What can I do with this equipment

[Smartass408]

I just found this stuff in my parents garage and I was wondering if there was anything I could do with it. Here's a list of the stuff I found:

• JVC RX-505VTN receiver, I looked on the back and I think it said 230W
• TEAC EQA-22 Graphic equalizer
• tape deck
• CD player
• a pair of pioneer CS-G911 Speakers
• some small bose speakers
• and a pair of Fisher STV-853 speakers (I think they're 50w)

Any of this stuff decent or should I forget about turning this into any type of entertainment system. Btw I do realize most of this stuff is probably as old or older than I. I'm 21 btw in college so I don't have a ton of disposable income. But If it would only be a couple hundred or so to get some decent sound I might be able to swing that. I realize those fisher speakers are kinda low for modern type receivers not sure about the specs of the other speakers, I could prolly find out if I looked harder.

Thanks for the help guys.

 

[mannoiaj]

Depends on how serious you are about audio. If you're serious about sound, sell all that stuff on ebay and start from scratch with a pair of good speakers and an integrated amp.

 

[skizzerflake]

It's the core of a mid-fi, retro stereo system. Add a turntable from E Bay and you're off on the way-back machine. If the speakers are not trashed from cone rot, you can use the equalizer to partially offset their weak top and bottom end. I don't know if it would "entertain" you but it might be fun to get it running. It might be a good idea to clean the contacts and get a can of air to blow out dust.