Klipsch R-51M are passive speakers powered by a speaker amp or stereo receiver.

Do you have more budget for an amp or stereo receiver?

• Fosi Audio BL20A $68 mini amp Bluetooth and a subwoofer output. 3.5mm input instead of RCA output so use the correct cable or adapter.
• Yamaha R-S202 $199 $99 with Bluetooth.

Plus speaker wire, pure copper oxygen free 16 AWG or optional thicker 14 AWG. Then How To Strip Speaker Wire and How to Install Speaker Wire.

Or to have more money for an amp or stereo receiver 5.25" Neumi BS5 $109 cost $40 less than the Klipsch R-51M.

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If not then powered speakers with a built in speaker amp are an option:

5.25" mid bass driver powered speakers for a small to medium size room:

• Neumi BSP5 $159 when back in stock.

4" mid bass driver powered speakers for a small room or desktop setup:

• Edifier R1280DBs $159 $127 or at Amazon $159.
• Klipsch KD-400 $329 $159 adds USB input for a computer.

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Or what is a nearby town or zip code I can search for used speaker and stereo receiver options possibly for around $130 to stay within your $300 turntable and speaker budget? Reply here or chat request.

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Setup Guide / Signal Path

Audio Guides, Speaker Placement, Accessories and Vinyl Care

$250 for just the turntable or a turntable and speakers?

Turntable: Automatic AT-LP60X $149 $105 is easy setup beginner plug and play.

Speakers: Edifier R1280DBs $159 with Line 1 input for the turntable and Line 2 input for a CD player.

Then look for a used CD or DVD/CD player with RCA audio output at a thrift shop for under $20.

Or what is a nearby town or zip code I can search for used options for you? Reply here or chat.

More turntables and speakers plus audio guides.

The manual Crosley C6 BT $99 adds adjustable tracking force and a removable cartridge over the basic automatic LP60X. Or Crosly C6 $123 in red.

What is a nearby town or zip to search for used speaker options?

Consider starting with a good stereo setup and adding the turntable later:

• YAMAHA R-S202 $149 $99 plus, NEUMI BS5 $99, add speaker wire $9, 4 Ways to Strip Wire.
• Or a bit better Sony STR-DH190 $149 $129 with a built in phono stage preamp with adjustable gain and Bluetooth plus Wharfedale Crystal CR 4.2 $249 $125 black or walnut, add speaker wire $9, 4 Ways to Strip Wire.

If you must get the turntable now, lowest budget decent new speakers and digital mini amp: 6-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair and Hi-Fi Mini Amplifier Bundle $65. Then later upgrade one part at a time.

Or a bit better digital mini amp and speakers:

• Amp with Bluetooth, Douk Audio G5 100W Bluetooth 5.0 2 Channel Amplifier $43. Plus passive speakers: 6.5" Dayton Audio B652-AIR with AMT Tweeters $55.
• Or an amp with a headphone jack, Dayton Audio DTA30HP 30W Class D Mini Amp $42. Plus passive speakers: 6.5" Dayton Audio B652-AIR with AMT Tweeters $55. To add more sources add a Panlong 4-Way AV Switch RCA Switcher $11. Then optionally add a an Echo Dot $19 for Wifi streaming with voice or app control and is also a Bluetooth receiver.

Or for a small room 4" Edifier digital amp powered starter speakers however you can't later upgrade one part at a time. New S adds subwoofer out jack:

• Edifier R1280Ts $99. Then optionally add a an Echo Dot $25 for Wifi streaming with voice or app control and is also a Bluetooth receiver.
• Edifier R1280DBs $129 adds Bluetooth and an optical digital input for a TV.

Guides:

• Turntable, Phono Preamp, Amp or Receiver, Speakers.
• Audio Guides, Speaker Wire, Accessories and Vinyl Care.
• Check out r/BudgetAudiophile and their PSA for amplification and speakers.