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Posted by dstrukt on Jul-22-2003 17:28:

Speakers?

Hey All

Im looking at getting some new speakers for my set up at home. I need something fairly cheap but that can belt out some decent sound at a decent volume. i have no clue where to start here so any help would be mostly appreciated

main use for these babies will be when im practising and house parties.

Posted by DjJade on Jul-22-2003 18:03:

i think cerwin vegas are pretty good for the price

Posted by Martin McG on Jul-22-2003 18:32:

try out

eltax studio monitor III

i think they are pretty decent and you can pick them up for �60!

they got 4 or 5 stars in what hi fi mag!

Posted by Dj Flesch on Jul-22-2003 22:25:

quote:
Originally posted by DjJade
i think cerwin vegas are pretty good for the price

I agree, CV are what I have for monitors in my studio. I have always been a fan of CV. They carry very well with bassy tracks and the bass is usually quite tight! Pioneer used to be good, but I don't think that they really put out speakers that are good for Djing anymore. Polk is another brand that has been traditionally good, but I think that they will be slightly more expensive.

Posted by dstrukt on Jul-22-2003 22:28:

thanks guys this helps allot

Posted by dstrukt on Jul-23-2003 09:08:

I stumbled across these:

http://www.qed-uk.com/?i=&vp=6&bg=2...6&bi=0&ird=1405

What you guys reckon? Also would i need an amp? Im currently using my sony mini hi-fi. Its good but not the loudest.

Posted by auujay on Jul-23-2003 15:21:

Posted by chesco on Jul-23-2003 16:58:

try the bowers and wilkins range.

the best sound quality i've heard from a speaker.

300 pounds a pair

Posted by DJ Chrono on Jul-23-2003 19:37:

quote:
Originally posted by dstrukt
I stumbled across these:

http://www.qed-uk.com/?i=&vp=6&bg=2...6&bi=0&ird=1405

What you guys reckon? Also would i need an amp? Im currently using my sony mini hi-fi. Its good but not the loudest.

those speakers dont have great sound, according to the reviews, but for the price I guess they're alright.

"if you have an amp that is less than 100watts per channel the listening quality fades!"

Your mini system probably has 60watts per channel or below (as most mini systems do) so you would definately need a decent amp for these, and really any other good speaker.

What is your price range like? How much do you care about sound quality? Would you buy an amp for them?

If you dont care about sound quality that much you could get a pretty loud system for a good price. I just got a pair of Quest Tower speakers from futureshop for $100.00 CND, pair that up with an 8" powered sub (i got mine as a floor model for $100.00) and an amp that's on sale for like 250.. thats a total of 450.00 cnd (320.00 US). It works. loud sound, sufficiant bass.. But if you want quality sound, speaker prices go up pretty high. you can get a good pair of floorstanders for around 1000 cnd.

Always try to get deals though, keep a lookout for sales and even used gear.

Posted by Gluegun on Jul-23-2003 19:40:

Re: Speakers?

quote:
Originally posted by dstrukt
Hey All

Im looking at getting some new speakers for my set up at home. I need something fairly cheap but that can belt out some decent sound at a decent volume. i have no clue where to start here so any help would be mostly appreciated

main use for these babies will be when im practising and house parties.

Okay, here is where you start...

First, how much can you spend on the system? You have a minisystem, right? You might want to sell it.

Are you interested in some active monitors that will point at you AND some big stereo speakers to thump the party with? What is your total budget? What about amplification? What else will the speakers be used for?

Posted by dstrukt on Jul-23-2003 20:27:

Ah well ive only got a buget of �300 im mainly just after something that can hammer out some decent sounds at a loud volume

Posted by DJ Chrono on Jul-24-2003 02:04:

What is that, 675 CND?

so take 275 for the amp, and you're left with 400.00 for speakers. not that much.. but you can get away with a pair of Polk Audio R30 or Athena ASF1 tower speakers.

should be good enough for your purposes!

Posted by Breeze on Jul-24-2003 11:57:

if ure going to play house parties and going for loud sound(using alot of power) make sure u have a really good power amp otheriwse u can end with no music at the party after 2 hours.