Hey guys, so I've learned the error of my ways and am going to get rid of the Logitech Z2300s I'm currently rolling with. For headphones, I have a pair of Audio Technica ES7s and some Etymotic ER6is.
I'm using an Asus M2N-E motherboard with onboard audio. It has s/pdif but I've never used it.
Basically, as a college student, I sit at my desk quite a bit and I need speakers+a receiver that'll be good at a distance of ~3 feet. Room isn't much of an issue; I'm pretty creative and will build shelves if I need to. I've done a lot of digging on craigslist and found the following receivers:
Obviously, I can probably haggle these prices down.
Sony STR-DE485 $85
Onkyo TX-DS555 ???
Technics SA-AX610 $75
Yamaha RX-V659 $100
Sherwood S-7450 $20
RCA STAV-3860 $55
Marantz TA-100 $99
Marantz SR2000 $60
Marantz 2100 $99
Marantz 2015 $75
Pioneer R50 100 $75
Pioneer VSX-D711 $70
Pioneer VSX-401 $40
Pioneer VSX-D409 $50
Pioneer VSX-9300 $35
Pioneer SX 780 $20
Pioneer VSX-9500S $25
Pioneer QX-949 $75
Pioneer VSX-D701 $55
Pioneer VSX D411 $75
Pioneer VSX-415 $100
Pioneer VSX D5035 $75
Pioneer SX535 $90
Pioneer SA5500 II $60
Pioneer VSX 4509S $100
Pioneer VSX-D503S $100
As for speakers:
Klipsch Synergy B2 $150
Denon USC-20F $85
Pioneer S-H153-B-K $45
B&W DM110 $100
I'm not against buying online although it seems like I should be able to do pretty well (at least in the receiver aspect) locally.
I was hoping you guys could tell me what the best deal was? I'm looking to spend <=$200 total including speakers.
I play games occasionally but primarily listen to music and watch online TV. I listen mostly to classical, lo-fi, trance, progressive, and a little rock now and then. I don't particularly care for booming bass or crave massive volume. I'm in a dorm building and want something that sounds great when I'm studying or working on stuff. I never listen to pop, country, or rap so don't worry about that
How it handles video shouldn't really weigh in on the decision.
Thanks again!
