Bookshelf Speakers Under $100

I've been looking at bookshelf speakers on Amazon.com for several months.  I'm not sure why.  I think it is a compulsion.  I read the Amazon and other reviews and I wonder if I should replace my old Sony speakers.  

I'd like my internet addiction to be of some benefit to humanity so I've decided to put together a round up bookshelf speakers that you can buy for less than $100.  Here is the run-down on the leading sub-$100 bookshelf speakers:

Micca Motion Series MB42 Bookshelf Speakers - Retailing for approximately $60, these traditional two-way speakers get rave reviews with very few negatives.  There is a very nice review on the Micca MB42 speakers at Budgetphile.com.

  
According to Budgetphile, these speakers outperform competing Sony SSB-1000 bookshelf speakers.
 

Dayton B652 Bookshelf Speakers - At $51.99, the Dayton B652 Bookshelf Speakers have been the darling of critics for the past year or so.  However, reviews have been declining since this summer.  Apparently Dayton changed their winning formula for cheaper components and people have been less happy with these speakers in recent months.  Dayton needs to change back to their original formula and let people know that deficiencies have been corrected.

Sony SS-B1000 Bookshelf Speakers - If you need some speakers, Sony has them for about $68.00 on Amazon and for similar prices at your local Walmart.  These are some of the best selling speakers on Amazon and people are generally happy with them.  If you read the reviews closely, you'll quickly realize that these aren't audiophile speakers.  But, they offer solid performance at their price point.  Plus, if you like immediate gratification, you can just drive over to Walmart and get them today.

Technical Pro SPH5 Bookshelf Speakers - These speakers are 120 Watt speakers with 8 ohms resistance.  They have a five inch woofer and 3 inch tweeter.  At $39.99, these speakers have an unbeatable price point.  However, there are only two reviews on Amazon.com.  Since those reviews are both five star, these speakers might be worth taking a risk on.  If you are looking for dirt cheap speakers, they are a good deal.

Pioneer SP-BS21-LR Bookshelf Speakers - These two-way Pioneer speakers offer attractive looks at a good price.  For less than $70, these speakers are a great deal. However, these are 6 ohm speakers.  Some reviewers have also complained about a lack of treble.  You might be better servered looking at the audiophile quality Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones designed Bookshelf Speakers.  I think I would watch for the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR speakers to go on sale or buy them used.

As much as I like my thrift store speakers, it's also exciting to have so many nice speaker choices in the sub-$100 price range.   Just be careful.  Speakers are the most important part of your system.