Advice on an entry-level hifi sound system

[maxbrown336]

Hello

Im looking to start a hifi speaker set up for my PC at home and had asked Chatgpt this 'Can you show me a sound system with a DAC that can power and run both a good set of bookshelf speakers and a sub'

It recommended me these parts:
Yamaha WXA-50 (Amplifier + DAC): ~$600
KEF Q150 (Bookshelf Speakers): ~$450
SVS SB-1000 Pro (Subwoofer): ~$600

would this be a good setup and all work well together,

I appreciate any help.

 

[nopiano]

Welcome. Just a few thoughts…

May I suggest you ask ChatGPT again and this time explain you want to connect to a computer?

The little Yamaha was good about five years ago, but I’d need convincing it still holds its own. Somebody will be along soon to suggest a Wiim amp/DAC but I know next to nothing about them.

The KEFs are nice and should be reduced significantly as they’ve just been superseded. They aren’t tiny though, so get a tape measure out!

If you really need a sub then you can’t go wrong with SVS. Lots available used to save some $! (Are yours US dollars?)

 

[nopiano]

PS. This is much better, and far easier to connect. You can add a sub if you must!

KEF LSX II LT review

Lower price, fewer features, but still absolutely excellent

www.whathifi.com

 

[maxbrown336]

Welcome. Just a few thoughts…

May I suggest you ask ChatGPT again and this time explain you want to connect to a computer?

The little Yamaha was good about five years ago, but I’d need convincing it still holds its own. Somebody will be along soon to suggest a Wiim amp/DAC but I know next to nothing about them.

The KEFs are nice and should be reduced significantly as they’ve just been superseded. They aren’t tiny though, so get a tape measure out!

If you really need a sub then you can’t go wrong with SVS. Lots available used to save some $!

Thanks

someone in another forum said about not using the Yamaha also so I'll look into your suggestion

I do like my deep bass but in not 100% needed, if the speakers have a good low-end built-in, I'm more used to the car audio space and I am new to the home set ups so if all I need is a speaker and maybe a dac ill have to look into what is a good setup for that.

 

[DougK1]

Many come on here wanting to replicate their car audio in a home environment, it's totally different. Don't be surprised when the domestic setup doesn't sound anything like your car audio system.

 

[Cork]

I have the Yamaha WXA-50 and WXC-50 and I think they're both great, especially so for streaming. (I've been in audio for 54 year, so I think I get it; but I have no idea why people don't like the WXx-50's.)

 

[plastic penguin]

I would look at Marantz Melody. Big fan of the original 603. It does pretty much everything other than vinyl.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marantz-Amplifier-Bluetooth-CD-Player-Compatible-Black/dp/B086TLHTVV/ref=asc_df_B086TLHTVV/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14831287934870306206&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045848&hvtargid=pla-2281435176658&psc=1&mcid=49f19a6bcd103616813d9d4c1468fd35&th=1&psc=1&hvocijid=14831287934870306206-B086TLHTVV-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1

 

[Fandango Andy]

Hello

Im looking to start a hifi speaker set up for my PC at home and had asked Chatgpt this 'Can you show me a sound system with a DAC that can power and run both a good set of bookshelf speakers and a sub'

It recommended me these parts:
Yamaha WXA-50 (Amplifier + DAC): ~$600
KEF Q150 (Bookshelf Speakers): ~$450
SVS SB-1000 Pro (Subwoofer): ~$600

would this be a good setup and all work well together,

I appreciate any help.

If its for a desktop setup, size may be a factor, I would consider a Mission 778X or NAD D3020 V2.

 

[nopiano]

I have the Yamaha WXA-50 and WXC-50 and I think they're both great, especially so for streaming. (I've been in audio for 54 year, so I think I get it; but I have no idea why people don't like the WXx-50's.)

I’m sure they are; my only reservations are that they don’t seem to have been updated so are less attractive to buy new today. Yamaha UK show them as Discontinued.

MusicCast WXA-50 - Overview - Yamaha - UK and Ireland

The WXA-50 is a new-concept audio component that goes beyond conventional audio thinking. It let you access a wide variety of audio content such as music from streaming services or stored on a smartphone, and enjoy high quality sound and style thanks to the ability to network with Yamaha’s...

uk.yamaha.com