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Hey all. I'm considering a speaker upgrade for my bedroom that is moderate in size, but open to another room (will measure the room when I get home). The system is used almost solely for music. The AVR I'm using is a Pioneer VSX-1123K and the speakers currently are an old pair of Technics SB2840 that I inherited from my grandfather. The bass on the speakers is great, as they have 12" woofers and are pretty efficient, but the clarity isn't wonderful. I listen to a broad variety of music, usually at low-moderate volume, including rock, jazz, classical, pop, reggae. I do especially like hip-hop music, and I haven't yet decided if I will be doing a 2.0 or 2.1 system. The bass doesn't need to be too intense, but I would still like to enjoy my rap. I have a pair of Cambridge S30s upstairs on my HT that have great sound, but only extend down to 60hz, so I miss some frequencies on my rap and dubstep.
I have a planned budget of around $500, but I'd be willing to hold off and spend up to $1000. The form factor is up for discussion, as I have no decided what type of fixture I will be using to house the speakers (shelf vs stands vs floorstanders), but I'd be interested in a pair of bookshelves if possible to find with a decent low end.
Some options I've looked into include the Wharfedale Diamond 10.2, Ascends, Arx, EMP tek, etc. I have also done some looking into some DIY solutions, which I would be interested in. Some discussion about pros/cons of towers vs bookshelves for a 2.0 setup would be helpful. Any recommendations for a stereo set of speakers to fit the bill, either pre-made or DIY would be appreciated. Please note re
IY that I would likely need a kit with a flatpack and ideally pre-assembled crossovers. Thanks!
I have a planned budget of around $500, but I'd be willing to hold off and spend up to $1000. The form factor is up for discussion, as I have no decided what type of fixture I will be using to house the speakers (shelf vs stands vs floorstanders), but I'd be interested in a pair of bookshelves if possible to find with a decent low end.
Some options I've looked into include the Wharfedale Diamond 10.2, Ascends, Arx, EMP tek, etc. I have also done some looking into some DIY solutions, which I would be interested in. Some discussion about pros/cons of towers vs bookshelves for a 2.0 setup would be helpful. Any recommendations for a stereo set of speakers to fit the bill, either pre-made or DIY would be appreciated. Please note re