though - low sounds bother neighbors...

I wish I had your system at that age - sure beats what I had at back then...

Paradigm
grinnell
661 posts
 
I used DM602 s3 with my tube Primaluna PL2 and was not thrilled. Sound was a bit dull and not as rich as i had hoped. Bought a pair of Triangle Comete's and wow the sound is full and rich (as best it can be with bookshelfs) and a nice top end.

A friend was over the other day and he was very impressed with the sound as he listened to his heavy metal cd's.
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