Speakers For Music Only
Sup guys, I am in the process of building a simple 2 channel audio set up just for music in a spare/workout/hangout/ room. I recently snagged a Denon avr-1700 for a really good price and now I'm debating the speakers. This is a very low budget simple set up nothing crazy! I have all the crazy stuff in my living room for HT. I was hoping to stay under $200 for a pair or $200 for 1 really nice one. Bass is prefered but not a must since i can get a sub later if I want one. Let me know what ya'll would prefer! Thanks.
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Maybe some Lsi7's on closeout?
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Those are nice and 1 by it's self is in my price range if i can find just one.
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There are some speakers in the Flea Market that would get you started with a nice budget rig. The LSi7 is a great suggestion but perhaps out of your range for now.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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How about some some used, vintage Polk Monitor 7s or 10s, especially if you could snag a pair locally?
I have 7Cs in my workout area in the unfinished part of my basement. They work great there and are plenty full-range enough to not need a sub.5.1 and 2.0 ch Basement Media Room: Outlaw 975/Emotiva DC-1/Rotel RB-1582 MKII/Rotel RB-1552/Audiosource Amp 3/Polk LS90, CS400i, FX500i/Outlaw X-12, LFM-1/JVD DLA-HD250/Da-Lite 100" HCCV/Sony ES BDP/Sonos Connect. DC-1/RB-1582 MKII/Sonos Connect also feed Polk 7C in garage or Dayton IO655 on patio.
2.1 ch Basement Gym: Denon AVR-2807/Klipsch Forte I or NHT SB2/JBL SUB 550P x 2/Chromecast Audio.
2.0 ch Living Room: Rotel RX-1052/Emotiva DC-1/Klipsch RF-7 III/Sony ES BDP/LG 65" LED.
2.0 ch Semi-portable: Klipsch Powergate/NHT SB3/Chromecast Audio.
Kitchen: Sonos Play5. -
How about some some used, vintage Polk Monitor 7s or 10s, especially if you could snag a pair locally?
I have 7Cs in my workout area in the unfinished part of my basement. They work great there and are plenty full-range enough to not need a sub.
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I'll look for some of those..How are the Monitor 30, 40, 50, 60, or 70's for music?
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I'm on board with the idea of classic or decent used Polks for a secondary music system. They'll be in your budget and are an outstanding value in the bang for the buck sweepstakes. Craigslist is your friend.
Combo rig:
Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
PB13Ultra RO
BW Silvers
Oppo BDP-83SE -
The newer monitors would work very well also, and my be easy to find locally.
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What would someone recommend, R50's or RTi6's? Those can both be bought as pairs for under $200.
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I would also look for some Monitor 7's."He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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Go vintage. Better bang for the buck. A pair of Monitor 10's could be bad in very good condition for under $200 if you check out the locals, and they're fantastic.
If I had to choose between the R50's and the RTi6's, the RTi's would win every time. They just plain better.Lovin that music year after year.
Main 2 Channel System
Polk SDA-1B,
Promitheus Audio TVC SE,
Rotel RB-980BX,
OPPO DV-970HD,
Lite Audio DAC AH,
IXOS XHA305 Interconnects
Computer Rig
Polk SDA CRS+,
Creek Audio 5350 SE,
Morrow Audio MA1 Interconnect,
HRT Music Streamer II -
If I had to choose between the R50's and the RTi6's, the RTi's would win every time. They just plain better.
Better clarity, better bass, better presence, better soundstage? Could you clarify please? Thanks. -
Better clarity, better sound stage. Bass goes about as deep, but is solid-er. More detailed. I've enjoyed the pairs I've listened to very much, especially considering their price. Having had R50's, it was a noticeable improvement.Lovin that music year after year.
Main 2 Channel System
Polk SDA-1B,
Promitheus Audio TVC SE,
Rotel RB-980BX,
OPPO DV-970HD,
Lite Audio DAC AH,
IXOS XHA305 Interconnects
Computer Rig
Polk SDA CRS+,
Creek Audio 5350 SE,
Morrow Audio MA1 Interconnect,
HRT Music Streamer II -
I found some Monitor M7 speakers they are not 7c's though just M7 are these any good or just as good as 7c's??
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I found some Monitor M7 speakers they are not 7c's though just M7 are these any good or just as good as 7c's??
yes..Monitor 7b's front
Monitor 4's surround
Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
M10's back surround
Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
Harman/Kardon AVR-635
Oppo 981hd
Denon upconvert DVD player
Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
Mit RPTV WS-55513
Tosh HD-XA1
B&K AV5000
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I found some Monitor M7 speakers they are not 7c's though just M7 are these any good or just as good as 7c's??
Actually, seems like the consensus is that 7Cs are probably the least desirable generation in stock form because some folks have major issues with the stock tweeter (sl2000). I'm not at all saying to pass over 7Cs though. As secondary speakers, I sure enjoy the heck out of the pair that I picked up locally for $70, and I don't have a problem with the stock tweeters.
Folks really seem to like the earlier models with the Peerless tweeters. If interested, do a search here if you want to learn how to identify the various generations and tweeters they use.5.1 and 2.0 ch Basement Media Room: Outlaw 975/Emotiva DC-1/Rotel RB-1582 MKII/Rotel RB-1552/Audiosource Amp 3/Polk LS90, CS400i, FX500i/Outlaw X-12, LFM-1/JVD DLA-HD250/Da-Lite 100" HCCV/Sony ES BDP/Sonos Connect. DC-1/RB-1582 MKII/Sonos Connect also feed Polk 7C in garage or Dayton IO655 on patio.
2.1 ch Basement Gym: Denon AVR-2807/Klipsch Forte I or NHT SB2/JBL SUB 550P x 2/Chromecast Audio.
2.0 ch Living Room: Rotel RX-1052/Emotiva DC-1/Klipsch RF-7 III/Sony ES BDP/LG 65" LED.
2.0 ch Semi-portable: Klipsch Powergate/NHT SB3/Chromecast Audio.
Kitchen: Sonos Play5.
