I'm going to be relying on my iMac and the music stored on it for a while. I would like to get a set of speakers so that the computer sounds better. What reasonably-priced powered speakers have folks had success with? I'd rather not get a separate subwoofer. I'd be willing to get a small amp and use my small stereo speakers if all the other options are too crappy. Thanks.
posted on Aug 7, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm looking for a cheap (about $200) and compact stereo system for my apartment. Mainly it'd be for playing CD's and streaming audio via my Airport Express. I'm interested in the Onkyo CS-315S, CS-325 and CS-415 units, but I can't for the life of my figure out what the hell the difference is. Does anyone know about these systems, or have any other recommendations? [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2008 - 6 answers

Help improve my sound! After listening to some pristine, rich & dynamic music at a friend's studio, I've decided to improve my own setup. The catch? I don't want to spend thousands and have no interest in audiophile snake oil. Recommendations? Details on my existing gear inside. [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - 13 answers

Car stereo solution for someone non-technical. [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 6 answers

What and where are the best audio/home theater discussion groups/forums for someone wanting to learn about said items? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2008 - 10 answers

I, like many others, am trying to get the perfect setup for my iPhone in my car. Are there any solutions? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 8 answers

Old-skool AmpFilter: Who can provide links and/or guidance for us to find manuals / technical info for an older Technics amp and 5-CD changer? [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm looking for a record player for my parents for Christmas, the highest quality within a budget of $400-$500. This has been addressed in the past, but that was a year ago, and my budget is greater. Can any audiophiles give me recommendations on equipment? [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2007 - 10 answers

Please help my girlfriend buy a cheap mp3 player for a 16-year-old girl in foster care she's "adopted" for the holidays. [more inside]
posted on Dec 1, 2007 - 30 answers

Got great new speakers for my stereo. Now comes the hard part: I need to find a particular kind of stand, and my satellite radio sounds funny. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2007 - 6 answers

What components do I need to buy to have a solid stereo system for my home? [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 19 answers

automatic audio switch: Does it exist? (Two computers, One pair of speakers). (an automatic switch, not a manual one) [more inside]
posted on Aug 12, 2007 - 17 answers

Tell me how much I need to spend on audio preamp(s) and amplifier(s) to make my home stereo system sound jaw-droppingly great. [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2007 - 7 answers

I'd like to modernize my 2001 Honda Accord's audio system -- satellite, HD Radio, Bluetooth handsfree, and on-screen iPod controls/track display. Help! [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2007 - 10 answers

Do car audio amplifiers sound any good using speaker level inputs? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2007 - 5 answers

I just tore through yet another set of traditional speakers DJing and am ready to try something new. What are my options MeFi? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2007 - 2 answers

How do I install these speakers on the front doors of my 1999 Honda Accord? Should I even try to do it myself? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2007 - 10 answers

Help me replace my big ugly speakers with smaller, out-of-the-way ones. [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2007 - 10 answers

I have a passive NHT SW2 subwoofer being driven by an NHT SA-2 amplifier that is supposed to control the volume. Lately, however, the volume for the sub plays at full, irrespective of the actual volume setting on the knob. When it first started, tinkering with the volume control could sometimes get the correct volume, but now it's just at max all the time. [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2006 - 2 answers

Will two different pairs of speakers work and play well with my new Onkyo receiver? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2006 - 4 answers

Surround Sound 2.0 setup: What do I do w/ my new amp and old speakers? [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2006 - 6 answers

Do iPod-compatible car decks sound THAT much better than using a cassette adapter? Also, will a new deck interface with my steering-wheel controls and factory cd-changer? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2006 - 9 answers

I've lost my hair, I've lost my youth and now it's time for my hearing to follow. recommend a stereo system, please. [more inside]
posted on Sep 4, 2006 - 14 answers

Very strange electrical noise getting into radio on newly imported 1997 JDM Toyota Tercel hatchback. Radio replacement is imminent, but there's [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2006 - 5 answers

Why don't more songs use total stereo seperation of different instruments? It worked for the Beatles. Why did they use it so extensively when few others seem to have?
posted on Aug 23, 2006 - 36 answers

So, the stereo I won on Jeopardy is about to break...what should I replace it with? [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2006 - 17 answers

Oh, how I wish I could record in stereo, but as things stand, it's looking like it's going to have to be a mono-podcast. Help me get into both channels. [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2006 - 13 answers

Help me inexpensively and at least somewhat discreetly wire my place for surround. The problem: Really challenging room layout and a tight budget. [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2006 - 16 answers

Speaker/ReceiverFilter: I have a recently acquired NAD 7240PE receiver, and a pair of older but fairly decent (I think) floorstanding speakers. The input source is clean (its a CD player that has its own headphones jack, and that's clean), but I'm running into a problem with the speakers + receiver. [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2006 - 10 answers

I need help figuring out which audio amplifier I should buy. [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2006 - 11 answers

When I have my integrated amplifier set on "phono", I get an annoying 60 cycle hum buzzing out my speakers. [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2006 - 7 answers

So, I'm gonna DJ tonight using my 12" PowerBook as the source. I know the mixer requires mono--the question is how to do it. I don't want to ignore the right stereo channel. But do I use a stereo-mono adapter? Stereo-mono cable? Software? [more inside]
posted on Jan 18, 2006 - 7 answers

i just bought a tivoli system (kloss model 2, extra speaker and cd) and have it on the bookshelf but some questions: [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2006 - 10 answers

Recommendations for a decent surround sound + DVD setup between $250-350? [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2006 - 5 answers

My car stereo is probably as bad as it can possibly be and still produce sound. But…I think you guys can help me. [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2005 - 15 answers

The factory-installed stereo in my car has stopped playing CDs, and my commute is fairly long, so this is essentially unacceptable. I've looked into getting it repaired, but the whole stereo'll have to be sent away for weeks, and it'll end up costing a bunch. But I've yet to find an add-on in-dash stereo for $200 or less that isn't terribly ugly. [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2005 - 15 answers

Crackly sound in my amplifier... [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2005 - 7 answers

Building a media closet in an existing home... [more inside]
posted on Sep 12, 2005 - 9 answers

My friend has a VW Gol (not a Golf). She just had her stereo stolen. The wires that hook into the car's speaker system are fine and dandy. Is there a way to attach a portable CD Player to these wires alone (without replacing the stereo system and using a cd-player adaptor etc.)? [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2005 - 7 answers

I need some help with home audio. [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2005 - 12 answers

I've always played music through my PC & PC speakers, or through a cheap boombox/stereo. I get decent quality through my PC, but I'd really like to separate it out and get some good speakers for just for music. The problem is, I don't exactly know how to go about this. [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2005 - 7 answers

1. I want to buy/install small satellite speakers for my TV and to play music through my computer (AirPort Express). Do I need an amplifier or a receiver? Can someone guide me through this? Please help! [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2005 - 12 answers

Why is my car stereo cutting off and on? [+]
posted on Dec 16, 2004 - 16 answers

Is there such a thing as a good compact stereo? Not a boombox, mind you. Just a small system that will neatly fit into the entertainment center beneath the TV. Something reliable that will play the radio and CDs. It would also be nice if I could route the TV audio through it. I am not an audiophile, and buying individual components scares me. But my budget is also only $200-$300ish. Any hope for me?
posted on Nov 21, 2004 - 15 answers

How can I make my stereo quieter? [MI]
posted on Nov 15, 2004 - 15 answers

What to do with a Receiver? Someone in my building left a decent Pioneer receiver near the dumpster, obviously hoping that someone would put it to good use. I believe I might be that person, but am not sure what to do with it. I've already got a reliable radio that I enjoy listening to, my record player has it's own pre-amp, and I don't feel a need to add surround sound to the TV (in part because it would mean buying a mess of speakers). But I'm betting someone out there in MeFi land has a clever and novel idea for how it might be employed.
posted on Nov 5, 2004 - 12 answers

The cassette deck in my car is so noisy that when I'm listening to books on tape on the iPod, all I can hear is the clacking and ratcheting of the tape deck as it gnaws on the cassette adapter. What can I do? [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2004 - 13 answers

Help! CD Player Laser Lens Not Working - Why? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2004 - 8 answers

Looking for good, small, inexpensive speakers...
posted on Dec 19, 2003 - 9 answers

I have an old Pair of Zenith Allegro speakers (50-watt, 8-ohm) with pre-attached cables and RCA-style plugs (male) for connecting to the stereo. I'd like to use them with a more modern receiver (50-watt max, 8-ohm) that accepts straight wire from the stereo; should I just lop off the ends and wire them in, or is there a better method? Also, can I use them with a >50-watt stereo if I keep the volume down, or is that just bad?
posted on Dec 17, 2003 - 2 answers