Seems like pretty much all reviews for the Klipsch are positive. I wish it was a tad cheaper, but I could get it for $179 with free shipping. Best price on the Edifier is $159 + $20 shipping. As mentioned, the Bose is $75 + $13.

There's a place nearby that has a small selection of used electronics. I will take a look and see what they've got. Cheap used speakers + $30 Lepai plus either the $50 or $75 DAC (or cheap used receiver). Not sure if this Insignia sub would be of any use at all.   In the end I may just go...

Well, it's looking like this particular DIY option is going to be out. Started the order process just to see how much shipping would cost and Parts Express does ship to Canada, but the charge (just for shipping) would be $76 for an order of $30 speakers and a $25 amp. (fee would be $176 if I...

Just remembered I have an old 2.1 set where the speakers kept cutting out, but the sub was fine. It's definitely low-end. But could I use the sub in the short term (with the Dayton speakers and Lepai, or with a receiver), or would it just be a liability at this point (or not compatible)? I have...

Computer's in a small room, so I think the DAC would definitely be sufficient for the time being (perhaps so would the Klipsch). My thinking was that when I get into a larger space, I could always get a receiver then. Always had pre-assembled stereo systems in the past, so haven't spent much...

I was thinking of starting with the speakers, Lepai and DAC (around $75), and maybe adding a sub later. You think I'd be better off with a receiver and sub instead? Or are they both solid options?

Have you heard enough of the Klipsch to compare? And yeah, it's definitely an option to just start with the amp and speakers.

Quote:   Thanks for the suggestions. Yeah, the Yamaha is not cheap and also hard to find here. If I go this route, I will probably look used or go with the Lepai. Any suggestions for a cheap sub that would fit well with these parts?

Read through the thread where you detailed your setup. Looks great! Really hard to find some of these parts in Canada, and those available are generally quite a bit more than in the U.S. So it seems unlikely I'd be able to keep it under $200. Not sure how much the shipping and import charges...

Came across an online post that suggested somebody put this together:   Dayton Audio B652 speakers Topping TP22 amp Yamaha 10" sub   Wonder if that Lepai amp would get the job done. And if either of the DIY options would be significantly better than the Klipsch ProMedia.  

Posted earlier, and based on suggestions I have ordered a Panasonic HTF600, and plan to get a Grado SR80i a little bit down the road. Mostly for rock music, and I really want to check out the Grado, but I am wondering if I should consider an alternate model if I find a great deal. These are the...

Will be upgrading my computer sound soon, and I'd like some advice. After doing a bunch of research, I'm close to settling on the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 system. Will keep an eye on sales & refurbished items over the next month or so, and it would be nice to have backup options in case I find a...

Quote:   Don't have a car on the road at the moment, so it's a lot tougher to get down there (I'm about an hour and a half from Toronto). Have thought about used options, but think I prefer to go with a new one in this case. As for ordering from the U.S., it's definitely an option but...

Out now but i'll take a look later at the monoprice, although I had the 8323 on my list earlier & they're hard to find in Canada. Would you recommend the superlux at $70 or the HTF660 at $48? Or Aurvana for around $90. Keeping in mind that I prefer rock over other genres, and would prefer the...

Quote:   Yeah, I'm in Canada. Less options on a # of models, and prices are generally higher. I'm really strongly leaning towards buying one of the cheaper options now and adding a Grado later, but it's a tough call. Out of the other two, slight lean to the Superlux but the price...