First HIFI system


Hi everyone! I'm on the market to buy my first HIFI system without breaking the bank and have done some research without being able to make a decision so far. My biggest limitation is the layout of the living room. Although is a decent 38m2 with high ceilings I'm limited on the spacing between speakers at about 2 meters apart.
I'm inclined to the Marantz M-CR612 with a pair of decent column speakers, first option was the Qacoustics 3050i for their 91dB sensitivity but one of the vendors I've contacted advised to go with the MonitorAudio Bronze 200 since the drivers are about 1" smaller and would perform better at 2meters apart. I understand that both of them have their on pros and cons and sound quality will depend on my own sensibility, but do you guys think this will be a good match?
I'm thinking on using QED XT40 speaker wires.
Thanks and looking forward for your feedback!
pblayer

Showing 3 responses by artemus_5

+1 for Miller.

FWIW, I have aa lot of misgivings about a piece of equipment that does everything but make my breakfast. may be  inexpensive, but it reminds me of one of those all ion one woodworking machines that do a little bit of everything but none of them very good. I can see an integrated with a DAC maybe. 

We all have a budget. I've had a low budget and understand your plight. But as Miller has said, do your research and buy smart. Consider used IF it is a good brand with good reviews. Its not hard to buy a used piece at half price. patience and research can stretch your budget and get you a better outcome. Good luck to you and continue to ask  questions. Lots of good info here @ A'gon

@mapman 

Maybe you are right. I can't say. But I DO know that there is a t least one generation that listen to Mp3's and think they sound good. Some musicians I have played music with, think 128mbps is CD quality. Since the vinyl resurgence, 've seen a lot of people say that a VG record sounds fine. I can't tell you how many times I see people  listening to music on their phone's pin head size speaker. When offered a Bluetooth speaker, they say, Nah, it's fine.

So I often wonder what modern society believes good sound  is? I've seen too many of the above actions to trust they do. Obviously there are exceptions in both equipment and people.
@pblayer
 
maximum of 80" to keep speakers apart.
That is sufficient. My towers are only 86" center to center

The idea for an all in one system besides $ saving is the convenience
I certainly understand convenience. The older I get the more I understand it. 'll be 70 next week. However, convenience often comes with compromises. Everything costs money, often more than we planned. I set out to spend $1K and end up spending $1600-2000. because that is the reality of what I want. The more convenience, the more $$$ spent for it in the design and compromises to make it more convenient. this is especially true as you pile on the various hardware. thus my earlier statement about the Marantz. It comes down to balance IMO.

used equipment is not an option cause there's none to choose without having to get on a plane to go listen to it.
Forget listening to it. Most of us no longer have that option. Besides, the worst purchase I ever made sounded great in the hifi store with THEIR equipment. Sounded terrible in mine and was an a'phile piece too. And expensive. 
Learn to read reviews. Look for the commonalities of what people say about its sound and function. look for the common strengths & weakness's. Then you can buy used and get more Bang per buck. 
FWIW I have assembled a top tier system using the above info. I made little or no real mistakes. They were the proper steps along the way. System listed but needs a lot of update. Best to you.