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A stereo for my apartment

post #1 of 4
7/24/07 at 10:58am
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Hi. I don't know if this is the right forum to ask this in, but here goes:

I live in an apartment and need something to play my cds. A bookshelf system would be nice, but I haven't found one that suits my taste. It has to be on the smaller side (although a separate amp/receiver + 2 smaller speakers is not out of the question). I tried an Onkyo HTIB system a few years ago and found it lacking in mids. I really want something with crisp highs, nice mids, and deep lows. I'm not interested in thumping/pounding bass response (neither are my downstairs neighbors.

Budget???...less than $500 would be nice. Much less than $500 would be especially nice However, sound is important to me and I'm picky about how my music sounds. I don't need this system for DVDs. An input for an MP3 player would be nice and a headphone jack. Maybe an EQ to fine tune the sound? Can't think of anything else. Anyone?

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post #2 of 4
7/24/07 at 6:50pm
The cheapest way I think a fella could have himself nice sound, though limited in volume, would be with a Sonic Impact T-amp and a pair of KRK ST-6 speakers.

The SI is about $30 at Parts Express and the KRKs are $200 a pair at Guitar Center, Musicians Friend and scads of online prosound places.

I've used the setup myself, ain't half bad. No siree bob, not half bad at all.
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post #3 of 4
7/24/07 at 8:07pm
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Originally Posted by xpfshost View Post

Hi. I don't know if this is the right forum to ask this in, but here goes:

I live in an apartment and need something to play my cds. A bookshelf system would be nice, but I haven't found one that suits my taste. It has to be on the smaller side (although a separate amp/receiver + 2 smaller speakers is not out of the question). I tried an Onkyo HTIB system a few years ago and found it lacking in mids. I really want something with crisp highs, nice mids, and deep lows. I'm not interested in thumping/pounding bass response (neither are my downstairs neighbors.

Budget???...less than $500 would be nice. Much less than $500 would be especially nice However, sound is important to me and I'm picky about how my music sounds. I don't need this system for DVDs. An input for an MP3 player would be nice and a headphone jack. Maybe an EQ to fine tune the sound? Can't think of anything else. Anyone?

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Aperion Audio 532LR $180

NAD C320BEE $300 MSRP - can be had for less

That's a good match and within your budget considering that you'll have a source. I.E. your MP3 player or CD player. YOu can simply connect your MP3 player through a analog stereo cable. Hopefully you'll have a bookshelf to put these on - while not ideal - will save you a hundred bucks on stands. This match is certainly worth a try, and if you don't like it - return the Aperions with their guarantee.
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post #4 of 4
7/25/07 at 8:04am
Look at the following:
Onkyo TX-8222 - somewhere around $150 -160


Klipsch RB-51 - $350


Because of the size of the speakers you want, don't expect a lot of bass. Towers would offer a better bottom-end. If you go with the bookshelf's, you might want to add a small sub later.
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