What should I replace my speaker setup with?

[Anarchist420]

I have Infinity Primus P162s, and I want something else for my HK3490 since I have a lot of money right now. Is there anything new (i.e., not used), that would cost $240 or less and give me bass nearly identical to a Z5500? I'm saving up money for other things, so I don't want to spend more than $240.

Should I get a subwoofer and just stay with the same speakers? If so, which one should I get? If not, which speakers should I get? I want 8 ohms, even though I'm sure 6 ohms could be handled easily. I doubt there are even good 6 ohms speakers in my budget anyway.

The P162s are pretty good other than the fact they don't come anywhere close to a Z5500's subwoofer.

 

[NutBucket]

http://www.amazon.com/BIC-America-F1...3549290&sr=8-1

Problem solved. If you want big bass there's no way a pair of $240 speakers is going to provide it.

 

[SithSolo1]

The 162s are fine speakers. I think adding a sub will be a big improvement to the overall sound. Look at the BIC F12 or the Energy S10.3 The F12 should be $200ish. The S10.3 on the other hand may be over. Sometimes newegg has it on sale for $200-250 but right now its $500. Amazon has it for $271.


Edit: Nutbucket beat me to it. Takes me forever to type on this thing. :/

 

[Anarchist420]

Thanks to both of you: )

 

[NutBucket]

BTW, if you have a lot of money why the $240 limit?

 

[Howard]

This a PC setup or a HT setup?

If the latter, you would be doing yourself a disservice not to at least look at the Behringer B2031P. These have flat bass to ~30 Hz in most small rooms and sound great.

http://www.zaphaudio.com/temp/B2031P-system-horizontal-offaxis-0-15-30-45-60.gif
http://www.zaphaudio.com/temp/B2031P-tweeter-HD.gif
http://www.zaphaudio.com/temp/B2031P-woofer-HD.gif

 

[alcoholbob]

BTW, if you have a lot of money why the $240 limit?

I know, should be a typo right? The Primus 162 retail for $318 a pair, so you wonder how could "alot of money for upgrade = $240"?

 

[happyboy]

Alright, my vote is for a B&W CM1.

 

[Anarchist420]

BTW, if you have a lot of money why the $240 limit?

Because I don't want to spend a whole lot of audio. I got the HK3490 on sale. It's great, but not worth it's normal price of $449.

The Primus 162 retail for $318 a pair

I got them more than a year ago. They were also only $90 each, so they must have really gone up in price.

This a PC setup or a HT setup?

Small room and the HK3490 is hooked up to my PC via optical. I listen much more to music (lossless files and console files like vgm, spc, ssf, and adx) than movies. I'll look at the Behringers you mentioned. The MS20s that I used to use had decent bass for 20W and the 3490 will make passive speakers give great bass, I'm sure.

 

[NutBucket]

Personally I don't like subs for music...much prefer larger speakers.

 

[Howard]

Personally I don't like subs for music...much prefer larger speakers.

"Larger speakers" are just speakers with subs built in.

 

[sdifox]

2 of these when they go on sale, which is like every other month?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290207


These are 120 each

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290205

or get the 70 for 220 each which should put out plenty of bass for you

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290209

 

[NutBucket]

"Larger speakers" are just speakers with subs built in.

Basically yes but it just sounds more cohesive to me. Obviously personal preference.

I really regret getting rid of a pair of Pioneer CS-77a speakers my dad had. I was younger and too naive at the time to realize the mistake I was making.

 

[Howard]

Basically yes but it just sounds more cohesive to me. Obviously personal preference.

I really regret getting rid of a pair of Pioneer CS-77a speakers my dad had. I was younger and too naive at the time to realize the mistake I was making.

http://mehlau.net/audio/multisub_geddes/

 

[BassBomb]

I have P162's with PS12 sub

Add a sub and you should be good to go...

 

[alcoholbob]

"Larger speakers" are just speakers with subs built in.

And even then will not go as low or give linear output like a decent sub and will tax your receiver/speaker amp.