Integrated or speakers


I am sure this has been asked before . But with new equipment and technology I thought I would ask again. I am looking at rebuilding my system. I am totally satisfied with my source components and cables.

I will be using monitor type speaker for here to eternity. Space and room size, I have about $1000.00 to upgrade at this point, should I go speakers 1st and integrated 2nd or the other way around.

I like a slightly more warm side to tame some of my recordings.

Thanks,
musicrover

Showing 1 response by shazam

Tough call really because the two go hand in hand to create the sound you want. If you know you will eventually upgrade both, I would decide based on an anticipated pairing of the two - or at least an approach (class A, 300B tubed, Manley house sound, electrostats, whatever). You may need to buy separately for financial reasons, but I would have a goal of a sound you want first.

I listened to a lot of pairings and found a pair of speakers that I liked with multiple amps, so I did those first and it allowed me to consider multiple options. Other people may find an amp that gives them a warm fuzzy with many speaker pairings.

Good luck.