Without many speaker choices locally, you should start looking at audio influencers on YouTube who critique gear like the Audiophiliac (Steve Guttenberg), Jay’s iyagi, Ron at New Record Day, and others, as well as consult the archives of magazines like Stereophile and the Absolute Sound. First thing to do may be to Google the price of what you’re considering to fit your budget. Secondly, be sure you know where you want to place your speakers. Your type of music will also affect your purchase as the frequency respone, especially if you love loud, tight bass, may color your decision. Lastly, I’ve heard good things about the Golden Ear speakers you found locally and might add Vandersteen Model 2Ce Signature III which I believe is in your price range.
New to this hobby please help me
Hi all i’m unsure on what speakers to get i have a marantz sr5011 my budget is 4,000 for floor standing speakers. I found a local deal on some golden ear technology t66 the red ones for$3800. But how do i pick without the ability to listen to other brands kef sonus faber etc!! Is golden ear even good what suggestions do you have on hearing lots of brands under one roof. My listening is 50 percent music 50 percent movies.
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@aphilc Are you being serious? |
New is good, but used in great condition is great. I’d sniff the local for sale ads in any listing available, go listen to what you’ve researched and think you might like and pick something. You’ll probably get something reasonable for half of your budget. If they somehow grow tiring in a couple of months, do the research/buy again and sell the old ones for what you paid for them. I’m in Virginia or I’d offer and audition three older sets I’m letting go soon. Polk SRS SDA-1.2TL, Canton CT-2000, and Martin-Logan Ascents. All very different. Older, but ok for what I’m going to give them away for. Good luck in your search! |
I would look into these video reviewers mentioned above and research the different flavors of speakers and the pros and cons of each. Do not buy anything in the short term. If you need something in the short term, get a used KEF LS50 meta or the original for $400 to $700 and a very low-cost integrated amp ($500) to tie you over (a few years even) After you feel confident you have some basic understanding of what sound you may like, go to Los Angeles and check out the stores there. LA is a gold mine for audio. My personal favorites and affordable are - KEF - Magnepan (I have had LRS+ and now have Mini, used is under $1000) - Yamaha NS5000 (my final speaker, end game and expensive) In terms of gear, it is hard to beat Schiit Audio. Dumb name but the gear is great. I am selling one of the best DACs under $20k, the Yggi+ OG. There is no other company that can sell this DAC at the $2.8k price point Schiit can. They have a $200 DAC that is supposed to be a great starter DAC. Head-fi is where the Schiit fans hang along with many company principles. They do not sell speakers. * Schiit Wotan amp at $2k which is comparable to 8k amps from other companies. It can drive almost anything, including Magnepan speakers. Check out Audiogon for used gear.
There are dealers also on both sites. Dealing with private sellers can be an issue but intuition will help you here.
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