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Started by Monsterlover, January 17, 2014, 12:51:21 PM

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Monsterlover

January 17, 2014, 12:51:21 PM Last Edit: January 18, 2014, 05:12:49 PM by Monsterlover
Maybe a different thread title will draw in the right people...

We need tunes badly.  Normally we stream Pandora and cable the pc to the stereo with the aux input.  One of the guys brought in a sony bookshelf system about a year and a half ago and it finally gave it up.  Sounded great, took a pounding but after all a bookshelf system is just that and really doesn't belong at max volume for years at a time [evil]

I want to piece together a receiver/speaker/sub setup from used stuff to keep the price down.  I was surprised to find Sony receivers on ebay for $75ish.

It's been so long since I bought audio stuff I have to ask what to look for.

So, what should I look for?  Only requirements are: it must get radio signals, if it doesn't have an aux input i at least need to be able to adapt that to an rca input, it must be able to drive two speakers and a sub and a pretty good sound level. . . forever!!

;D

Thoughts on speakers/subwoofers?
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

spolic

#1
January 17, 2014, 02:13:40 PM
first thought into my head

He man, where are all the ads?

Monsterlover

#2
January 17, 2014, 03:45:44 PM
Mine too, as I was posting :D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#3
January 18, 2014, 05:13:11 PM
Nobody knows about home audio stuff?
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Oldfisti

#5
January 18, 2014, 07:45:43 PM
Your local Craigslist should have something.  What was your budget? 

There's something as cheap as this...    http://erie.craigslist.org/ele/4293489883.html

Or this...   http://erie.craigslist.org/ele/4292547677.html  They will trade you for some old junk!
Quote from: Sinister on November 06, 2008, 12:47:21 PM
It's like I keep saying:  Those who would sacrifice a free range session for a giant beer, deserve neither free range time nor a giant beer.
Quote from: KnightofNi on November 10, 2009, 04:45:16 AM
i have had guys reach back and grab my crotch in an attempt to get around me. i'll either blow in their ear or ask them politely to let go of my wang.

Monsterlover

#6
January 19, 2014, 05:37:42 AM
Quote from: Oldfisti on January 18, 2014, 07:45:43 PM
Your local Craigslist should have something.  What was your budget? 

There's something as cheap as this...    http://erie.craigslist.org/ele/4293489883.html

Or this...   http://erie.craigslist.org/ele/4292547677.html  They will trade you for some old junk!

Oh noes!  That first link is to the same thing we just blew up  [laugh] [laugh]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Oldfisti

#7
January 19, 2014, 05:42:55 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on January 19, 2014, 05:37:42 AM
Oh noes!  That first link is to the same thing we just blew up  [laugh] [laugh]


Oops!  We know that one won't pass the muster
Quote from: Sinister on November 06, 2008, 12:47:21 PM
It's like I keep saying:  Those who would sacrifice a free range session for a giant beer, deserve neither free range time nor a giant beer.
Quote from: KnightofNi on November 10, 2009, 04:45:16 AM
i have had guys reach back and grab my crotch in an attempt to get around me. i'll either blow in their ear or ask them politely to let go of my wang.

Oldfisti

#8
January 19, 2014, 05:55:37 AM
Quote from: Sinister on November 06, 2008, 12:47:21 PM
It's like I keep saying:  Those who would sacrifice a free range session for a giant beer, deserve neither free range time nor a giant beer.
Quote from: KnightofNi on November 10, 2009, 04:45:16 AM
i have had guys reach back and grab my crotch in an attempt to get around me. i'll either blow in their ear or ask them politely to let go of my wang.

Monsterlover

#9
January 19, 2014, 05:55:53 AM
Quote from: Oldfisti on January 19, 2014, 05:42:55 AM

Oops!  We know that one won't pass the muster

Honestly it lasted 18 months at just about full volume.  Not too shabby!

I'm hoping to spend under $200
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#10
January 19, 2014, 05:59:24 AM
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Oldfisti

#11
January 19, 2014, 06:02:53 AM
A little out of the budget tho.

But yes, that would rock HARD.   [evil]
Quote from: Sinister on November 06, 2008, 12:47:21 PM
It's like I keep saying:  Those who would sacrifice a free range session for a giant beer, deserve neither free range time nor a giant beer.
Quote from: KnightofNi on November 10, 2009, 04:45:16 AM
i have had guys reach back and grab my crotch in an attempt to get around me. i'll either blow in their ear or ask them politely to let go of my wang.

ducpainter

#12
January 19, 2014, 06:16:13 AM
Does it go to 11?
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Monsterlover

#13
January 19, 2014, 06:17:55 AM
Quote from: Oldfisti on January 19, 2014, 06:02:53 AM
A little out of the budget tho.

But yes, that would rock HARD.   [evil]

I'll find a way. Its what I do.

Quote from: ducpainter on January 19, 2014, 06:16:13 AM
Does it go to 11?

:D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

the_Journeyman

#14
January 19, 2014, 06:46:57 AM
Look for some older Pioneer equipment.  I've got a 20 year old receiver with a pair of KLH speakers that are just as old.  The speakers were cheap but put out some serious sound.  The receiver has never been past half, even at college parties.

JM
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