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Looking for “just good enuf” for garage man cave

This might be too sophisticated a group but I’ll try anyway!

i have a 25 ft x 27 ft heated garage with cable TV. I am looking for an audio system solution for under $1000.00. Objectives are for GOOD ENUF (not great) for both TV audio and music audio in formats of CD, USB wired or BT connected audio devices, streamed music from WI-FI connection, AM/FM tuner. WILL NOT NEED FOR LP playback ….probably going to be used only 5-15 times per year … which for me rules out more elaborate solutions.

One simple solution is a decent sound bar for the TV (Bose, Samsung et al) + an all in one microsystem (lG, Sony others) that achieves the man-cave requirements listed above.

I have searched for one receiver + speaker combo but it always gets limited by either it great for TV but not music (either by TV to receiver connection or by speaker config) or VICE VERSA.

ALL ideas greatly appreciated 

doctoru
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mapman
23,602 posts
 

Vanatoo Transparent One Encore active speakers and source devices of your choice including Bluetooth will hit way above the cost and save space. Lots of great Modern technology applied wisely with these. Forget about old clunky midfi  stuff from years ago.

scottscottsdale
103 posts
 

Try the PS AUDIO Sprout and some bookshelf speakers.  They gave a complete system for around $1,000.00 and some good reviews on YouTube. They also have an in home trial period so you can try it out. Good luck and have fun.  

 

PS. Welcome to the world of audiophile!

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mazian
449 posts
 

Go used and you will get better value for money whatever you choose.

mrskeptic
262 posts
 

Whatever you choose, I'd go the used route. Tons of options and much more reasonable prices over new. Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, even Audiogon can have a bargain or two every now and then.

itsjustme
696 posts
 

It depends, to a degree on your main system.  Since i have roon in my main system(s), i use a tablet or phone as a ROON endpoint and bluetooth it to a JBL CHARGE 4, which i think sounds remarkably enjoyable ( note I did not say good, accurate etc.)  Bit if i'm in the lab. working on a car, or have a party in the garden / patio, its ideal.

In my mountain cabin a house partner supplied some old MBQuart speakers and I supplied a 40 year old Tandberg receiver and i have a $99 Piece of Schiit DAC.

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