# Budget DJ speakers **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [October 15, 2014, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/budget-dj-speakers/68458 "2014-10-15T16:17:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![griff001](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8e8cbc/32.png) [@griff001](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/griff001)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/budget-dj-speakers/68458/1 "2014-10-15T16:17:34Z")
**Budget DJ speakers** Hi, I wasn’t sure if this should be posted in the general forum or DJ gear forum, I plumped for here so apologies if this is in the wrong place. Budget speakers for a beginners set up. My budget is around £100-120, could look at slightly more though if it will make a big difference. What do you guys use? I have looked at the M Audio AV40’s, but I’m not sure how suited these would be for dj’ing, or if they’re not much more than a glorified PC speaker. I’ll mainly be playing bassy dance music, decent bass is a must really. Cheers 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![sheikyerbouti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19b73/32.png) [@sheikyerbouti](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/sheikyerbouti)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/budget-dj-speakers/68458/2 "2014-10-15T17:22:15Z")
If you just want some speakers to try on your own just pick any kind of cheap pc speakers with a subwoofer, or whatever you can find. If you can spend a little more, go for some used hifi speakers and a used amp. I have a pair of old Magnat Ribbon 5s and they have a great sound for their price. Just don’t think you need to buy some expensive studio monitors to practice DJing. I always regreted buying cheap speakers (e.g. the hercules DJ speakers XPS 80) they are not worth their money. ---
**Author:** ![mostapha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mostapha/32/14134_2.png) [@mostapha](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mostapha)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/budget-dj-speakers/68458/3 "2014-10-15T17:29:25Z")
I like my KRKs, but I think they’re a little over your budget. In that range, I’d get decent 2.1 computer speakers…just check out reviews. I have a set of Klipsch Promedias that sound alright for the money…a little noisy, but it doesn’t bother me for the money. ---
**Author:** ![blatterjr](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/blatterjr/32/12436_2.png) [@blatterjr](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/blatterjr)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/budget-dj-speakers/68458/4 "2014-10-15T17:31:11Z")
I use Mackie MR8’s in a home studio. Excellent sound and bass for the compact size. You should be able to find them used (don’t bother with the new MKX at a bit higher price point than you listed. MR5’s are even less expensive. ---
**Author:** ![Patch](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/patch/32/118_2.png) [@Patch](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Patch)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/budget-dj-speakers/68458/5 "2014-10-15T17:35:51Z")
I’d go the hi-fi speakers and amp combo if I were you. Something like this would be great: Speakers: [http://www.richersounds.com/product/standmount-speakers/mordaunt-short/m10/mord-short-m10-blk](http://www.richersounds.com/product/standmount-speakers/mordaunt-short/m10/mord-short-m10-blk) Amp: [Pardon our interruption...](http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-MUSE-SA50-68W-x2-T-AMP-Digital-Amplifier-TDA7489L-Black-/271524551348?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers&hash=item3f381fdab4) I have that Muse Amp, and it sounds great. Loud and clear, and the treble and bass controls means you can personalise the sound. ---
**Author:** ![SlvrDragon50](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SlvrDragon50](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/SlvrDragon50)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/budget-dj-speakers/68458/6 "2014-10-15T18:13:03Z")
> [@blatterjr](#): > > I use Mackie MR8’s in a home studio. Excellent sound and bass for the compact size. You should be able to find them used (don’t bother with the new MKX at a bit higher price point than you listed. MR5’s are even less expensive. Mackies are amazing. So many people gloss over them for KRKs. ---
**Author:** ![daviedavedave](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/daviedavedave/32/13381_2.png) [@daviedavedave](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/daviedavedave)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/budget-dj-speakers/68458/7 "2014-10-15T18:15:14Z")
> [@blatterjr](#): > > I use Mackie MR8’s in a home studio. Excellent sound and bass for the compact size. You should be able to find them used (don’t bother with the new MKX at a bit higher price point than you listed. MR5’s are even less expensive. Do you find the bass is a bit emphasised on the Mackie’s? I’ve been looking around because I’d like to get some monitors, and this is something that’s cropped up in reviews etc. ---
**Author:** ![blatterjr](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/blatterjr/32/12436_2.png) [@blatterjr](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/blatterjr)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/budget-dj-speakers/68458/8 "2014-10-15T18:19:51Z")
> [@daviedavedave](#): > > Do you find the bass is a bit emphasised on the Mackie’s? I’ve been looking around because I’d like to get some monitors, and this is something that’s cropped up in reviews etc. I can’t say that I’ve noticed an emphasis… I play lots of bass music, hip-hop, etc. so I may be bit biased. =) ---
**Author:** ![blatterjr](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/blatterjr/32/12436_2.png) [@blatterjr](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/blatterjr)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/budget-dj-speakers/68458/9 "2014-10-15T18:23:20Z")
> [@SlvrDragon50](#): > > Mackies are amazing. So many people gloss over them for KRKs. Mine are the original series and compared favorably to KRK’s when I was purchasing. They sounded cleaner, looked better and had a better craft in my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![ProfessorStrangeman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/professorstrangeman/32/14979_2.png) [@ProfessorStrangeman](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ProfessorStrangeman)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/budget-dj-speakers/68458/10 "2014-10-15T21:07:06Z")
Logitech z623’s are unreal. If you’re just using them to practice I’d recommend them anyday. ---
**Author:** ![mostapha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mostapha/32/14134_2.png) [@mostapha](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mostapha)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/budget-dj-speakers/68458/11 "2014-10-15T21:16:10Z")
> [@Patch](#): > > I’d go the hi-fi speakers and amp combo if I were you. > > Something like this would be great: > > Speakers: [http://www.richersounds.com/product/standmount-speakers/mordaunt-short/m10/mord-short-m10-blk](http://www.richersounds.com/product/standmount-speakers/mordaunt-short/m10/mord-short-m10-blk) > > Amp: [Pardon our interruption...](http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-MUSE-SA50-68W-x2-T-AMP-Digital-Amplifier-TDA7489L-Black-/271524551348?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers&hash=item3f381fdab4) > > I have that Muse Amp, and it sounds great. Loud and clear, and the treble and bass controls means you can personalise the sound. Does gear like this actually sound good? My only experience with passive speakers is in extremely loud concert/club systems or extremely expensive high-end monitoring setups. ---
**Author:** ![SlvrDragon50](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SlvrDragon50](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/SlvrDragon50)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/budget-dj-speakers/68458/12 "2014-10-15T21:32:37Z")
> [@blatterjr](#): > > Mine are the original series and compared favorably to KRK’s when I was purchasing. They sounded cleaner, looked better and had a better craft in my opinion. Yea, I’ve got the MK2s. got a small scratch during my move though 😞 They sound is just a whole ton cleaner compared to the KRKs. ---
**Author:** ![blatterjr](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/blatterjr/32/12436_2.png) [@blatterjr](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/blatterjr)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/budget-dj-speakers/68458/13 "2014-10-15T21:38:30Z")
> [@SlvrDragon50](#): > > Yea, I’ve got the MK2s. got a small scratch during my move though 😞 > > They sound is just a whole ton cleaner compared to the KRKs. The MK2’s got a bezel change as part of the upgrade… they took the logo off! I was surprised. I’m sure they sound excellent still through. 👍 ---
**Author:** ![daviedavedave](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/daviedavedave/32/13381_2.png) [@daviedavedave](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/daviedavedave)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2014, 9:06am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/budget-dj-speakers/68458/14 "2014-10-16T09:06:42Z")
> [@mostapha](#): > > Does gear like this actually sound good? My only experience with passive speakers is in extremely loud concert/club systems or extremely expensive high-end monitoring setups. Low end passive speakers & amp are what I have for general use / practicing on my rubbish CD decks. It actually sounds pretty good but I’m paranoid that you get a false sonic image when producing.