will Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Just got a NAD 3020 amplifier. It is being connected from the signal output of my sound card... So I needs some speakers. Quality rather than loudness, less than £120. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 JBL Creature II's."You caant go wraaaawwwwng" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br3n Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 nothing new and nothing "all in one"get on ebay and try and grab a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegrass Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 I've found Altec Lansing to have a really clear sound. Not hugely expensive like other upmarket brands too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 floorstanders or bookshelfs?colour?2nd hand ye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guineasmithpig Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 another vote for Altec Lansingand is it worth getting a setup of 2 speakers and a sub? you get the clarity from the mids then, without them straining to deliver bass as well?Smithy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegrass Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 another vote for Altec Lansingand is it worth getting a setup of 2 speakers and a sub? you get the clarity from the mids then, without them straining to deliver bass as well?SmithyThats the setup i've got, works very well in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomturd Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Obviously bias, but my B&W 601's have treated me well.Got them for £120 a while back, heres some on ebayhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/B-W-DM601-S2-DM-601-...1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 another vote for Altec Lansingand is it worth getting a setup of 2 speakers and a sub? you get the clarity from the mids then, without them straining to deliver bass as well?SmithyI have altec lansings as well, some right beasty things with a double speakered bass unit. Its soooooooo deep. watched armageddon on dvd the other day and when bear started singing leaving on a jetplane my desk rumbled so much a beaker fell off it £100 and come with a remote too, bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on that? u must be joking Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 (edited) I've found Altec Lansing to have a really clear sound. Not hugely expensive like other upmarket brands too.another vote for Altec Lansingand is it worth getting a setup of 2 speakers and a sub? you get the clarity from the mids then, without them straining to deliver bass as well?SmithyI think you may have missed the point slightly unless altec lansing make passive speakers to be powered by a stereo ampPersonally I am quite a fan of the Eltax monitor IIIs from Richer Sounds The Tannoys look quite nice as well, but if you go somewhere like Superfi you can take your amp along and with a bit of luck they'll let you try the speakers out with your amp to see how they sound before you buy. Kudos to you for buying NAD btw - i'm a fan Edit:alright they do make proper stereo speakers but it's not what you meant is it? Edited March 30, 2007 by on that? u must be joking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 to be honest for £120 you can do alot better than eltax. The second hand 100-200 market is always booming. You can get some very good baragins. Lots from mission, kef and like tom said, B&W. Have a little look on ebay at those names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will Posted March 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 floorstanders or bookshelfs?colour?2nd hand ye?Shelve Units. They are going to be mounted to the wall in some way, I have yet to figure out cable concealment. Colour is irrelevant. I have'nt an great deal of experience buying speakers. Is it a good idea to buy a set of second hand speakers, aesthetic wear and tear Im not too bothered about but after time will the sound quality degrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyroo Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Shelve Units. They are going to be mounted to the wall in some way, I have yet to figure out cable concealment. Colour is irrelevant. I have'nt an great deal of experience buying speakers. Is it a good idea to buy a set of second hand speakers, aesthetic wear and tear Im not too bothered about but after time will the sound quality degrade?Get yourself down to have Forums, they'll give you some decent advice. They have a for sale and wanted section too, and powerbuy links and all that kind of malarky. They helped me produce this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 i could spend my life in that room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Tom Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Harman/Kardon Sound Stick 2 are really good. Great Sub and really clear sound even when on max volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 jbl encounters, slightly newer and more powerful versions of the creatures. nicer in my opnion. done me great, annoyed my flat mates to hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 For the NAD amp, get Q Acoustics 1010's - forget all the JBL things, they're already amplified.JBL Control 1's aren't - they are pretty nice too.Both are £100 retail but cheaper online... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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