gabedamien
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Hi everyone,
I'm looking for a *very* basic bookshelf speaker solution for a small dorm room. Computer (laptop, even) as source (through a freakin' headphone line out) playing aac's (at a mere 128-190 Kbps) with a shoestring budget (about $100).
So yeah, not a snowball's chance in hell during July that you could append the word "audiophile" to that kind of setup. I'd love a DAC, nice amp, and some high-quality speakers + a pair of great headphones, but it just isn't happening right now. I'm not looking for a good system, just ANY system considered acceptable - currently I have one (1!) audio output, namely some sennheiser PX100's.
So: 2.0 computer speakers, or possibly some bookshelf speakers driven by the Sonic T-amp. What are your suggestions? Like to keep it at about $100 or less; willing to consider about $150 total.
Since Christmas season will be here soon, and my birthday follows at an optimal one month later, I might consider spending slightly more on the speakers now, with the idea that I would then upgrade by adding a DAC to the mix - you tell me if that would be worth it with a $30 amp and some ~$150 speakers. Seems kind of insane to add a $300+ DAC, although longterm it's fine assuming I eventually get some nicer speakers.
I'm looking for a *very* basic bookshelf speaker solution for a small dorm room. Computer (laptop, even) as source (through a freakin' headphone line out) playing aac's (at a mere 128-190 Kbps) with a shoestring budget (about $100).
So yeah, not a snowball's chance in hell during July that you could append the word "audiophile" to that kind of setup. I'd love a DAC, nice amp, and some high-quality speakers + a pair of great headphones, but it just isn't happening right now. I'm not looking for a good system, just ANY system considered acceptable - currently I have one (1!) audio output, namely some sennheiser PX100's.
So: 2.0 computer speakers, or possibly some bookshelf speakers driven by the Sonic T-amp. What are your suggestions? Like to keep it at about $100 or less; willing to consider about $150 total.
Since Christmas season will be here soon, and my birthday follows at an optimal one month later, I might consider spending slightly more on the speakers now, with the idea that I would then upgrade by adding a DAC to the mix - you tell me if that would be worth it with a $30 amp and some ~$150 speakers. Seems kind of insane to add a $300+ DAC, although longterm it's fine assuming I eventually get some nicer speakers.