Need to put together a decent compact system for my daughter.

afterburnt

She will only need to play from USB sources and not much else. I don't have a lot to spend so what do yooz suggest?

afterburnt

Maybe need to go with something that will accommodate movies with a Play Station 3, I think.

mhardy6647

I mean, like, one of those teeny-weeny Class "D" amps with a DAC might be ideal, yes?
They are Legion; here's but one example (I know nothing about this stuff).
https://www.parts-express.com/smsl-q5-pro-stereo-amplifier-usb-optical-coaxial-dac-with-subwoofer-output-2x40w--230-210

Do you want to go cheap or good on the loudspeakers?
If (really) cheap, these aren't terrible. In fact, the treble's pretty darned good.
https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-b652-air-6-1-2-2-way-bookshelf-speaker-with-amt-tweeter-pair--300-651

DSC_0611 (2) by Mark Hardy, on Flickr



EDIT:

FWIW, over at hifihaven, "we" have a forum for decent, modern entry level hifi:
http://www.hifihaven.org/index.php?forums/the-doorway.22/
Might be worth perusal in the context of this thread(?).

rpf65

A4L has a few systems that are reasonable.

afterburnt

mhardy6647 wrote: »

I mean, like, one of those teeny-weeny Class "D" amps with a DAC might be ideal, yes?
They are Legion; here's but one example (I know nothing about this stuff).
https://www.parts-express.com/smsl-q5-pro-stereo-amplifier-usb-optical-coaxial-dac-with-subwoofer-output-2x40w--230-210

Do you want to go cheap or good on the loudspeakers?
If (really) cheap, these aren't terrible. In fact, the treble's pretty darned good.
https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-b652-air-6-1-2-2-way-bookshelf-speaker-with-amt-tweeter-pair--300-651

DSC_0611 (2) by Mark Hardy, on Flickr



EDIT:

FWIW, over at hifihaven, "we" have a forum for decent, modern entry level hifi:
http://www.hifihaven.org/index.php?forums/the-doorway.22/
Might be worth perusal in the context of this thread(?).

That doohicky has the right features.

I was thinking about these: Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Designed Bookshelf Loudspeakers $99

Or these: ELAC Debut B4 Bookshelf Speaker $124

Thoughts?

mhardy6647

afterburnt wrote: »

mhardy6647 wrote: »

I mean, like, one of those teeny-weeny Class "D" amps with a DAC might be ideal, yes?
They are Legion; here's but one example (I know nothing about this stuff).
https://www.parts-express.com/smsl-q5-pro-stereo-amplifier-usb-optical-coaxial-dac-with-subwoofer-output-2x40w--230-210

Do you want to go cheap or good on the loudspeakers?
If (really) cheap, these aren't terrible. In fact, the treble's pretty darned good.
https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-b652-air-6-1-2-2-way-bookshelf-speaker-with-amt-tweeter-pair--300-651

DSC_0611 (2) by Mark Hardy, on Flickr



EDIT:

FWIW, over at hifihaven, "we" have a forum for decent, modern entry level hifi:
http://www.hifihaven.org/index.php?forums/the-doorway.22/
Might be worth perusal in the context of this thread(?).

That doohicky has the right features.

I was thinking about these: Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Designed Bookshelf Loudspeakers $99

Or these: ELAC Debut B4 Bookshelf Speaker $124

Thoughts?

I came within seconds of acquiring a used pair of those Pioneers at a townwide yard sale in nearby Cornish Flat, NH a year or two ago. They're likewise not bad little loudspeakers.

I haven't heard the ELACs, but I have heard good things about them from people whose ears I trust.

That's the best I can do, I'm afeared.

afterburnt

This looks good for $150 if you can run everything through the PS3

Yamaha R-S202BL Stereo Receiver

recoveryone

First off don't think you need to have everything at once. Get a older AVR that has HDMI ($30-$50 range), pick up some older polkies RTi 4/6s or even a pair of T15 add a 6"/8" sub and old center for a nice little 3.1 setup for under 200 bucks total

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Denon-AVR-590-5-1-A-V-Digital-HDMI-Receiver-excellent-condition/132854897581?epid=73380869&hash=item1eeec4dbad:g:ZcUAAOSw-pNb6zr4:rk:30:pf:0

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-TSx220B-Cherry-Bookshelf-Speakers-Pair/173633264454?epid=218500157&hash=item286d595b46:g:GnMAAOSw2gNb1ICV:rk:54:pf:0

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-YST-SW010-Powered-Subwoofer/173637167946?epid=94262480&hash=item286d94eb4a:g:rdcAAOSwLSZb6b-J:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!92407!US!-1:rk:38:pf:0

mlistens03

If you can find a set cheap enough, the Monitor Audio Radius r90HDs are really good, and tiny. You’d need a sub though.
The earlier versions are supposed to be almost as good, and the later versions are supposed to be better.
Older AVR to power it, like Recoveryone said. The Monitors sound really great on my Yamaha RX-v665.
Good luck on your hunt.

afterburnt

@mlistens03 did think about a sub. Wonder how those speakers that I mentioned do without a sub?

mlistens03

afterburnt wrote: »

mlistens03 did think about a sub. Wonder how those speakers that I mentioned do without a sub?

I think they’d do good with a sub, better than they would on their own. But the ones you mentioned earlier are larger and probably have better low end response, so you may get away without one. The Monitors I mentioned pretty much won’t do anything under 75 hz.

rpf65

You could also just go through some of the stuff you already own, and give that to her.

mpitogo

Black Friday Polk Command Bar $199. It’s pretty compact and easy to setup.

jeremymarcinko

Good price on these. Just ordered a set for myself.

https://hifiheaven.net/shop/Products/Speakers/Bookshelf-On-Wall-Speakers/Klipsch-R-15M-monitor-speakers?sort=p.price&order=ASC

SIHAB

or active/passive speakers???
https://hifiheaven.net/shop/AktiMate-Micro-Red-2-way-Active-Speaker-System-with-iPod-Dock

afterburnt

@rpf65 only spare stuff I have are amps

afterburnt

@jeremymarcinko are those good with music?

SIHAB

afterburnt wrote: »

@jeremymarcinko are those good with music?

I would say no, better for HT. (IMHO)

jeremymarcinko

The reference series speakers are decent for music and a pretty good speaker given the ultra budget application here.

However my purchase was just refunded so these may not be available.

It seems there may be an similar alternative the R51m on amazon for a few bucks more.

deronb1

How bout a Woosbourne?

halo

deronb1 wrote: »

How bout a Woosbourne?

Woodbourne? Yes, that would fit the bill perfectly.

Polk Audio Woodbourne

Available used it will fit the budget and connectivity requirements nicely.

Check it out, only $180.49! https://ebay.com/p/Polk-Woodbourne-Wireless-Speakers/217389882?iid=263667788637&chn=ps

txcoastal1

I love my deepblue2, It's not portable ie capable of running on batteries but I do travel with it and use at the ranch

Use for music, video games, sound bar etc

Peachtree deepblue3

https://www.worldwidestereo.com/products/peachtree-audio-deepblue3-bluetooth-3-way-speaker-system-deepblue3?sku=170282&CAWELAID=120216570000087655&gclid=CjwKCAiAlb_fBRBHEiwAzMeEdtbPh6mqW8zeqtBXuHQbgTjGCqirdsLFMnvHfvLSFmNvzWZDw27kcxoCokUQAvD_BwE

For the same price and connectivity you can go with a traditional pair of
Peachtree Audio M25 2-Way Powered Speakers

https://www.worldwidestereo.com/products/peachtree-audio-m25-2-way-powered-speakers-pair?sku=170264&CAWELAID=120216570000087121&gclid=CjwKCAiAlb_fBRBHEiwAzMeEdj9hrLnY7XKZfJ_WXXt5iK3fUXjuGjCcpImhcxfbnNQVB3GybcDnZxoCKRcQAvD_BwE

afterburnt

Thanks for the input, I have made my decision. I am filled with anticipation to see how this is gonna work out. I am also filled with consternation knowing that I will have to go to here mom's house to set it up. If I had the money I would send her raggedy azz to the spa for the day.

afterburnt

Not all that compact https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/r-n303/index.html

https://www.elac.com/product/b6-2/?r=us

And about $150 over budget

I am glad that I kept looking, got some decent price s.

halo

afterburnt wrote: »

Thanks for the input, I have made my decision. I am filled with anticipation to see how this is gonna work out. I am also filled with consternation knowing that I will have to go to here mom's house to set it up. If I had the money I would send her raggedy azz to the spa for the day.

So, what did you decide?

afterburnt

@halo

afterburnt wrote: »

Not all that compact https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/r-n303/index.html

https://www.elac.com/product/b6-2/?r=us

And about $150 over budget

I am glad that I kept looking, got some decent price s.

I am also remodeling her room to accommodate this stuff lol.

afterburnt

Anyone interested the above Elac's are a buck fifty for some strange reason. The smaller ones are $100 more.

halo

@afterburnt - very nice

If the Elac speakers don’t float the boat, the Polk Signature Series is a very good alternative

mhardy6647

Yeah, they are indeed. I wasn't going to mention that on the Polk Forums but I just ordered a pair. Couldn't resist at that price

afterburnt

@halo I should have looked at them, I have heard good reviews here but the upgrade path would probably be a better receiver etc. This should get her through college and then I expect her to buy me a graduation present. Have you heard the S20, the more or less equivalent of the B6.2?

deronb1

500 bones for that HSU taint bad!