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New member Username: KidstereoPost Number: 1 Registered: Aug-05 | Hey, guys. I am having a little bit of a dilemma here. I was thinking of buying a new stereo a year from now. The dilemma is, I cannot decide whazt type of speakers to get. I was originally planning on going with towers, but the size of my room dictates that tower speakers might overpower the room. My room size is 8 ft. x 12 ft. I also like a lot of bass. Therefore, given my room size and hunger for bass, should I go with towers or bookshelf speakers? If you say to go with bookshelf speakers, should I pair them with a subwoofer, again, given my room size and hunger for bass? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3648 Registered: Dec-03 | Depends on your budget However, if you are as bass hungry as you say you are and the room size, you may want to get a pair of towers and a nice subwoofer. boom boom all around! Then you can also get a pair of towers with really huge woofers and drive them with a decent stereo and you'll be set. |
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Silver Member Username: Stu_pittNYC, NY Post Number: 452 Registered: May-05 | Worry about moving out of your parents basement first... |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3662 Registered: Dec-03 | Stu, You think this is the same guy? What happened to the other Matt123 who lives with his parents? Did you delete your account and re-register? |
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New member Username: KidstereoPost Number: 2 Registered: Aug-05 | Yes, I did delete my account and re-register. |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3669 Registered: Dec-03 | why is that? Anyway, what have you decided? |
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New member Username: KidstereoPost Number: 5 Registered: Aug-05 | I am still trying to do some more research. I have not made up my mind on what to buy just yet. There were a few pairs of speakers that I was considering, the first of them being those KLH's that Eric Pisanko has, or the Cerwin Vega CLSC-215's with dual 15" woofers, or maybe the Sony SS-MF750H's. I did hear that the Cerwin Vegas have lots of bass, but I need to know how harsh their treble is. |
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Silver Member Username: DakulisSpokane, Washington United States Post Number: 469 Registered: May-05 | Matt, Look, go listen to some speakers first. Listen to some decent bookshelves with and without a sub in your price range. Do the same thing with some floorstanders and get a feel for what kind of sound you like. Come back and report on what you listened to and what you liked. (Yes, this is your homework assignment.) Then, we'll have an idea what appeals to you and we can give you some ideas of other speakers that may have similar sound that are in your budget. Or, you may just find your "dream sound" and buy it. (You don't say where you live, but there must be a BB or CC or something around.) Listen to the Athenas, listen to some basic JBLs or CVs and listen to something that's 2-3 times your price range and see whether you like the sound of a "different/better" speaker. You may find that your ear is more mature than you think and you might not find that real "banger" bass is your preferred sound. Have some fun learning, it's good for you. Dave |
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New member Username: KidstereoPost Number: 8 Registered: Aug-05 | I cannot listen to the CVs or KLH's, because I have looked all over Best Buy and Circuit City, and those stores do not carry them. Best Buy only has the KLH speakers available online, while CC does not sell them at all. I have listened to the JBLs, and they sound awful to me. They sound harsh at high volumes, and they are too expensive for me. I am unable to listen to the CVs because the only dealer closest to me that sells them is like 200-300 miles away from where I live. |
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Bronze Member Username: KidstereoPost Number: 19 Registered: Aug-05 | Any suggestions? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3948 Registered: Dec-03 | We've done all we can. |
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Gold Member Username: Edster922Abubala, Ababala The Occupation Post Number: 1845 Registered: Mar-05 | Matt, go to av123.com and look at their speakers, order some and be prepared to pay return shipping if you don't like them. I haven't heard them but they are known for putting out very respectable bass. If you life in bufu nowhere and can't go listen in-store for yourself, Internet-direct and donating to UPS is about all you can do. |
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Gold Member Username: Edster922Abubala, Ababala The Occupation Post Number: 1846 Registered: Mar-05 | Also in a small room like yours, the alegria audio lings should pack some potent bass, they go for $350 a pair and like the Rockets have a trial period. http://www.us.alegriaaudio.com/Ling.htm |
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Gold Member Username: DmwileyPost Number: 1052 Registered: Feb-05 | "I was thinking of buying a new stereo a year from now." It is difficult to give prophylactic advice especially given the rapidly changing electronics market. Wait until you get closer to purchase, Hoppergrass. |
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Silver Member Username: Stu_pittNYC, NY Post Number: 500 Registered: May-05 | "Any suggestions?" Allow me to repeat myself - "Worry about moving out of your parents basement first..." |
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Silver Member Username: T_bomb25Dayton, Ohio United States Post Number: 959 Registered: Jun-05 | Hey Eddie since he is so fond of CVs like Danman says their is always the garage sales. |
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Gold Member Username: Edster922Abubala, Ababala The Occupation Post Number: 1860 Registered: Mar-05 | true, TW. Funny, I don't mind buying from eBay but garage sales spook me for some reason. |
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Silver Member Username: T_bomb25Dayton, Ohio United States Post Number: 965 Registered: Jun-05 | It spooks me to,because it tells you I dont want this trash you take it,I cant be the recipiant on that end,although the speakers Matt is talking about are just new garage stuff that knowones put in a garage sell yet,but will find their way there soon. |
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Silver Member Username: Stu_pittNYC, NY Post Number: 508 Registered: May-05 | I like that one Tawaun. Probably one of the best posts I've seen in a while. |
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