Which is the best then?

[flyv65]

I'd start haunting audiogon.com for speakers and electronics: you can find some stunning deals on mid- to hi-quality speakers as well as a receiver, or separates should you chose to go that way. Audiogon is a pretty fairly run auction board and I've seen some stuff go by that I would've jumped on with both feet if I wasn't saving for something particular...

If I was in your shoes, I'd look a getting a good deal on the electronics I want, and start saving for some speakers that *really* tickle your fancy. I've seen electronics advance make generational leaps every 3 to 5 years or so_but a set of speakers that do it for you will last 20 to 25 years...get the ones that sound the best to you, almost regardless of cost.

Bryan...speakers and your room determine the sound you hear...

 

[sjdgpt]

Speakers are like choosing a wife

What is the best speaker?

How about asking me to choose your wife for you as well?

There are blondes, and brunettes, and red-heads (hmmmmm just thinking of one right now).

You want one that is tall, short, good kissing height while wearing 4" heels?

By the way, how tall are you?

Then there are busty ones, petite ones, scrawny ones, skinny ones, ones that come with soft rounded curves that are good for *deleted*

(oops, sorry, children read this website).

How much do you want to spend? Will she be happy with your paycheck from the 6 hours that you work at 7-11, or will you have to become an low-life sleazy personal injury lawyer to make enough to keep her happy?


Picking speakers is worse than picking a wife. I would really hesitate picking out a speaker for you, but I will pick out a wife for you if you want.

 

[Ohmage]

The rest should be allocated to room acoustics, electronics, cables, in that order.

Buying a new house for room acoustics? That is hardly a budget!

Ohmage.