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Brother seeks bookshelf speakers, DAC/AMP w/ Bass, Mid & treble control . . .

Steve_LeeSteve_Lee
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50 ~ 100WPC stereo.
Any suggestions?

I pointed him at this combo but still interested in looking at other options --> https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-S2000MKIII-Bluetooth-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B07ZVP9XBG/?encoding=UTF8&ref=pd_hp_d_btf_gcx_gw_per_1

He suggested these but for the price I think he can do a lot better --> https://emotiva.com/products/airmotiv-xb2-bookshelf-loudspeakers

TIA.

Comments

  • a4eaudioa4eaudio

    What's the price limit?

    Steve_Lee
  • tajanestajanes

    May want to take a look at Mackie Studio Monitors - they have a few different series / price ranges.

    Steve_Lee
  • Tom_STom_S

    Bass, Mid, & Treble - sounds like a nice vintage Marantz receiver might be just the ticket! :p

    Steve_Leejustinlee101
  • Steve_LeeSteve_Lee
    edited April 17

    No doubt, Tom (what'cha got and $?)

    Thanks guys - I forwarded some questions to him - we'll see what he has to say in a few days I suspect.

  • jhaiderjhaider

    WiiM Amp seems like a good fit for the electronics side.

    Steve_Lee
  • jr@macjr@mac

    @jhaider said:
    WiiM Amp seems like a good fit for the electronics side.

    That looks like a killer unit - love the parametric EQ option. Might have to save my pennies and replace my desktop amp with it.

    Steve_Lee
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  • Tom_STom_S

    Yeah - I would just go for the Wiim. Marantz stuff is going for what I consider ridiculous money these days.

    Steve_Lee
  • justinlee101justinlee101

    Hey everyone – I’m the brother in question, and I just wanted to jump in and say I really appreciate the input and recommendations you’ve all shared. It’s been very helpful to read through and start getting a sense of what might suit me best.

    After spending time listening to the systems my brother has put together, I’m ready to step into a better listening experience myself—and to finally introduce my family to something that sounds better than the litany of cheap Bluetooth boomboxes they’ve been cycling through from Amazon.

    As a bit of additional context, I used my brother’s Yamaha NS10Ms for several years while doing audio-for-video mixing, and I really enjoyed the clarity they delivered. That kind of clean, detailed sound is something I’d like to recapture—ideally with a setup that’s also enjoyable for casual listening.

    Right now, I’m leaning toward purchasing a set of passive (non-powered) bookshelf speakers and an entry-to-intermediate amplifier—something that pairs well enough that I won’t immediately regret not spending more. I’m also open to floor-standing speakers if something in that range makes sense. My source needs are already covered between the Qudelix-5K and Motu 4, so I’m not looking for anything with built-in DAC, Bluetooth, or EQ.

    My budget is around $500–$700, and I’m open to both new and used gear. I’ve heard good things about the Emotiva Airmotiv XB2, but I’m definitely open to other suggestions that might better match what I’m after. I may occasionally move the setup from my home office to my back porch, so portability is a minor factor—nice to have, but not essential.

    Thanks again for sharing your expertise. Let me know if you have any questions

  • Tom_STom_S

    I know the Kali line gets great reviews, but those are all powered. If you can build your own cabinets, you could do much worse than the Keramiskas designed by Craig (PWRRYD).

    jholtz
  • justinlee101justinlee101

    Thanks Tom!

  • Silver1omoSilver1omo

    Those keramiskas and a wiim amp should be great, you can add a subwoofer later.

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