Budget Stereo Systems You Will Love

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:49 - Subwoofer (ELAC SUB1010)
4:39 - Power / Room Size
5:39 - Neumi BS5
7:46 - Polk XT20
9:04 - KEF Q150
10:40 - Using a Subwoofer and Measuring with Your Phone!
13:00 - Summary
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@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

@powerguymark 5 месяцев назад

These types of videos are so much! For my money ($1022 to be exact): I'm buying a pair of self-powered Kanto TUK's refurbished Amazon and an SVS SB1000 Pro refurbished also on Amazon. (Yes, I cheated😅)

@JosephTongret 5 месяцев назад

I don't typically chime in online when people are asking for system recommendations, but I've guided a few friends, family and co-workers over the years. I typically point out active or powered speakers because they often want something easy to use, that won't dominate a room and isn't too expensive. Most people love music but it's only a small percentage of us that fall in love with the gear and system building/tweaking, lol. I've given away a lot of gear to friends and family, and not because I've got it to spend but because I like doing it and their response when they experience it in their home is priceless!

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Yeah, it’s definitely awesome. When you are able to introduce people to what a good stereo system could sound like. Especially when it’s on a reasonable budget.

@V1NCH1INZ0 5 месяцев назад

I absolutely love budget audio. There's just something so fun about cobbling together misfit components and it still sounding fantastic. I think its especially fun when everything is purchased on the used market, but i know that not everyone has accessed to a good pool of used stuff.

@allenbrixey1122 5 месяцев назад

Grabbed those Polk's for $130 out the door open box special out the door. Hope they get lots of hours of happiness for my daughter. Powering them with a Emotiva TA 1. Used Boston acoustic sub for $90. Her twin brother is running Harmon Kardon AVR, paid around $125 Qacoustics 3030i's paid $350 Klipsch 120sw for around $300. Love it when there friends hear one of their budget systems and are in awe. Sound bars suck.

@darrylbrueckner2812 5 месяцев назад

Great video! I've helped some friends with budget systems. Going 2.1 instead of a sound bar and getting some hifi as a result. You bringing measurements and EQ to the table in this space is next level. Huge value.

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@longclong Месяц назад

Thank you! I took your advice, bought the components (went with the kef speakers and ELAC sub but got the 12” version). It brought tears to my eyes. No hyperbole here, seriously. Can’t wait for my stands to get here so I can finish the setup process and eq for the room. I hadn’t realized how much the quality of sound had slipped over time and this is so inexpensive! Some may not think so, but the sound I’m getting out of this combo is blowing my mind!

@FOH3663 5 месяцев назад

Perfect timing. Yesterday my son in law inquires about their first system ... he was eying eyeing a House of Marley Bluetooth turntable, Bluetooth mini speaker turn-key combo. I suggested building a system around a receiver, a pair of KEF Q-150, and a sub. I hadn't considered the WiiM ... so, perfect timing. That may be better, easier. Thinking. Nice. The included contouring info is great, a huge value to so many prospective buyers ... taming the aberrant Klippel verified characteristics ... step by step. Great stuff Erin. Anyone can pay Wilson to come in and set up a million dollar two channel system! But getting acceptably great sound at rock bottom budgets is challenging. This video should explode, it's of such quality, high value; Buy this, do this, enjoy. Fantastic

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, man. My videos rarely do extremely well but I’m hopeful it reaches the right people who are interested in this topic. Trying to make the “barrier of entry” much easier.

@dtape 22 дня назад

Helpful video. Awesome that WiiM has since increased the number of bands for parametric eq from 4 to 10.

@antoniomarsicola8608 5 месяцев назад

This is the masterpiece we needed to evangelize newbies in hi-fi. Great!!!

@MechAdv 5 месяцев назад

In this price category, I always suggest the SMSL D6 DAC, and two JBL 308P monitors. They are basically flat down to 45hz, balanced output, Bluetooth and optical so you can hook up to your TV and use your phone, and if you want to add a streamer, the Wiim mini is like 80-90 bucks. The monitors are adjustable for boundary conditions with high and low frequency trim switches. AND you get a remote control for volume control from the listening position!

@missing1102 5 месяцев назад

Great video. I feel like this brings all your strengths together . Love it.

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@DrumsTillDeath 5 месяцев назад

Just what I needed. Most informative video I’ve watched regarding putting together a budget system. Finally I have some confidence to drop 1k. Thank you

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@GreysShadow 4 дня назад

This was so helpful. I'm pulling my hair out with reviews of everything (Complete Newbie). Thank you...

@benpatana7664 5 месяцев назад

Great suggestions Erin and thanks for keeping the target budget realistic. So many suggested system videos promote products that are way out of reach for newcomers.

@jabuki2 2 месяца назад

Excellent video that should be revisited and updated every few years. I love your audio reviews. You give me exactly the information I'm looking for without have to decipher biases.

@onuponedown 5 месяцев назад

Your’e absolutly right! I have the WiiM Amp with 2 small Dynaudios and added a HECO Sub that i had lying around. These combo is now my setup for my Mancave (2 x 2m), If i would make a picture of me in this place i would subtitle it „…who needs Headphones anyway“ since the Speakers are about 40cm left and right from my ears. The Sub sits behind my chair. Sound is great. The Wiim Amp is the Streamer/Amp for our modern times!

@mattholland315 5 месяцев назад

One of your best videos Erin! If only more reviewers were brave enough to promote the reality that budget allocation should be weighted as much as possible to the speakers and the ability to EQ for room modes. And you didn’t even emphasise the fact that the Wiim amp includes one of the best streamers on the market. Outstanding value!

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Thanks. I was targeting this video toward the newcomers of the hobby and didn't want to lose them by making a 30 minute "how to" video on subwoofer setup (which would take much longer and extremely more understanding about room acoustics than a newcomer is going to have at this point). I'll likely make a follow up video for discussing those kind of things later. But for now I just wanted to answer a question I've been asked for the last ~4 years. :D

@mattholland315 5 месяцев назад

@@ErinsAudioCorner that would be a great follow up video. I’d also like to see a similar video to this one but with budget up to $5000 😎 Some newbies have plenty of $$$$

@linkinhe2004 5 месяцев назад

Hi Erin! This kind of video is what I need! I hope in your future speaker reviews, you will always include at least 3 PEQ points suggestion.. That will greatly help us people who are not that knowledgeable enough on calibrating our speakers.. Thank you!

@dcuccia 5 месяцев назад

Didn't know about the cellphone hack, very cool. Have a large room mode in my office - can't wait to try it out.

@Idiotsincarshere 5 месяцев назад

Just subbed!! Because you use actual measurements and substance vs the other guys that pump up every new expensive product. You were recommended through a completely different online forum, and they were right when they called your channel a treasure trove. I’m building my system currently with a Fosi Audio BT20A pro, Wiim pro plus streamer/dac, Sony sscs5’s on stands. Next is a speedwoofer. Thanks!

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the sub! Out of curiosity, what forum did you find me mentioned?

@Idiotsincarshere 5 месяцев назад

@@ErinsAudioCorner Believe it or not, it was a financial group called Bogleheads. We were discussing audiophile systems with budget in mind and your name came up! Your channel has been a suggested channel when I watch the other popular channels, but I haven't had the time until now. Thanks for all you do. Love the machine you have. Must have cost a lot !

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

@@Idiotsincarshere I definitely would not have guessed that! That’s kind of cool though. I appreciate the kind words. 🙂

@AtlantaJonny 5 месяцев назад

This is probably my fav video you've made. Good stuff thank you.

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Wow, thanks!

@HoundStuff 5 месяцев назад

Very cool video....nice work on this and good insight!

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Thank you kindly!

@joentell 5 месяцев назад

Awesome video. I just bought OpenSound Meter for the iPad. Dual FFT and you can use cheap mics or even the built-in mic. It has internal loop back. You can even see live phase traces and impulse responses. That can really help with placement and phase integration of your subs. You don’t have to spend a ton to start playing with EQ.

@TrueLies23 5 месяцев назад

Long time coming! Love your recommendations The hair and beard are looking fabulous by the way 😂

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Haha. Thanks, bro. I probably could use a shave.

@handymadness 5 месяцев назад

Amazing. I need a bedroom setup for my vacation home and this is great. Previously I’ve made my own streamer using a raspberry pi, allo digi one hat, and kadas tone board out to a fosi or Sony or whatever amp. This wiim amp thing just seems insane. I use a wiim mini in my dad’s garage system just I didn’t have to make him a raspberry pi allo digi one and it works great but I still had to buy the dac and amp. This wiim amp thing is genius for budget small room oriented systems or for less than audiophile needed sound.

@mrboat580 5 месяцев назад

A good video and good information. Glad to see someone talking about EQ, even if at the level of basic tone controls. This is how we always got by on a budget. It's damn near impossible to do it without. I ended up getting a used mini PC and a used AVR with 120wpc/8Ohm and an external DAC for about the same as the wiim. I knew I would want more power and more comprehensive bass management. When I started in audio, underpowered amps and speakers were frustrating to 'just get by' with, like a constant tease or what amounts to the 'blue balls' of audio. One can still listen quietly on a powerful system but not the other way around. Anymore, I tell anyone who claims to be serious about music, even if they don't realize it yet, to buy much more power than they can use, even if this means buying used. Most bookshelf speakers are just too inefficient to be taken seriously in these lower power designs. Head room is so understated these days, the benefits of which are no less true than they ever were. In spite of the efficiencies of class D, we still aren't getting something for nothing.

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Thanks. 😎

@NosEL34 5 месяцев назад

Great video, i think this will be helpful to a lot of people.. especially the phone/bass measuring. I do hope we start seeing more products with PEQ function in the future. I've tried Minidsp's & Minidsp Dirac products but my favorite device for digital content listening has been a RME dac due to its PEQ functions. Same with SVS subs. There are subjectively better dacs & subs but i always rotate back to those products due to the eq functions.

@davidsmithson9236 3 месяца назад

Very useful information. I just subscribed, and glad I did!

@chrisk7821 5 месяцев назад

I’m a low volume, lower budget guy but the tuning with DSP part was really helpful. I’d rather focus on maximizing my existing system before buying new equipment. Great stuff again! I settled on a pair of DBR62s after the Q150 vs DBR62 trials. I’m constrained to placing close to rear wall and the Elacs sounded better in that position as well as looking nicer.

@Finite-Tuning 5 месяцев назад

I use "Audio Tool" on Android for it's quick but detailed real time analyzer. I think it's different then the one you showed but same idea. Anyway, Dayton Audio makes a cheap but decent 'calibrated' mic (iMM-6) that works great with Audio Tool. That mic is on sale right now for $22 at parts express. The Audio Tool app with the (iMM-6) together is a very capable analyzer package for pocket change pricing. If anyone requires a USB-C mic, Dayton Audio makes the (iMM-6C) but it's double the cost of the (iMM-6). Just some food for thought. Cheers 🍻

@829marv 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for this!🙂

@crazyprayingmantis5596 5 месяцев назад

Cheers for this info very helpful

@ValerioCongeduti 5 месяцев назад

Liked it by default before watching. Loved it while watching. So much more than I expected. Thank you! I hope you'll keep doing many videos like this (for example with the NAD amp). P.S. I was expecting also Elac DBR62 as budget speakers

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

I was trying to keep this list at around $1000 without a sub. The ELA would’ve pushed that a bit over. But thank you for the reply. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.

@timculler1454 3 месяца назад

Nice analysis and rationale, Erin! Since you made the video, RSL has released the 10e sub, which seems way better than the Elac 10 for $100 more. I wonder if you would agree. More importantly, I wonder if you are planning a review of the RSL10e. Thanks!

@happyburial 5 месяцев назад

This is a perfect video for starters! I have forwarded it to 2 friends, very curious what comes out of it.

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing!

@bigsnyder01 5 месяцев назад

Love content like this. Thank you!

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@Darkcruzer23 4 месяца назад

the KEF Q150 are $350/pair right now, saving $250! great video

@ErinsAudioCorner 4 месяца назад

Nice!

@marv_706 5 месяцев назад

Awesome video erin, the Neumi BS5 has been an awesome desktop speakers. Recently picked up a used Polk ES15 for 130, can’t wait to listen to those

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Very nice!

@johnbeeck2540 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the information Erin!

@DonnieMulligan 5 месяцев назад

Erin, another great one. Very Helpful!

@wheelstandr 4 месяца назад

I just got the Neumi BS5 speakers yesterday after getting home from Costco to return the Klipsch version of the Jamo 803's. Hooked them up to listen right away. Everything you said objectively is accurate! Imagine that! You saved another lost soul from unnecessary ear abuse. Here's the best part. Every time I would play music through the KD-51M's my wife had no interest in them and just tolerated it, I guess. I hooked up the Neumi's and they drew her right out of the kitchen and sat with me to enjoy them! I didnt ask her or say anything. They are wife approved. She also thought they looked cool! I am still happy and in shock. Cant wait to hook up the Elac 1010 Subwoofer sitting here and set the crossover they way you told me. 100-120hz. Those Jamo's sucked!

@Roddy451 5 месяцев назад

An excellent FYI video. Period.

@JoseFerreira-zb7wh 5 месяцев назад

Nice idea for a vídeo! I hope you do more like this. Maybe an affordable version and a midfi one.

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Good idea. Maybe I will.

@MrFallred 5 месяцев назад

What i really need is a video like this but for general home theater recommendations, and completely ignoring off axis concerns, just solely for MLP

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

You can never ignore off-axis response. Not unless you're listening outdoors or an anechoic chamber. The reflected sound always makes it way back to you. And, for this reason, the reflected sound could arguably be *more important* than the direct sound.

@MrFallred 5 месяцев назад

@@ErinsAudioCorner damn I've got a lot to learn lol

@MrFallred 5 месяцев назад

@@ErinsAudioCorner it's overwhelming trying to pick out 5.1 or 5.1.2 for a 12 x 18 x 8 room. I've heard good sound bars including with subs and surrounds, but wanted to dive into full on separates. There's so much info and sooo many options though I may just settle on a soundbar solution.

@TT-ix5yr 5 месяцев назад

good video would be great to see something at other price tiers

@59seank 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Erin! Great video.

@xpidex3399 5 месяцев назад

You just gave me an idea on how to use the wiiamp. I have wired for ceiling speakers in my kitchen and was looking at blue sound and other options but this is far more budget friendly for that application as I see it does have music streaming built in.

@wallycunningham5090 5 месяцев назад

Great, Great video on how to simply correct most of the issues with these inexpensive speakers, but especially on how to correct bass issues with just a phone! Some other objective reviewers will probably lose their sh1t if they see the correct bass with phone part. However, simple, honest methods like this that work 'good enough' are what most who into audio are looking for anyways. Thank you very much for this video, it was worth the wait!

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

No doubt. The room dominates below around 500Hz for most rooms. So by 300Hz or so a phone is plenty effective to basic EQ measurements. When I tune my own system I use my phone for bass. No sense in breaking out the laptop and multi-mic array for basic things like this. 👍

@joegreer9584 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great advice

@Audiodreamer192-24 5 месяцев назад

It’s thoughtful of you to make a video on budget systems. I’ve spent years building different systems and swapping out old gear for new gear and it’s always a quest to find the best synergy. It’s a hobby that’s keeps on giving and surprising. I’m sure your video will help someone who’s just starting out in this hobby find a foot hold to build on. Cheers 🍻

@wagnerlopez9451 5 месяцев назад

I would add the Monolith THX satellites as a budget for a small room, of course with a sub. Great recommendations!

@jabuki2 2 месяца назад

I would love to see this format of video for desktop setups with both active and passive speakers. People spend a lot of time at computers now. I know I'm not the only one looking for good desktop sound options beyond powered studio monitors.

@Man7rah 5 месяцев назад

Delivering the goods like always

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Thanks. 😊

@ChadBlanchard23 5 месяцев назад

Great video! Thanks.

@chevyimp5857 5 месяцев назад

What a helpful video...thanks

@adamjj85 5 месяцев назад

The Emotiva B1+ is still probably my favorite budget speaker. Along with the Monolilth line from Monoprice.

@swllz 5 месяцев назад

Emotiva B1+ is phased out, We will wait for Erin to test new Xb2, the only bookshelf by Emotiva now

@robinkleinsteuber5217 5 месяцев назад

Nice presentation of affordable systems!! 👍

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! 👍

@rafagincas 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for this video! Do you think it might work to use the KEF Q350 instead of the Q150? Or would the Wiim Amp run short of power?

@tvolkman88 5 месяцев назад

Erin this was a great idea

@paulgyro 5 месяцев назад

Great guidance on how to put together the killer budget audio setup!

@AndiGomez-yu2dx 4 месяца назад

Great video! Just one question; any reason why you didn’t include the wharfedale 12 series as an option?

@tessie4204 5 месяцев назад

Peachtree M25X - Triangle BR02 CONNECT - Kanto TUK - ARGON AUDIO FORTE A5 MK2 - Transparent One Encore Plus are my favorite dekstop speakers. :)

@nw6066 5 месяцев назад

Great video, thanks! Would like to have similar recommendation (+price tiers) with active studio monitors + DAC. For nearfield listening with lowish volume dont really need a sub. Will equalization still be a big deal in that case? (Still waiting your Kali LP unf review!)

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Great suggestion!

@GatilloGuitarra 14 дней назад

Great video! Thanks for the info 🙌🏼 A question: are speaker stands a must? I see all kinds of information on which types to buy and the ones to avoid… I’m so confused 😅. Are they way better than just using foam pads under?

@johnyang799 5 месяцев назад

I have the q150 too. It sounds better than it measures.

@MK-hx4do 5 месяцев назад

Hello, I bought in januari my wiim amp with the sonus faber lumina1 as my first hifi set. Order last week the sonus faber gravis1 subwoofer for more bass. M.k Netherlands

@franciariano5118 4 месяца назад

Even before seeing this video, I've done something similar just by watching your reviews. I’m using wiim amp (€369 new) elac dbr62 (€350 new) b&w asw610 (€300 used). I would love to see how you would eq the dbr62 with 3 bands just how you did with the speakers chosen in this video 😃

@JM-ib9kb 5 месяцев назад

Great stuff. The only issue is that you need to have data from a Klippel FR for the particular speaker you want to correct with the DSP. I wonder if pro-woofer speaker designs may be better solutions if you have access to DSP and a Sub as they can excel in areas that can't be fixed by a DSP/Sub (efficiency, compression and distortion). It would also be interesting to see if the DSPs in AVRs could be used for such frequency correction as this is a much more common device used by the masses. Take a speaker that has good distortion characteristics above the crossover to the sub, but has less than optimal FR. Run the speaker with your Klippel as a baseline. Then, let the AVR DSPs "correct" the room FR (Dirac, Audessey, YPAO...). Report your in-room subjective opinion after the "correction". Then test the speakers with your Klippel feeding the DSP "corrected" electrical signal and see what the DSPs did to the Klippel response. That would be cool.

@thomas_n_OH 5 месяцев назад

I got my Q150s when they were on sale @ $300. Not sure I would pull the trigger at their full price. I really like them, but they seem to go on sale a few times a year.

@54tristin 5 месяцев назад

Had 2 ELAC 1020s bought at best but at a ridiculous discount. Never could get them to dial in, even using Elacs app, replaced with a single SVS 3000 micro pro, which is amazing in my room,which has carpeting and measures 21x15

@stevewoodhouse621 5 месяцев назад

Just a quick note from across the pond. I know the Wharfedale Diamond 12.1s are $450 in the US, but they’re only £250 over here, which makes them an absolute steal, and an almost perfect match. That makes these and the WiiM Amp a total of £550, add a sub of your choice.

@psyphonyxaudio 5 месяцев назад

I'd take the KEF and figure it out from there. personal aesthetic and I can find them in white.

@quikspecv4d 5 месяцев назад

The Monolith by Monoprice Audition B4 are on sale for $49 each right now. I haven’t heard them yet but the B5’s have pretty good reviews. The B5’s are on sale for $69 each right now too. Those might be good options for a setup like this.

@GT500NSX 5 месяцев назад

The Q150s and a pair of elac subs would be interesting... Raise the xo a bit to take even more load off the wiim and coax drivers and that system would be epic.

@ASillyLlama 5 месяцев назад

Like this type of video!

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Sweet! Thanks!

@lukemcdo 5 месяцев назад

To me, "killer sound" is the primary room where music (and likely movies) are listened to. I agreed with your takeaways from the WiiM amp review, so I find its recommendation here surprising. I would point to the WiiM amp as a good secondary room option or desktop option for someone who is already a few steps into the audiophile waters, just as you did in your review, and would not tax it with a room aimed at killer sound. The Yamaha A-S301 is an entry-level integrated that doesn't pack the features of the WiiM amp, but it's a proven device with reliable, consistent power and absolutely no weirdness to speak of. This to me seems more important than the WiiM amp's equalization options and streaming options when placed in a primary room. I would trust the A-S301 to hit the peaks desired for a larger space and hold up well over long-term use with a dependable warranty, with minimal frustration. A great option for a beginner getting their toes wet. Stretching a bit, the Arcam S10 seems to be locked in at $500 for its unofficial clearance EOL, and will blow the doors off of basically anything at that price point. It also will extract better low-end performance from just about any speaker. Who knows how long it'll sell for that price I guess? I know you're a kick-drum guy, but dropping $500 for the Arcam, $400 for the Elac Debut B6.2s (which are currently bundled with speaker stands!) and $50 on decent speaker wire is how I'd start anyone willing to hit the $1000 point who is attaching it to a TV anyway. That's a great start that is totally usable out of the box, but has room to add more functionality and/or more performance via a subwoofer. The $700 price point would be totally doable with the A-S301 I mentioned + the KEFs, though I'd probably still do the Debut B6.2s because of that stand deal.

@seanb3303 5 месяцев назад

Have you tried the House Curve app? I will have to try the Audio Tools app. Thx

@Mjaybird 5 месяцев назад

I know you didn’t say Jamo because of past videos. I like my Jamo c series, they sound good in my room

@shipsahoy1793 5 месяцев назад

Elac BS41's on sale at about $140 would be ok also above the Neumi's. The BS41's will need the benefit of a little EQ from the app, but decent results are obtainable.

@avnut5517 5 месяцев назад

Well done 👍

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@mr.f.9672 4 месяца назад

A great idea to show us the WiiM Amp. What do you think about KEF Q350 regarding the Q150 of this video? Do you have data for Q350 or plans to review it?

@guestgoogle4979 5 месяцев назад

Great video and lots of helpful info. Question on the WIIM amp: Obviously you have the 4 bands of PEQ and a variable low pass filter for the sub, but does it allow you to high pass the mains when using a sub? This is a feature rarely available from any budget amp or preamp and would be a huge selling point for the WIIM amp if it actually possesses this functionality. Thanks!

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

The crossover is for both the mains and the subwoofer out. I believe it uses LR4 crossovers but I’d have to double check.

@guestgoogle4979 5 месяцев назад

Awesome; that's what I was hoping you would say; hah. Thanks for the fast reply!@@ErinsAudioCorner

@JohnSmith-vh6ew 3 месяца назад

I was planning to get the BS5P but it's out of stock now. Do you have any similar price recommendations for speakers with built in amps under $200?

@zemi2750 5 месяцев назад

Finally, was waiting for this video for a long time.. TY Erin. As a newbie I still don't know much, but I have a MOTU M4 and the Neumi's (Active), do I still need the WiiM Amp for the woofer?.... which means removing the MOTU M4 I guess (I don't want too cuz of the LCD panel for visually seeing clipping etc.). Subwoofer is the only thing missing on my setup (for my PC).

@Douglas_Blake_579 5 месяцев назад

Do you have (or be sure to get) subs with a line level input. You can then use a pair of Y splitters (1 rca female in and 2 rca males out) to copy the active speaker input signals to the subs ... in this case I would suggest stereo subs, to get the best bass, since a few recordings are staring to come out with stereo bass, now. The subs will have their own level and frequency controls.

@zemi2750 5 месяцев назад

@@Douglas_Blake_579 got it... so just routing the Neumis RCA's (the one's coming out of the monitors) to the sub using splitters, then from splitter into the Motu M4 RCA's line in. Thanks... this cleared a lot. In my newbie mind I thought I needed to use an line from the MOTU M4 RCA line out to the sub...lol

@Douglas_Blake_579 5 месяцев назад

@@zemi2750 Okay lets try this again ... Pre-amp out to splitter ... One side to powered monitor... other side to sub-woofer. Same thing for the other channel.

@dlloyd6300 5 месяцев назад

I like this content but can you explain HOW to EQ? I think the freq and gain are self explanatory, but what is the filter and Q and how do they work?

@starker1971 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. Finding a good price to performance solution is invaluable. I have been trying to find a good blend that would result in me liking my SVS Ultra Bookshelves with sub more than I like LR JBL Studio 590's. I am trying to figure out how to describe what is in the JBL towers that I like better. I haven't been able to get a similar result with bookshelf and sub. Maybe I just like mid and low bass better than sub bass. I like sub bass once in a while but, for me, it tends to interfere with the punchy bass that I prefer. Could it be that a good practice would be to have the sub far away from the mains ? This is for music considerations, not theater. I got hooked on the sound of big tower usage without Subs. To give an idea.. I also have RP-8000f II which a few have wished for them to produce more bass. Feeding them with a Sansui 2000 with its low wattage spec, I am able to get more than enough bass. 18 by 14 foot room with berber carpet in the basement. No room treatment what so ever.

@d.s.6268 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for another fantastic video ! I just wanted to ask - this might be stating the obvious but I'm not sure it was stated in the video :) - Am I to assume that your preference for these 3 systems would be for the higher priced one(s) over the cheaper one(s) ? Seems obvious but I wasn't 100% sure... Thank you. And the one part I would recommend to possibly adding to videos like these is how a system/speaker/component sounds for specific types of music because the evaluation might change according to that ?... Thank you again.

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

Yep. I’d take the Q150. Even if you used EQ to get the on-axis response smoothed, the KEF has more consistent horizontal and vertical radiation. Plus it extends lower which will improve the overall dynamic range of your system even with a subwoofer.

@d.s.6268 5 месяцев назад

@@ErinsAudioCorner Thank you so much for the reply and again for thew great content !

@Farpun 5 месяцев назад

I'm a newbie and I was looking at your channel yesterday trying to find a video like this, and then you release exactly that today! Can't believe the timing. Thanks for making a video like this. I was looking at actives like JBL LSR305 and 310S. Is there any reason to go passive over active?

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

I mentioned it above but I wanted this to be a passive speaker system video. Powered speakers often have aggressive limiters in this size/price class. And that limits their dynamic range (not to mention successfully using a subwoofer with them).

@Farpun 5 месяцев назад

@@ErinsAudioCorner thanks so much for replying. I've been into headphones for years but your channel has really got me interested to learn about loudspeakers. What do you mean by limiters? Are you referring to the limited power of the amps in active speakers?

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

@@Farpun so most powered speakers use what is called a limiter. What this does is it limits the bass extension as you increase the volume. This is done to keep the speakers from being overpowered and increasing distortion, or potentially even frying the woofers.

@Farpun 5 месяцев назад

@@ErinsAudioCorner ah okay, I never knew that. Thanks for taking the time to reply. Such a good channel.

@voltagetoe 5 месяцев назад

elac b6.2 (tweeter grills taken off) is a better option, right ? when you listen to a good test track like Allan Taylor - Beat Hotel, you can hear that the drivers provide better immeasureable detail - due to this the 3D imaging form is perceived as complete (this has nothing to do with off-axis uniformity or wall reflections, it's just about the resolution of the drivers).

@JukeboxAlley 4 месяца назад

I havent tried the kef q150 but had the q350 along with the first version ls50 and ls50 meta and i liked the q350 better (no sub needed for me), maybe the ls50 if your a nearfield critical low level listener other than that the q350 was more enjoyable, deeper and could get much louder if wanted. So id be curious to try the q150, i dont see many other options to where you could beat the q350 ive had for that type of money, very good speakers.

@crazydwarfer 5 месяцев назад

Awesome video as always. You know, I would love if you could do a video about some DACs. Like explaining what a DAC is, what is the difference between good engineered DACs, and if one can hear a difference between an AVR DAC and some 1000$ and $3000 DACs like PS Audio Directstream DAC or some SHIIT DACs. It would be just awesome if you could do a blind listening test of some of such things. I mean, people are throwing money on things they know nothing about from a scientific point of view.

@crazyprayingmantis5596 5 месяцев назад

Good luck getting any audio RU-vidr to do a blind listening test, I've been challenging all of them who claim they can hear whatever they claim they can hear for about 5yrs, they come up with all sorts of excuses why they won't do one. They know they'll fail it, but they'll never admit that.

@crazydwarfer 5 месяцев назад

@@crazyprayingmantis5596 Erin is not one of those guys :) He follows the science not biases and audiophile snobbery/snake oil.

@crazyprayingmantis5596 5 месяцев назад

@@crazydwarfer As I said, good luck getting him to do one. I haven't been able to get anyone else to do it

@eattoast6378 5 месяцев назад

I forget what sale it was, but that C912 sub you tested at $229 went down to 150, and it struck me how insane of a deal that was, considering its performance. Do you know of any subs in that 300ish dollar range that could individually compete with 2 C912s? Or is buying 2 mid subwoofers to equal one better subwoofer just a flawed idea in the first place?

@paulgood2218 5 месяцев назад

Cool video

@MattZildjian Месяц назад

Is the Kef q150 a better buy than the Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 or the Elac DBR62? Thanks!

@shipsahoy1793 5 месяцев назад

An additional digital coaxial input would have been nice on this amp.

@zappafrank9714 5 месяцев назад

I have a 7.1 Set up. I in tyhe process of changing the speakers. Just changed the Center channel ( Sony SSCS8 center speaker) Next is the Surround back speakers I am torn between NEUMI BS5 , micca mb42x or Dayton Audio B652. After that I will attack the surround speakers lastly the front speakers any suggestion PLEASE

@Feliciano12v 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for that Audio tools app tip.

@ErinsAudioCorner 5 месяцев назад

No problem!

@blindsurvival8570 5 месяцев назад

I have a question that isn’t related to this video… Is there a computer speaker system that has a 10" or 12" subwoofer system that you'd recommend? I have a Klipsch system with the 2 satellite speakers & the 8" subwoofer, but I’ve blown the subwoofer on both of the systems that I’ve bought. I’m looking for a slightly larger woofer so it won’t get blown.

@gk51171 5 месяцев назад

Hi Erin, how it's possible these Chip amplifiers to consume so little electrical power while they produce so much musical watts?

@sonmitch98 5 месяцев назад

Center Speaker?

@doseofdan1348 4 месяца назад

How about the Genelec 8010s with your sub?

@MattZildjian 2 месяца назад

Wiim Amp now has 10 bands of PEQ! Here in the UK I cannot find the Elac sub for sale, what would be an alternative that's available in the UK? Thanks!