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Best Powered Speakers under $50050

1. Drop BMR1 Nearfield Monitors

#1 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Honestly better than expected. I bought these to be desktop speakers, and they do what it says on the tin, and punch above their weight class doing so. Sound is punchy..."  Read More

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2. Audioengine A2+ Bluetooth Speakers With DAC

#2 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Incredible sound !!! There have been very few times in recent years that I have been truly amazed in front of a new device: and the first switch on of these speakers..."  Read More

3. Massdrop x JBL LSR30X Powered Speakers

#3 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"I love JBL's 305s for their price and affordability, and then for Massdrop to get on that! Watch out! I was quite happy because this price point was the jumping point..."  Read More

4. Edifier E25 Luna Eclipse Bluetooth Speakers

#4 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Doubles as a headphone stand. "  Read More

5. Audioengine A5+ Wireless Speaker System

#5 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

It’s easy enough to plug into a pair of cans and get invested in your music, but to get out of your headspace or open up the sonics to the room around you, you’ll need...  Read More

6. CEntrance Reserve Series Speaker Cables

#6 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Great friggin' cable for the money. Dudes, I make my own cables regularly, I didn't need this cable, I wanted it and that's a big difference. Argue all you want about..."  Read More

7. PSB Alpha PS1 Speakers

#7 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Uncommon transparency at this price point. I always knew these were good speakers, but I never realized exactly how good. The piano finish is beautiful, if..."  Read More

8. KRK Rokit Powered 5 Monitor

#8 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

From KRK’s third generation of well-respected studio reference monitors, the KRK Rokit Powered 5 Monitor offers accurate playback for both professional and personal...  Read More

9. Edifier S880DB Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers

#9 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Great sound and a steal for the price. When I saw these on sale for $150 and considering how pleased I have been with the Edifers on my own desk, I picked these up for..."  Read More

10. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 Bluetooth Speaker

#10 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Cute color and good speaker for its size. Bought as a gift to my wife and she really likes the color. Plus the sound is great for its size."  Read More

11. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M3 Speaker

#11 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"High quality construction and good sound. Grabbed this for my elderly mother, who's hardly a technophile. Setting it up as a Chromecast device is just a matter of..."  Read More

12. Acoustic Research Bolt 1.0 Bluetooth Speaker

#12 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Nice speaker, good sound quality. This speaker is kind of odd, it's big and heavy, plus it is not waterproof. It seems like it's an speaker designed to be used..."  Read More

13. JBL LSR308 8” Two-Way Powered Studio Monitor

#13 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

Whether you’re a studio producer working on the next big hit or a film buff finding the perfect spot in your living room to feel the rumble of your Blu-ray collection,...  Read More

14. PreSonus Eris E5 2-Way Near-Field Studio Monitor

#14 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Great Monitor speakers. I use a Pair of Presonus Eris E5 as monitors for my little home acoustic guitar mixer system. They sound surprisingly good in this..."  Read More

15. Audioengine N22 Amp

#15 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

Well suited for smaller spaces in your home or office, the Audioengine N22 can connect to your computer or portable device to drive headphones or power bookshelf...  Read More

16. Hivi Swan M200 MKIII Speaker System

#16 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"These sound and look fantastic. Been using these for years in my bedroom for my TV... The sound is great and they are just gorgeous"  Read More

17. Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 2nd Gen Bluetooth Speaker

#17 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Not a “Party Speaker”. We’ve all seen Bluetooth “party speakers” from even respected manufacturers such as Klipsch. Flashing disco lights optional - or not. These are..."  Read More

18. Thonet & Vander Kurbis BT Bluetooth Speakers

#18 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Only thing i could complain about is the bluetooth but since I use them on my pc , Its rare to connect them. I love the sound and the volume control is good for its size."  Read More

19. Acoustic Research Flash 1.0 Bluetooth Speaker

#19 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Great battery life. Battery life and sound are very good, the volume controls could be a bit more precise"  Read More

20. Edifier R1280DB Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers

#20 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Wrong item sent but great customer service. I was delivered the wrong item, which under the circumstances caused great inconvenience. However, Drops promptness and..."  Read More

21. Kanto YU2 Powered Desktop Speakers

#21 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Great sound. Never had a premium speakers before, so I cannot review the sound quality, but I am beyond impressed. However, since they ship internationally, in my..."  Read More

22. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A6 Wireless Speaker

#22 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"B&O A6 gets an A+ from me. It does it all. I really like this speaker. It sounds incredible for it being a Bluetooth speaker. For it's size, it produces plenty of..."  Read More

23. Fostex PM03G 3" Studio Monitors

#23 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Built like tanks, and sound good too. Regarding build quality: they really are solidly built. I can knock on the side of the cabinets and only hear a dull thud. That..."  Read More

24. Pioneer SP-BS22A-LR Andrew Jones Dolby Atmos

#24 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Enhanced the movie effect to the next level. "  Read More

25. Audioengine A1 Bluetooth Speakers

#25 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Great audio for price and size. "  Read More

26. Thonet & Vander Kugel Wooden Bookshelf Speakers

#26 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

The Kugel 2.0 Bluetooth Speakers are another in a long line of high-quality, German-engineered sound systems from Thonet & Vander. With an output power of 140 watts,...  Read More

27. Audioengine HD4 Bluetooth Speakers with Headphone Amp

#27 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

When it comes to setting up your listening space, you may think you’ve got to load up your setup with amps, DACs, passive speakers, and more. Streamlining that list,...  Read More

28. Mitchell Acoustics uStream Go-Anywhere Speakers

#28 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

If you’re looking for portable Bluetooth audio—but are a sucker for stereo spread—then look no further than the Mitchell Acoustics uStream Go Portable Speakers. These...  Read More

29. Audioengine HD3 Wireless Speakers

#29 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"I love these so much. This has improved my listening experience 10 fold. These are amazing speakers that look great and have a high quality build. The only thing I..."  Read More

30. PreSonus Eris E5 XT 5.25" Near Field Studio Monitor

#30 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

The Eris E5 XT Studio Monitor is the culmination of years of Eris-series excellence—providing flat, natural response for studios across the globe. To refine the...  Read More

31. SoundCast VG5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

#31 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

The SoundCast VG5 is a tower-style portable Bluetooth speaker that comes with serious power on tap. This bi-amped, immersive stereo-format speaker combines two 3-inch...  Read More

32. V-Moda Remix Bluetooth Speaker

#32 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Sounds really good. Not too bassy. equilibrate I’m very satisfied"  Read More

33. RSL Outsider II Speakers

#33 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

Whether you’re outside barbecuing or hanging out by the pool, you can keep the music going with the RSL Outsider II speakers. Combining a wide, smooth, distortion-free...  Read More

34. Peachtree Audio M24 Powered Speakers

#34 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"I love them for the money. I am using these as computer speakers. I've put them on Gator clamp-on desk stands. They replace my old AudioEngine A2's (not A2+'s). To my..."  Read More

35. PSB AM5 Speakers

#35 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

"Great spacial sound processing! Excellent sound! These sound exceptional. I'm replacing a pair of Kantu Yu3s for my computer sound system. The Kantus served me well,..."  Read More

36. Kanto YU6 Powered Speakers

#36 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

Whether you’re watching movies or spinning records, your living space needs a good set of speakers to immerse you in your favorite sounds. Engineered for full-room...  Read More

37. PreSonus Eris E7 XT Studio Monitor

#37 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

The PreSonus Eris monitors are known for smooth, accurate response with plenty of headroom—and the E7 XT rounds out that reputation with the addition of tons of low...  Read More

38. Kanto YU4 Powered Speakers

#38 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

From Vancouver-based audio outfit Kanto, the Kanto YU4 powered speakers are built to fill your home with rich, spacious sound. Complete with 4-inch Kevlar drivers and...  Read More

39. NHT Audio C3 Carbon Fiber Bookshelf Loudspeaker

#39 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

The NHT Audio C3 is a bookshelf speaker with power, precision, and bass to spare—bringing studio-caliber audio to any listening space. The C3 Carbon is a...  Read More

40. Vigilant Audio SwitchOne Wireless Powered Speakers

#40 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

Cutting-edge, ultra-connectible, and EQ-curve switchable, Vigilant Audio SwitchOne Wireless Power Speakers are sleek, space-friendly powered speakers with studio-grade...  Read More

41. Dayton Audio MK402BT Speakers

#41 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

Building off of the reputation of the Dayton Audio B652 passive speakers, the MK402 is a simple, high-value powered speaker that pairs well with a desktop setup. It...  Read More

42. Fluid C5BT 5-Inch Bluetooth Studio Monitors

#42 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

With lifelike audio and versatile connectivity, the C5BT studio monitors from Fluid are an all-around solution for studio work, recreational listening, and everything...  Read More

43. PreSonus Eris E4.5BT Bluetooth Monitors

#43 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

The Eris line of studio monitors from PreSonus provides powerful, balanced sound perfect for referencing mixes and mastering in the studio. The Eris E4.5BT expands...  Read More

44. PreSonus R65 Monitor

#44 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

The R65 Monitor from PreSonus is a truly unique studio speaker—a fact that’s easy to see with just one look at the tweeter. In place of a conventional fluid-filled,...  Read More

45. Kanto YU Bluetooth Speakers

#45 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

The Kanto YU Bluetooth speaker pair will serve as a beautiful-looking (and sounding) centerpiece to your listening room. Built into sleek, MDF enclosures with a...  Read More

46. DALI KATCH Portable Bluetooth Speaker

#46 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

The DALI KATCH Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a slim, low-profile solution for filling any space with impressively rich sound. When we say low-profile, we mean it.  Read More

47. Audioengine B2 Home Music System w/Bluetooth aptX-HD

#47 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

In a world of pills and nests, lackluster bricks and cylinders with proper names, Bluetooth speakers don’t always match their convenience with audio quality. In the...  Read More

48. Mitchell Acoustics uStream One Bluetooth Speakers

#48 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

Mitchell Acoustics takes a celebrated modern, minimalist approach to their speaker systems, so it’s no surprise that the uStream One Bluetooth Speakers reflect that...  Read More

49. Aperion Audio Novus 5T Floorstanding Tower Speaker

#49 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

A high-end floorstanding speaker can bring an even, powerful response to your home theater setup—and the 5T Tower Speaker from Aperion Audio’s Novus line takes...  Read More

50. Aperion Audio Intimus 2-Way 6.5 Inch In-Wall Speaker Pair

#50 in Best Powered Speakers under $500 of 50 products

Aperion Audio lives up to its name by bringing listeners truly apex audio sound at a solidly attainable price—and the Intimus L6-IW speakers are perhaps the brand’s...  Read More