Hi folks,
Long story short, I'm turning 30 and my wife asked me what I wanted. Without hesitation I said I wanted to build a listening room setup. Since then I have done a huge amount of research and, to be honest, I am simply overwhelmed. The only things I have been able to narrow down are the speakers and the Budget:
Budget: I can spend $2500-$3000.
Possible Speakers:
-KEF Q900: $1598.98/pair
-PSB Image T6: $1300/pair
-Dynaudio Excite X12: $1200/pair
I am unsure if should get a sub with the KEF or PSB as they are full range.
I also unfamiliar with amplification and am unsure if I can use an integrated amp by itself or if I need a pre-amp or power-amp.
Other Pertinent Details:
-I listen to every thing from classical to acoustic folk to heavy metal to very heavy metal.
-The system will be primarily used with LP's and computer based sources
-The room size is negotiable, I have several candidates ranging from small to medium. No carpet in any of them.
-A turntable must be included in the budget as I do not own one.
-It is almost impossible for me to audition anything because of my location. I am at the mercy of other's opinions.
Please help me build a system that I will be happy with for many years.
Thank you all in advance for any advice you can offer.
Hi folks,
Long story short, I'm turning 30 and my wife asked me what I wanted. Without hesitation I said I wanted to build a listening room setup. Since then I have done a huge amount of research and, to be honest, I am simply overwhelmed. The only things I have been able to narrow down are the speakers and the Budget:
Budget: I can spend $2500-$3000.
Possible Speakers:
-KEF Q900: $1598.98/pair
-PSB Image T6: $1300/pair
-Dynaudio Excite X12: $1200/pair
I am unsure if should get a sub with the KEF or PSB as they are full range.
I also unfamiliar with amplification and am unsure if I can use an integrated amp by itself or if I need a pre-amp or power-amp.
Other Pertinent Details:
-I listen to every thing from classical to acoustic folk to heavy metal to very heavy metal.
-The system will be primarily used with LP's and computer based sources
-The room size is negotiable, I have several candidates ranging from small to medium. No carpet in any of them.
-A turntable must be included in the budget as I do not own one.
-It is almost impossible for me to audition anything because of my location. I am at the mercy of other's opinions.
Please help me build a system that I will be happy with for many years.
Thank you all in advance for any advice you can offer.