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Thread: Good bedroom system for under $400? |
    
New member Username: Pergesu
Post Number: 1
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Friday, April 11, 2008 - 01:03 am: |
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I'd like to get a decent sound system for my bedroom. Right now I listen to stuff through my laptop speakers or headphones.
Probably about 60/40 music/movies. I listen to a lot of rock, blues, reggae, and jazz. Mostly relaxed movies, dramas and comedies and stuff. Though I do admit to enjoy being blown away by an action flick on an awesome sound system.
Now I'm not a huge audiophile. But I am a huge geek. So if people told me I needed to get three different things and combine them, I'd love that. Or if an integrated system would be best I'm cool with that.
$400 for my 12x15 bedroom. What do you guys suggest? |
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Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 2859
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Friday, April 11, 2008 - 07:17 am: |
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Cheaper than you'd expect, have a look at the Acoustic Energy Aego M system. It's just a powered subwoofer which also powers the two tiny satellites. It gives a huge sound and is quite a blast for about $200. Just plug its 3.5mm jack into your iPod or laptop.
Regards,
Frank. |
New member Username: Pergesu
Post Number: 2
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Friday, April 11, 2008 - 10:53 pm: |
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Thanks for the info. Read some reviews and they look really, really nice. Only problem is it seems impossible to actually buy them!
I'll keep looking... also, I'll be plugging the speakers into my PS3. Does that lead to different/more suggestions? Should have said that at the beginning of course, I just forgot. |
Platinum Member Username: Wingmanalive
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Post Number: 15925
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 11:03 am: |
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http://www.ccrane.com/radios/radio-accessories/acoustic-energy-aego-m-series-mus ic-system.aspx
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AE26-06
http://www.firebox.com/product/1380 |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 2629
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 07:06 pm: |
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Would the B&W Zeppelin fit what you're looking for? Its above your price range, but may be worth saving up for. I've heard one in a hifi shop (not the Apple store) with Apple Lossless files, and it sounded very good.
A review -
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/bowers-wilkins-zeppelin-ipod-spea kers/ |
Bronze Member Username: Killamabilla
Clear Lake,
TX
USA
Post Number: 63
Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 05:34 pm: |
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I'd get this:
http://www.outlet.philips.com/b2c_redesign/b2c/productdetail.do?productguid=4190
and replace the speakers with something like this:
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/542199682
or this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ZSFTQ
or:
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ATLS300
and if you want to replace the sub:
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ATASP4100B |
Bronze Member Username: Killamabilla
Clear Lake,
TX
USA
Post Number: 64
Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 05:37 pm: |
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Or, for more musical finesse:
Sonic Impact T-amp, $60 from partsexpress.com
Infinity Beta 20 speakers, $240 shipped from vanns.com
Oppo 980 universal player, $160 shipped from amazon.com
You'll be $60 over budget but it'll be worth it. |
Bronze Member Username: Pcstockton
Post Number: 11
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 07:00 pm: |
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Go for a used Tivoli System.
Sexy, Small, Seperates.
There is a receiver on Audiogon for $50 as I type.
They arent the cheapest in the world. But I bet you can put one together for $500.
Perfect for bedroom, kitchen, bathroom or tiny apartment/studio.
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