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Dorm Audio Help - FreeRideFrosty - 09-18-2006
Well I am decent with larger home audio but need some guidance for a nice sounding setup for my dorm that won't run me a few $k to get done. I was/may still be, picking up some JBL Pro Audio towers and subs along with crown amps, but I wouldn't want to take those out here to school anyway. I am more looking for a nice crystal clear set of monitor speakers and maybe a small sub, depending on the low frequency output of the monitors. What should I look for speaker wise and then what to power them? (Or should I just look for some self powered ones?? I think I found some nice M-Audio ones for around $250....)
Something tells me Ian will be one of the first to reply on this..... let me know.
Thanks guys.
Dorm Audio Help - Procharged5.0 - 09-18-2006
Any interest in a pair of 12" Cerwin-Vega subs (rated to 500w ea) in gray ozite covered cabinets? They are ported enclosures with great output and solid (not sloppy) low end response.
Dorm Audio Help - Procharged5.0 - 09-18-2006
BTW.
I'm a pro audio/video engineer by trade. I've been designing all sizes of sound reinforcement and video systems for 15 years now. We do sound systems all over the midwest including stadiums (including Wrigley Field), major churches, auditoriums, performing arts centers, automated board rooms, etc. I have access to virtually all brands worth owning including Crown, QSC, EAW, JBL, and hundreds more audio & video products.
I might be able to help you out on some of those items.
Dorm Audio Help - stratcat - 09-18-2006
a couple of marshall stacks and say maybe a Les Paul would sound very good in your dorm room
btw, I'm replacing some home audio this week, I may have some left overs that you can snag cheap (tuner, speakers)
Dorm Audio Help - FreeRideFrosty - 09-18-2006
Yeah I'm looking for some deals. It would be nice to blast out the entire residence hall for fairly cheap, but if I need to pick loud or clear, clear it is. If I could get close to a whole setup at once that would be nice. If you guys have stuff to sell along with your reccomendations you can either post pics here or PM them to me, either way. Let me know what you are looking to get as well.....
Dorm Audio Help - Ponch - 09-18-2006
$206, 400W stereo system. Audio "in" jack, perfect for pluggin in tv's and stuff. Great sound, that's what I have in my room.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7694943&st=sony&lp=5&type=product&cp=1&id=1138084373178
Dorm Audio Help - FreeRideFrosty - 09-18-2006
Thanks for the help matt.... but no way. I won't buy a plug and play system like that. I am talking more along the lines of studio speakers that they use in recording studios, or a small tower setup.
Dorm Audio Help - Ponch - 09-18-2006
Ahh gotcha..I thought you were looking for plug and play lol
Dorm Audio Help - stratcat - 09-18-2006
FRJ - I may have what you need.. I have two sets of bookshelf speakers (old school) that I'm thinking are going to end up not being used, I think one set is JBL's and don't remember the other set for sure...
when I was in the Navy, I used them in the barracks, it was no problem for me to crank the volume and let everyone on the floors above and below me hear what I was listening too... they play loud and clear (my biggest hangup is clarity)
let me see what happens, new stuff will be in tomorrow and I'll get an idea of what I can use and need to get rid of...
Dorm Audio Help - stratcat - 09-18-2006
Ponch Wrote:Ahh gotcha..I thought you were looking for plug and play lol
Plug and Play is for guy's with the nickname "Ponch"
:p:
Dorm Audio Help - FreeRideFrosty - 09-18-2006
Try and stay at least mostly on topic please. If it were even audio related but we jumped from speakers to bashing RC's.....
Dorm Audio Help - stratcat - 09-19-2006
speaking of "on topic" how about a set of yamaha bookshelf speakers? I have no idea what to ask for them so we'll talk on that..
Dorm Audio Help - Notochord - 09-19-2006
iono if this is kinda like what your looking for but i have these speakers and they are awsome the sub freakin shakes the whole house
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836121120
Dorm Audio Help - stratcat - 09-20-2006
FRJ,
they are yamaha NS A635A speakers, wood grain, blah blah, good shape,...
give me a yell if you are interested...
Dorm Audio Help - FreeRideFrosty - 09-20-2006
It's a possibility..... you said possibly a set of JBL's as well?? Any word on those?
Dorm Audio Help - Michowski - 09-20-2006
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836121121
dude definatly get these. There plug in computer speakers but if you can get them to work for your needs I wouldnt hesitate to get these. Definatly some of the best sound ive ever heard. Really loud and its crystal clear clarity no matter were the volume is at. Plus the sub delivers awesome bass. My whole house vibrates when I got the sub all the way turned up.
Dorm Audio Help - stratcat - 09-20-2006
FreeRideJunkie Wrote:It's a possibility..... you said possibly a set of JBL's as well?? Any word on those?
I looked, thought I had the JBL's, but they are Altec Lansing's the JBL's must be over at the folk's house in storage (they'll never be found probably)
I'm thinking I want to keep the Altecs..
Dorm Audio Help - FreeRideFrosty - 09-20-2006
How much would you be looking for for the Yamaha's?? And right now I only have 60 watts to power them with.... how would that work?? That is why I was kind of leaning toward some self powered ones.
Dorm Audio Help - stratcat - 09-20-2006
I'm thinking that if you'd come to joliet to get them you can have them... they should work with 60 watts pushing them...
if you are looking for self powered, check http://www.musiciansfriend.com they have some nice (and cheap) powered studio monitors that you could use.. probably check under home audio or recording..
Dorm Audio Help - FreeRideFrosty - 09-20-2006
Hmmm.... not sure how long it would be before I could get to Joliet. I may be home next weekend, but I'm not sure. If I payed for shipping would you be able to ship them?? I am still going to do some looking but I may take you up on this.
Thanks again
Dan
Dorm Audio Help - FreeRideFrosty - 09-20-2006
And there are some very nice monitors on that site. (Some with a sub as well.) thanks for the link.
Dorm Audio Help - stratcat - 09-20-2006
FreeRideJunkie Wrote:And there are some very nice monitors on that site. (Some with a sub as well.) thanks for the link.
yeah, but that stuff gets pricey when you start putting studio stuff together
mine sound great, believe me, they really were worth the money, but I just use them to hear stuff while recording.. too nice for my stereo.. by the way, you don't really have to mail order them from Musician's Friend, Guitar Centers has the same stuff (MF owns Guitar Centers) you probably have one of them locally..
yeah, I think we could work something out shipping them to you man... hell, I may be able to head up your way and save you some coin also (they're pretty heavy)
Dorm Audio Help - FreeRideFrosty - 09-20-2006
Awesome. Like I said, I may be home next weekend (the last weekend in september) so if that is true I have no problem heading down toward Joliet it's just that right now I am in Urbana. Bit of a bike ride. LoL
Dorm Audio Help - FreeRideFrosty - 09-20-2006
I posted twice because I ride the short bus...... whoops.
Dorm Audio Help - FreeRideFrosty - 09-20-2006
If I end up buying new I will probably go with one of these:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=603720
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Mackie-HR624-Active-Studio-Monitor?sku=605258
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAudio-Studiophile-LX4-2.1-Expandable-Surround-Sound-Monitoring-System?sku=603703
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/JBL-LSR6325P-NearField-Active-Studio-Monitor?sku=600437
At least I narrowed it down that far. LoL Any opinions on these??