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New member Username: OldhorsehidePost Number: 1 Registered: Feb-09 | I recently hooked up my old Technics turntable to a Marantz 1060 amp to transfer my old vinyl onto my home computer. Very tired of listening to the music using my computer speakers, would like to purchase speakers, new/used, appropriate for my audio setup. I used to have a decent stereo setup.........which ended up with the ex wife. What speakers would be appropriate for a 50 year old guy; my ears have suffered through industrial noise, firearms, guitars, etc.? |
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Platinum Member Username: NuckPost Number: 11616 Registered: Dec-04 | Welcome JP. What kind of investment are you willing to make, and how much space are you wishing to fill with Metallica type music? |
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New member Username: OldhorsehidePost Number: 2 Registered: Feb-09 | Funds are limited, $200-300, daughter in private college. Space is 14 ft by 25 ft but I live in the country....music is fairly loud.....electric blues, classic rock(Stevie Ray Vaughn), classical once in awhile. My son is a Metallica guy. Want speakers that will work with modern equipment when I upgrade. |
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Gold Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 2124 Registered: Feb-07 | Is the budget you mentioned for speakers alone? I really like my Paradigm Atom version 5. They cost me $260 a couple of years ago and sound great, plus they're easy to drive. You could also look on the used market as well, if you're not adverse to that. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 8974 Registered: Feb-05 | I would recommend the Infinity Primus 362's. Sizeable floorstanders that are nearly full range. They can rock out and don't require a mammoth amp to drive. They are just a hair above the budget but punch way above that. |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyBrooklyn, NY United States Post Number: 2382 Registered: Oct-04 | I second the P362, http://www.theaudiovideosource.com/InfinityPrimus.html ...but a pair of Beta 20s is still the best deal going need I remind everyone. http://search.stores.ebay.com/Harman-Audio_Beta-20_W0QQfciZ15QQfclZ3QQfsnZHarman Q20AudioQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ10225969QQsaselZ26519532QQsofpZ0 A $50 bid will most usually win you one of these gems. |