[kj4unx]

I recently acquired a pioneer sx-434. I do not have any speakers for it. I have done a little research on the receiver and I should use 8 ohm speakers with it. Just curious what everyone's suggestions for speakers are?

Thanks kj4unx

 

[grasshoppers]

Speakers are a very personal choice.
What I like, you may not...and vice versa.

You should get out and listen to some different
Makes /models.

You also give no budget...

That being said these are in my opinion
The best bookshelf speakers you can get under
$1000
http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/SRM1/srm1.html

 

[FMW]

The best speakers are those that have a sound quality that appeals to you.

 

[John Sully]

Small Advents?

 

[highfigh]

I recently acquired a pioneer sx-434. I do not have any speakers for it. I have done a little research on the receiver and I should use 8 ohm speakers with it. Just curious what everyone's suggestions for speakers are?

Thanks kj4unx

Something sensitive- that receiver isn't very powerful. Also, look at where the speakers connect- they used a special part for securing the wires and it may not have the ones it came with.

Speaker plugs-
http://www.classicaudio.com/images/piospkr.gif

Do you want vintage speakers? Look on ebay, here in the classifieds or Audio Karma.

 

[kj4unx]

Thanks for all the responses. I do understand that what one person likes another may not. Right now all I am going to listen to is the radio mainly 70's- 90's. Later on if everything works out I want another turn table to listen to some old vinyl I have like the Beatles, pink Floyd, led zeppelin and Neil young. As far as how much I want to spend. I was thinking somewhere in the 150-200 dollar range or cheaper if I find something. I know that if you get a good set of speakers and take care of them they will last you a long time. I definitely am not against a couple sets of vintage speakers at all. Matter of fact I really like the idea of vintage everything else in my 120 y/o house is vintage.

kj4unx

 

[highfigh]

Thanks for all the responses. I do understand that what one person likes another may not. Right now all I am going to listen to is the radio mainly 70's- 90's. Later on if everything works out I want another turn table to listen to some old vinyl I have like the Beatles, pink Floyd, led zeppelin and Neil young. As far as how much I want to spend. I was thinking somewhere in the 150-200 dollar range or cheaper if I find something. I know that if you get a good set of speakers and take care of them they will last you a long time. I definitely am not against a couple sets of vintage speakers at all. Matter of fact I really like the idea of vintage everything else in my 120 y/o house is vintage.

kj4unx

Read about the old speakers with good reputation and go to rummage sales, thrift stores, estate sales, pawn shops, etc.

 

[JA Fant]

I would match Pioneer speakers as well.

 

[moggi1964us]

If you lived closer I would sell you my Pioneer CS70's. Not the most impressive highs but great for rock and pretty sensitive.


Try and find a pair of them for around $75 and you likely won't be disappointed.

 

[highfigh]

I would match Pioneer speakers as well.

Why? What if he doesn't like the sound? There's no reason to match the brand unless it's going to sit there.

 

[highfigh]

Thanks for all the responses. I do understand that what one person likes another may not. Right now all I am going to listen to is the radio mainly 70's- 90's. Later on if everything works out I want another turn table to listen to some old vinyl I have like the Beatles, pink Floyd, led zeppelin and Neil young. As far as how much I want to spend. I was thinking somewhere in the 150-200 dollar range or cheaper if I find something. I know that if you get a good set of speakers and take care of them they will last you a long time. I definitely am not against a couple sets of vintage speakers at all. Matter of fact I really like the idea of vintage everything else in my 120 y/o house is vintage.

kj4unx

There's a pair of JBL L100 in Bristol on Craig's List for $400, but that's probably out of the budget. It would definitely give you a vintage sound, though.

DO NOT buy anything like these-
http://asheville.craigslist.org/ele/4921007519.html

There's nothing good about speakers like them and they're made to got attention based on the way they look and not the way they sound, and they sound awful.

 

[smasher50]

fwiw, a fellow member is selling a pair of Cambridge s-30's for $150 + ship. in the audiogear classifieds this forum


http://www.avsforum.com/forum/209-audio-gear/1941569-fs-cambridge-audio-s30-bookshelves.html


these are imo some of the best little gems in your price range. nice mids and some solid bass for their size

 

[kj4unx]

Sorry about taking so long to respond to the comments for speakers. The only speakers I found local was a pair of Fisher 20. I passed on them for 90 dollars. I ended up purchasing 2 sets of Polk audio T15. I really like the sound of the little speakers. i haven't hooked up the second set but can't wait to hear both pair rocking. I think they sound really good with ac/dc and such.

 

[Five28]

Sorry about taking so long to respond to the comments for speakers. The only speakers I found local was a pair of Fisher 20. I passed on them for 90 dollars. I ended up purchasing 2 sets of Polk audio T15. I really like the sound of the little speakers. i haven't hooked up the second set but can't wait to hear both pair rocking. I think they sound really good with ac/dc and such.

Good idea passing on the Fishers. My parents have a pair and they sound awful. No highs at all and no real bass.