[JLM]

OK, on the active bandwagon again (and not wanting to hijack a thread)...

2-way (professional), waveguide 1 inch tweeter, 5 inch woofer, 41 watt amps, F3 = 43 Hz, peak spl = 108 dB, wide dispersion, excellent dynamics/low volume sound/imaging, street price $300/pair (add $12 for a pair of XLR/RCA adaptors), excellent reviews for home or studio use - example:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=7&cad=rja&ved=0CGIQFjAG&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.cnet.com%2F8301-13645_3-57615555-47%2Fjbl-lsr305-resetting-sound-expectations-for-desktop-speakers%2F&ei=BinqUtz1OsemygGAqoCQCg&usg=AFQjCNGKFdfn4DvlEhRD6TBm-lOnkDLpMQ&bvm=bv.60444564,d.aWc

Add a matching JBL LSR2310SP 10 inch sub, street price as low as $200.  That leaves $500 for interconnects and source.

[Letitroll98]

Speaking of interconnects, is there a better alternative than the $6 adapters suggested by Steve for RCA only systems?

[JLM]

Speaking of interconnects, is there a better alternative than the $6 adapters suggested by Steve for RCA only systems?

I'm sure there is, but I'm too "old school" to care.  Besides I go to Scott Endler for any audio cabling needs (good prices, good quality, support one of the 'little guys').

[Nick77]

Speaking of interconnects, is there a better alternative than the $6 adapters suggested by Steve for RCA only systems?

Can you please provide reference to these adapters and their use?? Thanks...

[Letitroll98]

Can you please provide reference to these adapters and their use?? Thanks...

It was in the review by Steve Guttenberg linked in the op.  They were a 3' interconnect with RCA to 1/4" connections.  The cabling and connectors looked like the $6 price.

[srb]

There are many alternatives for higher quality 1/4" to RCA cables for not too much money.  Markertek can build cables from either Belden 1192A or Mogami Neglex 2534 shielded Star-Quad with Switchcraft or Neutrik connectors in various lengths and colors for ~ $19 each (3') and ~ $24 each (6').

Steve

 

[JLM]

Can you please provide reference to these adapters and their use?? Thanks...

Most home audio gear use low voltage connections that is commonly termed as RCA terminals (single pin with surrounding/conducting sleeve).  Professionals (studio and concert) use multi-pin XLR connectors to reduce grounding/shielding/pullout (they snap in place) issues often associated with studio/concert situations.  Opinions vary as to which (XLR or RCA) sounds the best (under ideal conditions).  Occasionally you find XLR on home gear or RCA on professional stuff, so the adapters allow for mixing of equipment.

[jman66]

If you haven't already seen, nice deal on these @ Sweetwater:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LSR305

My rig is now in a small room and I've been wondering about actives, being able to reduce, consolidate, etc...
while maintaining the level of sonic quality. I'll have to give these a try.
Thanks for the heads-up on them.

[krikor]

At the risk of resurrecting an old topic... these are available at massdrop.com right now for $120 each ($240 pair) with free shipping.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/jbl-lsr305