mesch:
I should’ve been more clearer. I will be using my phone and computer as a source. Thank you for suggesting a specific model and brands. That helps me a lot when I’m researching things! I live in Washington state and have been only looking at Craigslist and offermeup for any used deals. Other than that, I was always skeptical of buying used from different state due to the high shipping cost.
thecarpathian:
thanks for the suggestion! I am looking through the website and can’t believe there’s a website like this...I have a lot to learn lol |
thecarpathian:
For now, I will be streaming music from my hard drive and internet streaming.
ovinewar:
My room size is 11x12. I would live to buy yesteryear used equipment but do not know what to look for or even what brand and models are good at that price point. I have been thinking of stretching my budget up to 1.5k but strictly can’t go over that.
hilde45:
Thanks for the suggestion! I will check out the music room. There are so many different equipment and options just in the stereo world that it amazes me how people even know what they want! |
panzrwagn:
It seems like integrated amps are the way to go with my budget range. Funny you mention the MA Bronze 2 model. There's someone near my city that's selling a
Monitor Audio Bronze B4 Floor standing speakers NEAR MINT condition for $250 on usaudiomart. Hopefully I can get the guy to demo it. Thank you for your recommendations! |
glupson:
That would be a God send if I can get an amp for karma points! You just might find me posting around here haha. Most definitely, thanks for that advice!
geof3:
I see alot of B&W 601-603s for sale on offermeup. Did you buy them secondhand? How are they holding up? Any repairs?
rixthetrick:
I've been using cheap sennheiser headphones to learn songs on the guitar, but it gets a bit difficult when I try to learn songs on the violin. Maybe it's because I'm using cheap ones. But I also do like listening to music while falling asleep on my lazboy haha.
surfmuz:
Thanks for the recommendation! There's alot of 4-5 star reviews on Amazon. It also doesn't hurt that it's on sale for $160/ea on amazon.
audioguy85:
The guy's got great vids. I like the ones where he shows all the pics of people's setup and goes through their gear!
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bob540:
I see a lot of people selling kef q50’s and q80’s near me. Sadly, no q550’s though. I have seen the ls50’s recommended a lot on reddit. Maybe I should call one of the listing just to hear kef speakers.
panzrwagn & rixthetrick:
wont forget to pick up some blue-tac! Good call!
asvjerry:
The details are what I want! I believe someone posted on this thread a website that sells room treatment panels. That is definitely something I will look into when I get the chance! You don’t suppose they sell the mic used??
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thecarpathian:
what is a starting budget that I should begin with? Also, I’m looking over all these online used audio marketplace and you’re right. There are some hidden gems, but I feel like I need to get educated more to even know which are useful for me.
yogiboy:
Damn!! I never realized there’s a website that shows global sellers. Some of the speakers in Europe cost much less than what US sellers are selling it for. I’m just trying to not get destroyed by shipping charges. Thanks for that! I have been looking over the listing all morning.
corelli:
There’s just so many different equipments and options that my head is spinning. After speakers, what is the next equipment I should focus on?
ovinewar:
35% rock(ranging from slow rock to heavy metal)
25% soul and r&b( a lot of the older stuff mostly)
30% classical and jazz(orchestras and violin/piano heavy pieces)
10% country(90% old like hank William/10% new like Stapleton)
I apologize if the country music choice is confusing. You can just assume I listen to more of the older country classics. This is will be an ongoing journey for me. I play the violin and guitar and have been using headphones when I want to learn a new song. With this system, I want to be able to play along and also hear the music at the same time. Also, I do enjoy sitting and just listening to my favorite songs. When I do get more money saved up, I am definitely willing to upgrade my home audio system from time to time. I am open to new and used equipment. If there is something that is going for a good price, I am willing to buy it and sell of my older equipments. I don’t know if the last sentence makes sense.
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thecarpathian:
If you had 1.5k to start with, what would you look for in the used market? I heard a lot of good things about focal speakers so I was leaning towards the chora 806. Maybe an amp or integrated that goes with these speakers? If you know of better speakers in that price range, what are some brands and models you recommend?
corelli:
Okay got it! Speakers 1st, integrated 2nd. Do you got any recommendations on how to get my wife to leave the house so that I can set it up? I don’t want to drug her🤷♂️(seriously joking on the last part) I love her and won’t drug her for speaker placement. Do you got any speakers that you recommend?
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thecarpathian:
I’ve been eyeing ascend speakers after reading about them a lot on reddit and avforums. Thank you for the amp recommendation as well! Now I can start off somewhere and do my dd. I will definitely be looking at the used speaker marketplaces.
I decided to check out Best Buy magnolia tomorrow to test new speakers. You definitely been active in this thread and I’m extremely grateful for that!
chorus:
do you live in Washington state as well? You’re bada** for recommending a local shop. Man I am excited to check out their used selection! They definitely got great speakers and amps. I will call tomorrow and speak more with Dominic. Hopefully I can demo some of the used speakers and amps. Also, Cambridge audio speakers are well within my range! Got lost a few hours on their website browsing thru their products lol.
Ihasaguy:
how can I tell the difference between high efficiency speakers and normal efficiency ones? Are you talking about powered speakers rather than passive speakers?
glupson:
Hahahaha!! You got the best idea. But I agree with you. Good karma will come to those that send me your used gear.
jrpnde:
those are some great advices! I am more tempted to check out local audio dealers and work with them before settling on anything. You’re right on the money that I should get a system that works together as a unit. Thank you for that advice!
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veroguy:
That audiophilia channel on YT recommends the Klipsch speakers you mentioned. I am hoping I can demo them at Best Buy or another local audio shop.
bob540:
At this point, I cannot go over 1.5k and would like to stay within that price range. Give or take 100 for accessories. Otherwise I wouldn’t hear the end of it from my wife.
mapman:
im curious if there’s auto shows out here in Washington. Also, the speakers you mentioned has their hq out here in Washington!
rcalderon:
I’ve decided that I will be focusing on speakers first and then an amp or bt adaptor second. Thanks! |
ovinewar:
You’re awesome for checking out CL Seattle to find good deals. I’ll be honest I probably just pass them by when I check out CL or offermeup since I don’t know much of speakers or amps. You got me checking out those Klipsch quartets specs. It helps that it’s easy to drive speakers. Thanks for all your help!
mahler123:
I was on the fence about whether I want to just go that route since I find cheap used gear all over the internet. I’m not too sure if I need all those other channels though.
crustycoot:
That’s also a great route but I have no knowledge or education on soldering. Also, do they do that for all speakers? Seems like you can save hundreds on a pair.
mesch:
I certainly learned a lot from reading your replies! For now, I need to be looking at high efficiency speakers and an amp compatible. It also helps that some of these gear have a good resell value when I want to start swapping things out or adding gears into my collection. Thanks again!
jollygreenaudiophile2:
I spent all morning looking up those amps and they still go for 4-500 each. How low are we talking? Would you take shipping charge?
glupson:
WOW! You weren’t joking at all. It also helps that this is the first forum ever that have people offering real help and opinions without judging or making me feel unwanted. You definitely helped start this on my thread. Thanks for that!!
thecarpathian:
There is indeed so many choices. Everyone has been helpful and informative that I learned more just on this thread than reading a bunch of articles on the internet. Thanks again for offering your 2 cents and your recommendations! I really like those ascend speakers a lot!! |
Thanks everyone for your opinions and recommendations! I learned more in the past few days than a month of reading about different types of speakers and amps.
jollygreenaudiophile:
Man I am extremely grateful for coming across someone like you online! You make this passion/hobby way more enjoyable and exciting! Good karma will be swiftly delivered to your front door.
In regards to your request, I believe USPS mails out free shipping boxes in packs of 10 or 25 if you request them online. Otherwise, I know that the post office does have individual ones on the shelf by customer service.
Thank you everyone for helping out this amateur! |
asvjerry:
I'll definitely look into that! It seems almost similar to setting up a home theater with the mic calibration.
mesch:
Room size: 11ft x 12ft
Does 70-80dB makes sense? Maybe a bit louder than a vacuum cleaner going off.
Distance from speakers: 8 ft
Currently, I am using my logitech computer speaker system along with a marshall tube combo amp for my guitar. I will say the logitech did its best to hold up but the guitar amp overpowers those mini speakers. |
thecarpathian:
One of the few great decisions I've made all year was to sign up with this forum. Never have I thought in a million years so many people would help me out and, not once, had anyone replied back negatively or in a rude manner. What an awesome community this is! I feel like this should forum should become an annual in-person event in like say, Vegas?
Regarding the Ascends, I will keep that in mind in the event I see someone selling it near my area. I did see sierra 1's with cbm-170s for sale on offermeup few months back. It must be that good if alot of forums online are talking about it!
I agree that Mr. Jolly is one cool person with some serious gear! |
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