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In the Thread: Good commercial speakers
Post Subject: Step 1 RevisitedPosted by jessie.dazzle on: 9/6/2007
Samuel wrote :
"...Step 1) no way .... i will never buy Cabass speakers..."
Samuel,
I did not at all mean to recommend Cabasse speakers... My point is not brand-specific... I just happen to stop on that pair as an example of a more or less consumer grade offering with a decent reputation (I have zero experience with them, so probably should have avoided using THAT example)... You could easily substitute older JBLs, Grundig, Yamaha, etc. The idea is to get yourself something relatively inexpensive, but nevertheless full range capable, right now, to fill the void and keep you from spending stupid money without knowing what exactly you are doing... This will allow you to take a distance, and see things more clearly. You can then take the time necessary to build a system that corresponds to your ideal. It will be far more educational.
Another way of handling "Step 1" would be to pick up a good pair of "audiophile-approved" speakers on the second hand market (being careful to avoid anything that "drills holes in your head"!!!)... Use them as a place holder/educational tool, then sell them for about the same price once you know more what you want.
If you want a name with which I do have some experience, you might try Verity Audio Parsifal+Encores (around $7,000 second hand)... They are not the last word in efficiency, and they are a ported design, but driven by decent electronics, in the right room (medium to large, but not huge), there is a good chance they would keep you satisfied while your direction has time to mature. Then, when and if the time comes to sell, you will likely not lose a cent. Also, because you move around a lot, their protective flight cases would be a big plus. It is not impossible that you find yourself keeping them for a very long time (I had a pair for eight years, and feel I learned from them).
jd*
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