Taga TAV-500B v.2 Review: The Perfect Start to HiFi

Active 6.5-inch bookshelf speakers with built-in Class D amplification, Bluetooth, USB, optical, and a 30Hz bass extension that punches way above their €249 price.

Verdict: Recommended - 7.9/10. Price: €249/pair.

What's good

Active speakers - no separate amplifier needed

Angled top reduces standing waves and resonances

Veneer finish in 4 colors - rare at this price

6.5" mid-woofer with rubber surround and large magnet

1" silk dome tweeter with concave-diffuser waveguide

30Hz-20kHz frequency response - serious extension

USB-A, optical, RCA, and Bluetooth inputs

Subwoofer output for future expansion

Worth knowing

Plastic finishes feel modest in hand

Non-magnetic fabric grills (mounted via posts)

Imaging precision is good but not pinpoint

Detail retrieval is medium - won't reveal everything

Sensitivity of 87dB is modest

Crossover at 3.5kHz - higher than some 2-ways

Read the full Taga Harmony TAV-500B v.2 review on The Audio Stuff