Need some help with a new sound system

Chayc · 11 Jan 2013 at 17:33

Hi everyone,

I recently had to throw out my old z5500 PC speakers which I had been wanting to replace for a while but never got around to looking for a replacement. The sub blew eventually and it was just sounding bad in general after a lot of fairly heavy use from house party's and that. The system had a fairly decent sub woofer how ever and I am looking with a budget now of £500 for something to replace the z5500 with. I want something that has as good if not louder and better bass than the z5500 although I haven't got the slightest clue on what I need to get etc and how things connect so if anyone would be able suggest something that would be sweet, I can probably push to £600 but would want something with a really nice punch for that price!

thanks,

fluidz · 11 Jan 2013 at 18:25

I upgraded my z5500 to a stereo setup and will never go back.

I recommend the Yamaha hs80m speakers, with a good sound card such as the Xonar or Titanium HD.

http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/37840-yamaha-hs80m-pair-with-free-xlr-to-jack-cables-.html

Would cost £520ish all in.

NirK · 12 Jan 2013 at 11:55

Do you have an amp etc? Or do you want a whole setup eg. amp, speakers and sub?

bertles86 · 12 Jan 2013 at 12:23

Bowers & Wilkins MM-1's

Obvious build quality as everything B&W, no need for a seperate sub, serious audio delivery.

NirK · 12 Jan 2013 at 14:12

For £500 though you could get a cheap NAD amp and some B&W 686 which would obviously be better.

bertles86 · 12 Jan 2013 at 15:28

NirK said:
For £500 though you could get a cheap NAD amp and some B&W 686 which would obviously be better.

True. Depends on the space OP has to play with though. MM-1's for the quality are very unobtrusive. 686's are great speakers for the price, but distinctly larger, not really desk size.