Aint no joke these speakers are a steal. The cabinets are nicely finished but not the most dead. I suspect the x-over and driver could be transfered to a better box and sound would improve. For the price there is little reason to bother.I think this speaker comapres with those in the 100-300 range. I can't wait to run them with my tube amp. Vocals are pretty solid. Damn right there is some sibilance. Remember at 50$ a pair out the door what you get. Quite honestly these are a damn fine buy. The drivers alone are worth 50$. The carbon and rubber surround looks awsome. The coaxial design lends to a very well integrated sound. I can hear a 2-way box without the distinct separatings of tweeter and woofer. It is a bit directional but simply sweet sounding. I dont think there is every going to be a better deal on these. If they have them when I get my next paycheck I am going to buy another pair in case I damage them. I would like to see these reviewed on TNT with higher end electronics. I think they will have to acknowledge this is the best buy for the budget minded audiophile. These are a fun musical speaker. I am glad I bought them. They arent broken in yet. One inmate claims the Infinity Primus is better sounding. I don't know because I havent heard them but to me they are ugly. These speakers look good with the grills off and sound better too. I am really glad somebody posted about these. Thanks for trying them and reporting back. Now we can help all poor audiophiles by recommending these speakers. They are wonderful. Anybody who complains about lacking this and that is crazy. 50$ a pair! All I can say is 50$ you are getting more than you pay for. Now off to enjoy the music before work...
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Topic - 45$ Best Buy speakers playing! - Scott Woebcke 14:56:48 06/11/06 (98)
- Re: 45$ Best Buy speakers playing! - Wendell Narrod 15:21:09 06/14/06 (1)
- They Get Even Better! - ka7niq 22:24:27 06/14/06 (0)
- Cabinet build - Pjay 07:55:55 06/14/06 (0)
- On second hearing, these things really are surprisingly good. - hesson11 18:13:05 06/13/06 (0)
- WooWhee! Just got my First Pair of Insignia Speakers! - Doug Schroeder 14:47:06 06/13/06 (1)
- Re: WooWhee! Just got my First Pair of Insignia Speakers! - PeteG 16:51:48 06/13/06 (0)
- I just purchase these Buy Buy speaker! - StylinLP 14:25:24 06/13/06 (0)
- Re: 45$ Best Buy speakers don't cut it for me - audiophile36 12:05:46 06/13/06 (0)
- OK, look at what you've done now :-) - mhardy6647 09:23:28 06/13/06 (0)
- Reminds Me Of Michaura Uproar - FlaCharlie 09:02:18 06/13/06 (1)
- Re: Reminds Me Of Michaura Uproar - HD Audio 05:28:54 06/15/06 (0)
- Curious How They Compare To My Cheapest Set - Robertc88 06:23:28 06/13/06 (0)
- Just got mine home . . . for $45 they look sooper! China could build a Rolls for $2,995 . . . - mr grits 20:11:01 06/12/06 (0)
- It's all about the 12 foot line array version. See pic... - Rob Thomas 19:47:33 06/12/06 (2)
- nice photoshopwork but in reality the - snkby 20:14:40 06/12/06 (1)
- You've measured for comb-effects with coaxial arrays? - Rob Thomas 16:23:10 06/13/06 (0)
- Okay, got'em, tested them, took the measurements. - Danny 17:13:11 06/12/06 (17)
- Fascinating! - Enophile 18:00:33 06/14/06 (0)
- Re: Okay, got'em, tested them, took the measurements. - ka7niq 18:40:27 06/12/06 (14)
- Burn in time - Danny 19:38:36 06/12/06 (13)
- Re: Burn in time - ka7niq 20:32:06 06/12/06 (2)
- Re: Burn in time - Rob Thomas 16:39:06 06/13/06 (0)
- Re: Burn in time - Danny 21:59:16 06/12/06 (0)
- In general, do you read ANY spec. measurement changes after burn in? (nt) - Rob Thomas 20:03:20 06/12/06 (9)
- Re: In general, do you read ANY spec. measurement changes after burn in? (nt) - Rick Craig 20:23:20 06/12/06 (8)
- Speaker break in takes a few minutes? ... Maybe cheap speakers do. - Richard BassNut Greene 09:15:57 06/14/06 (0)
- Mostly agree, but with some big exceptions - David S. 09:32:44 06/13/06 (4)
- You are so right. - Dave Pogue 18:29:13 06/13/06 (0)
- I don't know.... - John Ashman 16:03:57 06/13/06 (0)
- Re: Mostly agree, but with some big exceptions - TommyK 13:23:47 06/13/06 (1)
- Doubt the engineers laughed too hard - they call for it in the owners manual (nt) - David S. 16:00:21 06/13/06 (0)
- So Then Rick, Why Do You Give A 30 Day Trial On Your Speakers ? - ka7niq 20:43:12 06/12/06 (1)
- Re: So Then Rick, Why Do You Give A 30 Day Trial On Your Speakers ? - Rick Craig 04:36:31 06/13/06 (0)
- Interesting. Thanks. \nt/ - deaf_j 17:37:43 06/12/06 (0)
- A Steal For $45 (pic) - PeteG 16:29:59 06/12/06 (0)
- Re: 45$ Best Buy speakers playing!KEF-Q-Compact-Speaker - earwax 14:29:51 06/12/06 (0)
- Re: 45$ Best Buy speakers playing! - earwax 14:25:43 06/12/06 (0)
- KEF Uni-Q Whitepaper - ctbarker32 12:19:47 06/12/06 (0)
- What is most interesting is . . . - Pjay 10:03:12 06/12/06 (10)
- Going to buy two pair and make a "stack." - Enophile 14:45:34 06/14/06 (0)
- It's More Then Just A Few ... - ka7niq 12:49:51 06/12/06 (5)
- I'm not Pjay. - mrr 13:38:21 06/12/06 (4)
- Well I am Pjay, I think - Pjay 15:16:27 06/12/06 (2)
- The link - jkaschyk 15:24:41 06/12/06 (1)
- You'll have to fix the rattle at 800Hz then - Schu 04:42:23 06/13/06 (0)
- Re: I'm not Pjay. - ka7niq 13:59:52 06/12/06 (0)
- Do You Feel Threatened By These PJ ? - ka7niq 12:39:54 06/12/06 (2)
- ?? - Pjay 15:19:06 06/12/06 (1)
- I wass JUST Kidding! - ka7niq 18:32:18 06/12/06 (0)
- I wonder what the difference is between the Best Buy speakers... - The Real Dick Hertz 07:02:29 06/12/06 (9)
- They Are NOT Radians ! I Just Talked To them! - ka7niq 09:36:37 06/12/06 (6)
- Re: They Are NOT Radians ! I Just Talked To them! - jmsent 12:42:51 06/12/06 (2)
- Re: They Are NOT Radians ! I Just Talked To them! - ka7niq 13:31:04 06/12/06 (1)
- Re: They Are NOT Radians ! I Just Talked To them! - jmsent 05:01:44 06/13/06 (0)
- Re: They Are NOT Radians ! I Just Talked To them! - thomdp 10:25:27 06/12/06 (2)
- Not necessarily - Pallas 13:16:21 06/12/06 (1)
- Re: Not necessarily - tex-amp 14:33:32 06/12/06 (0)
- Maybe The Same Company ? - ka7niq 09:17:11 06/12/06 (0)
- They sure look alike! - Jay Buridan 08:32:27 06/12/06 (0)
- Okay, Okay. - Danny 06:16:11 06/12/06 (2)
- Re: Okay, Okay. - FredT 13:16:39 06/12/06 (0)
- GR Research Modified Insignia's = Grinsignia's ?? - ka7niq 08:00:52 06/12/06 (0)
- Re: 45$ Best Buy speakers playing! - jim@signalpath 05:49:29 06/12/06 (2)
- I Didn't Know Best Buy Owned Magnolia ?? - ka7niq 09:20:16 06/12/06 (1)
- Yup... and Future Shop. -nt- - TopPop 09:23:36 06/12/06 (0)
- Or buy the expensive version - Pjay 05:22:27 06/12/06 (5)
- The speaker event I would like to attend - DavidLD 07:51:27 06/12/06 (4)
- Did you realize that you are buying the beer? - Neil_Davis 11:44:58 06/14/06 (1)
- Re: Did you realize that you are buying the beer? - Neil_Davis 13:40:01 06/14/06 (0)
- Now You Are Talking! - ka7niq 09:27:01 06/12/06 (1)
- Re: Now You Are Talking! - wualta 20:32:18 06/14/06 (0)
- Now ... let the tweaking begin! - Dave Pogue 04:42:43 06/12/06 (1)
- I Will Put My Money On Danny From GR Research - ka7niq 09:46:36 06/12/06 (0)
- $3800 isn't bad for a two way - johnnybravo 20:42:44 06/11/06 (0)
- Bwaa haaa haa!!!! I got you ALL beat!!! - TopPop 19:55:39 06/11/06 (0)
- It will probably be $60 by next week LOL - AJinFLA 18:38:30 06/11/06 (0)
- What are the real dimensions? The info say 18" tall and 12" wide! * - mr grits 16:11:33 06/11/06 (18)
- Those dimensions are wrong - hesson11 16:24:23 06/11/06 (17)
- The revelation is simple - Scott Woebcke 22:40:36 06/11/06 (1)
- I So Totally Agree ! - ka7niq 23:14:33 06/11/06 (0)
- Re: Those dimensions are wrong - AJinFLA 18:26:57 06/11/06 (7)
- BTW, this is the 3RD thread about these speakers - AJinFLA 18:33:22 06/11/06 (6)
- Re: BTW, this is the 3RD thread about these speakers - Bill the K 21:00:21 06/11/06 (1)
- Not Sure I Totally Agree ? - ka7niq 23:27:36 06/11/06 (0)
- Re: BTW, this is the 3RD thread about these speakers - AJinFLA 18:34:28 06/11/06 (3)
- this must be the fourth. - mac  19:06:57 06/11/06 (2)
- Watch OUT Orion !!! - ka7niq 21:01:40 06/11/06 (1)
- I hope you are not kidding!!!!!!!!!!! - Scott Woebcke 22:42:01 06/11/06 (0)
- You Have To Be Kidding, Right ? - ka7niq 17:29:50 06/11/06 (5)
- Well, no, actually. - hesson11 18:56:21 06/11/06 (4)
- Re: Well, no, actually. - ka7niq 21:09:02 06/11/06 (3)
- Re: Well, no, actually. - hesson11 21:24:31 06/11/06 (2)
- Re: Well, no, actually. - ka7niq 22:52:51 06/11/06 (1)
- Re: Well, no, actually. - hesson11 17:00:08 06/12/06 (0)
- Thanks. I knew 18X12 was nowhere in the park. These puppies were $39 Saturday night . . . - mr grits 16:55:05 06/11/06 (0)
- Insignia NS-B2111... - gdahl 15:31:02 06/11/06 (1)
- Yup those are them enjoy...expect more than 45$ sound - Scott Woebcke 15:35:16 06/11/06 (0)
- Care to give us #, 45$ means nothing. - Zene 15:03:42 06/11/06 (0)