4/30/2023 0 Comments Polk soundbarIf he doesn't have a bass amp and monitor already maybe I'd be doing something like this 2-channel equipment unfortunately rarely has highpass crossovers to take bass load off the main speakers and amp (even if there is a "subwoofer" output jack, so stupid!) Plus an AVR will let him add a sub in future. Actually any time I've seen a measurement of room correction the un-EQ'd response is never flat.* My buddy had a 10 dB hole from 50-130 Hz! I'd then vote for an AVR with good room correction if you really want flatter bass because yes bigger speakers might have too-strong midbass. Then trying to reproduce that results in the woofers just slamming around without producing the bass because the port acts as a short circuit. And small speakers are almost always ported, and tuned well above the lowest notes (like 41 Hz on a bass guitar, or the hearbeat in Dark Side Of The Moon). Even tower speakers though depending on the seating those might be too low. That really low stuff still requires moving a lot of air even in a small room. I'd heavily vote for bigger woofers, especially if your nephew is learning to play bass he probably wants to listen to it. So how loud is too loud? I once measured 117 dB in my dorm room and that was before a wealthy roommate bought a giant amp. However, you may want more from your speakers than the Sonys can provide.Ĭlick to expand.OK, this is a young male. Speakers and receiver could probably be had for around $200. If you want to use a turntable you'll need one with a presamp or buy a separate preamp. One problem, it does not come with a phono preamp. It is Bluetooth capable (but I've had problems establishing a link), and it comes with a decent remote. It can support A and B speakers, but you must be careful per total Ohms. It's ability to pull in FM is surprising. It has a nice clear sound with good imaging. The receiver pushes 100 Watts per channel. They can be purchased for less then $100 a pair when on sale. But the bass is there, it's simply not dominant. Obviously they lack a bit on the low end as the woofer is about 5". They provide a clear high end sound with good separation. They really benefit much when placed on stands and moved a bit away from the wall on their back side, as that's where Sony placed a port. They have a nice pleasant sound especially in a small room. As of now, I have them in use with my Audio Technica ATLPWM40M turntable and my Yamaha RS 202 receiver. I've been using them for about 3 years first with my primary system and now with my secondary system. I would assume the 6s would be a bit over $100 or so. He still has them as seconds for Bluetooth listening. They were fine didn't love 'em, didn't hate 'em. I'd have grabbed 6s, but the budget only allowed for 4s. I got my son some RTi4s 12 years ago when he broke an NHT Super One in college. ![]() They ought to be solid all-rounders and should be pretty easy to drive. ![]() Other than not being a bass control champ, I think it sounds good. I bought a used one for my son in 2008 and he still has it. There are always the Sony and Yamaha stereo receivers at $150 and $200.Įdit: eBay has what looks like a clean Marantz SR4320 receiver for $50 and reasonable shipping. Cambridge has a refurb deal of $299 on their AXA35 integrated on ebay. Geez, not many great deals on used amps these days, it seems. I see Listen Up has a warehouse deal on one at $359 and WorldWideStereo has a couple at $369. I might suggest peeking at eBay deals on the Pro-Ject t1 as an upgrade to the E1. $170Ĥ- JBL Stage A130- $200 at Crutchfield, less if open box is available. They're cute, about 10" high and have gotten good reviews. Lots of internet reviews out there.Ģ- Jamo S803- YouTube reviewer ZeosPantera went re-use over them others think the treble is too boosted. Some other $200 or less contenders, depending on price and size considerations, would be:ġ- Sony SSCS5- $113 on Amazon at the moment. Click to expand.They ought to be solid all-rounders and should be pretty easy to drive.
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