ᐅ Purchasing a New Stereo Music System – Which Manufacturer to Choose?
Created on: 6 Dec 2017 20:11
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kaho674
We need a new sound system. I bought my current one over 25 years ago, and since then, I have missed all the technical advancements in this area. But slowly, it’s getting annoying to listen to music only from the computer.
Can someone recommend a manufacturer?
Minimum requirements:
MP3, USB, radio, CD
Can someone recommend a manufacturer?
Minimum requirements:
MP3, USB, radio, CD
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toxicmolotof6 Dec 2017 23:07Well, he said Yamaha.
Or Heco.
Or Canton.
I’ll also throw Onkyo into the mix. It might be somewhat more affordable, offering good value for money, but when it comes to the speakers, it doesn’t quite match up to Canton. However, you can always swap those out as you like.
As a pure audio system, Bang & Olufsen might also be interesting, but the price could be a bit of a shock.
By home theater, I meant that you’re not just looking for audio alone, but also want to set up your TV and a 5.1 (or more) surround sound system. That’s not necessarily required for pure music listening, but it is important for a home cinema setup.
Or Heco.
Or Canton.
I’ll also throw Onkyo into the mix. It might be somewhat more affordable, offering good value for money, but when it comes to the speakers, it doesn’t quite match up to Canton. However, you can always swap those out as you like.
As a pure audio system, Bang & Olufsen might also be interesting, but the price could be a bit of a shock.
By home theater, I meant that you’re not just looking for audio alone, but also want to set up your TV and a 5.1 (or more) surround sound system. That’s not necessarily required for pure music listening, but it is important for a home cinema setup.
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Knallkörper6 Dec 2017 23:20I recently purchased a Yamaha receiver with Spotify Connect. This is incredibly convenient and, for me, represents the only real improvement compared to my old equipment. Otherwise, the Yamaha is quite good as well; I agree with Karsten on that.
I recently bought a new Yamaha receiver, a higher-end model (over 1000 Euro), but still not the top of the range. I’m satisfied not only with the good sound but also with the connectivity, apps, and user interface. The device works well with my large speakers. There are countless devices connected, but thanks to presets and multiroom functionality, everything is easy to operate.
However, I have to say the build quality has declined. My nearly 20-year-old Sony Dolby Digital receiver, which was also mid-range at the time, was replaced by this one. Although the housing is also metal, the material thickness of the new unit is noticeably thinner than the old one. This is especially obvious at the ventilation slots on top, which bend slightly under light pressure. The old device was much stiffer. The buttons feel good overall, except the volume control, which feels a bit loose. The general tactile feel is okay.
One advantage over the old receiver is that this one is no longer “analog” but “digital,” meaning the kids can’t accidentally turn up the volume when the system is off.
However, I have to say the build quality has declined. My nearly 20-year-old Sony Dolby Digital receiver, which was also mid-range at the time, was replaced by this one. Although the housing is also metal, the material thickness of the new unit is noticeably thinner than the old one. This is especially obvious at the ventilation slots on top, which bend slightly under light pressure. The old device was much stiffer. The buttons feel good overall, except the volume control, which feels a bit loose. The general tactile feel is okay.
One advantage over the old receiver is that this one is no longer “analog” but “digital,” meaning the kids can’t accidentally turn up the volume when the system is off.
Hi Kaho,
I was really deep into the "HiFi" scene years ago... Thank goodness I got out of it. The same goes for TVs and so on...
My tip: Get one of those Sonos devices... they are controlled via smartphone and have no cables. The sound quality is actually quite good. Of course, it’s not HiFi in the strictest sense. But for that, you’d have to spend at least 15,000 or more. (If that’s even enough). On top of that, you would very likely have to optimize your room acoustics... all completely unnecessary for regular people.
So, start with the Sonos 5. Then later, you can add as many Sonos 1 units as you want.
I was really deep into the "HiFi" scene years ago... Thank goodness I got out of it. The same goes for TVs and so on...
My tip: Get one of those Sonos devices... they are controlled via smartphone and have no cables. The sound quality is actually quite good. Of course, it’s not HiFi in the strictest sense. But for that, you’d have to spend at least 15,000 or more. (If that’s even enough). On top of that, you would very likely have to optimize your room acoustics... all completely unnecessary for regular people.
So, start with the Sonos 5. Then later, you can add as many Sonos 1 units as you want.
Sonos is quite limited when it comes to connectivity options. It might be a suitable solution if you only have one TV or just want to listen to some MP3 music occasionally – but it is relatively expensive for that purpose. The sound quality is not outstanding for the price. If you have a multimedia setup with many devices (e.g., CD player, Blu-ray, HDD receiver, TV, console, Fire Stick), Sonos won’t get you very far. A proper receiver with multiple HDMI inputs and outputs (in addition to a wide range of other connection options) is on a completely different level.
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