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Looking for a new sound system, 700 usd budget

post #1 of 13
8/29/10 at 3:30am
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Ok guys, im absolutely new to this speaker thing, i've been mostly using headphones/iems.

Ok so currently im using bose companion 3 series 2 (bought them cheap from a friend)

ok so i've got some newb questions

i read in a few threads that you can get the speakers first, then purcahse a decent subwoofer?

ok so will it work if i just get 2 good speakers (700 usd budget) then connect them to the bose subwoofers?

i find the subwoofers okay because im using them on a computer, but god damn the other 2 speakers suck

 

i listen to alot of genres of music, however frequently listen to trance,hiphop and pop. 

 

cheers

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post #2 of 13
8/29/10 at 8:16am
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acutally is a b&w mm1 good for my needs? or is there anything better then that for my price range. i will be putting them on a table , next to my laptop

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post #3 of 13
8/29/10 at 8:39am

I suppose your looking for active speakers only

 

[edit]... I've heard the b&w mm1 at an Apple store. not bad sounding - sort of polite sounding speakers - not for use to rock the room. also overpriced imo. 

 

other choices


Edited by Lenni - 8/29/10 at 9:00am
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post #4 of 13
8/29/10 at 10:50am
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lenni, can you advise me on whats the "sweet spot" to spend for such speakers?(around how much?) what do you mean about the b&w? too loud for the room?

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post #5 of 13
8/29/10 at 11:06am
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oh and just to also state, i have a little dot mk3 amp coming in, if it helps..? i m also using a udac 2 connected from my laptop.

 

would it be advisable to do this : laptop->udac->littledot preamp-> speakers?

because i plan to use my headphones laptop->udac->littledot headphone amp->headphoens

 

should i do the same for speakers? i heard double amping is not advisable

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post #6 of 13
8/29/10 at 12:52pm

not advisable to use a headphone amp to drive speakers. best to use it exclusively with headphones.

 

the only other active speakers I heard in that price range are the Focal CMS 40, which are pretty good. the Swan M200MkIII may also be a good choice.

 

but mine are mere suggestions; it's best always to audition the speakers yourself.

 

another option is to go with passive speakers, but you'll need a dedicate amp to drive them. you could find a good deal for $700 on the used market at Audiogon.

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post #7 of 13
8/29/10 at 1:06pm

Do you have room for full size tower speakers?

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post #8 of 13
8/29/10 at 9:48pm
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xxatolxx

i don't think i've the space for full size tower speakers, i plan to use them with my laptop and place them on my desk.

 

i think the swan m200mk2 might be too big. any speakers smaller then that without much compromise on sound? 

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post #9 of 13
8/30/10 at 11:54am

others seem to like the Tekton's speakers. 

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post #10 of 13
8/30/10 at 1:01pm

Tektons are fantastic check out the ob4.5's those are probably the best sounding speakers under 1000.  You coud power them with a 100$ t-amp or nice low powered tube amp.

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post #11 of 13
8/30/10 at 8:46pm
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Will the ob4-5 work well with my little dot mk3? or shld i grt a t-amp.im sorry but can those two speakers connect to my subwoofer?
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post #12 of 13
8/30/10 at 8:49pm
A pair of used Adam A7 would be very nice if you're into a flat sounding sound signature like the K1000.
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post #13 of 13
8/30/10 at 9:14pm
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Originally Posted by wund3rk1nd View Post

Will the ob4-5 work well with my little dot mk3? or shld i grt a t-amp.im sorry but can those two speakers connect to my subwoofer?


No that is only a headphone amp you need a speaker amp. Get a t-amp it would be the best bang for your buck. What kind of subwoofer is it passive or does it have a built-in amp?

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