Top products from r/NoAudiophile
We found 19 product mentions on r/NoAudiophile. We ranked the 18 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Schiit SYS Volume Control and 2-Input Switch
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
It's just a 2-way switch and a volume knob. That's all.Works with pretty much any line-level source.It's a 2-input passive preamp that adds no distortion, and gives you complete volume control.Designed and assembled in the USA from high quality components.For those times when you want to switch sour...
2. Etekcity ZAP 5LX Wireless Remote Control Outlet, white
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Remote control: Turn on/off hard to reach devices or lamps at the push of a button, saves you the trouble of having to plug in or unplug electric appliances, a great assistant to the mobility impairedStrong RF signal: Works through doors and walls up to 100 feet without interfering with other electr...
3. KEF EGG Versatile Desktop Speaker System - Frosted Blue (Pair)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
The KEF EGG brings every nuance of your music or movies to life whether you're listening via USB, auxiliary input, or via Bluetooth.Switch between the EGG's input with its own dedicated remote control, which also allows you to control the volume and power the pair on and off.The unique speaker duo i...
5. Monoprice 111567 Desktop Headphone Amplifier
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Frequency response - 10Hz-20kHz and Impedance - 60 OhmsThe high-current output allows it to drive headphones with a wide range of impedances, from 16 ohms to 600 ohms.The RCA line outputs allow you to send the output to a stereo amplifier or powered speakersFrequency response - 20Hz - 20kHz
6. Denon AVR-S500BT 5.2 Channel AV Receiver With 4K Capability and Bluetooth
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Built in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming5.2 channel; 140 watts per channel maximum powerUltra HD 4K 60 Hz video pass through; 4:4:4 Pure Color pass through5 HDMI Inputs/1 OutNew setup assistant with enhanced GUIEco Mode for reduced power consumption
7. Sades Stereo 7.1 Surround Pro USB Gaming Headset with Mic Headband Headphone (Black)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Unique 4-pieces of padded headband and comfortable ear cushions guarantees hours of gaming comfortReinforced headband, which offers nine levels of height adjustment for the perfect fitThe microphone is flexible for exact positioningNoise-Canceling7.1 USB sound card delivers thrilling surround sound ...
8. SMSL SA50 50Wx2 TDA7492 Class D Amplifier + Power Adapter (Black)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Simple design and compact appearance, black color match makes it stable and not boring.Real 2X50W stereo circuit design, strong output short circuit protection and thermal overload protection.Acoustic quality stereo sound, bring you noble hearing and make you immersive. (Please note:this amp cannot ...
9. Micca MB42X Bookshelf Speakers with 4-Inch Carbon Fiber Woofer and Silk Dome Tweeter (Black, Pair)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Balanced woven carbon fiber woofer for enhanced transient and impactful bassHigh performance silk dome tweeter for smooth treble and accurate imagingHighly optimized 18dB crossover with Zobel network and baffle step compensationPorted enclosure delivers extended bass response with low distortionDram...
10. Niles AC3 FG00242 Voltage Triggered AC Power Strip (Black)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Three AC Outlets (Two Switched, One Unswitched) 1,500W Maximum (all Outlets Combined)AC-3 Is Activated By 12Volt DC Signal (100mA Minimum)Requires 12 Volt DC Adapter To Trigger AC-3 From The Switched Outlet Of A Receiver Or Preamp, Can Also Be Triggered By The 12 Volt Output Of A Niles APC-2, AC-3, ...
11. NVX Studio Over-Ear [42mm Driver] Headphones with ComfortMax Earpad Cushions and 1/4-inch Adapter [XPT100]
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Large 42mm neodymium drivers deliver smooth, even tonality and exceptional, accurate soundComfortMax Soft Leather Ear Pads are contoured providing superior comfort for long studio sessionsIncludes 1/4-inch adapter that makes it ideal for any music mixing and applicationPerfect10 headphones are great...
12. SMSL SA-50 2x50W D-AMP TDA7492 Hi-Fi Stereo Amplifier + Power Adapter - Sliver
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
13. Pioneer SP-FS52 Home Audio Andrew Jones Designed Floor Standing Loudspeaker
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
ANDREW JONES. From speaker designer Andrew Jones comes a collection of speakers that bring professional-quality sound to your living room. These highly-acclaimed bookshelf loudspeakers deliver on sound, creating an immersive listening experience.CURVED DESIGN. These speakers utilize a RF Molded Curv...
14. Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Home Audio Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Set of 2)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
ANDREW JONES. From speaker designer Andrew Jones comes a collection of speakers that bring professional-quality sound to your living room. These highly-acclaimed bookshelf loudspeakers deliver on sound, creating an immersive listening experience.HOME LISTENING. Whether you use them as stereo speaker...
15. Logitech Z623 400 Watt Home Speaker System, 2.1 Speaker System - Black
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
THX-certified 2.1 speaker system brings your music, movies and games to life in immersive studio-quality audio; Satellites: 2 x 35 WattRCA and 3.5 millimeter inputs make it easy to plug in up to 3 audio devices - your computer, iPod, game console, DVD player and more2 satellite speakers and a powerf...
16. PAC SNI-35 Variable LOC Line Out Converter
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Adjustable Line Output ConverterUse the SNI-35 when adding an amplifier to a factory radio to convert the radio's speaker level output to the lower amplifier (RCA) level inputUtilize Audio Transformer for Noise IsolationPhase Adjusted.5 dB Linearity from 20 - 20,000 Hz
17. Bits Limited SCG-3MVR Smart Strip Advanced Power Strip, 7-Outlets, Surge Protector, 15A, 4ft. Cable, Pack of 1
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
7-outlet surge protector with 4-foot cord ideal for high-end home and professional workstationsRight-angle plug keeps cord close to the wallAutomatically turns off power when not in use to help save energySuperior EMI/RFI filtering to 52dBDelivers 2175-joule and 37,000 AMP protection
Well, everything arrived. The UMIK-1 is a nice piece of hardware. To complete my desktop setup I also got:
Now for the best part. I scratched some extra cash this month out of my budget and also ordered (they are yet to arrive):
I'm thinking that the next step would be to move to the O2+ODAC. I'd like to build them myself, so I'll probably order one O2 kit first and later either the ODAC PCB with the DAC already soldered, or the entire soldered ODAC PCB.
Also for the future is upgrading my closed back headphones I use at work, probably to an NVX XPT100 (thanks /u/ZeosPantera for leading me to them). Then I'll move the Monoprice Amp/DAC to the office to drive them and keep the O2+ODAC at home. The current headphones I have at the office sound pretty decent but I can't wear them for more than an hour. So comfort is paramount for my office headphones.
What do you think?
Can you point me to good resources on how to use REW + the UMIK-1 to measure the speaker responses? I still have the BS-21s (they'll be shipping back to Amazon soon) so I'm planning to measure them too. I didn't remove the grilles from them because I think it will be hard to stick them back on and don't want to return them without them on. So far I've read these articles:
Will that be enough?
Get JBL LSR 305/JBL LSR 305 pair on Amazon. If you absolutely want to stick to your 3 options, go with Micca, but you're better off with the LSR 305s.
You also don't want an amp, you want a DAC like Schiit Modi 2/
Schiit Modi 2 on Amazon or DAC/amp combo like Schiit Fulla/Schiit Fulla on Amazon.
I will toss this out, might get a little flack for it but here goes. Not too cheap but pretty good with a proper tweeter . The KEF EGG
https://www.amazon.com/KEF-Versatile-Desktop-Speaker-System/dp/B011MCKRNO
https://www.whathifi.com/kef/egg/review
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.wsj.com/amp/articles/BL-268B-1904%3Fresponsive%3Dy
I found them for $250cad so I snapped them up and have them in my bathroom for shower listening.
Not sure about that Onkyo, I would go with a surround receiver for bass management incase you add a subwoofer later. Just based on the information available online this Denon looks like it might work out.
If I was in your position I would really consider the JBL LSR305. It sounds better near field, and has the same bass extension as the B5, although the B5 can play cleaner at the limits of it's volume. For a front end the Emotiva DC-1 is going to be the best option. Although it is super pricey, it has a remote control and lots of inputs. If you are using a computer as a primary source the Lexicon alpha would be a cheaper option, but lacks the remote and only has USB and one analog input.
It sounds like getting a line level output that I can plug my iphone into is a good idea. Would something like this be good? Or am I going down the wrong path? thanks http://www.amazon.com/Schiit-Audio-SCH-13-Passive-Preamp/dp/B00K6Q2A4C/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1452203068&sr=8-5&keywords=Preamp
Hi again, I have been doing some research, but I haven't reached a conclusion so I decided to wait and buy after christmas.
I have a new contender :
http://www.amazon.es/Magnat-Monitor-Supreme-100-reflector/dp/B001GNC0JY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1450343392&sr=8-5&keywords=magnat
I have found a lot of nice reviews about them in spanish audio forums. They are from germany and available in amazon spain. The problem is than I haven't been able to find measurements about them. Where do you usually search measurements?
These are pasive so I suppose I would need an amp. I have been seeing cheap amps, what amp do you recommend?
I have 2 amps in mind :
Like this guy?
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-111567-Desktop-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B00KVVX2QW
I'm wondering if I need something in between as far as features go, as I'm realizing that I'd really like to be able to run a basic microphone input through the device as well. Just a 1/8" or 1/4" type connection, nothing fancy like the XLR connections. Wouldn't ever be used for anything more than online voice communications.
Take a look at smart power strips like this one. Without cracking one open, I bet there is a hall effect sensor on the master outlet that controls a bank of relays on the switched outlets. Just connect anything like a receiver or TV to the master and the speakers to the switched.
There's a few voltage powered outlets/power strips available, but they are geared more towards the semi-standard 12 volt trigger.
http://www.amazon.com/Niles-Black-FG00242-Voltage-Triggered/dp/B00086IDDC -- I think 12 volts only
http://www.amazon.com/XANTECH-AC1-Controlled-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B000NU0T62 -- this one takes between 5 and 30 volts, so you'd only need a small relay to step up the 3.3 volts and kick out a higher voltage.
There's also the Wink compatible outlets and stuff like that. (Which totally boggles me that you can get a wirelessly controlled outlet for $40, but a simpler hard wired one is $100)
Update #2: Receiver deal dead now too. Tower price up to $91 each which is still good but I'd buy from Amazon at $90 each instead http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008NCD2S4/
If the Klipsch ProMedia didn't have enough bass you're either a very serious bass head (no 2.0 is going to do it except towers) or something is wrong.
I see two options for you. You either get really expensive computer speakers like you had. See Logitech Z623 $130 or you actually build a system.
If you're looking to build a system you'll need the following. Let's keep it under $300.
Amp - SMSL SA50 $70
Speakers - Micca MB42X $90
Sub - Dayton Sub 1000 $120 if ordered from PE/NewEgg
Now all you need is speaker wire, a 3.5mm to RCA cable, and possibly a wire stripper. You're in business with your own 2.1 that should be very loud and give you plenty of bass.