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sockman

Audiophyte
Hey Guys,

I'm looking to buy some speakers from best buy with my employee discount (cost + 5%, so it's pretty good) and I want to make sure I don't buy overpriced junk. I have no idea what brands are reputable or anything, I am a complete audio newbie. All I know is that the two old Sony bookshelf speakers that my uncle gave me just don't cut the mustard. The music just sounds kinda flat. Now I don't need anything super high end as the source audio is going to either be mp3's encoded at V0 burned to CD (44.1 khz right?), played from a sony DVD player, or its going to be coming from a usb creative xfi go soundcard which only outputs 48khz 24bit audio. I'm going to be using the speakers in a room thats aprox. 12' by 12'. Take at look at the speaker listings and tell me if there's anything there that you would recommend. I can't use the discount on anything that isn't in the store so ignore anything that says "available online only." Also Im looking for stuff listed at less than 400$ (basically it comes down to the Sony, Polk, or Klipsch)

Floor speakers: bestbuy.com/site/Speakers/Floor-Speakers/abcat0205003.c?id=abcat0205003

bookshelf: bestbuy.com/site/Speakers/Bookshelf-Speakers/abcat0205001.c?id=abcat0205001


Thanks in advance for any advice! Any feedback at all is very welcome.
 
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jamie2112

Banned
Sorry to chime in with my own opinion but none of the brands you mentioned are good to my ears.Also being a BB employee don't you know any of the magnolia people in your store?They would be able to answer most of your questions I would expect.Also for speakers less than $400 I would be looking at some online speaker companies such as Epos,EMP,Axiom,RBH,Aperion,SVS,Emotiva,TSC,ect.Also are you wanting a sub with your setup?I myself would not buy ANY of the products you are looking for from BB,but thats just me. www.audiogon.com is also a GREAT place to buy used speakers.
 
selkec

selkec

Audioholic
I agree. DOnt buy anything from best buy in that price range. 400 wont get you much at a retail store. You mentioned polks. Well look on ebay for the polk direct store. You can get a much better deal there for some rtia series speakers. Just a thought. Or like the above mentioned. Look at internet direct companies. Much better for the money.
 
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sockman

Audiophyte
I have no problem if you think all these speakers are junk. That's why I posted here in the first place! I welcome all comments/opinions. The only reason I wanted to go with best buy is employees get a really good discount. If you think all of the ones I mentioned aren't worth the money, what would you say is the cheapest set of speakers on there that are worth picking up?
 
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db682

Audiophyte
Can you get any of the DefTechs? If so I would be all over those. I got mine from a magnolia store. Believe it or not they actually gave me a good deal for a large package deal. My local small shop DefTech dealer said he wasnt supposed to go below MSRP and he couldnt give me the deal BB was giving me. I love my DefTechs. I just got a pair of the AW6500 for my patio and cant wait to hook them up.
 
bandphan

bandphan

Banned
db682 said:
Can you get any of the DefTechs? If so I would be all over those. I got mine from a magnolia store. Believe it or not they actually gave me a good deal for a large package deal. My local small shop DefTech dealer said he wasnt supposed to go below MSRP and he couldnt give me the deal BB was giving me. I love my DefTechs. I just got a pair of the AW6500 for my patio and cant wait to hook them up.
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and why:eek:
 
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highfigh

Seriously, I have no life.
selkec said:
I agree. DOnt buy anything from best buy in that price range. 400 wont get you much at a retail store. You mentioned polks. Well look on ebay for the polk direct store. You can get a much better deal there for some rtia series speakers. Just a thought. Or like the above mentioned. Look at internet direct companies. Much better for the money.
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Read his post again- he works there and can buy them for cost + 5%.
 
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db682

Audiophyte
bandphan said:
and why:eek:
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Because they are good speakers thats why.

I agree $400 isnt going to get him much but you probably dont see that and assume he falls into your same income range. He works at BB, he gets them practically at cost, he's got a $400 budget, and he is just looking for something to replace his old bookshelfs.
 
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bandphan

bandphan

Banned
db682 said:
Because they are good speakers thats why.

I agree $400 isnt going to get him much but you probably dont see that and assume he falls into your same income range. He works at BB, he gets them practically at cost, he's got a $400 budget, and he is just looking for something to replace his old bookshelfs.
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:p but remember,,,,, what do I know?

 
AcuDefTechGuy

AcuDefTechGuy

Audioholic Jedi
As long as the speakers sound great to you, don't worry about brand name or what people say.

The most important thing is the return policy just in case the speakers don't sound great in your room.

After that, just sit back and actually enjoy the beauty in life which is the music and movies, not all the technical details and gripes, etc.:D
 
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db682

Audiophyte
bandphan said:


:p but remember,,,,, what do I know?

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Dude, do you not read any of his post? Dont get all defensive cause the guy cant afford Martins or B W's. Why is it always gotta be the douche bags that blow all there money on expensive speakers that think that they are gods gift to sound. I am no more impressed with you or your signature then I am the old dude that drives around in a convertible corvette thinking its going to get him laid. You probably live in an apartment, lease your BMW and jerk off regularly to your big, pretty speakers. All this while thinking to yourself "Im the man!" The arrogance in your posts is to funny. I'm laughing at you, not with you! Get over yourself.

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bandphan

bandphan

Banned
db682 said:
Dude, do you not read any of his post? Dont get all defensive cause the guy cant afford Martins or B W's. Why is it always gotta be the douche bags that blow all there money on expensive speakers that think that they are gods gift to sound. I am no more impressed with you or your signature then I am the old dude that drives around in a convertible corvette thinking its going to get him laid. You probably live in an apartment, lease your BMW and jerk off regularly to your big, pretty speakers. All this while thinking to yourself "Im the man!" The arrogance in your posts is to funny. I'm laughing at you, not with you! Get over yourself.

db
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I was poking fun, lighting up Francis;) Im the man is an Anthrax song, and im far from high and mighty, also what i do in my home with my hand shouldnt concern you:p Not that there is any thing wrong with that if it does:) Stop talking about Dave and his vette and I dont drive a bmw:cool: Stick around have some fun and enjoy the hobby, if not you'll be on bp meds and miserable

scott(not dude)
 
AVRat

AVRat

Audioholic Ninja
Personally, if this is your only route, the TSi-400s look to be your best option. Make sure you listen to them first.
 
AcuDefTechGuy

AcuDefTechGuy

Audioholic Jedi
bandphan said:
I was poking fun, lighting up Francis;) Im the man is an Anthrax song, and im far from high and mighty, also what i do in my home with my hand shouldnt concern you:p Not that there is any thing wrong with that if it does:) Stop talking about Dave and his vette and I dont drive a bmw:cool: Stick around have some fun and enjoy the hobby, if not you'll be on bp meds and miserable

scott(not dude)
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You know I actually heard some MartinLogan speakers at a dealer once, and I thought they sounded great- I mean a lot better than the $8K Krell speakers they had.

......Always as good as mine.:D:D

****heee***heee
 
lsiberian

lsiberian

Audioholic Overlord
For the poor man I always suggest the Behringer 2031p's.

I don't think you can beat them in your price range. The will flat out smoke anything in Best Buy.
 
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