305P MkII

That's a really lovely idea. Though I'm going to suggest you take a different route. For speakers near your budget, I'd probably look at the JBL 305P MkII, but those are US$340 for a pair from reputable dealers. Sound good and accurate, there's an optional subwoofer that your boyfriend could buy dow

Jbl 305’s with crossover and a lsr-310 is what you seek

Check your Facebook marketplace for powered studio speakers. JBL 305, Kali audio, etc. then add a powered sub.

The JBL 305P are probably the best ones but they really only thrive if you add a subwoofer that can go down to 27.5 hz too and that gets expensive really quick. (the JBL LSR 310 S is a brilliant choice though) Don't bother with a subwoofer that can't go to 27.5 hz, it's not worth it I would probably

I think you can get a pretty good system if you're ok with the looks of studio monitors. JBL 305P MkII - 320$ S.M.S.L D6 balanced DAC - 170$ Stage Right by Monoprice 6ft XLR Male to 1/4inch TRS Male cables - 20$ Monoprice S/PDIF (Toslink) Digital Optical Audio Cable, 6ft - 4$ Total is 514$ Connectio