[Recommendation] Speakers

Hahaha. Daleks? But I think you mean the Cybermen.

 

you need a pair of equally terrifying monoblocks (also made in America) and one hell of an electrician to drive them. https://boulderamp.com/products/3050-mono-power-amplifier/

 

Wilson Audio - when only the most expensive, unnecessary, and monstrous will do. I think those only run around $700k/pair.

 

I may be in the market for some quality sounding PC speakers. I was looking at these JBL Pro 1 series and Edifier monitors.

The problem I'm having is I have a Klipsch 2.1 THX system. But, I used to get so pissed watching Houston sports that I would kick the crap out of the subwoofer on the floor under my desk. Little did I realize that subwoofer has a power board with actual circuit boards in it (oops). So, the bass went out but the speakers still work. But, I got no bass! And, I have to kick the subwoofer and move it around to get it just right for the speakers to work (as the sub power board drives them) where one or both can go out. I think I need my bass up high on the desk. lol. Albeit, the subwoofer does make a good table for the wireless router to sit on.

If you wanted to spend no more than $150, then what monitors or speakers would you get?

Here are two I'm considering:

JBL


Edifier:

 

Is this for a home theater, computer, or listening to music? $200 is a tight budget, but may be doable if you get a great deal on used speakers and receiver.

 

Is this an old school record player with phono out or is it line level out?

 

Get the Edifier, I got the cheaper ones for my PC and honestly they are great. No they don't hit real hard but there is plenty of bass and they sound very clear and loud. I couldn't be happier for $120.00.... Going on about a year with them and not a single problem.

 

I had the Klipsch 4.1 system (same as yours, but 2 more sats) about 20+ years ago and when that croaked, I bought a Logitech 5.1 system (can't remember the model) and when that croaked, I bought a Logitech Z901 and have been using that for the past few years. I think the It's good for a PC system.

BTW, those Klipsch 2.1's are still around and go on sale throughout the year. Also, they're known for blowing out their fuses. I thought my 4.1's speakers were failing/dead at one point, but it was just the fuse getting blown. I replaced the fuse and it was back to working again for another year or two before it blew again if I recall.

After doing 5.1, I could never have a setup without a sub, though - especially if you listen to music or game a lot. Edifier is a good brand, but if you're looking for great sound, you're not going to get it with MR4's. They may be "good enough", though, so try them out and send them back if you don't like them. Just to piss you off, they were on sale for either $60-something or $80-something (I forget) during Prime Day.

 

I no longer game (never on PC) really so it would be about the music and using an audio interface with the monitors to record guitar. I was thinking about pairing the Edifiers with a Scarlett Solo audio interface. Then, I’m good to go with recording guitar sessions. Quality recording setup for $200 with software.

 

It's kind of easy when you listen to the g'd up sound, Pioneer speakers bumpin as I smoke on a pound. I got the sound fo yo ass and its easy to see
That this D.J. be Vanity.

 

That's a good looking turntable! It has a switchable phono and line-out. That's good.

I think starting with a bookshelf 2.0 system with a decent size woofer would be ideal unless you want massive bass.

Are you in the Houston area? I am a big fan of used Boston Acoustics speakers. I've had two pairs (CR9 and VR950)and they punch way above their (used) price point. Something like this: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1319943445536109

I wouldn't spend too much on amplifier/receiver. I honestly find it extremely difficult to tell a difference between amplifiers when you're not using all of the digital signal processing modes. The cheapest option would be getting a used receiver. You can find those all day on facebook marketplace for around $50-$60.

Alternatively, you can get a small Class D amplifier for around $80. This one also has a DAC built-in so you can have bluetooth and other devices. I think this will also look better next to a turntable than an old AV receiver.

 

That's not my ad. I sold a pair of the same speakers last year for $100. Kinda wish I didn't sell it, but I got new speakers and I dont want to a speaker hoarder!