Is Budget Audiophile an oxymoron?
I would like to spend as little as I can get away with for bookshelf speakers, which would be driven by a Yamaha RX-V385 connected to a 65", current model, TCL
We use the TV infrequently; however, when we do use it, it is used to watch a movie. Blu-ray, DVD, or streaming if it matters.
Currently, I have 2 Klipsch RP-600M's that I am dissatisfied with.
Some room acoustic issues, I'm sure, play a part in the 600s sounding poorly. This is set up in a partially converted garage. Picture an L-shaped area where the lower part of the L wall area is 12' wide by 6' deep, with the remaining depth opening the larger garage area. The 600's are placed atop IKEAs (2x4 WxH) Kallex units along the 12' wide wall. No soundbar is being used.
What is a budget audiophile to do?
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To answer the title, I don’t think “budget audiophile” is an oxymoron. A few years back I sold some speakers to a guy who wanted a demo with his gear at his residence. I took a trip, demoed the speakers and then listened to his budget home theater and DIY sub. In the midst of his semi-hoarder home I was absolutely floored with how great it sounded. Placement was dialed in, settings were refined within his receiver, and DIY and creative treatments were strategically placed. Went home, found the exact same test tracks and scenes, played them 7-10 times, minimized the experience earlier in the day, and then weeks later realized how humbling it all was. His Klipsch system wasn’t even a quarter what I had spent on my 5.2 system, yet it simply put my system to shame. High-fidelity doesn’t just mean high-end. High-fidelity can be found if you know what you’re doing. Asking questions and being transparent goes a long way. Curious what the suggestions may be for you. |
