[ThomDP]

Bust Buy has slipped another Insignia model under our noses. The NS-SP213 probably won't create the stir that the previous Insignia speaker did, but its worth checking out. Its priced at only $69.99 a pair. Last week it was on sale for $59.99 a pair.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/5-1-4-2-way-bookshelf-speakers-pair/8959098.p?id=1218957873370&skuId=8959098&st=categoryid$abcat0205001&cp=1&lp=5

[srb]

The specs don't list sensitivity so I'll guess they're around 85dB - 86dB like many speakers of this size, and it does appear to have a small arc shaped port in the front..  The frequency response also doesn't give the deviation but I'll also assume +/- 3dB, and the quoted 80Hz seems realistic rather than over-optimistic like some speaker specs.

At this price, I'm sure some will give them a go as surround speakers and in the process perhaps evaluate them as very modest mains.

It will be interesting if any of the speaker gurus and designers get their hands on a pair of these.

Steve

[Doublej]

Bummer. I was hoping for a coaxial driver.

[charmerci]

There's one guy on another forum who's already bought and compared them with other inexpensive speakers.


http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/loudspeakers/87582-interesting-new-insignia-speaker.html


If you don't want to read the whole thing, he says that they're fine for the money but that's all. He gave 'em away.

[zieglj01]

I bought the speakers - they are nice for what they can do.
Better than some other so-called budget friendly brands.

They do well with instruments - singing voices - sound effects >
however, they tend to sound thin and somewhat nasal, with the
human speaking voice. Due to no artificial bass boom, these will
tend to sound bright to some people - however, they seem to be
voiced to play loud.

They are a good project, if one wants to tweak them and desires
to play with the crossover network.

For one on a real tight budget and who cannot afford the Pioneer
speakers, then they are a decent option.

[Noseyears]

The Insignia lack in the bass area to my ears, however they have decent mids and a fair amount of detail. Adding a sub may help if you really want to have shaking bass.

I don't mind having a pair for my bedroom rig.