I got the rt82 for the option of upgrading along with great reviews.

I chose the pp444 preamp since i hear its a good budget preamp and also heard its more forgiving to use a cheap preamp with good quality speakers.

That said, what are some recommendations for a budget pair of speakers that will be good enough show the difference in listening to vinyl and digital music?

  • mack123@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    It is a tricky one to answer, regardless of the equipment. So many variables involved. For speakers, placement is often the most important part. Cheaper speakers properly placed can sound better than very expensive speakers poorly placed. It is an entire science on its own.

    Enjoy the equipment you have. Listen to records, both new and second hand and then decide where to upgrade most. A mid range cartridge can help an entry level deck. Your system should sound good on any source.

    Vinyl can also be hit and miss. I have some really terrible pressings in my collection that will never sound good and some that simply blows me away.

    • Eisenhowever@kbin.socialOP
      1·
      1 year ago

      In my casse i dont have much as im starting out so this will be my first build. Its gonna be for a small room but i would like the speakers to be good enough for a medium sized room as well

      As of now i have rt82 + sony str dh190 and all i need are some good speakers to go with the receiver.

      • mack123@kbin.social
        2·
        1 year ago

        That is a beast of an amp for a medium room. 90W rms is a lot. I have not heard the amp in question, but be aware that sony can be a little clinical in sound. I would pare with a set of warm bookshelves. And add a small active sub later. Bose 301 comes to mind. You should be able to find them at a reasonable price second hand. Just make sure the units are undamaged. Cosmetics can be fixed with patience.

        It is harder to find good second hand components now that what it was when I started. People were just buying AV receivers and selling lovely equipment from the 70 and 80s for next to nothing.

        My favourite mid budget range speakers.have been Missions for years. Boston acoustics and Bowers and Wilkins also makes excellent bookshelves.

        The Bose 301 speakers have a special place though. They can be wall mounted or placed on stands and can deliver a warm sound on just about anything.My father’s pair has been in daily use since 1983. The suspension was replaced once in 40 years.