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Audiophile "PA" System??

Here is a new idea:

Health and fitness for me is discipline that goes in and out of favour, but when I do work out, I really enjoy listening to music.

In general, the iPod has been a breakthrough device for this application, but I find headphones a bit fatiguing and claustrophobic.

So I am wondering if I were to set up a small gym at home, what type of system would be reasonably priced, robust enough to withstand a bit of sweat and vibration, and be able to play loudly and sometimes over the din of exercise machines.

Of course, at the same time sounding as sweet and musical as possible and having decent bass response. Can't go jogging to baroque chamber music.

Any thoughts?
cwlondon

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mwilson

Thanks -- yes, I meant PA, public address, as in loud with bass.

The pro audio stuff to my ears is sometimes very fatiguing, not what I want when already fatigued from exercise.

Have not heard Klipsch in about 20 years, but I think they are sturdy and probably cheap.

Maybe I should rephrase the question as "college dorm room audiophile" system.

Robust, as inexpensive as possible, used equipment preferred, but still warm, musical, non fatiguing and sufficient bass when shaking the house.

Any and all ideas appreciated.
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