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Old 01-19-2008, 09:44 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Semi Portable Speaker Station

What would I need to look into for having several speakers set up, to where it projects the music clearly, but can be moved, as a station. It'd be moved on a rare occasion, but I was thinking just mounting some wheels on a metal frame.


I'd like to have the speakers hook up to a computer and TV. Not at the same time, but able to.

I may have to look at stereo speakers, PC speakers may not be able to work as well.



I am new to this sort of thing, I don't have a budget yet, but if it looks nice, and is reasonably priced, I'll look into it.



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Old 01-29-2008, 05:42 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Easy. As far as the portability, that's more up to you, but I'll voice my idea.

Speakers: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1138085354138

Receiver:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1171057791920

For the receiver, most anything will work fine. Do a search for the Pioneer VSX-516. It's last year's model of the one I linked you above. Both Pioneer receivers (516 & 517) pair nicely with the speakers above.

Add a small sub, and you're going to have AMAZING sound. Even without a sub, overall, the sound quality of this setup is going to be better than any PC multimedia setup.

As for portability, grab some stands and mount wheels on the bottom. Like I said, this part is more up to you.

Stands:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1063670359162

(I'm sure you could get something cheaper)

Buy all your wires online, and you'll have a cheap setup that will sound like systems double the price.

If you need any help hooking anything hook to your TV/PC, whether at the same time or not, let me know. It's not too hard, but like I said, let me know. Aesthetically I don't know what you'll think, but sound-wise, you WILL NOT be disappointed!
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Why buy a 5.1 receiver when you're only hooking up a 2.1 system? I'd say invest in a quality pair of stereo 3-way speakers and a nice stereo amp. Also be careful while mounting on metal, make sure you use some rubber lining or pads to prevent resonance.
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Why buy a 5.1 receiver when you're only hooking up a 2.1 system? I'd say invest in a quality pair of stereo 3-way speakers and a nice stereo amp. Also be careful while mounting on metal, make sure you use some rubber lining or pads to prevent resonance.
Find a stereo amp cheaper than $50. Oh wait. Having trouble?

There's nothing wrong with buying a cheap 5.1 receiver. Power is power.

If he's hooking it up to a TV, why not have the option for surround sound?
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Why $50? It's not like that 5.1 amp cost $50. Plus, its an audio station, not exactly the optimal place to put 5 or 7 speakers with a sub and have them sound legit.
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Why $50? It's not like that 5.1 amp cost $50. Plus, its an audio station, not exactly the optimal place to put 5 or 7 speakers with a sub and have them sound legit.
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