So I just recently graduated college and I've been scraping by on whatever bargains and deals I can find for my audio equipment, but now I have a real job and I'm looking to start taking things to the next level.
Problem is, there's too damn much audio equipment to sort through everyday (well, I don't think so but my girlfriend would have an aneurysm if I spent as much time as I'd like searching for new equipment). Additionally, I see all the crazy systems with speakers and amps I've never even heard of that are worth $20k, and I need some help taking these steps in moderation (maybe I'll get there someday). So, I come to you, the fine people of AudioKarma to see how I can potentially start building up my system for an ultimate listening experience.
Currently my system consists of:
In terms of budget, I'm thinking I'll probably be spending roughly $2,000 over the next year, so not enough to get into the upper echelon, but I definitely feel that I can make some drastic improvements. In terms of actual improvements that I'd prefer to see, my turntable is a piece of ****. I've recapped it and the speed stability is still god awful, and I spend about 10% of my time hovering over the strobe light to make sure it doesn't wobble off again. It's infuriating. Other than that, I have been looking into the Crite's titanium tweeter diaphragms for the KG4s and potentially the crossovers as well.
Any feedback would be much appreciated, whether its actual advice or just telling me how stupid I am. Please also feel free to just point me in a direction, I am more than willing and capable of doing my own research as well, just don't know where to even start.
TL;DR: Make my patchwork setup into a force to be reckoned with.
Problem is, there's too damn much audio equipment to sort through everyday (well, I don't think so but my girlfriend would have an aneurysm if I spent as much time as I'd like searching for new equipment). Additionally, I see all the crazy systems with speakers and amps I've never even heard of that are worth $20k, and I need some help taking these steps in moderation (maybe I'll get there someday). So, I come to you, the fine people of AudioKarma to see how I can potentially start building up my system for an ultimate listening experience.
Currently my system consists of:
- Pioneer PL-5 TT w/ AT VM95C cart
- Pioneer SX-680 Receiver
- Klipsch KG4 Speakers
In terms of budget, I'm thinking I'll probably be spending roughly $2,000 over the next year, so not enough to get into the upper echelon, but I definitely feel that I can make some drastic improvements. In terms of actual improvements that I'd prefer to see, my turntable is a piece of ****. I've recapped it and the speed stability is still god awful, and I spend about 10% of my time hovering over the strobe light to make sure it doesn't wobble off again. It's infuriating. Other than that, I have been looking into the Crite's titanium tweeter diaphragms for the KG4s and potentially the crossovers as well.
Any feedback would be much appreciated, whether its actual advice or just telling me how stupid I am. Please also feel free to just point me in a direction, I am more than willing and capable of doing my own research as well, just don't know where to even start.
TL;DR: Make my patchwork setup into a force to be reckoned with.
