I have always enjoyed quality music, from my guitar to the sound coming out of my speakers. I recently acquired a pair of M-Audio AV 40's, which sound OK. I do have a Harmon Kardon AVR 100 receiver and a Harmon Kardon cd player I acquired from a garage sale. My tape player is a nakamichi. I currently only want to update my speakers, as I think it is the weakest link. I am wanting to stay below $400 USD at this time, so I can only update one component. Since I have a receiver that amplifies, I think I should go with passive speakers instead of these M-audios. Based on the reviews I've read on this website, I am most intersted in the Polk RTi and the Epos ELS-3 speakers. I like accuracy and clarity of sound, and based on the review here the Epos seem better. The low frequency response looks smaller than the polks, but this does not seem to be significant. Anyways, I would like to ask advice on which way I should go. Is upgrading speakers at this time my best option? I am building a LP collections, so a Rega P1 with be my next purchase after this one. I am willing to look at other options regarding speakers, but I would like to remain withing $400 if possible.
I have always enjoyed quality music, from my guitar to the sound coming out of my speakers. I recently acquired a pair of M-Audio AV 40's, which sound OK. I do have a Harmon Kardon AVR 100 receiver and a Harmon Kardon cd player I acquired from a garage sale. My tape player is a nakamichi. I currently only want to update my speakers, as I think it is the weakest link. I am wanting to stay below $400 USD at this time, so I can only update one component. Since I have a receiver that amplifies, I think I should go with passive speakers instead of these M-audios. Based on the reviews I've read on this website, I am most intersted in the Polk RTi and the Epos ELS-3 speakers. I like accuracy and clarity of sound, and based on the review here the Epos seem better. The low frequency response looks smaller than the polks, but this does not seem to be significant. Anyways, I would like to ask advice on which way I should go. Is upgrading speakers at this time my best option? I am building a LP collections, so a Rega P1 with be my next purchase after this one. I am willing to look at other options regarding speakers, but I would like to remain withing $400 if possible.