Audio Advice
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- rainman
I've got a pair of monsoon speakers + Amp (
) that I've used as a make shift sound system for halloween... for all the creepy sounds. Unfortunately I think I've done some damage to them and they aren't sounding the greatest these days. :)Yeah, I know... stupid.
Anyway, I'm looking to upgrade to a better system. Problem is I'm not an audiophile. I want to purchase something that:
1. sounds great (duh)
2. I can play my music on my computer
3. something that sounds great for movies (when I watch something while I work)
4. I'd like to hang/attach to my ceiling so something that is designed for that purpose.I've read good things about http://www.monitoraudiousa.com and http://www.audioengineusa.com ... but I'm just a little gunshy.. especially since I can't test drive them.
I'm kinda splurging so, at this point, all suggestions are welcomed.
- acescence0
what's your budget? I assume you want something powered vs separates? the ceiling is not a good place to put speakers, or anywhere near a wall/corner. you can get brackets to wall mount any speakers though, but for optimal quality they should be at ear level.
- acescence0
well anyway, regardless, here are my top 3...
1. Genelec 8030A
2. Dynaudio BM5a
3. ADAM A7these are all professional studio reference monitors. your favorite records were mixed on a pair of monitors from one of the 3 manufacturers above.
- freeskihp0
I am using audioengine a2's right now. They are fantastic desktop speakers and the warranty is absurd, if anything breaks they will send you a replacement next day
- camer0
Advent speakers and Luxman amplifier. Yes from the 1970's. Can't be beat. They will sound really good. And won't break the bank.
- craig's list might find you the ones you need all for under a grand depending on the amp
camer - Can be beat. There have been some advances in the last 40 years.monospaced
- craig's list might find you the ones you need all for under a grand depending on the amp
- rainman0
Thanks for all the input!
What are everyone's thoughts on the 5.1 systems?
- rainman0
Acescence... Powered means they'd have built in amplifiers but also require more wiring? Like individually powered with their own plug in? Correct?
I'd prefer a cleaner approach... like the one I have... each speaker wired to subwoofer.
In regards to ceiling mounted... my office is in the basement and the ceiling is a bunch of joists. I imagined attaching to the joists and pointing downwards towards where I sit. Not a good scenario?
I guess maybe I'm envisioning something more like a surround sound you'd build around an entertainment system... only for my office. hm...