iceblinkfroufrou Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 At the moment i have a : Harman/Kardon Stereo Receiver HK3770, cost around $900 Sony tower speakers, worth around $500 No name subwoofer Sony 5 disc dvd player. If i were to spend $2000, what could i buy that noticably improves the sound quality? Spend it all on speakers? On an amp? Both? Does it really matter what cd/dvd player one uses to listen to music? I've never had the opportunity to listen to a very expensive set-up, and tbh i find it hard to believe how much more the SQ could be improved even if spending many thousands of dollars. I'm obviously wrong as people wouldn't shell out such big money on their systems if it didn't improve things? Just saw on gumtree a person who is selling some speakers, JAMO E670, Klipsch Synegy SP1, KEF Q4, PSB Image 4T. Each pair are selling for around $450. Any good?
brodricj Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 If i were to spend $2000, what could i buy that noticably improves the sound quality? $1000 will get you my Definitive Technology BP10 speakers (if you're in Perth). That's the best $2000 upgrade you'll ever make (because you get to pocket the other $1000).
steffan Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 Agreed that the def Techs are great speaker that compete favourably with others which are far more expensive.......i have a set here on surround duties and they do a great job
Jliang70 Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 Yes, $2000 can get your some very serious system. The speakers should be your first upgrade target and $1000 for Def Tech is very good offer and you should also keep an eye out for Naska amp lke Naska 70 or 80. I bought 1 for $650 from SNA and I have to say it is a serious amp at ridiculous price and it is better than some of >$5000 amp. If you are serious I would suggest you sell the components you have so you have more fund available. Source player is important as are speaker cables and interconnects.
JSmith Posted July 5, 2016 Posted July 5, 2016 If i were to spend $2000, what could i buy that noticably improves the sound quality? Stereo or surround? $2000 can get you some decent quality equipment. Spend it all on speakers? On an amp? Both? Does it really matter what cd/dvd player one uses to listen to music? Bit of a loaded question there... if you want surround then your stereo amp would need replacing or an addition. It depends on many factors... one of which is whether you use the DAC in the player or elsewhere and it's quality. JSmith
iceblinkfroufrou Posted July 5, 2016 Author Posted July 5, 2016 No, i don't like surround sound when listening to music.
JSmith Posted July 5, 2016 Posted July 5, 2016 No, i don't like surround sound when listening to music. Me either... you may find something nice in your price range here; https://www.todds.com.au/c/stereo/speakers/floor-standing-speakers/1912 The stereo amp you have is alright and 120W per channel. I'd be spending the money on speakers unless you want to go for a stereo power amp or dual mono blocks for that extra kick. How loud do you like it? JSmith
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