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post #1 of 6
10/3/10 at 3:01pm
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Right now I'm using my Clip+ with my Altec Lansing Zune speaker dock.  Every other song I have to stop and adjust the bass because the thing distorts and it's really annoying, so I wanted a mini shelf system that would have a sub and some "boom".

 

I'm not looking on spending a lot because the room gets messy with chalk flying around, so I was looking at this system:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MHCEC909-MHC-EC909iP-Hi-Fi-System/dp/B003GZDB1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1286142610&sr=8-1

 

I'm sure it's not up to the audiophile standard, but like I said, it's just for a workout room.  Are there any other competitors in this range that I should look at?  I don't want to spend any more than $200 so that probably limits me greatly.

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post #2 of 6
10/3/10 at 6:47pm

I would definitely discard that option for the price there better speakers out there, look small studio monitors or mixing monitors they are usually a great bang for the buck

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post #3 of 6
10/3/10 at 7:04pm
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Originally Posted by Kawai_man View Post

I would definitely discard that option for the price there better speakers out there, look small studio monitors or mixing monitors they are usually a great bang for the buck



Plugging my MP3 player directly into my A5s sounds like crap to me.  I don't want to run into the same problem I have now, for my workouts I need some bass.

 

Don't get me wrong, on my PC my A5s have plenty of bass because I can EQ things better, but directly from the Clip+ doesn't sound good.

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post #4 of 6
10/3/10 at 8:02pm

I've personally heard these speakers so I can attest that they really are pretty amazing and I think they'd be perfect for a workout room. You could get a cheap amp for them and be well under your $200 budget. 

 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia%26%23153;+-+6-1/2%22+Bass-Reflex+Bookshelf+Speakers+(Pair)/7705307.p?id=1138085354138&skuId=7705307

 

Here are some reviews:

http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/insignia_ns_b-2111_review/

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/member-product-reviews/4092-review-insignia-ns-b2111-kef-knockoffs.html

 

If you absolutely need something that is self-powered, AV40s?

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post #5 of 6
10/5/10 at 8:12am
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Originally Posted by Lazerboy2000 View Post

I've personally heard these speakers so I can attest that they really are pretty amazing and I think they'd be perfect for a workout room. You could get a cheap amp for them and be well under your $200 budget. 

 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia%26%23153;+-+6-1/2%22+Bass-Reflex+Bookshelf+Speakers+(Pair)/7705307.p?id=1138085354138&skuId=7705307

 

Here are some reviews:

http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/insignia_ns_b-2111_review/

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/member-product-reviews/4092-review-insignia-ns-b2111-kef-knockoffs.html

 

If you absolutely need something that is self-powered, AV40s?

 

 

Wow, an Insignia product worth owning?  Sucks they were apparently $50 and are now $90.

 

I do have a (probably junky) Sony amp in the same room, I'll have to check the model and get back to you about it.

 

What would be a good budget sub for these if I want one?
 

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post #6 of 6
10/7/10 at 8:20pm
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What about these?  30% off coupon puts them at $80 for the pair.

 

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=POLR150

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