2. misc-audio
  3. 175477-119480

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 

doctoru
rfnoise
153 posts
 

@coralkong 

I think "man-cave in the garage" and I’m thinking an old Yamaha amplifier and some Cerwin Vegas

+1

I’m thinking something stable into 4ohm, like a Yamaha A-1000 or A-750 integrated, and a pair of Cerwin Vega AT-15’s or DX-9’s. That’d get the walls shaking for under $1000.

razor2022's avatar
razor2022
19 posts
 

I just recently picked up a new Denon M41 for $649. CD, FM/AM & BT. 30wpc, nice little stereo.  I also have a heated attached garage...sounds great.

frankmc195's avatar
frankmc195
145 posts
 

I started slow before I bought the more expensive hifi equipment and there are some good inexpensive pieces you can get and will give you audiophile quality sound... Buy Klipsch SB3 or Klipsch sb2 (less base) from ebay or wherever... Older Kenwood speakers that were made in Japan (before china bought them) will put you there... Amps Carver 500t with c2 preamp is audiophile quality... Pioneer sx models 850 up to 1250 are all good although 1250 and 1980 are to pricey.... A Carver magnetic field amp receiver 75watts per channel driving Klipsch SB3 will make you smile..

mesch
3,410 posts
 

I would stick with 2 channel audio system. Receiver or integrated amplifier with outboard AM/FM tuner. Many newer 2 channel ones have digital inputs in addition to analog ones. If one you find lacks USB input purchase a USB/SPDIF converter for coax input.  Separate bluetooth receivers can be purchased that output analog. 

There are many budget speakers on the market that are very good sounding. check out the speaker threads herein.  

Consider the used market.

A great 'good enuf' system can be had for 1K!

pesky_wabbit's avatar
pesky_wabbit
1,183 posts
 

just keep checking the classifieds for bargains and use common sense..

More to discover