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8/1/12 at 10:35pm
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I am going to buy a Stereo receiver for use with some bookshelf speakers. i only need them to push 100 watts as my room is not all that huge.

 

I found a few speakers that look promising near the price range but i need a professional opinion.  

 

http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665191300

 

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-AM3025-A-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B0002ZSFTG/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t

 

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/B2030P/

 

http://www.amazon.com/BIC-America-DV62si-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00006JPDI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

 

I prefer a bright-ish sound but not a grado level of brightness. i also like a tight and clean bass and just enough to make it punchy but not overemphasized. basically a speaker version of the Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium (for less of course).

 

Also as a side question, will the sound be changed by laying them on their sides instead of standing them up?

 

Thanks in advance for the people who try to help.


Edited by Gallade475 - 8/1/12 at 11:12pm
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8/1/12 at 11:16pm
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bump

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post #3 of 8
8/2/12 at 12:14am
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come on guys this is getting stupid

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post #4 of 8
8/2/12 at 2:13am

Well for used : are u in the USA and if so check out the Craiglist in your state? Among those mentioned the Sonys and BIC have the best low end but for a less than big room 100 wpc is actually over kill as peeps have done far less with efficient speakers mated with lower powered amp ^^


Edited by trog - 8/2/12 at 1:17pm
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8/2/12 at 12:57pm

I own the Polk Monitor 30's and I love them! Very clear and a great price for what you get. They also look very nice and are built very well.

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8/3/12 at 4:34pm
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Well for used : are u in the USA and if so check out the Craiglist in your state? Among those mentioned the Sonys and BIC have the best low end but for a less than big room 100 wpc is actually over kill as peeps have done far less with efficient speakers mated with lower powered amp ^^

i agree it is a bit overkill, but the amp/receiver i'm getting pushes 100 wpc @ 8ohms so i dont want to blow the speakers because my choice amp is too powerful.

also, no craigslist for me. I've been screwed over way too many times to trust it. And between the sony and the bic, what has the cleanest, tightest bass?


Edited by Gallade475 - 8/3/12 at 4:37pm
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8/4/12 at 2:38am

Hmm i have not heard both A/B and cannot say for sure but if u had the chance audition both

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8/4/12 at 1:05pm
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Hmm i have not heard both A/B and cannot say for sure but if u had the chance audition both

i have absolutely no hifi shops here in north texas. The closest thing i can find to a hifi shop is a guitar center (no passive monitors there) around 45 minutes away. there might be a hifi shop somewhere but i have yet to find something beyond a car audio store.


Edited by Gallade475 - 8/4/12 at 1:08pm
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