Spec me a bookshelf setup

Andybtsn

Andybtsn

Andybtsn

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Hi guys,

I currently have some Edifier 2.0 speakers that are around 4 years old now. I’m wanting to upgrade. I mainly listen to rock, metal, bassy music.

At first I was just going to sack the speakers off and get some Sonos but not sure this is the best setup?

I was then considering a desk DAC and some Edifier S1000DB speakers. I have a high end spec laptop with the music stored on. Not sure a 2.1 setup is better.

Any help appreciated. Budget around £400.

Thanks
 
Sounds good. Is the amp just for if I have decent headphones and switching between those and the speakers?

How would the setup all connect together? Thanks
 
mistersprinkles said:
If I may interject here-

It's out of budget, but for 599 (or cheaper) you can pick up the KEF X-300A. I have them. I also have Presonus Eris 4.5. The KEF are a literal order of magnitude superior. You have to have them in a medium to large room and you have to have them on proper stands, not on a shelf or a table, but man do they sound good.

I previously had:
Marantz PM-5005 ($600)
TEAC UD-301 ($500)
KEF Q300 ($700)
+expensive cables ($200)
=$2000

I then switched to the KEF X-300A @ $900 (599 pounds) and they sound as good, if not better.

But I can't afford 599 + a dac + cables etc you say? You don't need to! The X-300A have a DAC built in as well as class A/B amplification and everything you need is in the box. Plug them into a PC or MAC via USB and you are in business.

It is literally an instant entry level hi-fi system. You WILL NOT do better with separates for the same price. You just won't. I tried going down that route. The X-300A will blow your mind into a million pieces and are worth every penny. Recommended x1000.
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Thanks! What music do you listen to? Seems they can be had for £480 so not massively out of my price range
 
Yes I’ve been doing a lot of research in regards to speaker placement, what to play and what kit suits my genre. It seems the X300 are down my street and will order some when back in the UK.

Thanks for all your help.
 
Hi guys, I have set the X300s up. I'm very impressed with the quality, slightly disappointed with the bass so far considering I read so many reviews stating how good it was!
 
Fair enough, don't get me wrong the quality is superb and I'm hearing things in songs I could never with my Edifiers I just think they could have packed just a little more punch.
 
I certainly don't want to send them back, I am really happy with them, they sound superb but I guess with my music style a little more bass would have been nice! I can certainly live with it :)
 
I was going to get some floor stands but now I've just opted for leaving them where they are. I purchased some isolation pads that they're sat on now, I'm really happy with the sound and it works well for the room.
 
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