👉 Best value at this price range. Features 42w of power, Bass & Treble EQ, Bluetooth, Remote, and MDF wood cabinets.
📊 Best Powered Speakers for Turntables By Price - TTL Levels
Powered Speakers (aka 'active') have built-in amplifiers, and do not require an external amp / receiver. You can plug most Turntables directly into Powered Speakers. Turntables and powered speakers are an excellent choice for a minimal, easy turntable setup.
↳ Incredibly Priced Powered Speakers at $150
↳ Super-Compact + Hi-Grade Build at $250-300 Range
👉 Ultra-compact design that boasts 60w power. Premium build plus apt-X Bluetooth, built-in DAC (digital to analog converter) for high-quality digital playback.
↳ Mid-Sized Favorite at $400 range
👉 The YU4s hit the sweet spot of size, power (70w), and features (EQ, apt X Bluetooth, full-featured remote, optical inputs). In addition, they are one of the few speakers to feature a built-in preamp, and can be used with any turntable.
↳ Full-Sized Bookshelf Speaker Pick, $500 Range
👉 This bestseller features 150w power and a premium build. For streaming, the A5+s feature HD ready aptX Bluetooth, and an upgraded DAC (digital to audio converter).
↳ Mid-Level $500 Price, High-End Performance + Features
👉 130w power. Substantial build (weighs over 40 lbs), with advanced electronics (EQ with presets, HD ready, Bluetooth 5.0, full-featured remote).
↳ True High-End Performance + Design at $700 Price Range
👉 Designed by renowned audio designer Phil Jones, the 100w A80s feature true high-end build from their 18mm-thick, lined cabinets to the TRANSPARENT brand inner wiring. Full-featured with Bluetooth 5.0, high quality digital processor, EQ, and included angled stands.
↳ Very Powerful, Full Featured High-End in the $800 Range
👉 The 130w TUKs are a relatively new model designed from the ground up. Key performance elements include AMT tweeters + Aluminum woofers, high quality DSP (digital signal processor), HD-ready Bluetooth, and much more. Unique and useful features include a front-panel headphone output, built-in phono preamp, EQ (controlled by remote), and DAC with USB input.
↳ High-End, Very Powerful yet Compact at $2000 Range
👉 The 4305P offer total power of 300w! Unique features include: 1/4" inputs, wireless tethering (speakers do not have to be connected), and furniture-grade finish. In addition, they feature full hi-res streaming (Bluetooth, Chromecast, Airplay). Surprisingly compact at approximately 13 x 8 x 9".
🥈Honorable Mention: More Inexpensive Version of YU4, $300 Range
👉 The YU has the same sound design + power as the popular YU4. To achieve a lower price point, it removes extras like the built-in preamp and extra inputs (RCA only), as well as a wrapped finish (vs. painted).