Looking at cheap, craigslist speakers, JVC sp 7300 and Pioneer cs-j821t

[collegeaudio]

Talked him down to $70 for both pairs. Thoughts? Worth it? I am looking for as much value for my money as I can get - I'm on a college budget (see the name) but enjoy higher quality audio than most.

To get around the 5 posts/link thing, google: nh.craigslist.org/ele/2678374380

 

[zieglj01]

If you prefer higher quality sound - then skip those speakers.
What is your max budget?

 

[j_garcia]

How tight is your budget? The Dayton BR-1 is on sale right now and shipping is almost free ($9.99):
Dayton BR-1 6-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Monitor Speaker Kit Pair 300-640

 

[collegeaudio]

I was trying my best to keep it under $150 with an amp. Bang for the buck is key, thus my reasoning for trying craigslist. For less than $15 per speaker they seemed hard to beat. I'd be keeping one set and giving the other to my sister.

 

[j_garcia]

I'd look for some old 90s Infinitys then. Good sound and can be had on the cheap, though they will likely need refoaming on the large drivers (~$10 each).

For the price, the JVCs will likely give you sound, but quality sound? No. Can good sound be achived at $150 used? Yes, but I'd try to split that budget more like 50/50.

 

[collegeaudio]

Heres a whole setup for $200 or best offer. Infinity speakers.

Thoughts?

nh.craigslist.org/ele/2693770502

Two other pairs:
nh.craigslist.org/ele/2643347925

nh.craigslist.org/ele/2651196776

 

[collegeaudio]

These are almost completely for music by the way.

 

[collegeaudio]

Those links are not working. Here they are:

$200 setup. Wigs in picture #2 are a little creepy though.
Onkyo Receiver/5 Speakers and Large Base

Others:
Infinity studio monitor 152
Speakers Pair of Infinity SS2002
Infinity Speakers
infinity speakers
Infinity RS-125 Pair Speakers Black Excellent Condition A+++ - $30

 

[zieglj01]

Here they are:
$200 setup. Wigs in picture #2 are a little creepy though.
Onkyo Receiver/5 Speakers and Large Base

As long as everything looks good, and sounds good - then this is
a good deal.

 

[collegeaudio]

I think I missed that deal. Do any of the others look good?

 

[j_garcia]

Those 152s look like what I was thinking of, but $100 is too high for them with damaged surrounds on the woofers.

The RS125s look OK too for that price.

 

[collegeaudio]

What would be a fair price, is fixing the tears easy? I offers $60 in order to order to negotiate a bit. Also offered $25 for the 125's.

 

[j_garcia]

That sounds about right, I was thinking $50. Looks like most places have the refoam kits for $30 which will repair two woofers.

 

[collegeaudio]

He wouldnt go lower than $100. Neeexxtttt...

 

[collegeaudio]

Sony STR-DB940 5.1 Multimedia Receiver

Thoughts on this receiver to start off my system? Will I be able to connect digital sources (laptop, ipod) with relative ease?

 

[aliengtr]

you guys drive me crazy, talking out your butts based on name brand without ever hearing the speaker.thats a mistake. I almost sold a set of jvc 7300 without hearing them,but upon plugging them in and hearing, I am keeping them. they offer a fantastic full range hi quality sound. I would put them up against most book shelf from polk and klipsch of which i am selling both.hardly any bass and tiny midrange.The smaller bookshelf just cant compete.I have $300 paragdim bookshelf and the jvc's sound fuller. they are really a great sounding speaker.great even bass as it should.good balance & soundstage.

 

[markw]

Whatever floats your boat, alien. Personally, to me they look like something that came from one of those horrid all-in-one tower systems they sold from the late '70's to the 'early '90's.

In any case, some of us have been involved in this hobby for quite a long time and our range of experience and exposure, both professionally and hobbiest, just might surprise you.

And, you DO realize this thread is five years old, doncha?