Have finally decided on what turntable and amp to go for. But what speakers should I buy? I need fairly small sized book shelf. Nothing too crazy. Please help!
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Project essential 2 + denon pma520ae.... But what speakers?! HELP!!!
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I bought some Monitor Audio bx1 from richersounds a few weeks ago. They are half price just £100. Can't imaging you can get any better for the size and price. They are handsome pair too. If you're booking a listen room you could try out the a few more like
Roth ra1
Q Acoustic 2020i
Tannoy revolultion dc4
Wharfedale diamond 121 (bit larger though)
Roth ra1
Q Acoustic 2020i
Tannoy revolultion dc4
Wharfedale diamond 121 (bit larger though)
I really like those! Even though they are standmount would it be ok having them on a glass shelf or a wooden cabinet?
You could get some sorbothane gel type isolation feet under all the componenets however this is likely to cost as much as buying some stands. You could try improvising with things you may have already. Halved squash balls. Others have tried bricks sand bags under speakers. Google it and you might find something that works for you.
Ah man! So is it a bad idea to have all the components on 1 surface? Don't really have any other optinos right now other than 2 glass shelves above.
What was your budget for speakers? You might be able to find some floorstanders within budget then your work surface is free for your turntable
Can i suggest you go secondhand on some items. Just a quick look on gumtree there are plenty of great amps from NAD/Rotel/Marantz on there for £50-£60.
Searching floorstanders i'm finding models from Monitor Audio, Tannoy, Mission, Mordaunt Short, Dynaudio and Acoustic Energy all under £200 some even under £100. All well regarded and trusted brands.
Searching floorstanders i'm finding models from Monitor Audio, Tannoy, Mission, Mordaunt Short, Dynaudio and Acoustic Energy all under £200 some even under £100. All well regarded and trusted brands.
I have a Denon 520PMA amp.
Could you link me up with a few second hand ones you would buy yourself please
Could you link me up with a few second hand ones you would buy yourself please
Hsimmo95 said:
My earlier response has disappeared. Turntables should be isolated from vibration as much as possible. Putting speakers, amp and cd on same surface does not make so much different IMO, but I would buy some isolation pads as use in studios under the speakers otherwise a lot of the sound will be going into the cabinet. You maybe better off using wall brackets which you can buy for £10-£20. But check speakers are suitable. You can buy speakers stands used for about £10-£20. For stereo you need the speakers to be roughly 5-8 feet apart if you are sitting around 8 feet away and the tweeters should be about ear level.
I don't know where you live to check. However the brands i mentioned are all pretty safe bets. I don't think i've ever seen any of them make a speaker with less than 4 stars in what hifi. You could check ebay to for local items that can be picked up.
Thanks for all your help guys, I have finally decided on a second hand set of Mission M71i's. Good choice? 60 pounds.
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