![]() Towering compositions like Nine Inch Nails “The Day the Whole World Went Away” sprung to life and revealed nuances that, frankly, I’ve never noticed before even on headphones. But they sound quite balanced across the entire spectrum. The HDP6s deliver especially strong mids that shine when it comes to vocals and guitars. The particular pair I tried also came in a gorgeous “walnut” enclosure that helped them stand out in a sea of utilitarian black. They had a much brighter sound and a lot more clarity than all the others, with the exception of a significantly more expensive KEF pair. Honestly, a lot of the speakers I tested sounded eerily similar to each other. The best for most people: Audioengine HDP6 This is not fancy stuff, but it is certainly an upgrade from a Crosley Suitcase turntable or even a higher-end Sonos sound system. ![]() My setup includes an Audio Technica Audio-Technica AT-LP120 and a Chromecast Audio running through a Technics SA-EX110. I want my music to sound good, but I’m not about to drop the price of a used sedan on my stereo. Testing included playing new and vintage vinyl, as well as streaming songs from Spotify.Īlso worth noting: I am not an audiophile. After I’d tested them all myself I enlisted multiple people to listen blindly and then rank them based on their preference to see if their opinions lined up with my own. All of the speakers were connected to a Pyle PSS6 switcher with the same wire input for quick side-by-side comparisons. But I did my best to be as objective as possible. I’m sure there are other good speaker systems out there, but I don’t think anyone is going to regret buying the sets here.Īdditionally, speaker preference is largely subjective. Obviously, I could not test every set of five to six inch bookshelf speakers under $600, but I’ve tried enough and done enough research to feel confident in my recommendations. While you can certainly get floorstanding speakers for that much, the quality of the drivers will likely be better on bookshelf speakers at the same price point. It also basically limits us to bookshelf speakers between five and six inches. Anything over that and you’re starting to get into budget audiophile territory. ![]() We’re also putting a cap on our spending for this guide: a somewhat arbitrary $600. ![]()
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