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What component do I need? Just a mixer? Also, subwoofer recommendations?

post #1 of 5
9/22/11 at 8:58am
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Budget dorm room setup -- do I just need a mixer?  
 
Inputs:
iPod
PC
Playstation 3
 
Currently have:
USB DAC: Nuforce uDac 2 (Click to show)

 

USB native bit rate: 32, 44.1, 48, and 96 kHz, 24-bit
Maximum sampling rate: 96kHz
Resolution: 24-bits
Analog RCA Output = 2Vrms
Dynamic Range: 90dB
S/N Ratio: 98dB
Digital Output: coaxial RCA 75-ohm
Headphone output jack
Power output: 80mW x 2 @ 16-Ohm
Headphone impedance 16-300 Ohm
20-20kHz Frequency Response
USB Bus Powered, 80 mA/5V
Maximum power consumption: 500mW
 

 

 
Amplifier: TCA Gizmo (Click to show)

 

Output Connections: L/R channel speakers ; Subwoofer out (RCA connection) 
Power Rating: 25WPC x 2 @ 4 ohms

 

 

 
Speakers: TCA WAF-1 (Click to show)

 

System: Two-way, direct-radiating system, vented enclosure with rear port
Finishes: Rosewood (wood veneer) 
Drivers: 
• Tweeter = .787” inch (20mm) dome tweeter 
• Woofer = 5.25” inch (133.35 mm) doped paper cone woofer 
• Crossover point between tweeter and woofer 2000Hz 
Frequency Response: 
• Port Open: 50Hz – 20kHz, +/- 3db from 65Hz to 18kHz
• Port can be sealed for wall mounting; will work with 80Hz crossover point
Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal 
Efficiency: 86dB (@ 1 watt / 1 meter)
Grill: Recessed; removable
Cabinet: MDF
Dimensions: 10.5" H x 7" W x 10" D (approx.)

 

 

 
 
I'm looking for an easy way to mix everything together (or listen to just one source) while keeping quality.  I'd also take subwoofer recommendations!  I don't want to spend more than $100 on a sub...hopefully not that much on whatever component(s) I need.

Edited by xtremerunnerars - 9/22/11 at 9:00am
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post #2 of 5
9/22/11 at 9:18am

If you need the ability to play more than one source at the same time then you need a mixer. This would allow you to play your playstation (turn the in game music off) and your iPod/PC at the same time. This way you can play your own sound tracks to the games you like. Also once you get the mixer, you can start to play around with all the super neat DJ software out there. Traktor is my personal favorite.

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post #3 of 5
9/22/11 at 9:18am

Look at the behringer xenyx range for a mixer, but I wouldn't add unnessary compenents in the signal change and just change around the rca cables, you might need this to connect up your ps3 http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-Digital-Analog-Audio-Converter/dp/B0053VKP8S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316708265&sr=8-1 , cause the ps3 only has opitcal out , you will also need a line out dock for your ipod, here for a cheap sub: http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-SUB-80-Powered-Subwoofer/dp/B000I7VQAS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1316708309&sr=8-2 .

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post #4 of 5
9/22/11 at 9:23am

As far as subs goes, $100 is a pretty small budgets.

 

This one at parts express fits the price range and has good reviews: Dayton Audio SUB-80

 

But you get what you pay for. One way to save some money is to shop on craigslist. It takes a while to find good deals, but I think you can get much more for you budget that way. Just don't buy anything if they don't let you hear it first.

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post #5 of 5
9/22/11 at 9:25am

Dang you JRG1990; you beat me to the sub rec.. ;)

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