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Jul 23, 2007 at 2:59 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 21
almach1

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I want to replace my cheap logitch 2.1 setup. bass is muddy and mids are lacking.

i want to go with some good bookshelf or monitors with a good cheap new 2 channel receiver. i'd also consider looking at older 15+ year old receivers.

anybody got any suggestions on old receivers.

the source would be a PC x-fi extreme music sound card.
 
Jul 23, 2007 at 4:22 AM Post #2 of 21
I have my X-Fi extreme music connected to a refurbished Onkyo TX-SR503S via the digital coax output. Although my system is a full 5.1 setup, there's no reason you can't just run a 2.0, and maybe upgrade in the future.

Here's the website where you can see what's available. You might want to look at either the TX-SR304 for $90, or the TX-SR504 for $160 (you get $10 off when you join the 'club'). Also, 'refurbished' from Onkyo is still great quality.
 
Jul 23, 2007 at 5:11 AM Post #4 of 21
I personally like older Yamaha receivers.

They have a feature which, to my knowledge, no others have, a loudness control rather than a volume control. Well, actually they have both.

A lot of receivers have a loudness button, but this only works well at one volume setting. The Yamahas have a variable loudness control which can be adjusted to work properly at any volume setting.

The ear does not respond to different volume levels in the same way. At low volumes, the bass and treble are not perceived as being as loud as the midrange. As the sound gets louder, even while balanced the same way, the bass and treble become more noticeable.

The loudness control on Yamaha receivers (and amps) is designed to compensate for the deficiencies in the human ear. Basically it turns up the bass and treble more as the sound level is decreased.

I have a Yamaha RX 500U which I picked up for a song at a pawnshop. It works perfectly and I really enjoy having the loudness control so that I don't have to turn the volume way up in order to enjoy the highs and lows of my music.

Here is one that will go really cheap..


Yamaha receiver
 
Jul 23, 2007 at 3:46 PM Post #5 of 21
ever heard of AVSforum.com?

I would check out their HTIB replacement thread. Its mostly budget stuff and could definately point you in the right direction for a good budget solution.
 
Jul 24, 2007 at 1:15 AM Post #7 of 21
Oh snap! i rummaged through my dads old storage shack, and found an older Denon 2ch reciever he's not using anymore. It's a late 80's model. i totally forgot he's not using it anymore.

now i can spend more on some bookshelf's.

budget for bookshelfs = 200-250 max for a pair.
 
Jul 24, 2007 at 2:00 AM Post #8 of 21
AV123 x-ls
Definitely take a long hard look at these.
 
Jul 24, 2007 at 2:19 AM Post #9 of 21
Denon is a very good make, you lucked out there.

What exactly do you mean by "bookshelf speakers"?

Wharfedale Diamond 8.1's

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Wharfedale Diamond 9.0's

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Jul 24, 2007 at 9:54 AM Post #11 of 21
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yeah just like those


If you check into them you will find they have die cast woofer baskets and other heavy duty stuff.

They get very good reviews from folks like the Stereophile.

The 8.1's are very cheap but there is only one pair left..

Here are my "bookshelf" speakers, Infinity's..

I don't know the model # because they don't say on the speaker and I picked them up at the flea market for $45.

They do sound very good though, infinite baffle design.

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Jul 30, 2007 at 10:43 AM Post #13 of 21
Judging by the look 50 - 100 w/ch or more.

Has preamp out/amp in.

A nice feature, only on heavy duty stuff.
 
Jul 30, 2007 at 11:00 AM Post #14 of 21
Due to the nonlinearity of the human ear it takes 10x the power to get 2x as loud.

This means over 20 to 30 w/ch power doesn't really mean all that much.
 
Jul 30, 2007 at 5:49 PM Post #15 of 21
I also recieved some older acoustic reaserch floorstanding 3 way speakers. and they kick arse! problem is that one of the woofers has started deteriorating and we had to fix with duct tape. it looks gheto but it does the job. Is it common to replace woofers on home speakers? I'll post some pictures this evening once i get home.
 
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