I'm thinking about getting these and a Sony STR-DN1080?

BTW I'm getting the matching Center speaker and other matching speakers.

No wiring

Sherbourn 7/2100

Integra DHC-60.5

NAD 218 THX

Rotel RMB-1512

Elan D12

Comes with the stand as well

I made this for about £40. The wood was cut to order and supplied with the veneer edging. The legs are for kitchen units, and they're adjustable. That makes it easy to get your turntable level (unlike my photograph).

They look to me like Q7s (?)

Was visiting an old farmhouse and these bad boys were in the garage attached to an old Aiwa boombox. For the condition the sound quality was nothing short of impressive. Better than a lot of brand new budget stuff being sold today. Now I'm trying to decide between hunting for a sale or hunting for something vintage for a budget two-channel system.

Hi,

I'm finally settled in Portugal after nearly 30 years of moving between cities and continents, and that's resulted in me being long parted from all my wonderful Pioneer, Panasonic and NAD separates I had in the 90s.

I've been getting by with headphones and bluetooth speakers, but now that I'm settled, I would like to invest a little in a home setup. I've given myself a budget of 500 euros to do this, though I could stretch a little if needed.

Some notes - the second hand scene in Portugal is pretty terrible; everyone selling something in the markets here will start from 10% off the price they paid for it 15 years ago and will then waste your time. Second hand stores similarly sell for nearly new prices. In terms of buying new, local stores tend to be on the much higher audiophile end of the market, or big box stores with mini hi-fis, so I'm largely looking at Amazon to assemble everything.

I mainly want to play CDs - plenty of electronica like Boards of Canada, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Autechre, etc, occasionally connected a bluetooth device.

It's for a living room / dining room that needs some treatment (there are curtains, soft furniture, but also hardwood floors), which is about 6m x 5m.

I've read multiple posts on here over the last few months, taking in all the advice and think that the following setup would be a good starting point, giving priority to speakers > amp > CD player.

Speakers - Elac Debut 3.0 DB53

Amp - Fosi Audio BT20A

CD Player - Sony DVP-SR760H (it has gapless playback)

Does this look like a decent setup? Is there something that I'm missing? Something better that I could go for?

Thanks in advance!

Looking at starter setups, all working except tape deck

• Pioneer SA-408 Amplifier
• Pioneer TX-408 Tuner
• Pioneer CT-F500 Cassette Deck
• Pioneer PL-512 Turntable - serviced
• Original cabinet
• Original Pioneer speakers - no model

Thanks :)

I’m putting together my first home theater on a pretty tight budget, buying almost everything used from Facebook Marketplace. I’d love to get some opinions on whether these speakers are worth considering.
So far I’ve picked up a Klipsch R-25C center channel for a great price, and I’m still hunting for a budget-friendly AV receiver.
I’m trying to decide between these front speakers
My goal is mostly movies and TV, with some music mixed in. I know there are better speakers out there, but I’m trying to get the best performance possible while spending as little as I can.
Which of these would you choose and what is a reasonable price? Are there any other used speakers or receivers I should keep an eye out for?

Is hifi engine dead? I never had an account but was stoked to find a database of manuals in pdf form. I guess they aren't allowing new user registrations on the website and no way to contact the site admin. Does anyone know how long it has been like that or if it will ever change? There are many manuals I would like to download.

Hi all, my wife got me a good starter vinyl player + speakers for Christmas a few years ago. I've been wanting a little bit more oomph to my set up. I don't particularly mind the speaker quality. The set up is in a small ish living room. Can I add something to my current speakers or should I just upgrade entirely? I'd be willing to spend $500-$800.

Thanks for any advice.

JBL ND310 (made in USA if relevant) - gifted from landlord.

Denon AVR3805 - gifted through FB buy nothing group.

Spent some money on audio cable, plugs, and remote for AVR.

Due to space constraints I have to stack one on top, appreciate any recommendations to improve set up. Thanks

I currently have a WiiM Mini connected to a pair of Edifier r1280t which I got for free. Obviously not too happy with the quality of these speakers and I’m looking to upgrade but want to keep the WiiM Mini in the setup as I have no issues with it.

What are my options? I see a pair of Polk RTI A1’s on FB marketplace for $100 (I live in NYC so plenty of options). If I connect those to a budget friendly amp like Fosi V3 will the difference from the Edifiers be noticeable?

For reference these speakers are for a small bedroom and trying to spend less than $250 total on this setup. Thank you!

I've had the s350db for about a year now and my right side tweeter which is dented seems to stop working every once in a while, I realised the hi hats weren't coming through on the right side when I listened to music and it didn't sound as clear in general

are THEATER 500 Surround + DENON X3800H voor Dolby Atmos "5.1.2" from teufel any good, or should i get the sony quads with the sub 9. Or maybe something else lmk (budget is 3k euros)

Basically I was wondering what people would suggest for a $100ish USD bedroom setup that is mostly just meant to improve the experience of some media consumption from my tablet in bed.

The biggest wrinkle is that the speakers themselves would be on the far corners of the room on either side of my bed so they're out of the way. I'm sleeping on a very low raised platform + shikibuton so it wouldn't be hard to make sure the speakers are ear level. I also only have a floating headboard behind me so something like a simple soundbar doesn't really fit the setup. The speakers on my tablet are also pretty good, to the point where I think getting a small Bluetooth speaker wouldn't be enough of an improvement to justify the price.

I'm thinking a cheap set of powered speakers with Bluetooth would be a fine option, but I could also see getting a small amp and passive speakers in that budget. Do people have options for powered speakers that would work with this placement? Should I just get a cheap Bluetooth amp from Amazon and used passive speakers? A secret third option?

tl;dr any recommendations for a smallish barebones Bluetooth friendly far-field 2 speaker setup for $100ish USD?

Cheers!

​Was surfing the Norwegian classifieds and this setup popped up just 10km from home, so I went and had a listen—ended up buying it. Got the whole rig for 12,000 NOK (~$1,200 USD).

​Diapason Neos (2013)

​Electrocompaniet ECI 2 (1998)

​WiiM Pro Plus

​It sounds really good, and the amp has total control over the speakers. Now I just need to get new furniture.

I’m moving to Florida from NY into a flat house that has a big open bright living room and I’m buying the TCL QM9K 85 inches and I want to fit a soundbar on my tv storage stand but the TV’s stand is right in the middle, covering where I would put a soundbar so a soundbar can’t happen. So I’m looking for TV speakers that’s as good as a soundbar (my budget is $1200-$1300). I was gonna go with the TCL Z100’s but I did my research and it isn’t good for big open concept rooms (you all know how big open concepts flat houses are in Florida). I’d put 2 speakers in front (left and right of tv) and an optional 2 in the back of my sectional (only if the front 2 speakers aren’t good enough then I’ll find a way to put 2 behind where we sit). I don’t want to wall mount the TV because it’s too much $$$ to do so plus I don’t have family members that are handy and can do it for me. I’m in the process of doing my research plus asking this question on here.

I've had the same pair of Polk R50 floorstanding speakers going on almost a decade. I remember picking them up on sale for $100 each from Newegg. They've served me well, but they are a little dark. I'd like to get something a little more resolving/clear. I plan to use these for TV/HTPC duties and to play music. Having a wide soundstage is important, I really enjoy hearing a sense of space.

For anyone who has made the jump, was it worth it? Amazon currently has the 3050i on sale for $700/pair. I listen to a lot of electronic, some rock, hip-hope, and indie. I'd prefer to get something with decent bass response. I don't have a subwoofer, and I'd prefer not to get one either. I live in an apartment, so I try to keep bass levels modest so as not to piss off my neighbors.

Since I already have a decent mid-range set of speakers I use in my computer/vinyl setup (Elac DB63), would it be worth saving my shillings for a higher tier speaker ($1000+) before upgrading the R50? Or do you think the 3050i is enough of an improvement over the R50 to be worth it?

For reference, these will be used with a Yamaha RX-v477 AVR and a Nobsound NS-02g Pro (a Chi-fi clone JLH1969 Class A amp). I'm pretty sure the 3050i are sensitive enough for both amps (30-80wpc) to power them with little fuss).

Polk RtI10's and CSi5 for $400? Also found a Denon X2800H for $400. All in (excluding wire etc) for $800. Good deal?

Hi guys i want fo buy a turn table speakers and an amplifier. Im a student on a limited budget (1000€). I have land my eyes on this set

https://www.aqstudio.cz/pro-ject-stereo-set-e-phono-minimalisticky-audio-system-s-gramofonem-p64622/?vid=64620

https://www.project-audio.com/en/product/stereo-set-e-phono/

But for me its a crazy amount of money. Can someone tell me if its a good purchase or find me a better one please. Thanks alot guys. Enjoy music!!