• The move to the new server is done. There are some software and database maintenance updates in process. This has us passing the hat around to help out. We appreciate any donations. Seriously, even a dollar helps. The payment page may be found here - https://www.audiokarma.org/support.html

This again: Help a beginner!

R

rudolph_russ

New Member
This question has probably been asked quite a couple of times, but I need help with my first real set up.

I've been listening to music for as long as I can remember and have had a couple of cheap computer speakers for quite some time and as they stopped working I figured it was time for an upgrade.

These are my questions: should I go active/passive? Which are the absolute essentials I need? Any suggestions?

Room: I live in a very small room, but am planning to move out before upgrading again so no need to think too much about that

Music: Blues/pop, Jazz and Funk have been top of my list lately. The most notable names being John Mayer, Jacob Collier, Snarky Puppy and Vulfpeck.

Budget: 150-250€? I really can't tell what kind of money will get you a decent sound. I am looking to come through as cheaply as possible.

Source: I have a collection of CDs I can't listen to except in the car so I will probably buy a CD player. An aux/computer option would also be nice.

I was thinking of buying something second-hand, maybe vintage, I heard you can get very decent sound for little money.

Here is what I found on our version of ebay (only speakers - didn't dare to go any further):

-Heco precision 100 (80€):
http://m.bolha.com/avdio-in-video/a...recision-100-1335177389.html?aclct=1527690973

-AUNA LINE 300-SF-WN(70€):
http://m.bolha.com/avdio-in-video/a...ih-zvocnikov-1324119402.html?aclct=1528327573

- Grundig Super Hi-Fi box 650 (140€):
http://m.bolha.com/avdio-in-video/a...professional-1335421520.html?aclct=1527791936

- Jamo AJM 105 - really cheap option, just for trying out, maybe its a gem?(20€):
http://m.bolha.com/avdio-in-video/a...jamo-ajm-105-1333715818.html?aclct=1526326002

Thoughts? Thank you in advance
 
Register to hide this ad
If you are listening to music through your computer, you should rip your CDs to a lossless format, such as FLAC. That way you do not need to get a CD player.

When first starting out, I think it is a good idea to buy used, either vintage or newer. It is difficult to buy exactly what you need the first time. Listening to music is like drinking wine. At first, almost anything seems good. But over time, your taste develops and what was good, is recognized as being just okay. If you buy used, you can try different speakers and equipment. As you learn and as your taste develops, you can sell the used equipment to get your money back, and then you can buy other, better equipment.
 
When looking for speakers, I'd check out local charity shops and the like as well. People often have to move house, after all, and speakers are big and slightly fragile so a lot of folks end up donating them rather than shipping them back when moving house due to studies, jobs, deployments, etc. I can't speak for Slovenia, but here in Finland I've come across some pretty hefty and impressive speakers for a relative pittance because people today are more interested in surround systems for their movies than two-channel for music.
 
Thank you both for the insight.
I'll keep an eye out for sales. I guess I'll just have to buy something and work from there - Its impossible to get something perfect first time. :)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom