Hi everyone, I've been lurking here for a while and have been trying to piece together information from threads to find which setup would be best for me. I usually don't like to start new threads but it seems that when asking about sound systems that it's a lot more personal then just "get A, get B"
Regardless, I found a deal on Athena speakers. I can get a pair of WS-100 for $300 and the AS-4100 subwoofer for $150. There are also tthe athena AS-f1.2 for $100 each. I also have to add shipping onto the price but they will still be a pretty good deal compared to what I was searching for. i would post a URL but I can't yet. they are easy to find on the athena website (athenaspeakers.com)
These are roughly off half off retail (and about 25% off what they go for on ebay).
Right now I barely have a system. I have a $150 aiwa stereo that's about 10 years old and $10 computer speakers. I am going into audio production and engineering at Berklee college this semester so I figure I better have something better to listen to my music at home (obviously there are monitors for recording at the school)
I'm using this for 80% music (jazz,rock,classical) but would like to be able to run my TV/xbox360 sound through them just because it would be an upgrade over my TV speakers.
I will be running it in 2.1 for now and may eventually in the future add some speakers for 5.1 sound but it's not a big deal.
I do not have a receiver now either but I've been patient in that I want to get the best bang for my buck and I'm sure I can find a good receiver in the next couple months. I also need to get a CD player but will just use my PC or ipod until then. I want to put as much money as I can into each component.
I dont' really have a budget. I guess I would go up to $500 for speakers but only if they are a great deal and would sound considerably better than speakers that are normally $500. Again, I've been very patient in that I've been looking for a system for a few months now and I don't mind piecing together the best bang for the buck components. But if I keep on waiting I will never actually get to the point of owning a system.
My room size is roughly 10'x15'x9' and i'm in an apartment but I'm probably moving to a little bigger place next year so I'd like something that can handle a little power.
I think I went a little off but I suppose you guys have all the information you will need.
I think my summary question would be should I purchase the speakers I asked about and if not do you have any suggestions (don't mind ebay if there are some speakers which are good but have no resale value)?
