i want to set up a my first system but with a budget of £500 for hi fi ,and £400 for speakers. i was thinking of b&w 685 speakers can someone help.
need help !!!!!
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£900 for the kit, nearly half on the speakers...are you planning to get some higher quality used kit or are you relying on budget kit brand new? I'd suggest you revisit the amounts you want to allocate to be fair as well as getting an idea of the kind of sound you like from your gear (warm, bright, detailed, etc, etc.).
my room is 3m by 5m, i listern to most music e.g rock, classic, jazz i want it to be all new stuff
Okay, well, I'd be inclined to lower the speaker budget and invest in better quality source kit. NAD, Harman Kardon and Onkyo are three I would point towards in the first instance for the amp and CDP, Q Acoustics 1030i for the speakers (if you can take a floorstander), Dali Lektor II or Arcaydis DM1 both under £300 for standmounts. Factor in another £70 for stands and about the same for cabling too.
I'd say go for the system that you think sounds best but in order to do that I'd listen to the advice above and forget the denon - it's more of a gadget/ gimmick. Have a look at the link below for Richer Sounds who have some amazing kit for sale at knockdown prices. Bare in mind you'll still have to budget for cables and stands.
http://www.richersounds.com/information/hifisystems
http://www.richersounds.com/information/hifisystems
jamevo19:
what about Harmon kardon:
The 3390 is universally well received (pardon the pun) but not so the cd player (pretty much panned!) I've owned Hk in the past and found that there's no consistency with them with some sounding bright and others a little to warm or brash for my liking.
I'd warn against making judgements based upon aesthetics mate as that's a bad road to go down which will only end in disappointment!
what about Harmon kardon:
- hk3390 stero reciever
- tu980 dab/ fm
- hd980 cd player
The 3390 is universally well received (pardon the pun) but not so the cd player (pretty much panned!) I've owned Hk in the past and found that there's no consistency with them with some sounding bright and others a little to warm or brash for my liking.
I'd warn against making judgements based upon aesthetics mate as that's a bad road to go down which will only end in disappointment!
The 685s are good. Be great bearing in mind the small room.
They have been around for ages. I remember when i first heard them, and i did regret not getting them at the time.
They have been around for ages. I remember when i first heard them, and i did regret not getting them at the time.
jamevo19:what do think about b&w 685 speakers are they any good
Hey bud.
General concencus on these is that once they are 'run in' you'll reap the rewards. Also consider Dali Lektor 2 which are a little cheaper but worth every penny of the 685s. Precision timing and every breathe detail make these a must audition. Also worth considering Mordaunt Short Mezzo 2 which are on sale in Richer Sounds for just £350!
Given the 'running in' time of some speakers it's worth taking a look at what's available on the aftermarket where most speakers will be ready for action and you'll get plenty for your money!
Hey bud.
General concencus on these is that once they are 'run in' you'll reap the rewards. Also consider Dali Lektor 2 which are a little cheaper but worth every penny of the 685s. Precision timing and every breathe detail make these a must audition. Also worth considering Mordaunt Short Mezzo 2 which are on sale in Richer Sounds for just £350!
Given the 'running in' time of some speakers it's worth taking a look at what's available on the aftermarket where most speakers will be ready for action and you'll get plenty for your money!
reggaedave:http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo.cfm/Product_ID/6046
Good shout reggaedave!
Good shout reggaedave!
Epos M5i are on the Superfi website very heavily discounted. NAD and Epos are said to work well together.
See if you can arrange a demo of the NAD and Epos system at your local Superfi store, and compare with other speakers.
The 4 binding posts are for the + and - terminals of the high frequency / low frequency drivers (HF and LF joined together unless bi-amping or bi-wiring)
See if you can arrange a demo of the NAD and Epos system at your local Superfi store, and compare with other speakers.
The 4 binding posts are for the + and - terminals of the high frequency / low frequency drivers (HF and LF joined together unless bi-amping or bi-wiring)
so just saying IF i got
nad:
nad:
- c54bee cd player
- c326bee amp
- epos m5i speakers
jamevo19:
so just saying IF i got
nad:
Given your budget I'd suggest:
http://www.hifi4less.com/product.php/932/0/
so just saying IF i got
nad:
- c54bee cd player
- c326bee amp
- epos m5i speakers
Given your budget I'd suggest:
http://www.hifi4less.com/product.php/932/0/
I have Kef iQ5se speakers on my bedroom system. Great sound, but were outclassed when I put some Epos M12.2 speakers on the system. Timing, clarity and midrange are three of the characteristics that spring to mind in describing why the Epos were better.
I think you'd find the same difference between the iQ30's and the Epos M5i's.
I'm sure they'd let you try both pairs in the shop.
I think you'd find the same difference between the iQ30's and the Epos M5i's.
I'm sure they'd let you try both pairs in the shop.
jamevo19:looked on superfi website came accross kef iq30 what do you think of these
I probably wouldn't give the most objective view on these as I'm a big kef fan. But have a look below:
http://stereos.about.com/od/reviewsandrecommendations/fr/KEFiq30.htm
I probably wouldn't give the most objective view on these as I'm a big kef fan. But have a look below:
http://stereos.about.com/od/reviewsandrecommendations/fr/KEFiq30.htm
Preparation is the key to success as they say. Phone in advance and then you can be sure that the demo room will be set up and ready with the kit that you've discussed on the phone. Especially important if they're busy/short staffed for whatever reason.
I had a demo of Roksan/Kef gear about 3 years ago at Superfi in Stockport and found the room well prepared and staff very helpful. I rang them the day before to arrange the demo.
I had a demo of Roksan/Kef gear about 3 years ago at Superfi in Stockport and found the room well prepared and staff very helpful. I rang them the day before to arrange the demo.
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