Hi, I'm looking to simplify my bedroom computer system. Currently I have a B&K PT3 II preamp and ST55.2 amp running a set of diy Adire Audio Kit51's(from ~2004?). For a subwoofer I have a Cerwin Vega HTIB sub that I swapped a TB 8" driver into. Wired up with Kimber 4VS, Zu Cable Mini to RCA, and Audio Quest Copperhead RCA (pre to power amp). All in all, not a bad system, I've had it since 2004 (except the sub) if that says anything. The speakers lack a bit of punch I guess you could say, and the high end is a little flat for my ears, but overall a good computer system. I play both music and movies on it, but 90% music. Its a bit clunky of a system, takes up a bit of space and I don't need any of the features of the preamp to justify it. That said, if it aint broke don't fix it could apply here.
Anyway, I saw the Audioengine 5+ a little while ago and got thinking about it and it would be cool replace my separates and Adire's (which I've been looking at replacing for some time now) with these guys. I've read all the reviews and they seem like a good speaker. My only concern is that most people who rave about them are upgrading from wimpy computer speaker systems and not from a stereo like mine (not implying mine is anything to write home about, but its better than say a klipsch pro media from my experience). I was debating going in the oppposite direction and replacing the Adire's with some B&W bookshelfs, but the appeal of less "stuff" is currently winning.
Anyone care to share their input? I figure I can sell the B&K's and probably the Adire's (unless they become garage speakers) and make the 5+'s cost very little extra out of pocket. Just want to make sure I'm not making a big mistake. Are there other powered monitors I should consider that are in the ~$400 range?
Thanks!
Anyway, I saw the Audioengine 5+ a little while ago and got thinking about it and it would be cool replace my separates and Adire's (which I've been looking at replacing for some time now) with these guys. I've read all the reviews and they seem like a good speaker. My only concern is that most people who rave about them are upgrading from wimpy computer speaker systems and not from a stereo like mine (not implying mine is anything to write home about, but its better than say a klipsch pro media from my experience). I was debating going in the oppposite direction and replacing the Adire's with some B&W bookshelfs, but the appeal of less "stuff" is currently winning.
Anyone care to share their input? I figure I can sell the B&K's and probably the Adire's (unless they become garage speakers) and make the 5+'s cost very little extra out of pocket. Just want to make sure I'm not making a big mistake. Are there other powered monitors I should consider that are in the ~$400 range?
Thanks!