Bookshelf speakers?

[zachary80]

I'm looking at getting a pair of bookshelf speakers or monitors for my bedroom. My budget is around $400 for the speakers and an amp. Two possibilities I'm considering are:

Yamaha HS50M

AV123 XLS with something like a Super T-amp

Also, something like a 3-in 2-out input/output selector would be nice, but I have no idea where to start looking for one

[philodox]

I'm very fond of the Polk Audio RTi4's, and even with speaker stands they should fit within your budget if you find a set used. T-amps are always good for amplification.

[JBLoudG20]

Kef iQ3.

[hYdrociTy]

kef fanboi.

[zachary80]

Do anyone have any experience with the various T-amps?

I'm also looking at the Emotiva BPA-1:

http://emotiva.com/bpa1.html

I'm very fond of the Polk Audio RTi4's, and even with speaker stands they should fit within your budget if you find a set used. T-amps are always good for amplification.

I'll look into those, they seem decent.

Kef iQ3.

Do you know of a reliable website/dealer in the US? The only legitimate-looking site I found them on sold them at $400/pr in black

[JBLoudG20]

Do anyone have any experience with the various T-amps?

I'm also looking at the Emotiva BPA-1:

http://emotiva.com/bpa1.html

I'll look into those, they seem decent.

Do you know of a reliable website/dealer in the US? The only legitimate-looking site I found them on sold them at $400/pr in black

MM, Vans... but my recommendation is to buy used off A'gon or ebay fwiw: I paid $125 for my Q1 (which is the old name of the iQ3)

[philodox]

I'll look into those, they seem decent.

They sound great, the cherry finish looks lovely, are reasonably easy to drive, and don't really require a sub. I've never heard the Kef's though and am not sure if anyone on here has experience with both.

[Dusty Chalk]

I would also add the Radiient Europas and the NHT Classic series to your short list of speakers to research further and hear if possible.