Are those little "executive" stereo systems any good?

[NTB]

Just wondering. I'm looking for something for work, and would like something better than a cheapo boombox or clock-radio. Besides, most of the systems of those types don't have headphone outputs, that I could see. I was just out at the local Best Buy, and they've got three different "exec"-style systems on sale for $100 or less - one from Philips; another from Sony, which actually has several good reviews on amazon; and a third from JVC

Any suggestions or reccomendations?

Nathan

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Get one with a separate volume control module or remote, and then just tape the speakers under your desk

- M4H

 

[NTB]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Get one with a separate volume control module or remote, and then just tape the speakers under your desk

- M4H

I believe all three of the systems linked above had those, so I should be good

Nate

 

[DaveSimmons]

What do you want to use it for? Radio, CDs, iPod?

For $100 the best sound would probably be from a 2.0 (stereo) PC speaker system plugged directly into your iPod or portable CD player.

 

[FlashG]

Although this is much more expensive it's sound quality is great.

 

[Madwand1]

I used a Linn Classik -- now that was a real "executive" stereo.

 

[50cent1228]

get a bose stereo nothing compares

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
What do you want to use it for? Radio, CDs, iPod?

For $100 the best sound would probably be from a 2.0 (stereo) PC speaker system plugged directly into your iPod or portable CD player.

That's probably a good bet if you have a source you want to use already.

For example something like Klipsch promedia 2.1 off ebay for cheap (and you get your headphone jack too). Or Promedia 2.0 if you want just two speakers.

Along those lines you might also be able to do a pair of cheap bookshelf speakers + sonic t-amp. Polk R15s or those BB Insignias that have people talking.

 

[NTB]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
What do you want to use it for? Radio, CDs, iPod?

For $100 the best sound would probably be from a 2.0 (stereo) PC speaker system plugged directly into your iPod or portable CD player.

Radio and CD for the most part. The sound on my PC at work does not work, and my MP3 player was stolen out of my car last sunday, so I don't have that to use anymore.

Nathan

 

[Pastore]

Originally posted by: NTB

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
What do you want to use it for? Radio, CDs, iPod?

For $100 the best sound would probably be from a 2.0 (stereo) PC speaker system plugged directly into your iPod or portable CD player.

Radio and CD for the most part. The sound on my PC at work does not work, and my MP3 player was stolen out of my car last sunday, so I don't have that to use anymore.

Nathan

Sounds like you need to invest in a new MP3 player first!

 

[FlashG]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
What do you want to use it for? Radio, CDs, iPod?

For $100 the best sound would probably be from a 2.0 (stereo) PC speaker system plugged directly into your iPod or portable CD player.

That's probably a good bet if you have a source you want to use already.

For example something like Klipsch promedia 2.1 off ebay for cheap (and you get your headphone jack too). Or Promedia 2.0 if you want just two speakers.

Along those lines you might also be able to do a pair of cheap bookshelf speakers + sonic t-amp. Polk R15s or those BB Insignias that have people talking.

Have you compared the R15 & Insignia?

 

[ed21x]

Bose stereo systems are the laughing stock of the audiophile community because they manage to rip off naive people with crappy products and excellent marketing.

I suggest you get a 2.1 setup from either Cambridge Soundworks or Klipsch, both could be had for under 100 and sound pretty decent.

 

[NTB]

Originally posted by: Pastore

Originally posted by: NTB

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
What do you want to use it for? Radio, CDs, iPod?

For $100 the best sound would probably be from a 2.0 (stereo) PC speaker system plugged directly into your iPod or portable CD player.

Radio and CD for the most part. The sound on my PC at work does not work, and my MP3 player was stolen out of my car last sunday, so I don't have that to use anymore.

Nathan

Sounds like you need to invest in a new MP3 player first!

Hmmm...$100 vs $300....maybe later. I only had that MP3 player a month before it was stolen.

Nate

 

[Art Vandelay]

Tivoli Audio: http://www.tivoliaudio.com/

/end thread.

 

[NTB]

guys, the speakers aren't really that important. I *have* a decent stereo here at home. This is going to work, and I'm probably going to use headphones with it more often than not. And I can always buy some good, small bookshelf speakers later. I'm more concerned with the actual hardware part - the tuner, CD player, radio reception, etc. The ability to hook up a separate, possibly better antenna was something I was looking at, too - I'm on the top floor at work, but still buried in the center of the building.

Nate

 

[NTB]

Originally posted by: Art Vandelay
Tivoli Audio: http://www.tivoliaudio.com/

/end thread.

If I had a couple hundred bucks, I'd just go out and replace the MP3 player But I found that I used that mostly at work, and after a week or two, found myself listening to the radio more often than the MP3s I had on it. So I'm looking for something a little cheaper this time around, that I can leave at work. Maybe I'll replace the Zen Vision:M later.

Nathan