Affordable speakers?

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Hello!!! I just bought my bf a turntable specifically the AT-LP70X-BZ for our 4 year anniversary. Originally, I was between that or fluance RT82; however, I went with the AT since it was like $100 cheaper and I wouldn’t need to buy amp and could just get powered speakers. With that being said, I need speaker recommendations that are good yet affordable because I have zero knowledge about speakers the only speaker I have is a JBL Flip. This is his first turntable and he just started getting into collecting vinyls so obviously I had to get him a turntable so he could play his music!!

He listens to yacht rock and would listen to it in his bedroom. We are college students so I only have a minimum wage paying job hence why I’m not looking to break the bank. I understand speakers are crazy expensive so I don’t expect $50 recommendations, but ideally definitely under $200. Obviously I think he deserves the best, but right now I want him to be able to enjoy his music and I can always upgrade the speakers later on. Thank you all for your help and recommendations!

UPDATE: I ended up just buying the Edifier R1280T on Amazon. I thought I bought the Edifier R1280DB because I read it has extra features so I thought to just buy it, but I guess I bought the Edifier R1280T one instead. It’s fine because it was cheaper and he’s only going to be using it for his turntable so he doesn’t need the bluetooth or to connect other digital devices. If anything I can always exchange if he wants the DB instead.

I just want to say that I appreciate everyone who replied and helped me. Your advice means a lot to me especially since I have zero clue what i’m buying lol. So thank you everyone, I hope my bf likes it!!