Dorm Room Setup Advice

[999Sam999]

Hello everybody, I'm new here so if this is in the wrong place I apologize. I'm looking to get a setup for my college dorm (and apartment after this coming school year). I'm open to suggestions, and if you want more information I'll post it. Thanks for your time!

 

[Cos]

Step 1: Budget, what is it?

 

[markw]

Step 2: Two channel stereo or multi-channel HT?

 

[999Sam999]

My apologies, I forgot to put that in. Budget is $400, and due to budget and space stereo setup for now.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

what's intended usage?

 

[afterlife2]

If you have a computer setup in your dorm you can get a nice pair of these: Amazon.com: M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Active Studio Monitor Speakers: Musical Instruments
or
Amazon.com: LP-2020A+ Lepai Tripath Class-T Hi-Fi Audio Mini Amplifier with Power Supply: Electronics + this power supply http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0023Y9EQC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS22-LR-Designed-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers/dp/B008NCD2LG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399763401&sr=8-1&keywords=pioneer+bookshelf
and sub if you want it:
http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sub-1000-10-100-watt-powered-subwoofer--300-628

 

[999Sam999]

Amazon.com: LP-2020A+ Lepai Tripath Class-T Hi-Fi Audio Mini Amplifier with Power Supply: Electronics + this power supply http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0023Y9EQC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Why does the standard power supply not work?

And intended usage is music and gaming. Predominantly music, since I have more time for listening to music than I do gaming.

 

[afterlife2]

The one supplied is cheap and won't handle the power, thus giving you a lower volume. I can attest to it since I have a similar setup.

These are nice as well: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrs201bl/yamaha-r-s201-natural-sound-stereo-receiver/1.html
and
http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamhtr3064bl/yamaha-htr-3064-5.1-a/v-digital-receiver-like-rx-v371/1.html

 

[999Sam999]

Thanks for the reply. The first one looks similar to one I was looking at earlier, only cheaper.

 

[afterlife2]

No problem. I think the second choice is your best bet and when you're ready you can have a nice 5.1 setup for games and movies. Looks like the last one too. I'd jump on it if I were you.

 

[zieglj01]

Thanks for the reply. The first one looks similar to one I was looking at earlier, only cheaper.

I would go with the 5.1 option Yamaha - you can play stereo with it - and as stated,
you have the 5.1 option for later. What speakers are you gong with?

 

[999Sam999]

I'm thinking the Pioneers recommended a couple posts back. And in the previous post I meant the second one.

 

[afterlife2]

Wait lol this one is more up to date model and same price: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00IWURW6U

 

[999Sam999]

What's the general consensus on the quality/durability of refurbished items? Just wondering because I know that can save a lot of money

 

[afterlife2]

You can read this thread, but basically it's like new and you save money like you said: http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/general-av-discussions/90452-accessories-4-less-experiences.html

 

[afterlife2]

You can also check these speakers out, less than 95 bucks shipped. I love mine: http://www.amazon.com/Nxg-Satellite-Speaker-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B0044UHVOK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1399861708&sr=8-2&keywords=nxg+4.1

 

[999Sam999]

Thanks for the link to that thread. No qualms about it now just gotta get that job later today, wait a couple months, and I can start getting my setup together