Hey all, I'm just starting to get into audio. I caught the headphone bug first and already have some nice cans and IEMs as well as some headphone amps and a nice DAC. Lately though, I've been craving a full size setup.
Right now i have a Harmon Kardon PM665 which was a pretty nice integrated amplifier in it's heyday and puts out 100 watts per channel. My source is my computer, using optical out to my Matrix Cube DAC/headphone amp.
All that (I think) is ok for right now, but my speakers on the other hand...they're not exactly hi-fi. They're Sensui SP-X8900s and they're not the greatest. I think that is the very first issue with my system I need to deal with, then I'd probably get some monoblocks and use the HK as a pre, then get a nice preamp and use my current set-up as a second/garage rig.
First thing is first though, the speakers. I listen to a wide variety of music: folk, hardcore punk, indie rock/pop, classic rock, hip-hop, electronica, classical/chamber and jazz. I know, terribly broad.
I'm really looking for something $500-$1000, preferably toward the cheaper end of the scale, if possible that has a nice, even response, can put out decent (doesn't need to shake walls) bass and has nice imaging and soundstage.
The Magnepan MMG are what I'm leaning toward. I do worry about the bass response and having enough balls to play rock the way it should sound. Any other suggestions or perhaps support for the MMGs?
Thanks!
Hey all, I'm just starting to get into audio. I caught the headphone bug first and already have some nice cans and IEMs as well as some headphone amps and a nice DAC. Lately though, I've been craving a full size setup.
Right now i have a Harmon Kardon PM665 which was a pretty nice integrated amplifier in it's heyday and puts out 100 watts per channel. My source is my computer, using optical out to my Matrix Cube DAC/headphone amp.
All that (I think) is ok for right now, but my speakers on the other hand...they're not exactly hi-fi. They're Sensui SP-X8900s and they're not the greatest. I think that is the very first issue with my system I need to deal with, then I'd probably get some monoblocks and use the HK as a pre, then get a nice preamp and use my current set-up as a second/garage rig.
First thing is first though, the speakers. I listen to a wide variety of music: folk, hardcore punk, indie rock/pop, classic rock, hip-hop, electronica, classical/chamber and jazz. I know, terribly broad.
I'm really looking for something $500-$1000, preferably toward the cheaper end of the scale, if possible that has a nice, even response, can put out decent (doesn't need to shake walls) bass and has nice imaging and soundstage.
The Magnepan MMG are what I'm leaning toward. I do worry about the bass response and having enough balls to play rock the way it should sound. Any other suggestions or perhaps support for the MMGs?
Thanks!