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**SpeavaJap** · 07-05-2007, 02:51 AM

My father has some really old speakers. I was looking to get him something a little better. They are for a stereo system in our family room. I'm clueless as to what to get, I would like to stay under the $200.

**HedgeYourBets** · 07-05-2007, 03:25 AM

best thing to do is go into a store and listen to them. BOSE is total hype, just listen to the blah blah its a name like ADIDAS, fits like any other shoe ya aint gonna run faster and BOSE doesnt sound better. Dont buy the name

**Daruhuw** · 07-05-2007, 04:31 AM

I suggest save up a little more money and get something like Klipsch ifi or something. The stores here in NY wont have anything good, so don't even waste your time, plus the speakers will be overpriced.

**Flirigor** · 07-05-2007, 04:52 AM

In that price range I highly recommend Infinity.

**lopezsokero** · 07-05-2007, 05:49 AM

My father has some really old speakers.

There's a chance that those speakers are better than anything you can buy for 200 bucks today.

**encumeterz** · 08-04-2007, 02:33 PM

There's a chance that those speakers are better than anything you can buy for 200 bucks today.

Was thinking the same thing.
Another alternative is to have a look around for a good second hand set - must be a few people upgrading from decent to higher end gear.

**masteryxisman** · 08-04-2007, 04:13 PM

Was thinking the same thing.
Another alternative is to have a look around for a good second hand set - must be a few people upgrading from decent to higher end gear.

Third that. He might have fantastic speakers- how about your tell us what he has, along with what receiver/amp he uses, so we can be more helpful.

**encumeterz** · 08-04-2007, 05:58 PM

Forgot - to OP, it's a great thought and we're not having a go at you, just looking at the options.

**SpeavaJap** · 08-04-2007, 11:44 PM

Was thinking the same thing.
Another alternative is to have a look around for a good second hand set - must be a few people upgrading from decent to higher end gear.

That is what I was thinking in the first place. This is one of the reasons why I would ask before I decided for sure.

What he currently has are:
Optimus STA 3190
Sony SS U45 They look like these

**lopezsokero** · 08-04-2007, 11:52 PM

What he currently has are:
Optimus STA 3190
Sony SS U45 They look like these

Those speakers look similar to my dad's old Schneiders except my they have bigger woofers. And they are pretty good[thumbup] so I'm guessing those aren't too bad either.[yes]

**masteryxisman** · 08-05-2007, 01:31 AM

OP,
the speakers look decent (you would need to spend probably a few hundred dollars (more than what you want to spend) to get the same thing), and the specs on the receiver aren't bad: http://support.radioshack.com/suppor.../doc9/9684.htm

I would suggest you get it properly configured and have him spend the money on some new music!

**Bvghbopz** · 08-05-2007, 01:41 AM

OP, a few questions here. Can you tell us about the equipment? working order and such or its overall condition? and 2 what kinda stuff does your dad listen to? music wise. some speakers are good for a few types of music, and some are decent for all. and how loud does he use it?

**Roamsaffots** · 08-05-2007, 01:49 AM

For 200.00 you will not find much.

AND PEOPLE, what I am about to recommend - I HAVE HAD A SET.
(sorry for the yelling, It's just I hate when people say, oh those are garbage - WHEN, they have not heard them, have not owned them, and have never even seen a set of them in person)
I have had a lot of sets of speakers.
Currently, I have a 1500.00 set of speakers and a HSU Sub, that lone cost 900.00 (at the time)
The sub, you can now get for 600.00
(as well a Pioneer Elite, a 96" screen (and a 120"), front projetion, etc...)
(see pics)
http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=DSC_1184.jpg
http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=DSC_0762.jpg

For, OP, I have had a set of these. AND FOR THE PRICE. You will not do any better.

They do image well.

Anyway, these are decent (built very well) for the $ - http://www.fluance.com/fluanceavhtb.html

EDIT:: I almost always take apart all my equipment, to see how well it is built.
I'll see if I can find the Fluance set of pics for you.. Also, I have about 7 subwoofers, that I have taken apart (to check build)
So if you need a sub recommendation, I can send some pics of those as well.

**Bvghbopz** · 08-05-2007, 01:52 AM

ehh i like bose btw i wont buy em new, but on the second hand market a decent set of 901's are nice. not worth the new price but ehh, anyhoo, im using denon now. the bose are goin into my media room b4 long

**gamblingstats** · 08-05-2007, 02:48 AM

I agree with what many others have said here if you want something good for $200 I suggest you go for something second hand. Something mid range like Mission 773e maybe. Or you could always let him stick with the speakers he's got and get him a nice pair of Headphones.

**SpeavaJap** · 09-05-2007, 01:00 AM

Thanks for all the help, I still have a while to think of something else to get him.

07-05-2007, 02:51 AM	#1
SpeavaJap Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 535 Senior Member	Help finding good speakers My father has some really old speakers. I was looking to get him something a little better. They are for a stereo system in our family room. I'm clueless as to what to get, I would like to stay under the $200. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-05-2007, 03:25 AM	#2
HedgeYourBets Join Date Aug 2008 Posts 4,655 Senior Member	best thing to do is go into a store and listen to them. BOSE is total hype, just listen to the blah blah its a name like ADIDAS, fits like any other shoe ya aint gonna run faster and BOSE doesnt sound better. Dont buy the name Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-05-2007, 04:31 AM	#3
Daruhuw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 553 Senior Member	I suggest save up a little more money and get something like Klipsch ifi or something. The stores here in NY wont have anything good, so don't even waste your time, plus the speakers will be overpriced. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-05-2007, 04:52 AM	#4
Flirigor Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 402 Senior Member	In that price range I highly recommend Infinity. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-05-2007, 05:49 AM	#5
lopezsokero Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 466 Senior Member	My father has some really old speakers. There's a chance that those speakers are better than anything you can buy for 200 bucks today. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-04-2007, 02:33 PM	#6
encumeterz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 542 Senior Member	There's a chance that those speakers are better than anything you can buy for 200 bucks today. Was thinking the same thing. Another alternative is to have a look around for a good second hand set - must be a few people upgrading from decent to higher end gear. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-04-2007, 04:13 PM	#7
masteryxisman Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 447 Senior Member	Was thinking the same thing. Another alternative is to have a look around for a good second hand set - must be a few people upgrading from decent to higher end gear. Third that. He might have fantastic speakers- how about your tell us what he has, along with what receiver/amp he uses, so we can be more helpful. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-04-2007, 05:58 PM	#8
encumeterz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 542 Senior Member	Forgot - to OP, it's a great thought and we're not having a go at you, just looking at the options. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-04-2007, 11:44 PM	#9
SpeavaJap Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 535 Senior Member	Was thinking the same thing. Another alternative is to have a look around for a good second hand set - must be a few people upgrading from decent to higher end gear. That is what I was thinking in the first place. This is one of the reasons why I would ask before I decided for sure. What he currently has are: Optimus STA 3190 Sony SS U45 They look like these Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-04-2007, 11:52 PM	#10
lopezsokero Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 466 Senior Member	What he currently has are: Optimus STA 3190 Sony SS U45 They look like these Those speakers look similar to my dad's old Schneiders except my they have bigger woofers. And they are pretty good[thumbup] so I'm guessing those aren't too bad either.[yes] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-05-2007, 01:31 AM	#11
masteryxisman Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 447 Senior Member	OP, the speakers look decent (you would need to spend probably a few hundred dollars (more than what you want to spend) to get the same thing), and the specs on the receiver aren't bad: http://support.radioshack.com/suppor.../doc9/9684.htm I would suggest you get it properly configured and have him spend the money on some new music! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-05-2007, 01:41 AM	#12
Bvghbopz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 528 Senior Member	OP, a few questions here. Can you tell us about the equipment? working order and such or its overall condition? and 2 what kinda stuff does your dad listen to? music wise. some speakers are good for a few types of music, and some are decent for all. and how loud does he use it? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-05-2007, 01:49 AM	#13
Roamsaffots Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 509 Senior Member	For 200.00 you will not find much. AND PEOPLE, what I am about to recommend - I HAVE HAD A SET. (sorry for the yelling, It's just I hate when people say, oh those are garbage - WHEN, they have not heard them, have not owned them, and have never even seen a set of them in person) I have had a lot of sets of speakers. Currently, I have a 1500.00 set of speakers and a HSU Sub, that lone cost 900.00 (at the time) The sub, you can now get for 600.00 (as well a Pioneer Elite, a 96" screen (and a 120"), front projetion, etc...) (see pics) http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=DSC_1184.jpg http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=DSC_0762.jpg For, OP, I have had a set of these. AND FOR THE PRICE. You will not do any better. They do image well. Anyway, these are decent (built very well) for the $ - http://www.fluance.com/fluanceavhtb.html EDIT:: I almost always take apart all my equipment, to see how well it is built. I'll see if I can find the Fluance set of pics for you.. Also, I have about 7 subwoofers, that I have taken apart (to check build) So if you need a sub recommendation, I can send some pics of those as well. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-05-2007, 01:52 AM	#14
Bvghbopz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 528 Senior Member	ehh i like bose btw i wont buy em new, but on the second hand market a decent set of 901's are nice. not worth the new price but ehh, anyhoo, im using denon now. the bose are goin into my media room b4 long Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-05-2007, 02:48 AM	#15
gamblingstats Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	I agree with what many others have said here if you want something good for $200 I suggest you go for something second hand. Something mid range like Mission 773e maybe. Or you could always let him stick with the speakers he's got and get him a nice pair of Headphones. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-05-2007, 01:00 AM	#16
SpeavaJap Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 535 Senior Member	Thanks for all the help, I still have a while to think of something else to get him. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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