These bookshelf speakers I've recommended for years are on sale right now
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AmazonFinding high-quality, budget-priced audio products can be a challenge.
What starts as a quick Google search quickly devolves into a rabbit hole, with reviews full of words you don't understand.
I've been there. I've done that.
Truly good values in audio are few and far between, which is why they stand out when they appear — these speakers by Pioneer definitely fit that description.
They're the second generation speakers Pioneer commissioned from world-renowned speaker engineer Andrew Jones. Jones has made speakers for other manufacturers that top out at over $20,000, and Pioneer asked if he could take what he learned from high-end-speaker making and apply it to budget speakers.
He created an entire line of speakers for Pioneer, but the stand out of the bunch was this pair of bookshelf speakers. They're small enough to fit in a small room, but powerful enough to fill a bigger one. I've been recommending these to people looking to get their first turntable, and I've heard the results.
They're excellent. Music sounds very clear and rich, regardless of the genre. For their budget price, their sound is exceptional. At this sale price, these are a must-own for people who are serious about listening to music.
Of course, it's important to say the audio quality from these speakers will depend on the other components they're paired with.
If you're looking to build a modest audio system, these speakers should be part of it. Combined with a well-made budget turntable and decent stereo receiver, you're looking at years of high-quality audio listening at a hard-to-beat price.