New speakers

SamyBoy13 · 23 Mar 2016 at 09:06

Hi guys I'm looking to replace my bose companion 3 as one of the speakers failed after 8 years. I was looking to get a good replacement that will also improve sound quality as well. I like the sound of bose companion 3 and I was thinking about companion 5 but I would like to try something more premium as everyone say bose in overpriced so Im wondering what could I get for 200-300 pounds.

Also question regarding these speakers.
WHARFEDALE DIAMOND 9.0
How do they sound as I need to buy a present for my little sister too and they are on sale for 40 pounds. I been to the retailer where they are on sale but they havent got any on display.

Cookeh · 23 Mar 2016 at 09:34

Diamond 9.0s are very highly regarded as they are brilliant things for the money - I should know, I owned them for three years and had to spend £250 (reduced price) on new speakers to actually see a real upgrade.

I can answer the £200-300 budget question after work

Thankfully I'm sure others can chip in first!

gjc10212 · 23 Mar 2016 at 10:57

You could buy a pair of active monitors, such as the KRK rokit RP4 and a Scarlett 2i2 interface for £300.

SamyBoy13 · 23 Mar 2016 at 11:25

Cookeh said:
Diamond 9.0s are very highly regarded as they are brilliant things for the money - I should know, I owned them for three years and had to spend £250 (reduced price) on new speakers to actually see a real upgrade.

I can answer the £200-300 budget question after work Thankfully I'm sure others can chip in first!

Okay thank you. Would I need a amp or something for diamond 9.0 and also is there any significant difference between 9.0 and 9.1 in terms of sound?

Cookeh · 23 Mar 2016 at 12:36

You would indeed need an amp. If you're trying to keep the budget low something like a Lepai TA2020+ is pretty darn good for £25-30. (Again what I started with).

The 9.1s are indeed superior, but they are double the price.

SamyBoy13 · 24 Mar 2016 at 15:29

Any suggestions on 200-300 speakers. I'm not sure if I should go for monitors or maybe some good 2.1 or even 5.1?

Also I saw some bose companion 50 anyone heard them? Im very confused what should I buy as the speakers that broke bose companion 3 are the first one that I purchased and back in 2008.