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New member Username: JcourtPost Number: 1 Registered: Jan-06 | Just got a new iPod and I'm running it through my stereo when I'm home. My stereo is all Sony components from about 10 years ago. Nothing too great, but servicable for a fresh-out-of-college kid, which I was then. I think I paid $200 per component back then. But my speakers... suck. $10 garage sale types. And it's time to upgrade. I'm looking online and finding speakers for around $200 a pair. Celestion F28's, Sony SS-MF650H, SDAT stuff, etc. These are the kinds of things I'm looking at. What's good? What's worth the money? I'm not trying to blow my roof off or anything, just trying to get decent sound for a small apartment. I'd like towers, but I'm not against some shelf speakers if it's a better product for the money. Who's got some advice? |
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Silver Member Username: ExerciseguyBrooklyn, NY USA Post Number: 398 Registered: Oct-04 | Follow this thread from a few weeks back https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/home-audio/180726.html but I would once again recommend these Wharfedale Diamond 8.3 for $214 a pair from buy.com http://www.buy.com/prod/Diamond_8_3_Minitower_Speaker_in_Black_Internally_Wired_ with_Monster/q/loc/111/90123854.html ...or you can roll the dice and buy these SDATs for $51 a pair from ubid.com http://ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=800539668 |
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Gold Member Username: Edster922Abubala, Ababala The Occupation Post Number: 3587 Registered: Mar-05 | I'd recommend the Diamonds too, if your Sony has enough real juice to power them properly. |
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Don S. Unregistered guest | Just bought a pair of paradigm titans--very pleased with the sound at $170/pr--very good with acoustic bluegrass recordings. |
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Serniter Unregistered guest | If its any help, I ordered Wharfedale Diamond 8.3s recently for $168 a pair. Cost me an additional $22 shipping to New Jersey. http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/productdetail.asp?sku=WHARFD8.3B |
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Gold Member Username: NuckParkhill, Ontario Canada Post Number: 1271 Registered: Dec-04 | Hey Eddie, you are alive! I doubt that Jason's Sony could drive the Diamonds. Same sad story. Gotta step up in amp. Good to see ya/hope all is well. |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 5687 Registered: Dec-03 | I wonder if Jason is still around? |
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Bronze Member Username: AllenPost Number: 16 Registered: Sep-05 | Jason if you're still around, I'd recommend the Infinity primus 150 for only $99 a pair or you can step up to the 160 for only $140 on ebay. For more info on these speakers, read the link below. http://www.stereophile.com/loudspeakerreviews/404infinity/ good luck |
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Silver Member Username: GavincummNew York USA Post Number: 558 Registered: Feb-05 | you can score a pair of paradigm atoms for around $220 a pair. I myself use a pair for non critical listening, and they do the job admirably. I will on occasion even sit down and enjoy 5-6 CD's from them with no interruptions, which is something I usually reserve for my magnepans in another room. They are hooked up to the TV and ran through via a decent reciever (pioneer elite) to improve the sound. You can't beat them for the price. |
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Silver Member Username: GmanMt. Pleasant, SC Post Number: 819 Registered: Dec-03 | The Onix X-LS at $199 is a great little speaker. Looks great too and has suprisingly smooth frequency response. |
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serniter Unregistered guest | I got the Wharfedale 8.3s today, and am very pleased with them. Not sure how the Wharfedales are classified in terms of sound (as warm or bright) but they're just right for my taste. I tried removing one of the speaker grills, broke off one of the little wedges that holds it in place and this piece remained in its slot. I really dont care much about the speaker grills and am going to listen to them mostly without. If anyone has advise on how to detach the grill without breaking it, I'd be grateful. Other than that minor detail, I'm delighted. |
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Gold Member Username: NuckParkhill, Ontario Canada Post Number: 1361 Registered: Dec-04 | serniter, It's always a good day when somebody enjoys a purchase. I broke the grilles off of my Psb alphas(who knew), but I have always been a grilles-off kinda guy. Congrats, and enjoy! |
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Anonymous | Remove a grill by pulling back from the corners. |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 6053 Registered: Dec-03 | Hey Nuck, I think anonymous here is trying to give you advice! |