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Is Budget Audiophile an oxymoron?

I would like to spend as little as I can get away with for bookshelf speakers, which would be driven by a Yamaha RX-V385 connected to a 65", current model, TCL

We use the TV infrequently; however, when we do use it, it is used to watch a movie. Blu-ray, DVD, or streaming if it matters.

Currently, I have 2 Klipsch RP-600M's that I am dissatisfied with.  
Some room acoustic issues, I'm sure, play a part in the 600s sounding poorly. This is set up in a partially converted garage.  Picture an L-shaped area where the lower part of the L wall area is 12' wide by 6' deep, with the remaining depth opening the larger garage area. The 600's are placed atop IKEAs (2x4 WxH) Kallex units along the 12' wide wall.  No soundbar is being used.

What is a budget audiophile to do?

johnmarzy
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gkelly
984 posts
 

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spenav
547 posts
 

Without disclosing how much money you are willing to spend, there is no intelligent way to answer your question. 

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thriftyaudio
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There are lots of great bookshelf speakers available. I have an old pair of 3D Acoustics paired with a SVS 1000 sub in my HT (B&W center), and a pair of older KEF speakers in the garage with another sub. Check out Craigslist and Facebook marketplace, plus www.hifishark.com. Have Fun.

 

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