i need your opinions here

[full dp]

Im looking for a decent hi fidelity bookshelf speaker in a budget, and upon searching thru internet, youtube etc. i found the amazon website and they have like "Top rated bookshelf speakers". Now, i would like to seek your opinion here which one is the best? the application will more on listening to music, not on watching dvds...here goes the list:

please help me choose. TIA

1.
Sony SS-B3000 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black)
by Sony
4.6 out of 5 stars (302)
List Price: $140.00
Price: $132.29
You Save: $7.71 (6%)
11 used & new from $99.00

2.
Sony SS-B1000 5-1/4-Inch Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
by Sony
4.5 out of 5 stars (470)
List Price: $80.00
Price: $64.95
You Save: $15.05 (19%)
14 used & new from $50.00

3.
Polk Audio RTI A1 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Cherry)
by Polk Audio
4.8 out of 5 stars (57)
List Price: $399.95
Price: $324.00
You Save: $75.95 (19%)
11 used & new from $199.99

4.
Pioneer SP-BS21-LR 80 Watt RMS 2-Way Speakers (Pair)
by Pioneer
4.8 out of 5 stars (28)
List Price: $129.99
Price: $75.00
You Save: $54.99 (42%)
14 used & new from $74.89

5.
Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Designed Bookshelf Loudspeakers
by Pioneer
4.7 out of 5 stars (27)
List Price: $129.99
Price: $129.00
You Save: $0.99 (1%)
7 used & new from $80.00

6.
BIC America DV62si Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black)
by BIC America
4.6 out of 5 stars (148)
List Price: $275.95
Price: $114.99
You Save: $160.96 (58%)
24 new from $71.60

7.
Polk Audio TSi100 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black)
by Polk Audio
4.6 out of 5 stars (50)
List Price: $229.95
Price: $197.00
You Save: $32.95 (14%)
9 used & new from $149.00

8.
Pioneer SP-BS41-LR 130 Watt RMS 2-Way Speakers (Pair)
by Pioneer
4.7 out of 5 stars (31)
List Price: $179.99
Price: $139.99
You Save: $40.00 (22%)

9.
X-mini II XAM4-S Mono Capsule Speaker (Silver)
by Xmi Pte. Ltd
4.4 out of 5 stars (1,397)
List Price: $29.99
Price: $23.98
You Save: $6.01 (20%)
13 used & new from $16.99

10.
Fluance SX6 High Definition Two-way Bookshelf Loudspeakers
by Fluance
5.0 out of 5 stars (15)
List Price: $179.99
Price: $79.99
You Save: $100.00 (56%)
2 new from $79.99

11.
Polk Audio TSi200 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black)
by Polk Audio
4.7 out of 5 stars (36)
List Price: $349.95
Price: $259.06
You Save: $90.89 (26%)
10 used & new from $190.00

12.
Klipsch RB-51 II Reference Series Bookshelf Loudspeakers - Pair (Black)
by Klipsch
5.0 out of 5 stars (17)
Price: $419.00
14 used & new from $299.95

13.
Audioengine A5+ Premium Powered Speaker Pair (Carbonized Solid Bamboo)
by Audioengine
4.8 out of 5 stars (17)
Price: $469.00
8 used & new from $421.84

14.
Infinity Primus P163BK Two-way 6 1/2-Inch Bookshelf/Satellite Speaker (Black, Each)
by Infinity
4.7 out of 5 stars (18)
List Price: $159.00
Price: $85.00
You Save: $74.00 (47%)
6 used & new from $75.74

15.
Definitive Technology ProMonitor 800 Bookshelf Speaker (Single, Black)
by Definitive Technology
4.9 out of 5 stars (27)
Price: $145.00
13 used & new from $115.00

16.
Definitive Technology ProMonitor 1000 Bookshelf Speaker (Single, White)
by Definitive Technology
4.8 out of 5 stars (30)
Price: $219.00
9 used & new from $190.00

17.
Dayton Audio B652 6-1/2-Inch 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair
by Dayton
4.3 out of 5 stars (129)
Price: $51.99
2 new from $45.00

18.
Polk Audio Monitor 30 AM3025-A 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black)
by Polk Audio
4.5 out of 5 stars (64)
List Price: $229.95
Price: $118.99
You Save: $110.96 (48%)
9 used & new from $89.99
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19.
Bracketron UCH-101-BL Universal Cup-iT II Mount with Grip-iT for GPS
by Bracketron
4.3 out of 5 stars (235)
List Price: $19.95
Price: $13.64
You Save: $6.31 (32%)
57 used & new from $7.69

20.
JBL ES20 High-Performance 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Black, Pair)
by JBL
4.6 out of 5 stars (21)
List Price: $379.00
Price: $129.99
You Save: $249.01 (66%)
3 new from $129.99

[full dp]

here is the link : http://www.amazon.com/gp/top-rated/e...ics/3236451011

[madmac]

Infinity is good. However, in a bind, and going the bookshelf way, I would buy the PSB Alpha series bookshelf speakers. Major bang for the buck!.

[Hdale85]

Actually, those Andrew Jones Pioneers are probably the best bang for buck by a long shot. It's amazing how good they are for how little money they cost. I have some Gen1's and the new Gen2's now.

[wkhanna]

Dougie's suggestion is a good one.
Those Pioneer's are well respected, with performance far beyond their price point. All the cost went into the components, hence a V basic look & construction. But the pay-off means great sound for fewer $'s if you are not concerned about impressing any one with 'bling' as opposed to good sound quality.

I also have another suggestion:
PSB

BTW, I just got those Dayton's bookshelves & a little 15 watt T amp for my daughter as a X-mass gift. Even played directly thru the DAC on her phone they sound surprisingly good. They are not to be overlooked, despite their bargain-basement price. link

[wkhanna]

And just to make things even more complcated......

You may want to consider computer-audio options which make powered speakers a V interesting consideration.....

(they do have passive speakers, too)

link

[full dp]

Thanks for the sheding light, ill take infinity, pioneer, and psb into consideration

While brosing to ebay i found Kef Coda 8 with a starting bid at $50, any comment on this? and how much would will be the maximum ceiling amount for this?

[wkhanna]

There are too many possible variables with used equipment to be able to give advice with regard to what is & is not a fair price. It should be easy enough for you to find the OEM retail $. Based on the seller's description, hearing the model in question, or on reviews from sources you trust, you will have to decide for yourself what they are worth.