Best stereo shelf systems according to redditors

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I suggest that you get her this mini/shelf system from Denon. The Denon D-M39S has everything that you would want and is in your budget.

• CD player - Now she doesn't have to get rid of or transfer anything.
  
  
• USB input - for table/phone/ipod playback and charge
  
  
• Aux analog inputs - hook up the computer via a 35. to RCA cable
  
  
• Optical input! - hook the TV and anything connected to the TV (DVD, BR player, Roku, ect) up to this guy for better audio.
  
  
• Subwoofer out - Yep you can hook up a powered sub to this guy too. If you want to get a nice 2.1 going just get a little Dayton or ML dynamo and you're in business.
  
  
• FM tuner - Not the most advanced technology but hey it could still come in handy in a pinch.
  
  
• Remote - a must for any HT use.

JBL LSR308 is better quality and louder if you look at the conversion of watts into Db between the two.
But I think the LG's (Are you looking at these?: http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-CM4550-Subwoofer-Bluetooth/dp/B010XHCQGK) you are looking at have 3 speakers... plus it comes with the main receiver.
You will probably still need the main receiver, or a central computer/laptop. If you already have one of those (I assume you have something figured out if you DJ) then buy those good JBL speakers. If not then I guess you could skimp and get the little LGs (but you get the whole system, which is good).
Have you looked into SONOS? Pricey but worth the investment... hit up the alumni if you can- good luck!

Use your optical out on the iMac and get these, one of few ones that offer it:

http://www.amazon.com/Edifier-USA-C2XD-Optical-Multimedia/dp/B00ARDBANG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408198910&sr=8-1&keywords=EDIFIER+C2XD

My PLX-500 is currently just hooked up to my LG shelf stereo system. It has an RCA input, it's cheap, puts out big sound, and sounds good enough for me. :)

It's going to sound sort horrible, but probably fine for parties? If you're buying new... I guess something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UCXJD26/ref=twister_B00V9Y9WMI?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

If Craigslist is an option you can probably get $100 worth of stuff that will make a bunch of sound.

In the realm of "things that actually sound remotely good" I believe the Dayton 652 or 652 Air plus a $50 amp from Craigslist will bring you in at right around $100.

There are small CD receivers available from major brands. You wouldn't need to use speakers if all you listen to is headphones.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B005YXXTDS/

https://smile.amazon.com/Onkyo-CS-265-Hi-Fi-System-Bluetooth/dp/B00N9QQVQY/

https://smile.amazon.com/Denon-System-Bluetooth-Player-DM41SBK/dp/B072635J3H/

Thanks, one last thing: I have a pair of LG speakers would these work okay?

Yeah I would definitely make people aware that the only audio outs are optical and bluetooth and the bluetooth part can be temperamental. I was counting on 3.5mm out. I even moved my 2.1 LG Stereo CM4550 to my bedroom to use as external speakers. And the TV is still having issues connecting to it. So when it can't even reliably connect to their own products, you know it's an issue. I'm pretty sure it's a software issue as well since resetting the TV allows it to successfully connect. It's just if I then turn off the tv and try to reconnect the next day, it won't connect. It will search and see the device but fail to connect. And yes, the LG is on the bluetooth mode. I've done extensive troubleshooting. I'm a Software Developer so I'm a more advanced (read: not completely moronic) user.


I just looked at the 940E specs on Sony's site and it says that for headphone out it has

>1 (Side/Hybrid with Headphone and Subwoofer Out)


So it looks like it does have 3.5mm out. Can you confirm it does have headphone out? Because with my LG I saw a headphone port and assumed it was an out port. It's 3.5mm in. That makes no sence to me because why would anyone want to go out of their way to play something on the crappy internal speakers?

Here is a picture of my bedroom. Yes that’s my kitty sleeping on my laptop. Tvs are a 40” Changhong LED, 65” LG OLED, and 48” Samsung LCD. I usually use one for watching Netflix or Hulu and the other to simultaneously play PS4. I rarely use the Changhong. Probably should move it to my family room.

So we're a rowing team and we practice inside a gymnasium on rowing machines(here's what they sound like, just to give you an idea), which generate a decent amount of noise when there's a bunch of them going at the same time. The system we used before was 2.1 system that was almost identical to this one. When we turned those all the way to the maximum and set our phone to max volume, it was usually loud enough.

I'm assuming you are asking about a set of speakers (most likely 2-hence stereo). If you only want good Bass just get a powered sub! I'm kidding but realize you're questioning the audiophile sub-reddit here.
If you are talking about something like this:http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MHCECL99BT-Wireless-Music-System/dp/B00MO66IJU/ref=sr_1_5?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1426037868&sr=1-5

Then i can tell you your options are pretty limited and I have the previous model of these and although they are good (I paid $130). You can get much better sound out of a Lepai-20XX amp and Overnight Sensations for a bit more money.

You are probably best off getting http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Primus-Three-way-Floorstanding-Speaker/dp/B0046A8R3M/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1426038067&sr=1-1&keywords=infinity+primus

and something to drive them

There will be some effects from placing speakers in a cubby. Mostly from the port if the speaker is rear ported. The cubby will act as a port extension, changing the amount of bass and the sound coming from the speakers, often negatively. The best thing to do is to get front ported speakers like these KEF Speakers.

If you're planning on doing just 2.1, and not 3 or 5 channels, look into micro stereo receivers like this Yamaha. Otherwise, almost all surround AVRs comply with a form factor. Marantz makes a line of slim receivers, but they're still 17 in. wide by 14-20 in. deep.

They use speaker wire so you're going to need an amp which is going to be most simple if plugged into a receiver. You can get them for cheap at recycling electronics stores or on Ebay/Craigslist. Yes, they're quite large.

If you want something relatively small here ya go
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-CRX-332BL-Micro-Component-Receiver/dp/B005YXXS4I

I couldn't get any of your Amazon links to work. But for MY $300, I've try to find something simple. For MY money, wattage wouldn't matter as much as good, well rounded sound. I'd get something I've heard before that I know I like the sound of.

https://www.amazon.com/Bose-Wave-Audio-System-Graphite/dp/B00021Y9N6/ref=sr_1_3?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1510987737&sr=1-3&refinements=p_36%3A20000-30000&dpID=4121KTVQVGL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

or maybe

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-MCR-232BL-Micro-Component-System/dp/B005YXXTDS/ref=sr_1_7?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1510987737&sr=1-7&refinements=p_36%3A20000-30000

Looking for an affordable boombox that can play CDs, as well as take aux input (or bluetooth if not too much more expensive) as well as play tapes

I looked up boomboxes on amazon that take aux and they all have mixed reviews, highest avg. rating is 4 stars

CDs and tapes are a must, as well as good sound ( more powerful/better sound than this )

price range: $30-60

willing to spend more money on adding on to it later! just looking for something to start with.

edit: would a "stereo shelf system" be a better option for audio quality? I wouldn't want to spend much more than 70 or 80 to start with, I wonder if that's heresy on here, but I just want a significant upgrade to the aforementioned bluetooth speaker, that can play CDs and tapes. possibly looking at this ... am I way off base here?

First Vinyl Setup Help

Hey guys, I have recently been really interested in getting into the vinyl scene and had a couple of questions about my set up. Here is what I have so far:

Turntable: Technics sl-j3

Speakers: Sony MHCEC709iP Mini Hi-Fi Shelf System

Questions:

1. From my understanding, an average set up looks like this "Turntable -> preamp -> power amp -> speakers". I know that I definitely need a preamp but do I also need to get a power amp? I was thinking of connecting the RCA from turntable to preamp and then using an RCA to AUX from Preamp to the speakers since they don't have an RCA input. From your experience and looking at the products linked above, will that work or would I be better off using a power amp then connecting to the speaker system?
   
   
2. The cartridge currently on the SL-J3 is an Audio-Technica LT111 and from reading the posts from the "Links and guides:" sections of this post, I realized the importance of a good cartridge so I was wondering if you guys could give me a suggestion on which one to buy. I understand this is a linear turntable so I am a little confused as to which cartridge would fit best with it.
   
   Thank you so much in advance for your time in reading and responding, I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful rest of your day!

Just get a portable stereo. If you really need it to fit into a briefcase, yes you can use car speakers. The sound quality won't be that great though because the stereo separation will suffer. The bottom line is you'll get much better sound out of a typical stereo. Not that it's impossible to get good sound out of something smaller but you'll need a more powerful amp and a nice solid construction that won't absorb the sound. You're going to want to re-enforce the construction of the case with thick fiber-board or a pre-made PVC speaker box that fits

Make sure the box with the speakers is sealed. I wouldn't bother using a car stereo to power the speakers because you'll have to also buy a converter to convert the voltage to 12v, high amp that the stereo is built to run on and they are generally not cheap (car stereos or the converter). Instead, do a Google search for 'stereo amplifier kit' that will run right of off line voltage. It will probably still use a transformer plug (those big black box plugs) If you're comfortable working with circuitry, I'd try to get the line voltage unregulated right into the box so you can power your other stuff with it.

If your goal is to have a good quality sound system and save money, you'll end up spending less for a manufactured stereo like I liked up top. There's a lot of stuff about home-made amps on Make Magazine If you want something really unique, check out the Tube Amp guide on there. That would pretty cool to open a brief case to see a bunch of old glass tube transistors in it.

Jamo S805 towers

Keiid network streaming compact 2 channel stereo receiver with ethernet

Keiid wooden shelf stereo system

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Something like this could work. Of course it's $500 and 2.1 only.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072635J3H/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1573004578&sr=1-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65

For that price, you may have to look on the used market. This was the cheapest new buy I could find, and it comes with a 20 wpc amplifier section; so it will need some efficient speakers to perform at its best. You may find CD boomboxes as well, but they're likely to sound rubbish, especially as your grandfather's coming from his hi-fi.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B010XHCQGK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499311706&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=lg+speakers&dpPl=1&dpID=41WOjtp4bIL&ref=plSrch

If you can spend this much 100% do it. Loud enough for basically any decent sized room and very durable

Separate units are generally preferred if you care about quality. But if it doesn't matter much and you want an all-in-one, Onkyo and Denon have some OK ones:

https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-CS-265-Hi-Fi-System-Bluetooth/dp/B00N9QQVPU/

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-D-M39S-Component-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B008PQAB3C/

thanks Zeos, what do you think of this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ARDBANG/ref=oh_details_o01_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

what would i be looking at for 2 decent speakers with a sub and a receiver in price??

and is this or something like this any good?
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MHCEC919iP-Watts-Music-System/dp/B00EZGB4Y6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1406416040&sr=8-4&keywords=bookshelf+speaker+system

I have [these](HRT Black Stage Speaker System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U5MDVWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lwPRAb4KMZXZ7) and I like it a lot for a PC set up. Has an integrated amp, runs at 96 and I think they sound great. Worth much more then they cost.

I'm thinking about upgrading and buying this stereo system. Is this a good buy? I'm don't want to spend more than $200, and this system looks like a good bet for the money.

I'm fairly inexperienced when it comes to this sort of thing, so any help/advice would be much appreciated.

So I just bought a turntable. Hatred incoming: it's a shitty crosley. Keep in mind that was an impulse buy at the mall. I can't count the number of times I've seen records I wanted around town, bought them, and then remembered I had no way to play them after the fact. So...fuck it?

I plan on buying a new one soon because, while I assumed it would sound shitty, it sounds really shitty. I tried hooking it up to my computer speakers and even then there's just flat out no bass on the fucking thing.

So of course now I'm gonna have to spend my money and get a not shit one.

I was thinking an LP120, if only because it's reasonably cheap and (I've been told) mid range/decent soundwise. My question of course being, since that has a built in phono amp, do I need a receiver to hook it up to these

(By all means give me suggestions on reasonably priced/bedroom sized speakers also)

Save me from my bullshit purchase.

This amazon listing indicates the is a front aux input

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MHCEC919iP-Watts-Music-System/dp/B00EZGB4Y6