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New member Username: CharbearPost Number: 1 Registered: Nov-05 | Hi all! New to this website. It appears to be an awesome exchange of information. I have an older stereo system which I really like and do not want to change (old Adcom 200W Amp and Tuner/Preamp combo unit). My old Accoustic Research AR48BX speakers are finally tired. I've replaced the woofers once and now need to replace them again. Midrange cones have also deteriorated. I can't see replacing all of these in 15 year old speakers. Mainly listen to blues/jazz and 70's - 90's rock (grew up on "hair" bands and never grew out of it ) I'd greatly appreciate recommendations on $400 - $800 per pair speakers. Since the Adcom equipemnt is old (~20 years), there is no "surround sound", subwoofer output, etc. so I guess typical home theater systems are out as well as integrated or stand alone sub woofer systems, right? Thanks, in advance, for any advice/recommendations. |
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Silver Member Username: ChitownPost Number: 427 Registered: Apr-05 | Richard you have an old unique amp. I would take it to a really good hi-fi shop (not Best buy and Circuit city) with your own music and test it with different speakers sets. That's probably the best way of finding what you like. If you don't mind doing the same with internet-only companies there are quite a few that are pretty decent and advertise on this site (Ascend, Axiom, Aperion). |
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Gold Member Username: Edster922Abubala, Ababala The Occupation Post Number: 2826 Registered: Mar-05 | Actually Richard you can still use a powered subwoofer, as long as it has high-level inputs and outputs. So what you'd do is run your speaker cables to the sub, and then run another set of cables to your speakers FROM the sub: http://store1.yimg.com/I/hsusubs_1870_369427 That way you can buy a small pair of bookshelves that are especially suited to midrange and treble, like these: http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/cbm170/cbm170.html |
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Silver Member Username: Timn8terSeattle, WA USA Post Number: 624 Registered: Dec-03 | No subwoofer needed. http://www.us.alegriaaudio.com/Emma.htm |