pushbacktosquare Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 So, I'm currently trying to build up my turntable set up from the ground up. Here's what I have so far: Updated 05/08/2012 Receiver: Pioneer Stereo Receiver Model SX-3800 Turntable: Stanton T55 Here's what I still need: Speakers: TBD Not a serious conflict, but could use some recommendations for some speakers in the $200 dollar range that would complement this set up. Recently upgraded your (bookshelf) speakers and have any equipment you don't use that was reliable? Hit me up, and maybe I can pick it up off of you. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Dopp Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 How much are you looking to spend on the turntable? I really love the Pro-Ject Debut III. It sounds great right of out the box and it's really upgradable as well. Definitely worth the $349 price tag. I would recommend this over anything else in that price range, but that's just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushbacktosquare Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 I'd also like to stay within a 200 dollar range for the turntable expenses. I'm really in no position to spend 600+ dollars on a whole set up. Maybe in the distant future... but for now, just want something decent set up that will be used for listening purposes in my bedroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckpig Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 i have a stanton t55 i'd sell. i used it before i upgraded to a music hall mmf 2.2. it will do the job until you wanna move up to a better quality table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushbacktosquare Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 i have a stanton t55 i'd sell. i used it before i upgraded to a music hall mmf 2.2. it will do the job until you wanna move up to a better quality table. Thanks man, PM'd you. Will definitely consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipsterasfolk Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I got my Pro-Ject for $245. Since the are phasing out the Debut III w/ the Carbon you should be able to find a sweet deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushbacktosquare Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 I got my Pro-Ject for $245. Since the are phasing out the Debut III w/ the Carbon you should be able to find a sweet deal! They're getting rid of the current model? Hm, still a little more than I'd like to spend at the moment. I think my biggest investment will probably be the speakers. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushbacktosquare Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Fixed. Thanks StuckPig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyacrash Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I got my Pro-Ject for $245. Since the are phasing out the Debut III w/ the Carbon you should be able to find a sweet deal! is the Carbon better? What's different about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I got my Pro-Ject for $245. Since the are phasing out the Debut III w/ the Carbon you should be able to find a sweet deal! is the Carbon better? What's different about it? Carbon tonearm, which should be a big step up from the regular one, and a better cartridge. Of course the price will be higher as well (by €50 in EU). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Also, get these and don't look back: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Paradigm-Mini-Mo....#ht_500wt_ 1205 These should get the job done as well: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-PSB-Image-B4-Compact-Bookshelf-Speakers-Dark-Cherry-/160797561478?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item2570481286#ht_500wt_1205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papermonsters Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I have two Bose bookshelf speakers I would sell you for a good price if you are interested. They work well for me but I'm pretty much ready to upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Learn how to build your own pre/power amps....be cooler if you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushbacktosquare Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 I have two Bose bookshelf speakers I would sell you for a good price if you are interested. They work well for me but I'm pretty much ready to upgrade. I've been told to stay away from Bose when it comes to vinyl / turntable set-ups . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 You should stay away from Bose when it comes to sound in general. They did make some good speakers back in the day though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushbacktosquare Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Also, get these and don't look back:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Paradigm-Mini-Mo....#ht_500wt_ 1205 These should get the job done as well: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-PSB-Image-B4-Compact-Bookshelf-Speakers-Dark-Cherry-/160797561478?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item2570481286#ht_500wt_1205 Thanks again for these suggestions. I'll look around Audiogon and eBay and see if I can snag something similar to this. Now that I have the receiver and the turntable figured out, the speakers is that last piece of the puzzle I need. Pumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluethumb Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I would say spend the extra cash on the turntable for now, especially if only an extra $45 gets you the Pro-ject Debut III. That's the table I have (paid $349) and I absolutely love it. As for speakers I got a pair of these and couldn't be happier: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V2UBSI/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00 I've seen them for less than that on occasion, you can get a steal on a used pair of these. In my opinion it's almost always worth spending the extra cash now and not having to replace or upgrade your table/speaker two years down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushbacktosquare Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 I would say spend the extra cash on the turntable for now, especially if only an extra $45 gets you the Pro-ject Debut III. That's the table I have (paid $349) and I absolutely love it. As for speakers I got a pair of these and couldn't be happier:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V2UBSI/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00 I've seen them for less than that on occasion, you can get a steal on a used pair of these. In my opinion it's almost always worth spending the extra cash now and not having to replace or upgrade your table/speaker two years down the road. Thanks for the speaker suggestion! Do these work well without a sub? I see that Amazon suggests adding them both? just curious if you use them with or without a sub. Edit: Found these on black for significantly cheaper on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-RTi-A1-Black-Pr-Open-Box-2-Way-Bookshelf-Speaker-/160777723845?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item256f195fc5#ht_3616wt_902 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluethumb Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks for the speaker suggestion! Do these work well without a sub? I see that Amazon suggests adding them both? just curious if you use them with or without a sub. Edit: Found these on black for significantly cheaper on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-RTi-A1-Black-Pr-Open-Box-2-Way-Bookshelf-Speaker-/160777723845?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item256f195fc5#ht_3616wt_902 Nice find. I think they have plenty of bass for what I listen to (mostly indie, folk, ambient, punk, some electronic, etc.). A sub would fill it out nicely but definitely not necessary. I'm just running through an older Marantz receiver too, so I would highly recommend these speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushbacktosquare Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 If these last around on eBay for the next couple of weeks, I will definitely bite the bullet on these. Thanks for the recommendation, and I'll let you know what I end up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 For speakers, get these:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290202 They sound very good and will hit low for bookshelf speakers, so a sub is not necessary. That is priced for the PAIR and has free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushbacktosquare Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thanks for the tip man! Will definitely take those speakers into consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoney1 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-652 I haven't heard these ones personally but I read about them a while ago here: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-20005175-47.html Cheap as hell, so it could be worth a shot? or maybe that sounds dicey to you. Anyway, my 2¢ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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