best audio system under 1k $

[hedi]

Hello Everyone, First, I am glad to find such a high quality audio website on the internet. I confess being a complete noobie, and I would like to have some recommendations about the best audio system I could have for a max budget of 1000$ (speakers + receiver+ any other stuff needed). Of course, this depends on what I listen to with my audio system. Basically I like to listen to classical music, especially romantic and baroque compositions. Therefore there are a lot of piano and harpsichord there. I also listen a lot to sonatas and guitar. But to complicate the matters a little bit, I also like to switch to some good old heavy metal stuff, with crazy guitar solos and the like. I have no cds, I mostly use my premium spotify account to get the music I like. That said, what would be your recommendation to build the best audio system I could get within my budget? Many thanks for your help!!!Have a nice day

 

[matt49]

A warm welcome to the forum!

I'd go for a streaming box that does Spotify Connect natively, and would connect this to some active speakers.

At this point it becomes hard to be more specific. It would help if you could give people an indication of the size of your room (which has an impact of the size of speakers), where in the world you are (and hence what brands you have access to), and whether you'd be prepared to buy second hand (which gives much better value for money).

*good*

Matt

 

[hedi]

Hi Matt thanks for your quick reply!

A couple of answers:

- I plan to use the audio system in my living room (hard wood on the floor and a baby crawling around - so column speakers would be much better). The room is approx 12 x 24

- I prefer to control everything from my desktop or laptop (I may use spotify, but also other services.) I dont mind using old good cables to connect my pc to the receiver, and then to the speakers

- I live in Maryland, but I would like to buy new stuff (from amazon and others)

Thanks!

 

[gasolin]

Have just bought the Denon Ceol Piccolo DRA-N5, its not for cd's,lp's or traditional radio, its for music from you pc, the internet like spotify and last fm(dab i think it is) and for iphones,usb flash drives.

Lots of power for speakers like the Dali zensor 1-2, boston A25-26, Ma Bx 1-2,Q acoustics 2010i,2020i,concept 20 wharfdale,tannoy's nice neutral sound.

Only cons i have is the fan that the amp has, yes a fan, but a small one, it's very silent, i do how ever feel i can hear it, unless i play music.

I think for the money it's a very good amp, it looks good,lots of power and most important it sounds good

http://www.whathifi.com/denon/ceol-piccolo/review

If you want a cd with the system this little all in one system is again awarded as the best mini all in one system http://www.whathifi.com/denon/d-m39dab/review

 

[drummerman]

Naim Mu-so?

It's probably a little more in dollars but seems a good solution on paper if you don't need cd replay (and is pretty baby proof.

I haven't heard it yet so can't comment on how it sounds.

regards

 

[Vladimir]

The man (located in the US) wants powerfull bass for his classical and heavy metal music with column speakers in a 12x24 room, for a $1000.

Polk Audio TSx440T + Harman Kardon HK 3770

 

[gasolin]

The man (located in the US) wants powerfull bass for his classical and heavy metal music with column speakers in a 12x24 room, for a $1000.

Polk Audio TSx440T + Harman Kardon HK 3770

Columm speakers what t.... is that, is these speakers?

http://www.toa.jp/products/pa_speakers/column_speakers.html

Please enlighten me(english is not my natvie language) i don't know if columm speakers is a brand like in my link (max input is very low) or it's a type of speaker like closed,bass reflex and transmission line speakers, is it smal big or very big speakers?

 

[BigH]

The man (located in the US) wants powerfull bass for his classical and heavy metal music with column speakers in a 12x24 room, for a $1000.

Polk Audio TSx440T + Harman Kardon HK 3770

Columm speakers what t.... is that, is these speakers?

http://www.toa.jp/products/pa_speakers/column_speakers.html

Please enlighten me(english is not my natvie language) i don't know if columm speakers is a brand like in my link (max input is very low) or it's a type of speaker like closed,bass reflex and transmission line speakers, is it smal big or very big speakers?

I believe tall with lots of drivers.

 

[hedi]

hello everyone,

many thanks for your suggestions. regarding the muso and the piccolo, I am kind of skeptical. those are upgraded soundbars and I am afraid that the sound wont be that good after all....

Let me know what you think. Regarding the Polk, that might be a good option indeed. Do you think one tower is sufficient?

Thanks!

 

[Vladimir]

You must buy two speakers (a pair) for stereo sound. *biggrin*

 

[Vladimir]

Column speakers = Floorstanders = Towers

Standmount speakers = Bookshelf speakers

Monkey coffins = very large bookshelf speakers