Sam Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 The thread to discuss your hi-fi systems, headphones, and everything else audiophile. My system consists of:Technics Stereo Amp with 24it DACTechnics CD playerTechnics P24 turntable You might also like to look at the Vinyl thread. 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffwilson99 Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 My old stereo died last year, but I'd had it for over 9 years. I was going to get a new one for my birthday, but I don't think I will. My flatmate has a pretty decent stereo, and all my cd's are in Mp3 format as well, so I just play 'em through my crappy laptop speakers. I don't really have in room in my room for a set of better speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champion Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Anyone know a good speaker system for my bedroom that could play stuff from my computer? I just have a couple of $30 Office Depot speakers that do the job, but I'd like some great sounding audio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jernlov Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Pretty much any stereo with RCA input can be used with a computer. All you need is an RCA -> 3.5mm lead and you're set. As for something good, I don't know. I have a Sony mini stereo and I wouldn't really recommend that, even if it's fine for me. Steam | Soup | Last.fm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouwzie Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Your post annoys me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_love_burritos Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I've had my harman/kardon speakers for a good 8 years, and they're still working perfectly well. Harman/Kardon is a good hi-fi brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azvareth Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I've had my harman/kardon speakers for a good 8 years, and they're still working perfectly well. Harman/Kardon is a good hi-fi brand. Very good brand. We've got a dedicated music/movie room in our house. With an Origen AE HTPC, Denon AVR-2310 receiver, DALI Concept 2 speakers, DALI IKON Vokal 1 center speaker, DALI Basis 100 subwoofer, and a 32" TV (the wall is too small anything bigger). And this little wireless mouse+keyboard bluetooth device to control the HTPC: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Is it possible to get a 7.1 speaker set + receiver for $500 that sounds decent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azvareth Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Is it possible to get a 7.1 speaker set + receiver for $500 that sounds decent? Just out of curiosity, why a 7.1 setup? If it's just for home entertainment, then 5.1 is quite enough. A 7.1 setup would mean adding more channels to your receiver, which gives said receiver more work to do. And since your budget is fairly limited to spend on a receiver, this is not a good thing (clipping likely to occur when watching movies, etc.). Most films don't even support 7.1, so the two remaining speakers will usually fake something for the back-surrounds. But to answer your question, yes you could get a quite decent setup for that price (this is highly subjective of course). In my opinion though, you should get a 5.1 setup. A 7.1 setup simply doesn't make sense in a home environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jernlov Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Definitely listen to what you're buying first if you can. It's really a subjective thing because everyone has different hearing. I've tried some high-end headphones that have sounded dull to me, amped or not (Senn HD650 and AKG K701, namely) but I had a pair of £20 Philips headphones that sounded really tight and full. They could've just been a good set, but I would really advise listening first. I think I'm going to get some Audio-Technica ATH-AD700s when I have the money to spare. I tried them out and they really do live up to the hype. Seriously good for £110. Steam | Soup | Last.fm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Is it possible to get a 7.1 speaker set + receiver for $500 that sounds decent? Just out of curiosity, why a 7.1 setup? If it's just for home entertainment, then 5.1 is quite enough. A 7.1 setup would mean adding more channels to your receiver, which gives said receiver more work to do. And since your budget is fairly limited to spend on a receiver, this is not a good thing (clipping likely to occur when watching movies, etc.). Most films don't even support 7.1, so the two remaining speakers will usually fake something for the back-surrounds. But to answer your question, yes you could get a quite decent setup for that price (this is highly subjective of course). In my opinion though, you should get a 5.1 setup. A 7.1 setup simply doesn't make sense in a home environment. It was just for anything that has a 7.1 audio track, but I just checked all my blu-rays and only one had a 7.1 audio track (Dark City). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I'm bumping this because I am curious about other people's thoughts on 5.1 vs 7.1. Also, is it a good idea to just buy a Home Theater in a Box or should I buy the receiver and speakers separately? I am specifically looking at this HTIB: ONKYO HT-S6200. EDIT: Actually after researching that particular HTiB I don't think I want it. I'd like all my devices to connect to the receiver, then one HDMI cable to the TV. The receiver in the 6200 won't transfer video that way for composite and component sources. Also I just looked at how my room is set up and I am not even sure that rear speakers are an option, just no good place to put them. If 5.1 isn't even an option then there is really no reason for me to upgrade from my 1980's floor speakers :smile: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jernlov Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Two weeks old and they're wonderful. Steam | Soup | Last.fm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I've been looking for some nice speakers for FLAC, not too expensive, light and portable. I'm looking 10+watts and above 22,000hz. halp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Are you using it with a portable music player? 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Nah for my computer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 What's your budget? 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobCampbell Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 My hi-fi system:1. reciever PIONEER D8112. SACD/DVD PHILIPS 90003. Speakers CELESTION F30, F20, Ch304. Sub Monitor Audio SW100. sounds very goood :thumbsup: Research papers writing tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblinpie Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I'd like a seperate system, but the limits of space in my room at the moment, and the house that I am moving to, means that I have to make do with what I have. My 'System' (if it can even be called that) Is basically a Bose Companion 3 series II system connected to my M15x (using equalizers to get to my personal preference), along with some Sennheiser CX550 Canalphones for music on the go. If I get a chance, I'll probably invest in some quality gear. POH Agility Course, Please Support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maleficus1055 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Can you guys help me ou there?I'm looking for basically a stereo or something (I don't really know any terms here) that I could use CDs or plug my iPod into to play music in my room. I want to be able to at least have 4 speakers used, possibly more. Really, can anyone just give me a good setup for a music system in my room? My budget is currently about $200 but will change if I get a job this summer. Tumblr. Follow me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulyRed Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 4 speakers isn't good - only 2 (stereo), 5.1 or 7.1 (or 7.2). If you want to buy 4 speakers better buy only 2, but good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Can you guys help me ou there?I'm looking for basically a stereo or something (I don't really know any terms here) that I could use CDs or plug my iPod into to play music in my room. I want to be able to at least have 4 speakers used, possibly more. Really, can anyone just give me a good setup for a music system in my room? My budget is currently about $200 but will change if I get a job this summer. $200 won't get you far, to be honest. 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I got my speakers for 1$ at a yard sale. :thumbsup: Seriously though, I don't have the money to get myself a decent audio system. Other priorities. Matt: You want that eh? You want everything good for you. You want everything that's--falls off garbage can Camera guy: Whoa, haha, are you okay dude? Matt: You want anything funny that happens, don't you? Camera guy: still laughing Matt: You want the funny shit that happens here and there, you think it comes out of your [bleep]ing [wagon] pushes garbage can down, don't you? You think it's funny? It comes out of here! running towards Camera guy Camera guy: runs away still laughing Matt: You think the funny comes out of your mother[bleep]ing creativity? Comes out of Satan, mother[bleep]er! nn--ngh! pushes Camera guy down Camera guy: Hoooholy [bleep]! Matt: FUNNY ISN'T REAL! FUNNY ISN'T REAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Jesus O_O 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 To be fair, everything there was priced 1$. They're regular computer speakers, with a high and low pass filter. Matt: You want that eh? You want everything good for you. You want everything that's--falls off garbage can Camera guy: Whoa, haha, are you okay dude? Matt: You want anything funny that happens, don't you? Camera guy: still laughing Matt: You want the funny shit that happens here and there, you think it comes out of your [bleep]ing [wagon] pushes garbage can down, don't you? You think it's funny? It comes out of here! running towards Camera guy Camera guy: runs away still laughing Matt: You think the funny comes out of your mother[bleep]ing creativity? Comes out of Satan, mother[bleep]er! nn--ngh! pushes Camera guy down Camera guy: Hoooholy [bleep]! Matt: FUNNY ISN'T REAL! FUNNY ISN'T REAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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