Could You do any worse than this?

tubeytubeamp · « **on:** 27 Jul 2005, 02:44 am »

Ok guys, here is a challenge for you. Can you do any worse than this system?

SDAT E70 speakers $79.95 from Overstock.com

Insignia/bestbuy 2 channel receiver $104.99 From BestBuy

NexxTech DP3222 Slimline DVD Player $29.87 from Walmart

Total price $214.81

Can anyone do worse than this? The rules are that the components must be current and brand new. One box systems are not allowed(You must have a receiver/amp, cd/dvd player and speakers. Bose systems are disqualified from the running. No white van speakers!

Good luck.

(disclaimer: I don't own or have not heard the system above. Who knows, it may sound decent. The perception of it however is one of a truly aweful system)

Dennis

soundboy · « **Reply #1 on:** 27 Jul 2005, 05:49 am »

I think I can do better....for $25.00 more

Athena Technologies AS-B1 bookshelf speakers.....$99.95/pair

Sherwood RX-4103 stereo receiver....$79.95

Toshiba SD4960 universal player....$59.97

Total: $239.87

EMM801 · « **Reply #2 on:** 27 Jul 2005, 05:58 am »

How about a Wards Airline all-in-one?
It IS current... Currently at the local thrift!

soundboy · « **Reply #3 on:** 27 Jul 2005, 06:20 am »

Quote from: EMM801

How about a Wards Airline all-in-one?
It IS current... Currently at the local thrift!

No one box systems.

Wards currently doesn't carry any separates.

Gordy · « **Reply #4 on:** 27 Jul 2005, 06:23 am »

How's this...

Polaroid DHM-0100 dvd player $24.99

Sherwood Stereo Receiver (RX4105) $94.99

Dual Bookshelf Speakers (LS205EB) $37.98

And $5.00 for gas because you can get the whole beautious ensemble with one stop shopping at Circuit City...

$162.96!!!

Dan Driscoll · « **Reply #5 on:** 27 Jul 2005, 02:39 pm »

Quote from: Gordy

Sherwood Stereo Receiver (RX4105) $94.99

Bzzzt! Sorry, but the use of a Sherwood receiver would undoubtedly make this system sound better than the baseline Dennis proposed.

Quote from: soundboy

I think I can do better....for $25.00 more

But the goal is to do worse, not better.

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tubeytubeamp · « **Reply #6 on:** 27 Jul 2005, 02:48 pm »

Thanks Dan for clarifying. The goal is to create a seperates system that you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy. I have to agree with Dan that the Sherwood is too high quality.

Gordy · « **Reply #7 on:** 27 Jul 2005, 04:02 pm »

Some of my mods could fix that

chadh · « **Reply #8 on:** 27 Jul 2005, 04:16 pm »

Quote from: Gordy

Some of my mods could fix that

Awesome!

I presume you don't do these with an axe?

Chad

Dan Driscoll · « **Reply #9 on:** 28 Jul 2005, 02:04 pm »

Quote from: tubeytubeamp

Ok guys, here is a challenge for you. Can you do any worse than this system?

Look, this is all a waste of time. I can beat anything any of you put up with 2 names. You minght want to prepare yourselves, this is going to be pretty ugly!

Soundcraftsman and GFX.

To protect the innocent and those with sensitive eyes or weak stomachs, I've posted the names in white. If you absolutely must see them more clearly, remember that you were warned and don't blame me for any ill effects!

This contest is now over.

ken · « **Reply #10 on:** 28 Jul 2005, 07:38 pm »

Ok now you've crossed the line.

My first forray into audiophiledom if you will consisted of a Soundcraftsman pcr 800 (phase control regulation) amp that I purchased back in 1984 at Crazy eddies. Real state of the art stuff in it's day. Anyone old enough and living in the N.Y N.J metropolitan area surely remebers Crazy eddies "His prices were insane" I still have the amp and would never sell it

All kidding around aside the amp really doesn't sound too bad and is probably a step up from the Layayette - Criterion stuff being sold around the same time.

Ken

Dan Driscoll · « **Reply #11 on:** 29 Jul 2005, 12:17 am »

Quote from: ken

Ok now you've crossed the line. My first forray into audiophiledom if you will consisted of a Soundcraftsman pcr 800 (phase control regulation) amp that I purchased back in 1984 at Crazy eddies. Real state of the art stuff in it's day. Anyone old enough and living in the N.Y N.J metropolitan area surely remebers Crazy eddies "His prices were insane" I still have the amp and would never sell it All kidding around aside the amp really doesn't sound too bad and is probably a step up from the Layayette - Criterion stuff being sold around the same time.

Ken

But these days Soundcraftsman is what you find on the bottom shelf at the K-Mart or Jupiter Outlet store and the Big Red Barn Flea Market.

Carlman · « **Reply #12 on:** 29 Jul 2005, 01:44 am »

Quote from: Dan Driscoll

But these days Soundcraftsman is what you find on the bottom shelf at the K-Mart or Jupiter Outlet store and the Big Red Barn Flea Market.

I thought that was 'Soundesign'. I owned something by that name from Kmart... Also I had some 'GPX' crap, a Lloyd's 3-in-1, and plenty of other junk along the way.

If I ever have kids, I think I'll buy them 2nd hand pro audio.... Plays loud and is durable.... and is nice enough to actually WANT to take care of...

As to the original topic, I came across a complete component setup of 'Coby' branded gear. The DVD player was $30, the receiver was maybe $100? ... and this was at a 'Hechts' department store... kind of like a Macy's if you know them... Anyway, real junk.. I thought of this thread when I saw it but, no speakers... So, I'll just suggest a pair of 'ebay specials'...

Yeah, baby!

I did some searching on 'Coby' and found they make all sorts of things...
So, not to exclude our headphone fanatics, look no farther than 'Fingerhut.com'... You'll find the perfect setup!

JohnR · « **Reply #13 on:** 29 Jul 2005, 03:23 am »

Those are, um, beautiful

Gordy · « **Reply #14 on:** 29 Jul 2005, 03:34 am »

Very Egyptian... in a Stargate the movie kinda way

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #15 on:** 29 Jul 2005, 05:28 am »

Wow Carl...Golden Speakers !!! See the ad....

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This auction features a set of 2 Digital Research Home Theater Floor Speakers NIB. These speakers not only look great with a black piano lacquer finish and gold aluminized cone design, but they sound incredible!!!

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Carlman · « **Reply #16 on:** 29 Jul 2005, 01:56 pm »

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Wow Carl...Golden Speakers !!! See the ad....
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This auction features a set of 2 Digital Research Home Theater Floor Speakers NIB. These speakers not only look great with a black piano lacquer finish and gold aluminized cone design, but they sound incredible!!!
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"They sound incredible" and their "digital"....and starting bid is only $9.99....wow, what quality for ten bucks (and $65.00 shipping) !!!!! [/list:u]

hahahaha. I actually searched on 'digital speakers' because I knew that would produce the 'best' results..

I love the way my speakers produce 'digital' sound... krrrrreeeeekrrrrreeeeekrrrrrreeeee 00010101010101 Yummy!

I don't know if anyone remembers 'the Egyptian Lover' but in his song called 'My House on the Nile' he says/raps that he uses 'solid gold speakers, to hear this song'... man, those were the days... (of the Casio D-50)

fabaudio · « **Reply #17 on:** 29 Jul 2005, 03:39 pm »

Quote from: Carlman

hahahaha. I actually searched on 'digital speakers' because I knew that would produce the 'best' results.. I love the way my speakers produce 'digital' sound... krrrrreeeeekrrrrreeeeekrrrrrreeeee 00010101010101 Yummy!

I don't know if anyone remembers 'the Egyptian Lover' but in his song called 'My House on the Nile' he says/raps that he uses 'solid gold speakers, to hear this song'... man, those were the days... (of the Casio D-50)

I'm getting a headache.

tubeytubeamp · « **Reply #18 on:** 30 Jul 2005, 02:09 am »

I think I'm going to bid on one of these Insignia receivers. They are going for as little as $11-$21 on ebay and there seems to be a never ending supply of them(which really isn't a good sign). You seem to get a lot of amp for the money. The receiver has 100 watts per channel pre out main in jacks and 5 way binding post and a torrodial power supply. The Insignia actually looks very similiar to the Marantz sr4320.

Marriage and children have plumeted me into the depths of audio loserville.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #19 on:** 30 Jul 2005, 02:51 am »

Quote from: tubeytubeamp

I think I'm going to bid on one of these Insignia receivers. They are going for as little as $11-$21 on ebay and there seems to be a never ending supply of them(which really isn't a good sign). You seem to get a lot of amp for the money. The receiver has 100 watts per channel pre out main in jacks and 5 way binding post and a torrodial power supply. The Insignia actually looks very similiar to the Marantz sr4320.

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Who know's...you may get lucky and have a real find, similar to finding another Sonic Impact type amp...strange things can happen in the audio world....