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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => Cheap and Cheerful HiFi => Topic started by: chgolatin2 on 8 Jul 2011, 05:01 am
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Thinking about purchasing the above speakers for a garage audio system, going to run my Jolida FX10 which has been modified by Mitch Singerman out of LA California. Any word on these little gems? They definitely fall under cheap and cheerful at $39 a pair :D :lol: :P :oops:
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are you under a size constraint? They seem a little small.
How about a little bit bigger?
http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-B652-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B002RMPHMU/ref=pd_cp_e_1
Also, check you local craigs list, you never know what you may find.
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I actually was looking at the pair that you recommended and these one's, they both have good reviews but one thing that I like about the Satellites is that they come w mounting hardware and besides I'm not looking for an audiophile type system in my garage anyway. I may pair the satellite w a small sub, still debating though. Thanks for the recommendations
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You can't beat it for the price. Here's a review that says it sounds better than the PSB Image B25.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-20005175-47.html?tag=mncol;2n
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I don't own the Daytons, but i have heard positive feedback about them. People say that they have clarity, (no buzzing) and decent bass. Overall, good value for the money.
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I really doubt that these $40 speakers can beat PSB Image 25 because I have a pair w modified Xcrosser from Ninja and quite honestly their one of the best bookshelves that I ever owned :scratch: so I'm a lil confused about that quote but every opinion is "subjective"
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I gave them to my 7 year old for her little system. They are decent for a utility type system or as a pair of test speakers. I got them for like $25 about a year and half ago.
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are you under a size constraint? They seem a little small.
How about a little bit bigger?
http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-B652-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B002RMPHMU/ref=pd_cp_e_1
Also, check you local craigs list, you never know what you may find.
One of my lady friends needed a pair to go with the Onkyo receiver I was playing around with a while back...I ordered a pair of these through Amazon for $39. I fired them up today and I cannot believe how good they sound. They sound as good or better than the Paradigm Atoms I had several years ago. She was really happy with how they sounded. They actually have respectable extension in the low end. Add a subwoofer and pick up another pair or two of these things and you could really had an enjoyable HT system for super cheap.
I pride myself on the fact that almost my entire HT and 2-channel rig is composed of products from American companies (Magnepan, Tube Audio Design, SAS Audio, McCormack, etc), and I don't really like to buy products made in China, but in this case curiosity got the better of me. I don't know how anyone makes money on these things, cause I've never heard a speaker anywhere near this good for this money. Actually, I've never heard another speaker costing this little to begin with lol.
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Sadly, mostly EVERYTHING is made in China nowadays~ What is made in American anymore and with SOLID American ONLY made parts and not out sourced? Read an article on the newspaper the other day and it said the "Toyota & Honda" are the most American cars made today since they are made here, HUH? Seriously???? :scratch: :x :cry: :(
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Sadly, mostly EVERYTHING is made in China nowadays~ What is made in American anymore and with SOLID American ONLY made parts and not out sourced? Read an article on the newspaper the other day and it said the "Toyota & Honda" are the most American cars made today since they are made here, HUH? Seriously???? :scratch: :x :cry: :(
That's why I love Magnepan's new ad slogan: "Magnepan: Made in America. Sold in China." :thumb:
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I have no problem with $25-50 speakers made in China. It kind've makes me scratch my head when I see people buying $$$ speakers made in China when there are so many cool USA made speakers in the same price range. :scratch:
Just my opinion....
J
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I have no problem with $25-50 speakers made in China. It kind've makes me scratch my head when I see people buying $$$ speakers made in China when there are so many cool USA made speakers in the same price range. :scratch:
Just my opinion....
J
Definitely agree with you. In addition to Magnepan, my other favorite speaker manufacturer is also American - DeVore Fidelity. Fantastic speakers for the money, and John DeVore is a great guy.
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The largest speaker company in the world is still located in the good ole US of A.
Eminence, Kentucky population 6,000 is home to Eminence Speaker Company. In addition to a huge array of guitar speakers, Eminence makes the 10 inch full range drivers for Zu and Tekton. Their Alpha 15 inch full range bass driver has achieved cult status among DIY'ers.
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The largest speaker company in the world is still located in the good ole US of A.
Eminence, Kentucky population 6,000 is home to Eminence Speaker Company. In addition to a huge array of guitar speakers, Eminence makes the 10 inch full range drivers for Zu and Tekton. Their Alpha 15 inch full range bass driver has achieved cult status among DIY'ers.
Nice :thumb:
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The largest speaker company in the world is still located in the good ole US of A.
Eminence, Kentucky population 6,000 is home to Eminence Speaker Company. In addition to a huge array of guitar speakers, Eminence makes the 10 inch full range drivers for Zu and Tekton. Their Alpha 15 inch full range bass driver has achieved cult status among DIY'ers.
According to Hoovers Eminence has annual estimated sales of $25 million. If that's true it doubtful that they are the largest speaker company in the world. I think Peerless is a lot bigger and I suspect there are a number of others with sales greater than $25million/year.
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According to Hoovers Eminence has annual estimated sales of $25 million. If that's true it doubtful that they are the largest speaker company in the world. I think Peerless is a lot bigger and I suspect there are a number of others with sales greater than $25million/year.
Maybe they make the largest speakers! Do they have a 44" woofer?
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"Eminence has become the world's largest loudspeaker manufacturing company"
Producing over 10,000 speakers per day - per their website
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Just placed an order for the Dayton Audio B652 total of $69.00 for 2 pairs however, I was looking into Amazon and I found these which paired fairly well for just $100 whic are a steal as well. What do you guys think? I may have my Daytons tweeter modified by the Ninja himself... Dunno yet!
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SS-B1000-8-Inch-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B000OG88KY/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3U80Q9YNNY7RV&colid=2FDYLXCLK92TX
Lastly I was looking into this Amplifier, this is for a garage setup so when I do my carpentry, mechanic or house work I could listen to some decent music. Lastly I was looking into a subwoofer option so I looked at this amplifier below...
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-631
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Lastly I was looking into this Amplifier, this is for a garage setup so when I do my carpentry, mechanic or house work I could listen to some decent music. Lastly I was looking into a subwoofer option so I looked at this amplifier below...
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-631 (http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-631)
The link is to a subwoofer. There is no link to an amplifier.
Steve
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Typo my bad! Hold on! Here it goes...
http://www.amazon.com/AudioSource-AMP-100-2-Channel-Bridgeable-Amplifier/dp/B00026BQJ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311001531&sr=8-1
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I was going to recommend this recent topic specifically about the Audiosource Amp 100, but it looks like you were involved in that discussion.
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=95274.0 (http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=95274.0)
Steve
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I have actually changed my mind about the Audiosource amp, going to modify my Jolida FX10 and add a sub out to it, I prefer tubes instead :thumb: Still debating on the speakers that I am viewing so any suggestions would be appreciated! Ciao :wink:
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"modify my Jolida FX10 and add a sub out"
Why not try two Y connectors from your source and split the signal, one going to the Jolida and one to the powered sub.
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Hmmm, this is new to me... A Y connnector? :scratch: How does that work and where can I purchase it? Does it affect sound???
Thanks~
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This may save me some $$$ I was about to send the unit out to Jolida to get it modified :roll: :oops: :nono:
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http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3909665
If you have CD player with decent output the signal can be split and shared between amps without degradation.
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Cool, thanks! I just received the Dayton speakers and I have to admit, their NOT what I expected them to be but for $39 I can't complain. However, I did order a pair of Sony speakers as well so I'm gonna wait to compare them side by side and make my choice but I'm not impressed w the quality of the Dayton, cheaply made and the components used are not the best but again you get what you paid for. I still havent auditioned them so I maybe a lil skeptical :scratch:
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Here's a cheap and cheerful project for the Dayton B652's.
http://www.parts-express.com/videos/video.cfm?Video_ID=494&utm_source=Retail&utm_medium=Email_Newsletter&utm_content=VID02+Cabrini&utm_campaign=email072111
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Wow, definitely an alternative :)~
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Finally, I had a chance to auditioned the Daytons and the Sony SS-B1000 5 1/8-Inch Bookshelf Speakers, wow, the Daytons sound way better however the Sony's provide a nice cleaner bass. Since I have a total of 4 Daytons and 4 Sony's, I'm just going to paired them together rather than run all Daytons and all Sony's separtely, when I put 1 Dayton and 1 Sony together for some reason they sound better than 2 Daytons or 2 Sonys. Overall, I am very happy!