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The best $500 or a lot less complete budget audio systems #audiophile

CHOICE YOUR SPEAKER

ALL PRICES PER PAIR

Sorry, the R100SW will not deal with the Onkyo or Yamaha receivers, however the Dayton Audio SUB1000 will, it’s $120 on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-SUB-1000-10-Inch-Subwoofer/dp/B0063NU3AA

The $47 Dayton Audio B652 Air audio speakers, review my CNET testimonial, https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00NOA58RS/

$ 255 Q Acoustics 3020i, reviewed the CNET evaluation https://www.cnet.com/reviews/q-acoustics-3020i-review/

Klipsch R100SW SUBWOOFER solitary cost is $175, https://www.klipsch.com/products/r-100sw-subwoofer

$ 90 Pioneer SP-BS22-LR, on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS22-LR-Designed-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers/dp/B008NCD2LG

$ 229 ELAC Debut B6.2, reviewed the CNET testimonial https://www.cnet.com/reviews/elac-debut-2-0-b6-2-review/

$ 229 Emotiva B1, reviewed the CNET testimonial https://www.cnet.com/reviews/emotiva-airmotiv-b1-review/

$ 125 Klipsch R-51M, review my CNET evaluation, https://www.cnet.com/reviews/klipsch-reference-r-51m-review/

$ 200 JBL Stage A130, review my CNET testimonial https://www.cnet.com/news/jbls-pint-size-stage-a130-speakers-make-a-big-impression/

$ 219 Audioengine A2+ powered audio speakers, with these there’s no demand to additionally get an amp or receiver, the CNET testimonial https://www.cnet.com/reviews/audioengine-a2-plus-review/

NEXT, PICK YOUR ELECTRONICS

$ 80 Dayton Audio DTA 2.1 BT2 incorporated amp, https://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-DTA-2-1BT-Amplifier-Bluetooth/product-reviews/B076CW8LJ5

$ 129 Schiit Mani phono pre, https://www.schiit.com/products/mani

$ 130 Yamaha R-S202 stereo receiver, review my CNET testimonial https://www.cnet.com/news/this-149-yamaha-rs-202-stereo-receiver-wowed-the-audiophiliac/

$ 99 Schiit Modi electronic converter, https://www.schiit.com/products/modi-1

$ 119 Onkyo TX 8020 stereo receiver, review my CNET evaluation https://www.cnet.com/news/is-a-stereo-receiver-right-for-you/

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$ 100 Audio Technica AT-LP60, review my CNET testimonial https://www.cnet.com/reviews/audio-technica-at-lp60-turntable-review/

$ 200 Fluance RT80, https://www.fluance.com/rt80-high-fidelity-vinyl-turntable-record-player-with-premium-cartridge-diamond-needle