Hi,
I need to replace my PC speakers.
I can't currently audition, but am running out of patience with my fill in bluetooth speakers, so am going to have to spend some money 'deaf' whether I upgrade my placeholder or take a punt on a solution.
Based in UK,
3010i and 3020 seem about right size wise and would appear to be decent quality options, whilst costing about the same as a reasonable set of PC active speakers. I get the impression that the 3010i's are the better bet, but can't shake the feeling that going with the smaller drivers is, well, 'wrong' all other things being equal. Obviously all other things aren't equal, but I'd appreciate any pointers/comparisons between the two.
While I'm at it I thought I'd might as well add some speakers to my TV, primarily to increase dialogue clarity. Currently using the built in speakers. Don't have room for anything larger than 2.0/2.1, and can't get more than about 1 metre separation between L/R, nothing behind the speakers but one will be adjacent to a wall. Again Concept 20's and 3020i's appear to fit price/size/performance requirements. The price of Concept 20's compared to 3020i's appears to make them a no brainer?
That would leave me needing an amp. So far requirements are 1 digital in (2 pref) and 2 speaker outs.
Yamaha RN303D/RN602 appear obvious candidates. Varying bluetooth/internet features which would be nice but not essential, the sub out on the 602 seems like a nice insurance policy. On the other hand that sort of money would also make the Marantz PM 6006/ Denon PMA-800NE options. Having whittled down my speaker options I'm now doing the same on the amps, but again any guidance appreciated.
Thanks.
I need to replace my PC speakers.
I can't currently audition, but am running out of patience with my fill in bluetooth speakers, so am going to have to spend some money 'deaf' whether I upgrade my placeholder or take a punt on a solution.
Based in UK,
3010i and 3020 seem about right size wise and would appear to be decent quality options, whilst costing about the same as a reasonable set of PC active speakers. I get the impression that the 3010i's are the better bet, but can't shake the feeling that going with the smaller drivers is, well, 'wrong' all other things being equal. Obviously all other things aren't equal, but I'd appreciate any pointers/comparisons between the two.
While I'm at it I thought I'd might as well add some speakers to my TV, primarily to increase dialogue clarity. Currently using the built in speakers. Don't have room for anything larger than 2.0/2.1, and can't get more than about 1 metre separation between L/R, nothing behind the speakers but one will be adjacent to a wall. Again Concept 20's and 3020i's appear to fit price/size/performance requirements. The price of Concept 20's compared to 3020i's appears to make them a no brainer?
That would leave me needing an amp. So far requirements are 1 digital in (2 pref) and 2 speaker outs.
Yamaha RN303D/RN602 appear obvious candidates. Varying bluetooth/internet features which would be nice but not essential, the sub out on the 602 seems like a nice insurance policy. On the other hand that sort of money would also make the Marantz PM 6006/ Denon PMA-800NE options. Having whittled down my speaker options I'm now doing the same on the amps, but again any guidance appreciated.
Thanks.