Yu2

They are decent steel stands but the top plates are a bit flimsy because they are designed to mount directly to the Kanto YU2 series of speakers some the regular top plate wobbles a bit. They'll work no problem but there's probably a better 26" stand out there for a similar price.

https://a.co/d/06mDU0W Kanto YU2 speakers. Got them for 169 used on eBay but they are awesome. Def wait for them to go on sale cause they are pricey. I wish I went with the black ones instead honestly.

If it's for a battle station, then you're sitting in one place, so there's no need for 5.1. Surround sound was invented to compensate for different listening positions in movie theaters and couches. You can make all the same sounds with 2 well-aimed speakers for your 2 ears. If you're willing to go

They are the Kanto YU2. https://www.amazon.com/Kanto-Composite-Amplifier-Subwoofer-YU2WALNUT/dp/B08KWQ7SM1?sr=8-1 I really like them! I am a full time editor so I needed something relatively neutral for work. They have been great and go on sale often so they didn't break the bank.

Totally, x5. the budget. Edifier have budget speakers but not much bass at this price point. Select ones that have a sub-option to get below 50/60 Hertz. See the spreadsheet at http://www.mcmullon.com/activespeakers.ods for specifications and dimensions. Rural MR1 MkIII are my retro vinyl choice wit

cheapest good speakers are Kanto YU2 for 300 dollars

Aim for speakers that are better than 30-20k Hz range. A turntable with manual set up and external phono stage like a Rega Planar 3. Subs add something to action movies and electronic music but getting sub 20Hz is not on full orchestra works. A stand mount two way speaker might offer more than floor

Like would spending the extra money on something like the kanto yu2 really be worth it