ᐅ Purchasing a New Stereo Music System – Which Manufacturer to Choose?
Created on: 6 Dec 2017 20:11
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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
UH interesting topic.
We will also be looking into this area in about 2 years at the latest. Our problem is that my husband is practically deaf in the left ear and has only 60% hearing in the right. In addition, we have a small child who wouldn’t be gentle with free-standing speakers. Friends have a soundbar in front of their TV. It actually sounds really good, and then maybe hide a speaker in the corner of the room on the right side.
Do these systems still run completely wired nowadays, or is good quality wireless also an option?
We will also be looking into this area in about 2 years at the latest. Our problem is that my husband is practically deaf in the left ear and has only 60% hearing in the right. In addition, we have a small child who wouldn’t be gentle with free-standing speakers. Friends have a soundbar in front of their TV. It actually sounds really good, and then maybe hide a speaker in the corner of the room on the right side.
Do these systems still run completely wired nowadays, or is good quality wireless also an option?
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HilfeHilfe7 Dec 2017 07:14BOSE
1000€ receiver just to stream Spotify. Yay.
The original poster should clarify what kind of sources/media they want to play and if there is a rough budget. For casual streaming via services or from a smartphone, a Sonos speaker (or similar) is totally sufficient in my opinion. Anything over 500€ would be completely excessive for normal home use.
The original poster should clarify what kind of sources/media they want to play and if there is a rough budget. For casual streaming via services or from a smartphone, a Sonos speaker (or similar) is totally sufficient in my opinion. Anything over 500€ would be completely excessive for normal home use.
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Bieber08157 Dec 2017 08:00One could also look at/listen to devils.
Come on, just agree on something! You’re just confusing me again. 😉
So, I really just want to listen to music with it. We have the TV at the other end of the house. It should be decent, but I didn’t want to spend more than 1000 (about 1100 US dollars). Is that possible? I have a week off next week, so I’ll drop by those notorious stores to check it out. 🙂
I think I’ll start with Yamaha – apparently, some people have had good experiences with them.
So, I really just want to listen to music with it. We have the TV at the other end of the house. It should be decent, but I didn’t want to spend more than 1000 (about 1100 US dollars). Is that possible? I have a week off next week, so I’ll drop by those notorious stores to check it out. 🙂
I think I’ll start with Yamaha – apparently, some people have had good experiences with them.
What I have in mind isn’t overpriced and can be had for around 1000,-. I want to emphasize again: Don’t buy from Amazon, go and listen yourself. In a store. With your own CD. Your own music. Bring one along. In my opinion, Sonos/Bose/Teufel Raumfeld are not good value for what they offer. They all deliver bass-heavy Helene Fischer sound. If that’s what you want, fine.
What I actually imagined is that she goes into a store, looks at Yamaha and maybe Onkyo, listens to different speakers. Then the combination forms: let’s say Heco Victa, Yamaha R-N 301 receiver, Yamaha CDS 300 CD player. Without cables (which is another 25,- on top), I’m at 700–750,- euros. With this setup, she can listen to music from radio, CD, USB stick, iPod. In clean HiFi quality for years. She’ll have a solid full metal case in the room, with a real power button. And it will last another 20 years. In my opinion, my combination would be suitable for modern pop music, musicals, a string quartet, but also for home party sound if there is ever one without a cooking show.
Yes, it’s not high end. I know that. But somewhere this HiFi scene is a madhouse. The nonsense talked about tone and sound—they don’t even hear it, yet they spend thousands on some lab measurements, crazy stuff. You don’t have to join that. Karsten
What I actually imagined is that she goes into a store, looks at Yamaha and maybe Onkyo, listens to different speakers. Then the combination forms: let’s say Heco Victa, Yamaha R-N 301 receiver, Yamaha CDS 300 CD player. Without cables (which is another 25,- on top), I’m at 700–750,- euros. With this setup, she can listen to music from radio, CD, USB stick, iPod. In clean HiFi quality for years. She’ll have a solid full metal case in the room, with a real power button. And it will last another 20 years. In my opinion, my combination would be suitable for modern pop music, musicals, a string quartet, but also for home party sound if there is ever one without a cooking show.
Yes, it’s not high end. I know that. But somewhere this HiFi scene is a madhouse. The nonsense talked about tone and sound—they don’t even hear it, yet they spend thousands on some lab measurements, crazy stuff. You don’t have to join that. Karsten
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