Dayton B652 6-1/2″ 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair

Reviews

1. For only $25, these speakers give excellent performance

   by Jonathan Santeramo

   These speakers provide excellent base and overall excellent sound quality. They are much better than the stock speakers that came with my stereo system. If you need replacement speakers and you’re on a budget, consider these speakers. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

2. OK I guess

   by David R. Rishel

   I’m on the horns of a dilemma. On the one hand, these were $25.00, so what did I expect? On the other hand, they are speakers and I wanted to use them connected to a simple Sherwood stereo receiver in my office. In the end, they were just too flat. The higher frequencies were dull and the lower end just sounded muddy and dull. I was replacing an old set of Realistic Optimus 7 speakers which were much brighter all around. I suppose they might be fine as rear chanel speakers, if you were not too particular, but they really are not great. Of course, they are better than a built-in radio speaker or the speakers built into a TV, but if you are going to go to the effort to buy and connect seperately purchased speakers, why not spend a little more and get something that is going to be more satisfying? Another thing that was disappointing was the size. These are pretty big for bookshelf speakers delivering this quality sound. I’d suggest you think about them before you buy.

3. Tough To Beat

   by "Corn Fed"

   These bookshelf speakers are really tough to beat for the price! Nothing exotic about them at all-good components in a simple sealed black vinyl covered box. They sound good and deliver a punch when pushed. Ideal for a smaller room or den. I’m not able to hear any major frequency dropouts or coloration. So…..sit back and enjoy! They don’t get in the way of anything.

4. Good for back surround sound

   by Edward Lamaide

   For this price how can you go wrong.
   
   I would not use these for front left and right speakers, or as my main stereo speakers.
   
   They do how ever work well for back surround sound speakers. Their construction is very solid.
   
   These would also work well in a bedroom or office.
   
   Just don’t expect any deep bass out of them they are very punchy.

5. Really Fine Sounding Speakers – Well-Worth Owning

   by Lawrence H. Bulk

   I received these Dayton B652 6-1/2″ 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair speakers just yesterday but I played them for several hours last night. The amplifier I used is the Dayton DTA-1 Class T Digital Amplifier 15 WPC which works beautifully with them.

   I used an Insignia Portable CD Player with Skip Protection, CD-R, CD-RW as my source and I played a number of classical CDs.

   The sound is quite amazing for such inexpensive speakers. It would be amazing if the cost were three times their low price. No kidding!

   They do seem to work best in a near-field arrangement but they also easily fill up my bedroom with fine sound. I have them placed on 24″ high (steel) speaker stands (also Dayton Audio – Dayton SSMB24 24″ Speaker Stand Pair Square Steel Base – but apparently not sold though Amazon), about six feet apart, and four feet from the rear wall (and more than that from the side walls).

   The bass is not going to “knock your socks off” – but it is certainly not lacking either. I am pretty picky when it comes to my audio equipment and, believe me, this system, which cost less than $160.00(!) all told, is an amazing value.

   If you want absolute top quality equipment and sound, you must be willing to pay commensurate prices. But this small system, which could not function nearly as well without these speakers, and still cost as little, is all most people need for normal-sized rooms. In my opinion, the sound quality from these speakers is very smooth and very pleasant. Listening for several hours induced no “listener fatigue” whatsoever.

   These speakers would also be an ideal choice for a child’s first sound system. He/she will appreciate the quality and, in fact, they will never “outgrow” them. Even if the child obtains “better” speakers some year down the road, that child will ALWAYS find a place for these.

   At their current price, I give them my highest recommendation – and I also recommend the other components I mention; this is an excellent small sound system, one of which anyone would be proud.

6. Great value, great sound!

   by C. Smock

   I purchased these speakers because a) I’ve heard good stuff about Dayton, and b) they’re just $25! Although they’re 8ohm speakers, I’m running them from a 6ohm bookshelf system receiver. Compared to the system’s original speakers (that are about 6 years old), these Dayton’s sound great. A much cleaner sound, with much more distinct highs. There isn’t quite as much bass, but it’s tight and punchy, and is plenty for a small room or at a desk. The boxes aren’t ported, so if you felt like dabbling for a bit more bass, that might be a way to go. They aren’t rated for quite as much power as my system puts out, but I have not gotten any distortion from the speakers (probably because of their higher resistance), and I’ve taken them quite loud. So, for a dorm room, a basement, your garage, these are great speakers. They handle power, they sound great, and above all else, are cheap! Solid construction, too. Thick fiberboard with damping fiber in the cabinet for a good, tight sound.

   Order them directly from Parts Express, though, as the shipping is a few dollars cheaper!