Recommend me Speakers and Receiver
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3
newbie
|
OP
newbie
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3 |
I’m looking into getting a new computer speaker setup and have heard axiom has some impressive and affordable offerings. I’m currently using a Logitech 5.1 setup and have grown accustomed to that quality of sound. Anything that will sound better than my current computer speakers will likely be good enough for me. The setup will exist in a small room, my office, so I’m interested in bookshelf speakers.
The m3ti seems like a viable option as the verbiage on the site suggests they’ll be alright without a sub, and my preference is to spend as little as possible. I’ll need a receiver as well and I am a complete neophyte in terms of relevant knowledge here. Receiver recommendations are wanted but keep in mind that I prefer to go the frugal route.
If you need more information to be able to help me out here, ask away.
|
|
|
Re: Recommend me Speakers and Receiver
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 6,379 Likes: 7
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 6,379 Likes: 7 |
My first thought would be M3s plus look around for a used receiver/amp. Even simple, basic electronics plus good speakers will make a heck of a difference.
Do you need 5.1 or is stereo enough ?
M60ti, VP180, QS8, M2ti, EP500, PC-Plus 20-39 M5HP, M40ti, Sierra-1 LFR1100 active, ADA1500-4 and -8
|
|
|
Re: Recommend me Speakers and Receiver
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3
newbie
|
OP
newbie
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3 |
Stereo is fine.
I was at an audiophile store earlier and their cheapest amp/receiver was a 500$ NAD receiver rated at 60watts a channel. That seemed low to me as I have a 300$ sony receiver that is 100watts a channel. I'm going to keep my eyes open for a name brand amp/receiver (hk, nad, marantz) on ebay and maybe a pawn shop. Are there other brands to consider and what should the minimum watt/channel I consider be?
|
|
|
Re: Recommend me Speakers and Receiver
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7,463 Likes: 1
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7,463 Likes: 1 |
The M3s don't require a ton of power. Unless you turn the volume up to ear-splitting levels just about any receiver will do.
*********** "Nothin' up my sleeve. . ." --Bullwinkle J. Moose
|
|
|
Re: Recommend me Speakers and Receiver
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 5,236
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 5,236 |
Sony has been riding on their good name for a long time. Personally, I'd stay away from their stuff (well...except their tv's, they still seem to do that well).
What's your total budget for a pair of speakers and amp/receiver?
|
|
|
Re: Recommend me Speakers and Receiver
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 6,833
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 6,833 |
They still make some pretty good cd players in the ES line.I wouldn't ever buy one of their receivers though.
Rick
"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." Sigmund Freud
|
|
|
Re: Recommend me Speakers and Receiver
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 759 Likes: 1
aficionado
|
aficionado
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 759 Likes: 1 |
that Nad will EAT that sony for breakfast and still have room left over.
Which logitech's do you have?
2xAA M80/VP150/VP160/QS8 4xM3/M22OW/M2OW/VP150OW/4xM3IC/4xM3OW EP500/800/HSU VTF3/SVS PB2k/SB2k/SB-12
|
|
|
Re: Recommend me Speakers and Receiver
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 608
aficionado
|
aficionado
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 608 |
i thought talk like a pirate day passed already
|
|
|
Re: Recommend me Speakers and Receiver
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 5,236
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 5,236 |
A pair of M3ti's and this would work nicely.
|
|
|
Re: Recommend me Speakers and Receiver
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3
newbie
|
OP
newbie
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3 |
I have the Logitech Z560's.
|
|
|
Forums16
Topics24,944
Posts442,472
Members15,617
|
Most Online2,082 Jan 22nd, 2020
|
|
0 members (),
376
guests, and
4
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|