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New member Username: JessicahPost Number: 1 Registered: Jul-09 | Hi I am wondering if anyone could point me towards some suggestions of good speakers for listening to vinyl? New or used.... |
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Silver Member Username: SoundgameRichmond Hill Toronto, Ontario Canada Post Number: 869 Registered: Jun-08 | Hey there Jessica, What do you have right now? What type/model of turntable? What type of amplifier / receiver are you using with the turntable? What is a rough budget for the speakers - a range - under $200, $200 to $500 etc.? What is your room like - dimensions? Would you prefer tower speakers or bookshelf speakers? Are you just new to vinyl, returning to vinyl? T |
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Gold Member Username: Frank_abelaBerkshire UK Post Number: 3711 Registered: Sep-04 | Good speakers are good speakers. The type of source you use shouldn't really matter. The quality of that source does. So if you're using a ropey old Dual 505-2 then you'll get one result, whereas if you're using a Clearaudio Champion, you'll get a very different result. |
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New member Username: JessicahPost Number: 2 Registered: Jul-09 | Hi Thanks for your response! Here are answers to your questions: The receiver is an onkyo tx-82 The turntable is a pioneer direct drive turntable (all metal components) model # pl-570 My budget is between 200 and 500 I live in an apartment that's about 700 square feet I have no preference in regards to speaker type and I am returning to vinyl Thanks! |
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Silver Member Username: SoundgameToronto, Ontario Canada Post Number: 878 Registered: Jun-08 | Hi Jessica, A number of the guys on the forum purchased the Infinity Beta 20 with decent results. They are going for a song on Circuit City - $129 for a pair. They also sell on Harmon Kardon's eBay website but there you need to bid for a chance to get them significantly lower. They are bookshelf speakers and for the equipment you have should be a decent match and at a low cost to you. Here's a link: http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=41700 69&CatId=3583 |
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Platinum Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 10246 Registered: Feb-05 | Thanks a pretty good recommendation George. Have to add a bit for stands but still pretty inexpensive. |
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Silver Member Username: SoundgameToronto, Ontario Canada Post Number: 879 Registered: Jun-08 | I agree Art. Yes stands can make all the difference Jessica, if you want to get into tweaking and perfecting the sound. You can start off with just using a shelf or audio stand that is a decent height and if you decide to look further go for a pair of steel stands. If you decide to go the stand route a number of the guys on the site will be able to refer you to decent places to pick up affordable stands. Let us know what you do. Cheers. |
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Gold Member Username: Frank_abelaBerkshire UK Post Number: 3720 Registered: Sep-04 | Also consider Wharfedale Diamond 9.1. Big warm sound from a relatively small standmount. |
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Bronze Member Username: 007bPost Number: 63 Registered: Oct-07 | "Good speakers are good speakers. The type of source you use shouldn't really matter. The quality of that source does. So if you're using a ropey old Dual 505-2 then you'll get one result, whereas if you're using a Clearaudio Champion, you'll get a very different result." Frank Abela Finally said something with which I am in complete aggreement. Good advice. |
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Platinum Member Username: NuckPost Number: 12958 Registered: Dec-04 | I bet Frank is so happy. |
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Platinum Member Username: NuckPost Number: 12959 Registered: Dec-04 | I bet Frank is so happy that you agree. |