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Recos for entry level Bookshelf speaker $400-750 for 21yo nieces first system?

Looking for recommendations for a bookshelf speaker for a system I am buying my 21 yr old niece in DC. Will be used for all kinds of music, much from IPhone via Bluetooth or from Mac. Speaker should work on a shelf or tv stand so port forward or be closed. Amp will be NAD D3020 or similar small form of 30-40 w RMS.  Not necessarily audiophile but good musical sound. Have read about PBS, Elac, others. I live in HI so can't hear any of these. I appreciate any and all responses.



joekapahulu
seanheis1
595 posts
 
I own the Silverline Minuet Supremes and they are brilliant little hifi speakers...but they are not what I would recommend for a 21 year old girl. These would be perfect.
 http://www.vanatoo.com/
fanatical
3 posts
 
I also recommend the Rega RS-1's . After endless experimentation I found that the Rega's paired with a Dayens Ampino has remarkable synergy. The transparency and resolution of the pair made cable selection extremely  important.  I discovered that Kimber 8pr was up to the task. This combination is truly staggering within its power limitations.
therobert
51 posts
 
If you have Best Buy in Hawaii, the B&W 685 S2 speakers sound fantastic for the price. 
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zuio
96 posts
 
Don't even think about passive speakers in that price range. The best you can do is a pair of JBL LSR305 + a Bluetooth DAC. Much much better sound for the money. Incredible dynamics that most 10k speakers can't reach. 
joekapahulu OP
241 posts
 
Thx for the responses. Will have to do more research before Xmas.
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