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Doug, Since this post, bought another pair on sale at Fry's for $69. This pair I will keep for myself and bring to Carverfest. Not quite sure where I will set them after the fest, (thinking set up a spare bedroom system) but for $69 (free shipping and no tax), I wanted to see the reaction of some of the attendees faces when I cue up DB Take 5, SRV Pan Alley or a couple cuts of Patricia Barber. They certainly play well above their size and price. I am bringing the "Pabst Blue Ribbon Cheapskate Special system" to CF. A 35 year old Pioneer SA6700 Int. Amp picked up at a neighbor's garage sale several decades ago to pair with the little Pioneers. ($25 for int. amp) Zip cord for speaker wires and a broken down laptop missing a key or two for tunes. Cost of speakers, Pioneer Int. Amp and zip cord less than $100. Will be embarrassed by every system there. However, will still make music and should raise a few eyebrows based on cost to sound ratio. He are the Little Pioneers A/B comparing to the Legacy Whisper XD's and the Dunlavy 4A's.

+2 Rarely listen to headphones, but the Grado 80's have served me well when I do. Decent sound and won't break the bank. Works with MP3 players also.

Rolling Stones: Can't you Hear Me Knocking! Although limited to 37 MPH on my Yama Zuma 50

Pioneer SP-BS22 Bookshelf speakers OK guys, here's the deal. After reading about the little bookshelves for about 2 months, I waited for a sale at BB or Amazon. Do I have a need for these? Absolutely not. But for $90, my curiosity got the best of me. My head congestion is finally cleared up enough to where I can hear highs again. So, I thought I would see what all the hype is about. Picked them up earlier in the week. Hooked them up about an hour ago. Still breaking in. These are some pretty small bookshelves. Cued up a Chesky recording of Sara K that I play on a regular basis on my big rigs. First my thought was, were these really only $90? Second thought was, these little bookshelves actually nail the most important of the audio spectrum pretty darn well, which is the midrange. Sara K sounds very natural. A sax cuts in and sounds almost live. This sax cut comes close to almost duplicating the big rigs at a reasonable volume. The highs are also fairly clean, but not nearly as crystal clean as the big rigs. However, the highs will not make you run from the room. They are pretty darn good. The bass: well their is some there, more than you would expect from such an inexpensive bookshelf with a 4 inch woofer. Sure the ported design helps. But don't expect chest thumps. Next up Dave Clark, Take 5. Drums sound very natural. Alto Sax cuts in with a natural sound. Not a live sound by any means, but much more than I would expect from such a cheap speaker. Cued up a James Taylor cut. Male voice sounds good. Again, the total midrange is impressive. Still playing, but quite surprised. If anyone is looking for a garage, small bedroom, den speaker or speakers to give to your kid as a starter system, there is no disappointment here. Just don't expect chest thumping bass or volume that will blow you against the wall. Make no mistake, this is an audio bargain not to be missed, if you have a need. Or if you are curious just like me, spend the $90 and smile as you listen to these little gems. Now, what am I going to do with these? Probably will give to Matt for a garage system for the new home he is building. By the way, heard about these on AudioCircle. Here is the link: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=113182.0 They are designed by Andrew Jones of TAD fame. Still on sale for $91 at Best Buy and thru Amazon. Guys, for only $91 dollars you cannot go wrong. Read the comments on Audiocircle if in doubt. _________________