Any of the bookshelf ELACS, one of the small class D amps that ASR has reviewed and recommended (avoid those with bluetooth if you can), and if you need a streaming source and have good wifi in the garage, you could stream with an RPI and a decent Topping or Schiit DAC.
Looking for “just good enuf” for garage man cave
This might be too sophisticated a group but I’ll try anyway!
i have a 25 ft x 27 ft heated garage with cable TV. I am looking for an audio system solution for under $1000.00. Objectives are for GOOD ENUF (not great) for both TV audio and music audio in formats of CD, USB wired or BT connected audio devices, streamed music from WI-FI connection, AM/FM tuner. WILL NOT NEED FOR LP playback ….probably going to be used only 5-15 times per year … which for me rules out more elaborate solutions.
One simple solution is a decent sound bar for the TV (Bose, Samsung et al) + an all in one microsystem (lG, Sony others) that achieves the man-cave requirements listed above.
I have searched for one receiver + speaker combo but it always gets limited by either it great for TV but not music (either by TV to receiver connection or by speaker config) or VICE VERSA.
ALL ideas greatly appreciated
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@helpfull16yearslate +1 for attitude @doctoru used Audioengine A6 powered speakers? Not sure would fill the garage but would work great for sitting on the couch, asssuming it’s within 15 feet of your TV. My son’s pair play loud enough (with clarity) to drive me out of his 15’ x 15’ room. Have all the connectivity and remote control options you could want, and no need for a dedicated source if you don’t want to deal - can just stream tunes off your phone Have to admit, some cool old stuff, and $500 in the pocket, could be great. Check out Oaktree Vintage Audio and Sounds Classic - I haven’t dealt with either of them, just know they have wild selection of cool stuff from the late 70s/ 80s /early 90s Tell us what you decide and enjoy! Have a great day |
For no more than you plan to use it, I would get a Sonos Beam and a pair of Sonos Ones for surround rears. When playing Audio, you can use the Play Ones in stereo or the whole system. You can also take the Ones anywhere you want to listen to stereo, like the patio, etc.You might even start with the Beam as it may be sufficient. If separate TV audio is not required, you could get one or two Sonos Fives. I use one in the garage and it also plays plenty loud enough for washing the car outside the garage. The app streams from all the major services and from my PC server which contains my ripped music collection. Just get white so it doesn’t show every speck of dust. |
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