Best mini stereo
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New member Username: AnilsubashPost Number: 1 Registered: Jul-06 | hi all, I know there are lots of threads on this topic but not sure which system to finalize. I am looking for something which has the best quality which I can get around 150$. I usually listen to rock and sometimes Rap.. I definitely like some bass but not as much to shake buildings or something.. suggestions greatly appreciated.. It also would be great if I can hook it up with my Tv thanks in advance |
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Gold Member Username: Edster922Abubala, Ababala The Occupation Post Number: 4355 Registered: Mar-05 | add $50 to your budget and get this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FUJEM0 |
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New member Username: AnilsubashPost Number: 2 Registered: Jul-06 | thanx Edster, This might sound crazy, but i kinda like the mini systems. Does anyone have any panasonic systems like this. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EMCZ4I Which one is a good compatible machine in the panasonic SC-AK series. |
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Gold Member Username: Edster922Abubala, Ababala The Occupation Post Number: 4359 Registered: Mar-05 | those Panasonic traditonal mini-systems are pretty awful, you'll need to replace the main speakers with at least some cheap bookshelf speakers like the $50 Insignias at Best Buy. |
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New member Username: AnilsubashPost Number: 3 Registered: Jul-06 | but even sony has some systems in that price range.. what about them |
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Gold Member Username: Edster922Abubala, Ababala The Occupation Post Number: 4365 Registered: Mar-05 | the only things Sony still does well nowadays are its TVs and digital cameras. Everything else is mostly mediocre to poor quality that gets sold by virtue of the brand name recognition among the Joe SixPacks of the world and a sizable advertising budget. Oh, and a pretty-looking design. In other words, their home and car audio sucks. |
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New member Username: AnilsubashPost Number: 4 Registered: Jul-06 | How about JVC or Sharp.. sorry not to include them in the previous post.. thanks for the prompt reply anyway |
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Bronze Member Username: GamerdudeOntario Canada Post Number: 100 Registered: Apr-06 | Try the philips nuck is crazy about it sounds nice from the one i herd that is allmost the same |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 9018 Registered: Dec-03 | Sony does not do digital cameras well. Digital Camcorders are another thing, but their digital cameras are not very good. |
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Silver Member Username: GamerdudeOntario Canada Post Number: 102 Registered: Apr-06 | Bad time with sony digital camera Berny? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 9051 Registered: Dec-03 | I use Nikon. I know of too many people that use Sony digital cameras. |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 9052 Registered: Dec-03 | plus I know my cameras  Sony is not any of them. |
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New member Username: AnilsubashPost Number: 5 Registered: Jul-06 | can some one write anything about mini systems please. :-)) |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 9059 Registered: Dec-03 | Mini-systems are awful. Just buy what you think sounds good to you and get it over with. What do you expect for $150 price range? Sorry to break this to you pal, but you can't have everything with that budget. |
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Gold Member Username: Edster922Abubala, Ababala The Occupation Post Number: 4368 Registered: Mar-05 | Anil, Here's a FAR better alternative to a cheap minisystem: Sonic Impact T-Amp, $30 http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=300-952 Insignia bookshelf speakers, $48 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7705307&type=product&id=1138085354138 Toshiba 3990 DVD/CD player, $57 shipped http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/Prodview.asp?g=54400&i=052SD3990 generic speaker cable & RCA interconnect, maybe $15 at Home Depot or Walmart Yes a minisystem is smaller and prettier but sound quality will be far behind the above. |
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Bronze Member Username: Mike3Lewisville, Tx USA Post Number: 61 Registered: May-06 | OK, I am going to try the above for either a bedroom TV or office setting. I did find 2 Mirage OMNISTAT speakers for $69 each at Tweeter on clearance. They originally sold for $249. I did order a better AC connector and a mini-plug, so I am still under $200. My bedroom TV is a Technics 30" in widescreen HDTV (picture tube) with DVD. I will RCA out of the TV into the mini jack converter to the T-Amp. So it will be my CD and video source. HD DVR Cable box is HDMI into the TV. I have a mini-system CD / FM tuner at the office with line out should I try it there. |
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Bronze Member Username: SerniterPiscataway, New Jersey USA Post Number: 49 Registered: Mar-06 | Of the few mini-systems I've listened to and owned, my favorite has been a Philips MC50. That seems to be out of production, but there are a few similar ones available at the philips online outlet store. |
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New member Username: Duke_19007Post Number: 7 Registered: Feb-08 | Well..the best mini system in the history of mankind....is Bose Wave Music System |
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Silver Member Username: Malco49Baltimore, Maryland Usa Post Number: 144 Registered: May-05 | jvc makes very good mini systems in the $150 price range.a friend of mine has one and it sounds very good to my ears.she uses it with redbook cd's and her ipod. solid build both my friend and the mini system :-) |
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Gold Member Username: NuckPost Number: 9915 Registered: Dec-04 | . |
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Gold Member Username: Mike3Wylie, Tx USA Post Number: 1200 Registered: May-06 | Next time go with the "small" font. |
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New member Username: JvignePost Number: 4 Registered: Apr-08 | The key for the mini systems are the speakers. I've never heard any that compare with even an inexpensive bookshelf from a reputable manufacturer. Listen carefully before buying. |
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Silver Member Username: KevincorrFairbanks, Alaska Usa Post Number: 527 Registered: Jul-07 | Instead of starting another OP, If I may highjack this for my personal search: I need a portable cd player for construction work. While working I don't really need super high end sound quality but it doesn't hurt. I have used those small shelf systems like the Phillips in the 1st link but they are not portable enough. I did at one time do as John V suggests and make up a portable with good quality small bookshelf speakers. I also have a Cambridge Soundworks cd/radio but it seems too fragile for this use. It is bigger and heavier than the Bose Wave. I need portable because I have a ton of tools to drag around too. Maybe the Bose Wave with a home made padded carry case would be the best solution? Probably my answer. Because of the compact size and portability I alternate between a cheap, terrible 'boom box' cdp, and Tivoli radios: a Model 1, a Tivoli Pal and a Tivoli Songbook. http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&client=safari&rls=en-us&q=tivoli+radio&um=1 &ie=UTF-8 Because the Tivoli sounds good enough for this use I am considering the companion cdp, BUT the Tivoli dealer at Hawthorne, Seattle said it is not reliable. I do know one person that has one with no problems. While the Tivoli will work with iPod, I have a lot more cds than time to load an iPod. Another downside of the Tivoli portables is that they do not play loud. Ok in the bedroom but not for work. Most of the trades men use the tool brand radios: Milwaukie, Bose etc. They are huge and have no cd. |
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Bronze Member Username: AngeljoePost Number: 20 Registered: Jan-14 | Check for mini stereo at carkart.com or http://ergode.com |
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