I'm looking for suggestions from more experienced folks on ways to upgrade my system without spending beyond what I can afford. I have a Marantz PM 5004 integrated amp and Marantz CD 5004 running into old Bose 201s or a pair of Sennheiser HD600 headphones. My listening room is a 15x18 living room with windows on two walls. I can't spend more than $1000 total (speakers and cables) and would much prefer to stay closer to $500.
I heard a pair of Focal 906s powered by a Hegel H80 and was blown away. I could get the Focals for under $1000 but am wondering how they would sound on my system compared to in the shop with the Hegel, which I can't afford, and what difference the super high-end cables connecting them would have.
I listen to classical, jazz, and rock. I generally can't listen above medium volume. Any suggestions for other speakers in the sub-$1000 (or closer to $500) range? Am I right to stick with the Marantz equipment for now? Also, is there something for under a few hundred dollars that would significantly improve the sound I'm getting through the headphones? I feel like they may be underpowered coming from the headphone jack on the CD player, but I'm not sure.
Any suggestions are appreciated. Thank you!
I'm looking for suggestions from more experienced folks on ways to upgrade my system without spending beyond what I can afford. I have a Marantz PM 5004 integrated amp and Marantz CD 5004 running into old Bose 201s or a pair of Sennheiser HD600 headphones. My listening room is a 15x18 living room with windows on two walls. I can't spend more than $1000 total (speakers and cables) and would much prefer to stay closer to $500.
I heard a pair of Focal 906s powered by a Hegel H80 and was blown away. I could get the Focals for under $1000 but am wondering how they would sound on my system compared to in the shop with the Hegel, which I can't afford, and what difference the super high-end cables connecting them would have.
I listen to classical, jazz, and rock. I generally can't listen above medium volume. Any suggestions for other speakers in the sub-$1000 (or closer to $500) range? Am I right to stick with the Marantz equipment for now? Also, is there something for under a few hundred dollars that would significantly improve the sound I'm getting through the headphones? I feel like they may be underpowered coming from the headphone jack on the CD player, but I'm not sure.
Any suggestions are appreciated. Thank you!