CerberusUnchained
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Hello everyone, this is my first-ever post on a forum for Home Audio (I apologize in advance for the incredibly stupid questions I may ask).
I’m looking to build a 2.0 or 2.1 setup, that would be best for both Music & BluRays|TV|Streaking … Although, the Music is without question more important.
I would prefer to have a simpler setup, like an all-in-one-int.amp + speakers; But if the sound quality would be substantially improved by another option, I would be open to that.
I’ve been considering things like the Naim Nova, NAD M33, etc… paired with ~$5K Bookshelves (or Floorstanders).
I’ve also considered Active Speakers but haven’t really been able to find many in the $5000+ range, and I’m worried that I’ll be sacrificing sound quality if I go that route. But I’m absolutely open to recommendations for those because I would actually prefer to keep the setup as simple as possible, as long as I’m not sacrificing quality.
I’m open to Bookshelves or Floorstanders (Although bookshelves may be slightly preferable for me).
The setup will be used for:
— Streaming Music (mostly FLACs; possibly via int. Amp).
The audio quality for streaming music is probably the most important factor.
— Film|TV (Streaming|Firestick|4K Blu Rays.
— Setup is for “Smallish” Room: roughly 20ft.x12’x9’. The system would not have to be *extremely loud*.
I never really listen to music/movies at deafening volumes; The most I would need is something like “a little-loud/medium-loud” if that makes sense.
My budget is EXTREMELY flexible, but this is the breakdown I had in mind, but again, I’m VERY open to recommendations for both my budget and setup.
Speakers
$3000-$5500: If many other components are needed
$6000-$9000: active speakers/little else is needed.
Integrated Amps (preferably All-In-Ones options):
$3000-$6000:
Amps/Components: $4000
Total ~$8,000-$12,000 (I’m not wealthy so lower is better
)
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
As I said, I’m fairly new to Home Audio, so I’m fairly ignorant to much of this.
But, I’d say I’m like an Audiophile that doesn’t know much about Audio—In that; When I listen to Music —I want it to sound as good as it possibly can.
As I said, any recommendations or opinions regarding anything you’d like to say - are welcome.
Again, thank you in advance for even taking the time to read this. I really do appreciate it.
— Chris
I’m looking to build a 2.0 or 2.1 setup, that would be best for both Music & BluRays|TV|Streaking … Although, the Music is without question more important.
I would prefer to have a simpler setup, like an all-in-one-int.amp + speakers; But if the sound quality would be substantially improved by another option, I would be open to that.
I’ve been considering things like the Naim Nova, NAD M33, etc… paired with ~$5K Bookshelves (or Floorstanders).
I’ve also considered Active Speakers but haven’t really been able to find many in the $5000+ range, and I’m worried that I’ll be sacrificing sound quality if I go that route. But I’m absolutely open to recommendations for those because I would actually prefer to keep the setup as simple as possible, as long as I’m not sacrificing quality.
I’m open to Bookshelves or Floorstanders (Although bookshelves may be slightly preferable for me).
The setup will be used for:
— Streaming Music (mostly FLACs; possibly via int. Amp).
The audio quality for streaming music is probably the most important factor.
— Film|TV (Streaming|Firestick|4K Blu Rays.
— Setup is for “Smallish” Room: roughly 20ft.x12’x9’. The system would not have to be *extremely loud*.
I never really listen to music/movies at deafening volumes; The most I would need is something like “a little-loud/medium-loud” if that makes sense.
My budget is EXTREMELY flexible, but this is the breakdown I had in mind, but again, I’m VERY open to recommendations for both my budget and setup.
Speakers
$3000-$5500: If many other components are needed
$6000-$9000: active speakers/little else is needed.
Integrated Amps (preferably All-In-Ones options):
$3000-$6000:
Amps/Components: $4000
Total ~$8,000-$12,000 (I’m not wealthy so lower is better
)Any help would be greatly appreciated.
As I said, I’m fairly new to Home Audio, so I’m fairly ignorant to much of this.
But, I’d say I’m like an Audiophile that doesn’t know much about Audio—In that; When I listen to Music —I want it to sound as good as it possibly can.
As I said, any recommendations or opinions regarding anything you’d like to say - are welcome.
Again, thank you in advance for even taking the time to read this. I really do appreciate it.
— Chris
