Home Audio Speakers For Sale

You currently own a receiver & you are looking at a power amplifier. Do you realize that to use a power amplifier you need a preamplifier?

Since your goal is not to get the maximum volume from your speakers, but the maximum sound quality, you are looking at the wrong specs.

Don't worry about wattage, it's not as important as you think it is. There isn't enough difference between most home stereo's wattage output to make much of a difference.

Going from 75 Watts RMS per channel to 100 Watts RMS per channel will give you a 1.5 dB increase in sound. 1.5 db is only 15% louder. Going from 75 Watts RMS per channel to 300 watts RMS per channel will give you a 6 dB increase. 1 dB is about the minimum change that we can perceive. 10 dB is the feeling of being twice as loud.

What you need to be looking at is the THD rating. The THD rating won't tell you how good or clear an amplifier (or receiver) sounds, but it's the best specification available we have to look at (that manufactures put out) to indicate how good an amplifier will sound. There are others you can look at that can also possibly be of some help such as it's frequency response output. An amplifier that says it puts out 5 Hz - 100 KHz should sound better than one that says it puts out 20 Hz - 20 KHz.

Onkyo TX-SR504 Home Theater Receiver $269.99
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo-Home-Theater-Receiver-TX-SR504/sem/rpsm/oid/148422/catOid/-12949/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
Surround sound channels 7.1
Power per channel (RMS) 75 Watts 0.08% THD @ 8 ohms

Onkyo M-282 Power Amplifier $219.99
(Requires buying a preamp in order to use it.)
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Specifications-of-Onkyo-Power-Amplifier-M-282/sem/rpsm/oid/35061/rpem/ccd/productDetailSpecification.do
Power per channel (RMS) 100 Watts 0.08% THD @ 8 ohms

Yamaha RX-397 $249.99
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-cK1A0x2aLMX/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=10420&I=022RX397
50 watts x 2 (stereo) into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.04% THD

Yamaha RX-797 $499.99
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-cK1A0x2aLMX/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=10420&I=022RX797
100 watts x 2 (stereo) into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.019% THD

Now since you are on a tight budget & you already have a fairly good receiver (75 Watts 0.08% THD) I think you should first concentrate on upgrading your speakers instead of your receiver.

The best way to choose speakers is to listen to them & choose the ones that you think sound best.

With speakers the important manufacturer specifications to look at are frequency response & sensitivity.

The frequency responce tells you how low & how high the speakers go, it's expressed in hertz (Hz). 20 Hz - 20 KHz is the range of human hearing.

Sensitivity tells you how loud the speaker is. It's expressed as decibels (dB). A 2.83 volt signal (equivalent to one watt output on a stereo amp) is fed to the speaker and a decibel reading is taken at a distance of one meter from the speaker. The higher the dB number the louder the speaker is.

Things like the crossover frequencies & the cabinet effect how a speaker sounds. That's why actually listening to how speakers sound is the best way to judge speakers.

When you look at a manufacturer's 1m/1W SPL chart the line that is more flat & level is better than a line that has a lot of high peaks & low dips. The numbers at the bottom of the chart indicate the frequency, starting with the lowest tones on the left going to the highest tones on the right. The numbers on the side of the chart indicate the decibels, starting with the quietest dB at the bottom & the loudest dB at the top.

Klipsch RB-51 Book Shelf Loudspeaker $348.00 pair (MSP)
Specifications
frequency response 50 Hz - 23 KHz +/-3 dB
power handling 75 Watts RMS / 300 Watts Peak
sensitivity 92 dB @ 2.83V / 1M
nominal impedance 8 ohms compatible

You can almost always build better speaker cabinets than what you can buy. So when you are on a budget building your own cabinets for your speakers & subwoofers is your best option.

David. A mid-sized (48"x15"x15") floor-stander speaker.
http://www.billfitzmaurice.com/David.html
"With average sensitivity of 95dB/2.83v/1 meter this is one powerful speaker, and with response of plus/minus 2.5dB from 38Hz to 16kHz it's also very accurate. In room the bass response extends to below 20Hz. And the best feature? How about a build cost as low as $300- for a pair!"

Klipsch SP 1 florstanding loudspeakers w Power Sub 1 Pair RARE Good Condition $599.00 Time Remaining: 3h 5m Buy It Now for only: $599.00

Klipsch RSX 4 Speakers Pair Black Bookshelf or Wall Mountable TAKE A LK $59.99 Time Remaining: 7h 5m

NEVER HOOKED UP Klipsch Speakers RB 81II Speakers OPEN BOX ONE PAIR $625.00 Time Remaining: 7h 12m Buy It Now for only: $625.00

NEVER HOOKED UP Klipsch RF 82 II Speakers OPEN BOX 1 PAIR BLACK COLOR $899.00 Time Remaining: 7h 12m Buy It Now for only: $899.00

NEVER HOOKED UP Klipsch Reference RF 42 II Speakers OPEN BOX 1 PAIR $399.00 Time Remaining: 7h 13m Buy It Now for only: $399.00

BRAND NEW Klipsch IK 650 C speaker brackets 2 pair WITH FREE SHIPPING $48.00 Time Remaining: 7h 24m Buy It Now for only: $56.00

Klipsch 525 5 1 4 inch house speakers woofers drivers pair replacement used $34.99 Time Remaining: 11h 33m Buy It Now for only: $44.99

Pair of Klipsch R 650 IK Rough In Kit New in Box $20.00 Time Remaining: 13h 22m Buy It Now for only: $20.00

KLIPSCH ICON WB 14 HIGH END BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS PAIR NEW $399.99 Time Remaining: 1d 55m Buy It Now for only: $399.99

NEVER HOOKED UP Klipsch Speakers RS 52II OPEN BOX PAIR BLACK $625.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 53m Buy It Now for only: $625.00

Klipsch CDT 3650 C Ceiling Speakers Brand New Free Shipping ONE PAIR $299.00 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 48m Buy It Now for only: $299.00

Klipsch R 5650 W In Wall Speakers Brand New Free Shipping ONE PAIR $399.99 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 54m Buy It Now for only: $399.99

Klipsch RF 7 II Floorstanding One Pair BRAND NEW Cherry $3,198.00 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 46m Buy It Now for only: $3,198.00

Klipsch RF 7 II Floorstanding Speaker Pair Cherry $2,399.00 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 34m Buy It Now for only: $2,399.00

BOX pair 2 KLIPSCH F 10 F10 SYNERGY STEREO TRACTIX HORN SPEAKERS $576.00 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 2m Buy It Now for only: $576.00

KLIPSCH ALL WEATHER SERIES AW 500 SPEAKERS PAIR 75 WATT $119.00 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 4m Buy It Now for only: $135.00

Pair of Black Klipsch SS 1 Main Stereo Speakers $100.00 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 48m Buy It Now for only: $150.00

Klipsch CDT 2650 C II In Ceiling Architectural Speaker PAIR $379.00 Time Remaining: 2d 2h 48m Buy It Now for only: $379.00

Klipsch RB 81 II Bookshelf Loudspeaker One Pair Black $699.00 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 5m Buy It Now for only: $699.00

Klipsch SB 1 Stereo Speakers New in Box Unopened Pair in Black $199.99 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 3m

Klipsch CDT 2650 SC In ceiling Surround Speakers Pair $279.99 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 45m Buy It Now for only: $279.99

Klipsch Reference All Weather Series AW 650 Speaker 1 Pair White $339.99 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 48m Buy It Now for only: $339.99

Pair Oragon by Klipsch 6 In Wall Stero Speakers OR6P $144.00 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 51m Buy It Now for only: $144.00

Klipsch RB 61 II Reference Series Bookshelf Loudspeaker Pair Black $549.00 Time Remaining: 2d 7h 3m Buy It Now for only: $549.00

Klipsch AW500 Reference All Weather Outdoor Loudspeakers White Pair $349.00 Time Remaining: 2d 7h 3m Buy It Now for only: $349.00

Pair Klipsch KG 35 Floor Standing Stereo Speakers Medium Oak Speaker $99.95 Time Remaining: 2d 8h 20m

New in Box Klipsch IC 5t in ceiling surround sound speakers pair $100.00 Time Remaining: 2d 8h 37m Buy It Now for only: $120.00

Klipsch RB 10 Bookshelf Speaker New 4 Inch Two Way PAIR $215.00 Time Remaining: 2d 9h 43m Buy It Now for only: $238.88

KLIPSCH R 5650 C INDOOR OUTDOOR NEW SEALED UNOPENED REFERENCE SERIES PAIR NEW $399.00 Time Remaining: 2d 9h 55m Buy It Now for only: $399.00

Klipsch Icon VB 15 Bookshelp Speakers 1 Pair New $149.95 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 5m Buy It Now for only: $149.95

Pair of Klipsch Quintet 20 Speakers w bracket $40.95 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 8m

Klipsch Speaker RF 7II Floorstanding Speakers One Pair Black MFR 5 YR Warranty $3,198.00 Time Remaining: 3d 28m Buy It Now for only: $3,198.00

Klipsch RF 7II Floorstanding One Pair OPEN BOX Black Never USED MFR WARRANTY $2,398.00 Time Remaining: 3d 33m Buy It Now for only: $2,398.00

Klipsch KL 6502 THX One PAIR Brand New In Box Free shipping $599.99 Time Remaining: 3d 1h 38m Buy It Now for only: $599.99

Klipsch HD 500 Satellite Speaker Pair Never Been Used Black $134.95 Time Remaining: 3d 7h 42m Buy It Now for only: $134.95

NEW Klipsch Synergy B 20 Premium 525 Inch Bookshelf Speakers Pair $248.00 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 56m Buy It Now for only: $248.00

One Pair Speaker Badges Klipsch Pie Shaped Logos Plastic Small Grille Emblems $23.95 Time Remaining: 3d 10h 55m Buy It Now for only: $23.95

Klipsch RF 82II Floorstanding One Pair OPEN BOX CHERRY Never USED MFR WARRANTY $899.00 Time Remaining: 3d 11h 33m Buy It Now for only: $899.00

Klipsch RB 41 II Reference Speakers Pair Black Sealed $259.00 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 53m Buy It Now for only: $259.00

Klipsch Synergy S 10 Surround Speakers S10 Pair $289.99 Time Remaining: 4d 22m Buy It Now for only: $289.99

Klipsch RF 63 Speakers pair $1,299.99 Time Remaining: 4d 44m Buy It Now for only: $1,599.00

KLIPSCH AW 650 Outdoor Speakers PAIR NEW Black $372.00 Time Remaining: 4d 1h 41m Buy It Now for only: $372.00

Klipsch K24K Woofers Pair From Heresy Speakers $99.00 Time Remaining: 4d 1h 42m

Klipsch Palladium P 17B Bookshelf Speaker PAIR ESPRESSO SHOWROOM DEMO NR $2,000.00 Time Remaining: 4d 3h 29m

Klipsch KSB 31 Main Stereo Speakers Bookshelf Black Synergy Series Pair Working $9.95 Time Remaining: 4d 5h 24m

Klipsch 525 Outdoor Main Stereo Speakers Pair Near Mint NICE $220.00 Time Remaining: 4d 6h 28m Buy It Now for only: $220.00

klipsch quintet satellite bookshelf speaker pair black $47.99 Time Remaining: 4d 7h 50m Buy It Now for only: $59.99

pair ISC 15 Alnico Woofers speaker Klipsch Corner $299.00 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 48m Buy It Now for only: $299.00

Klipsch RVX 54 Pair SILVER $450.00 Time Remaining: 4d 12h 30m

NEVER HOOKED UP Klipsch Reference RF 42 II Speakers OPEN BOX 1 PAIR $399.00 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 59m Buy It Now for only: $399.00

Klipsch AW 650 65 Reference Outdoor Loudspeaker Pair White $549.00 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 41m Buy It Now for only: $549.00

Klipsch RB 61II Bookshelf One Pair OPEN BOX Black Never USED MFR WARRANTY $399.00 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 41m Buy It Now for only: $399.00

Klipsch AW 650 65 Reference Series Outdoor Loudspeaker Pair Black $549.00 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 46m Buy It Now for only: $549.00

Klipsch CDT 5800 C II In ceiling Loudspeaker Brand New Pair $595.00 Time Remaining: 5d 2h 28m Buy It Now for only: $595.00

Klipsch CDT 5650 C II In ceiling Loudspeaker Brand New Pair $585.00 Time Remaining: 5d 2h 30m Buy It Now for only: $585.00

Klipsch CDT 3800 C II In ceiling Loudspeaker Brand New Pair $579.00 Time Remaining: 5d 2h 33m Buy It Now for only: $579.00

Klipsch CDT 3650 C II In ceiling Loudspeaker Brand New Pair $409.00 Time Remaining: 5d 2h 35m Buy It Now for only: $409.00

Klipsch Icon KV 15 5 1 4 2 Way Bookshelf Speakers Pair Black $215.99 Time Remaining: 5d 4h 2m Buy It Now for only: $215.99

Klipsch RF 82II Floorstanding One Pair BRAND NEW CHERRY $1,198.00 Time Remaining: 5d 4h 58m Buy It Now for only: $1,198.00

Klipsch RF 62II Floorstanding One Pair BRAND NEW CHERRY $998.00 Time Remaining: 5d 5h Buy It Now for only: $998.00

Klipsch RF 52II Floorstanding One Pair BRAND NEW CHERRY $748.00 Time Remaining: 5d 5h 3m Buy It Now for only: $748.00

Klipsch RB 81 II Bookshelf Loudspeaker One Pair CHERRY $849.00 Time Remaining: 5d 5h 6m Buy It Now for only: $849.00

pair of Klipsch Synergy F 10 Premium 65 Inch Floor Standing Speaker $325.00 Time Remaining: 5d 6h 51m Buy It Now for only: $375.00

Klipsch Reference Series RS 41 II Surround CH speaker for one Pair $279.99 Time Remaining: 5d 7h Buy It Now for only: $279.99

Klipsch RB 61II Bookshelf One Pair OPEN BOX BLACK Never USED MFR WARRANTY $399.00 Time Remaining: 5d 7h 56m Buy It Now for only: $399.00

Klipsch AW 650 Outdoor Speakers FREE SHIPPING 1 Pair $549.00 Time Remaining: 6d 38m Buy It Now for only: $549.00

Klipsch KP 250 PA Speaker System KP250 Pair 2 $399.99 Time Remaining: 6d 4h 34m Buy It Now for only: $399.99

Klipsch RB 15 Bookshelf Reference Speakers Pair Dark Wood $31.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 6d 4h 50m

Klipsch Reference All Weather Series AW 500 Speaker 1 Pair White $230.00 Time Remaining: 6d 5h 26m Buy It Now for only: $230.00

Klipsch Promedia GMX speakers 1 pair $60.00 Time Remaining: 6d 6h Buy It Now for only: $60.00

Klipsch Heresy Speakers pair IN PERFECT CONDITION VERY CLEAN $450.00 Time Remaining: 6d 10h 10m Buy It Now for only: $450.00

Klipsch RB 81II Bookshelf One Pair OPEN BOX CHERRY Never USED MFR WARRANTY $625.00 Time Remaining: 6d 11h 3m Buy It Now for only: $625.00

Pair of Klipsch Icon VB15 75 Watt 8 Ohm Bookshelf Speakers $99.99 Time Remaining: 6d 12h 16m Buy It Now for only: $130.00

Klipsch KSB 21 Rosewood Bookshelf Speaker Pair $0.99 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 55m

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Klipsch KS 525 THX Surround Speakers Pair $1,099.99 Time Remaining: 7d 52m Buy It Now for only: $1,099.99

Klipsch HD 500 Satellite Speakers Pair $75.00 Time Remaining: 7d 1h 4m Buy It Now for only: $85.00

Klipsch AW 525 525 Reference All Weather Outdoor Loudspeaker Pair Black $449.00 Time Remaining: 7d 4h 41m Buy It Now for only: $449.00

NEVER HOOKED UP Klipsch RF 82 II Speakers OPEN BOX 1 PAIR CHERRY COLOR $899.00 Time Remaining: 7d 8h 6m Buy It Now for only: $899.00

Klipsch RB 81 II Black Pair Two Way Bookshelf Speaker $849.00 Time Remaining: 7d 8h 41m Buy It Now for only: $849.00