Best speakers under $500? Fire away!

Looking for suggestions for budget speakers under $500. Can be floor or bookshelf.
Let's hear the suggestions for the experts out there!

Thank you

34dean03-14-2017 4:21pm

clarinetmonster2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 154 posts 03-18-2017 at 02:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete edit, I think Dan at Gallo only has one pair left. Get em!!
oregon Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 608 posts 03-18-2017 at 02:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Dude! Are you listening? The ELACs, mmmmannnnnnnn!
clarinetmonster2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 154 posts 03-18-2017 at 02:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You may like the sound of the Elacs, but you will most definitely not be happy with their fit and finish. Terrible, cheap veneer. The Gallos are made to a much nicer and long lasting standard.
xyobgyn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 23 posts 03-18-2017 at 02:37am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete B&W Matrix 805 used Phenomenal imaging, very balanced and nuanced midrange, and decent bass for their size. Used is about $500, and will retain that value for some time. Remarkably hard to beat for $500
dbs69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 03-18-2017 at 02:42am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Open Baffle Betsy full range speakers from Caintuck Audio. $350 per pair plus shipping. These speakers are also available at Decware.com. Or just buy the drivers for $55 each and make your own baffle. Think outside the box :-) Thank me later.