texashorn91
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I have been extremely happy with my headphone setup, but I am ready to move on to speakers. I want to spend less than $1200 on floorstanding speakers and an integrated amplifier together. The problem is, since I don't have either, it is hard to audition something and still take into account system matching. I don't know where to start. I am also a student, and I have been turned away by a couple of dealers in my area already.
MUSIC:
70% Rock, everything from Bob Dylan to Radiohead
20% Jazz and Blues
10% Rap
LISTENING AREA:
Small, roughly 12x16
On second thought, I could start out with my Marantz 2226b receiver (26 watts) for a while in order to stretch my budget for nicer speakers, and spend money later on an amp. I like my PS Audio GCHA so much that I may get an integrated amp from them too.
I am looking for neutrality throughout the mids and highs, and I want depth and impact in the bass.
A couple of speakers I have looked at (let me know if $ is off):
B&W 684 ($1000)
QUAD 21L ($1200)
Let me know if I can give any further info, thanks a lot.
MUSIC:
70% Rock, everything from Bob Dylan to Radiohead
20% Jazz and Blues
10% Rap
LISTENING AREA:
Small, roughly 12x16
On second thought, I could start out with my Marantz 2226b receiver (26 watts) for a while in order to stretch my budget for nicer speakers, and spend money later on an amp. I like my PS Audio GCHA so much that I may get an integrated amp from them too.
I am looking for neutrality throughout the mids and highs, and I want depth and impact in the bass.
A couple of speakers I have looked at (let me know if $ is off):
B&W 684 ($1000)
QUAD 21L ($1200)
Let me know if I can give any further info, thanks a lot.