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/hifi/ - HiFi General 2: The Resurrection Anonymous 09/16/24(Mon)20:37:08 No.102419138

We talk about everything that has to do with speakers, amps, dacs, sources, avr, home cinema, subs, acoustics, electrical engineering and other theory. We also like to share music links.

* Previous thread: >>100754904

Good and low cost devices follow.

Speakers passive:
* Neumi Silk 4
* JBL Stage A130
* Elac DBR62
* Wharfedale Diamond 12.2
* KEF Q350

Speakers active:
* iLoud Micro
* JBL LSR305P MK II
* Adam T5V
* Kali LP-6 v2 and IN-8 v2
* Neumi BS5P
* Genelec 8020D
* Neumann KH80
* Edifier MR-4 and R1280T (only with EQ)

Amps:
* Used Yamaha R-S700 (receiver, power section like A-S701, pre-out/main-in, $200€, value champ)
* Used Yamaha R-N500 (receiver, digital inputs, builtin streamer, less than $200€, good value)
* Yamaha A-S 300/301/500/501/700 or 701
* Denon PMA600NE
* NAD C 316BEE
* Fosi V3 with 48V PSU (small)

DACs:
* Topping d10s, E30, E30 II or E30 Lite
* Schiit modi+

Streamer:
* RPi 3A+ or Zero 2 or RPi4 with Moode (rpilocator.com)

DSP and calibr. microphone:
* MiniDSP 2x4 HD
* MiniDSP Flex
* MiniDSP UMIK1

Subwoofer:
* SVS SB-1000
* Rythmik L12
* Monoprice Monolith 8 THX

Software:
* REW
* EQ APO, as well as the Peace Equalizer extension

Books:
* Floyd E. Toole: Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms, Third edition

Websites for measurements:
* https://spinorama.org/
* https://www.audiosciencereview.com/
* https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/

Tips:
* Use EQ as an almost free upgrade to your speakers
* Avoid soundbars, you can get active speakers for the same money
* Avoid newer home theater receivers, changing advanced settings might need a TV
* Avoid headphones, instead make sure you have physical bass and correct stereo imaging
* Ferengi Rule of Acquisition #141: Only Fools Pay Retail! Use Hifishark and price search sites