Looking for Active speaker under 10K

[kingfisher]

Recently got Phd admission in IIT and staying in hostel. In home I have NAD 3020 and Dali Zensor 3 stereo system at home. In hostel room , I am planning to have an active speaker. Right now I have Edifier ED-R1700BT in mind. I like tight bass and detailed sound. I found some refurbished model in flipkart for 10k. Is it advisable to buy refurbished? Since I am depending on stipend , have very tight budget.

 

[MaSh]

Not sure about Flipkart refurbished, however I have never been disappointed by Amazon refurbished. Take a look there too if there is any speaker

MaSh

 

[Dinesh Menon]

Recently got Phd admission in IIT and staying in hostel. In home I have NAD 3020 and Dali Zensor 3 stereo system at home. In hostel room , I am planning to have an active speaker. Right now I have Edifier ED-R1700BT in mind. I like tight bass and detailed sound. I found some refurbished model in flipkart for 10k. Is it advisable to buy refurbished? Since I am depending on stipend , have very tight budget.

You can try this one. Local dealer will give you a better price.
Pioneer DM-40-W Pair 4" Active Desktop Monitor Speakers (White) https://amzn.in/d/iJWbIdw

 

[kingfisher]

You can try this one. Local dealer will give you a better price.
Pioneer DM-40-W Pair 4" Active Desktop Monitor Speakers (White) https://amzn.in/d/iJWbIdw

Thanks. But it seems no Bluetooth connectivity.

 

[Dinesh Menon]

Thanks. But it seems no Bluetooth connectivity.

Actually there's also a Bluetooth version of the same model. Seems it's out of stock on Amazon, but available at many places. You can negotiate for the best price:

https://audiomaxx.in/products/pioneer-dm-40d-bt-4-two-way-active-desktop-monitor-system-with-bluetooth

One more solid option:
JBL Professional 104-BT Compact Desktop Reference Woofer Monitors with Bluetooth https://amzn.in/d/drcBSj0

Another one with a wireless subwoofer (aux/bluetooth)

https://audiomaxx.in/products/pioneer-soundbar-speaker-system-with-wireless-subwoofer

All within your budget.

 

[kingfisher]

Not sure about Flipkart refurbished, however I have never been disappointed by Amazon refurbished. Take a look there too if there is any speaker

MaSh

I checked but I could not find active speakers in refurbished section

Actually there's also a Bluetooth version of the same model. Seems it's out of stock on Amazon, but available at many places. You can negotiate for the best price:

https://audiomaxx.in/products/pioneer-dm-40d-bt-4-two-way-active-desktop-monitor-system-with-bluetooth

Its beyond my budget: 27.5K

One more solid option:
JBL Professional 104-BT Compact Desktop Reference Woofer Monitors with Bluetooth https://amzn.in/d/drcBSj0

I guess the bass will be very less. For decent bass we need at least 4" woofer.

 

[kingfisher]

The difference between R1700BT and R1700BTs is later one is with bluetooth 5 with aptx. But the problem is both Phone and speaker should support Aptx otherwise it is useless to spend the extra bucks. After seeing the reviews R1700BTs I am more inclined to this one. So willing to buy even a used one from any of our FM if interested.

 

[Dinesh Menon]

This is one is a well-received model coming in 2 versions :
Edifier R1280DB Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Optical Input - Wireless Studio Monitors - 4 Inch Near Field Speaker - 42w RMS - Wood Grain https://amzn.in/d/4PbmSC1

 

[kingfisher]

This is one is a well-received model coming in 2 versions :
Edifier R1280DB Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Optical Input - Wireless Studio Monitors - 4 Inch Near Field Speaker - 42w RMS - Wood Grain https://amzn.in/d/4PbmSC1

Thanks. This seems a nice choice

 

[kingfisher]

Anyone purchased from https://www.therevolverclub.com/ ? Is it trustable?

 

[sound1]

Recently got Phd admission in IIT and staying in hostel. In home I have NAD 3020 and Dali Zensor 3 stereo system at home. In hostel room , I am planning to have an active speaker. Right now I have Edifier ED-R1700BT in mind. I like tight bass and detailed sound. I found some refurbished model in flipkart for 10k. Is it advisable to buy refurbished? Since I am depending on stipend , have very tight budget.

I believe it was Edifier 1700BT my brother got after seeing amazon reviews. Not nice, very muddy, sounds like mass market speaker. I suggest you go for the best headphone setup you can afford, especially since you might be staying in a campus.

 

[Dinesh Menon]

Avoid that dealer, you can check old posts of our FMs on their trustworthiness.
Since you are from Chennai, visit
Sabari Musicals, Old No.92, 93, 1st Floor, 171, Arcot Rd, Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600026
This is also a good option:

https://avshack.in/products/mackie-cr4-xbt-compact-4-powered-monitor-speakers-with-bluetooth-pair

 

[kingfisher]

I believe it was Edifier 1700BT my brother got after seeing amazon reviews. Not nice, very muddy, sounds like mass market speaker. I suggest you go for the best headphone setup you can afford, especially since you might be staying in a campus.

Thanks for the reply. I already have Sennheiser PX 100 and Cowon S9. We have separate room so thought of having a speaker wont be a problem. I am planning to use this set up in future for my TV after adding a Sub woofer.

 

[kingfisher]

I believe it was Edifier 1700BT my brother got after seeing amazon reviews. Not nice, very muddy, sounds like mass market speaker. I suggest you go for the best headphone setup you can afford, especially since you might be staying in a campus.

Then how about this one? https://www.amazon.in/Edifier-R1280DBs-Bluetooth-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B095NGCWSV

 

[sound1]

Then how about this one? https://www.amazon.in/Edifier-R1280DBs-Bluetooth-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B095NGCWSV

no idea, heard only that one.

 

[hifimaddy]

Why don't you try this combo?

Amazon.in

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