condenser Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Hey guys, I am getting a record player (a basic Sony) but have yet to buy speakers for it. I am looking to spend around $40. What would you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Computer speakers with a subwoofer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluessinger Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Can't go wrong with comp speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appendicitis Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Go on craigslist and buy something beat up and vintage, you may even find something decent for that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condenser Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 Thanks so far. Which of these 2 speaker / sub sets would you choose? http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-S220-Spea....9 826794&sr=1-4 or http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-LS21-Stereo-Speaker-System/dp/B0015C30J0/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t Any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condenser Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christopheric Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 i actually just got these in from amazon today: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-00038.... 9859260&sr=8-1 so far i am pleased with them. they were highly recommended from a friend at work. i just have them hooked up to my computer though, not my turntable. the price is already good, but there is also a $10 manufacturers mail-in rebate (if you purchase by saturday), which makes it even better. just another idea for you. hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedon Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 And what do you guys recommend in the 100-150$ price range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
httran Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I like the Klipsch 2.1 speakers but they have some durability issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croy Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 just buy some old speakers off Craigslist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I can't believe people are seriously suggesting computer speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
666666 Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Yeah, just use Craigslist. I got some wonderful EPI 100s for $40. Just make sure the foaming looks good, or that you're prepared to refoam them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I can't believe people are seriously suggesting computer speakers. What other choices does he have with a $40 budget? I'm guessing the TT is going to be run directly to the speakers through a line connection. A $40 budget isn't going to buy an amp/receiver, preamp and real speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alertthemute Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Save your money and buy real gear then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Save your money and buy real gear then. This. There's no point in rushing to have a turntable if it won't sound much better than your iTunes. Save the money. Keep researching. A few years ago o got a great deal on a pioneer home theater system. I replaced the speakers and have my preamp/mixer hooked up to it. Sounds great and I didn't spend a whole lot of money. But had I gotten everything at once I wouldve settled for something crappy and regretted it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I can't believe people are seriously suggesting computer speakers. What other choices does he have with a $40 budget? I'm guessing the TT is going to be run directly to the speakers through a line connection. A $40 budget isn't going to buy an amp/receiver, preamp and real speakers. Clearly you have never been to a thrift store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillhole Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I just recently helped a friend upgrade out of his computer speaker/TT setup and it was TERRIBLE. The sound was just atrocious. He was using a Creative 2.1 setup. He swapped in a $6.99 Kenwood receiver and $21 Fisher speakers, all bought from thrift stores. Still not that great, but miles better than the computer speaker setup. Sure it will get the music pumping, but there isn't really much enjoyment when its so muffled and dead sounding. Hold out and get a real stereo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
666666 Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Just be patient. Do some research and determine what speaker brands you think might suit your taste. Lean toward vintage for the best value (JBL, EPI, Acoustic Research, Polk, just to name a few). Then search Craigslist for them every day. You will get a deal. I don't know where you are in CA, but I found these on the SF Craigslist in two minutes. Even with the replacement woofers, I'm guessing the AR would kill any computer speakers: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/ele/1856438391.html http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ele/1858957391.html Also, you're going to need some sort of amp or receiver, even if your TT has an internal phono preamp. Dreamover is right: if you want to take advantage of the sound quality of vinyl, you can't do it with computer speakers. Be patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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