Decent beginners/casual turntable https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01BE5CVSI/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1495651536&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=audio+technica+turntable&dpPl=1&dpID=41yhj1Iu%2BZL&ref=plSrch

Speakers:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002RMPHMU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495651585&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=dayton+audio+bookshelf+speakers&dpPl=1&dpID=41h2GNNeZmL&ref=plSrch

You need a pre amp as well for this set up. Any should do. Of course the more you spend, the better it will be. Most start around 15-20$. And there you go. Around 200$ or less for that set up

DIY is what I do... here's what I would part together for a $150 budget.

SMSL 2x50W Amp: http://www.amazon.com/SMSL-50Wx2-TDA7492-Amplifier-Adapter/dp/B00F0H8TOC

Dayton B652 Speakers: http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-B652-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B002RMPHMU

5A Battery: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=16770.html

Instructions: http://imgur.com/a/Qgmay

This would be better than anything else for the price!

Setup Guide: Turntable, Phono Preamp, Amp or Receiver, Speakers

Audio Guides, Speaker Placement, Accessories and Vinyl Care

TURNTABLES:

With a built in phono stage preamp:

Starter turntables:

• Automatic: AT-LP60X $139 is easy setup plug and play and has some improvements over the older discontinued AT-LP60.
• Manual: Victrola VPRO-2000 $149 adds adjustable tracking force, a removable cartridge, pitch control, Quartz lock and a stroboscopic platter over the AT-LP60X.
• Manual lower budget turntables: Insignia NS-BTST21 $129 adds a speed sensor. Or there is also the Crosley C6 $129.

Better manual turntable:

• Fluance RT82 $299 adds auto stop and then an optical sensor speed controlled servo motor for much lower wow and flutter and speed variation. Pass on the older RT80 and RT81 that lack the new speed sensor. Pass on the RT83 since the cartridge is not any better.

More turntables $199 to $349 with a speed sensor, a basic built in phono stage preamp, but no auto stop that the Fluance has:

• Monolith by Monoprice Turntable with AT3600 $199.
• Monolith by Monoprice Turntable with ATVM95E $249.

Or look for a better vintage turntable from a seller who fixes them up and has them ready to demo for you before buying it.

What is a Craigslist or nearby zip code to search for used options?

SPEAKERS:

Low budget compact 4" powered Speakers: Decent for a small room or desktop setup.

• 4" Edifier 1010BT $55 starter speakers with Bluetooth then upgrade later.
• 4" Edifier R1280T $99. Optionally connect a $19 Bluetooth Receiver or a $39 Echo Dot that is a Bluetooth receiver that adds WiFi streaming audio with convenient hands free voice control or mute the mic for only app control.
• 4" Jamo S801PM $299 $149 with Bluetooth, USB, digital optical, and analog input plus a subwoofer output.

Low budget larger 6.5" passive speakers and a mini amp: For any size room. Then each part can later be upgraded one at a time.

• $112: Dayton Audio B652 AIR $65 with included speaker wire powered by a Pyle BDA20BT $47 mini amp with Bluetooth.
• $94" Dayton Audio B652 AIR $65 with included speaker wire powered by a Moukey MAMP2 $29 mini amp with Bluetooth.
• $78" Dayton Audio B652 $49 with included speaker wire powered by a Moukey MAMP2 $29 mini amp with Bluetooth.
• $67: Dayton Speaker Pair and Lepai Mini Amplifier Bundle.

Better speakers and amplification:

Amplification:

• SMSL SA100 $62.
• Fosi BT20A $79.
• SMSL A12 $81.
• SMSL A100 $92.
• Yamaha R-S202 $199 $129 with a remote.

Passive speakers on sale:

• 5" Wharfedale Crystal CR 4.2 $249 $125.
• 5.25" Jamo S803 $229 $149.
• 5.25" Polk S15 $299 $189.
• 5.25" JBL Studio 530 $599 $239. Great deal!

Plus speaker wire, Pure Copper 16 AWG. Then How to Install Speaker Wire and How To Strip Speaker Wire.

These speakers look pretty good. Well under price and for the amount you pay, surprisingly decent sound quality.

At that price I recommend looking on Craigslist. What is your local Craigslist? I can take a look for you if you want.

Edit: if you don’t want to go the used route, these will do nicely, are within your budget, and will take up minimal space:

Dayton Audio B652 6-1/2-Inch 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RMPHMU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_z3FlAbW70J1QY