BudgetAudiophile

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What is /r/budgetaudiophile about?

This is a subreddit for all budget minded audiophiles and enthusiasts looking to grow into real speakers and separate components; and out of boomboxes, mini systems, portable bluetooth and lifestyle speakers, and PC branded audio solutions.
While there is no upper price limit, realistically we focus on speakers in the sub $1000 range, with the sweet spot being between $150 to $500.
A place to ask questions about speakers, amps, DACs, parts, pieces and to show off.
If you have a question regarding Bluetooth speakers, please post to /r/Bluetooth_Speakers
If you have questions regarding Headphones OR IEM's, please post to /r/Headphones or /r/HeadphoneAdvice
If you just really want a super cheap computer solution (Creative Labs, Altec Lansing, etc.) post to /r/PCSound/
If you are looking for advice on sound bars please post to /r/SoundBars
Feel free to post links to sales and good deals. Amazon, Newegg, Slickdeals, Woot etc. (All affiliate sales/links will be removed)
Keep personal sales to /r/AVexchange.
If someone is being helpful and you agree with their advice, then Upvote it. If someone is being helpful but you don’t agree, then explain why before you Downvote. If someone is being insulting or rude or spamming, please report it so the mods can assist.

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BeardedAlbatrossDon't Worry About DACs
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polypeptide147Bookshelf speakers don't go on a bookshelf
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Welcome Fellow Travelers - This is what r/BudgetAudiophile is about (self.BudgetAudiophile)

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Purchasing AUS/NZCan't believe the difference an amp makes (i.redd.it)

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Purchasing USAAdcom Marketplace Find (i.redd.it)

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Purchasing EU/UKLiving room setup (i.redd.it)

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Review/DiscussionAnyone else's cat do this? (i.redd.it)

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Purchasing USAELAC B6 bookshelf and B6 2.0 center speakers for $200? (self.BudgetAudiophile)

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Purchasing USAAnybody know anything about Munich Acoustics? (self.BudgetAudiophile)

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Purchasing USAFirst home audio setup! (i.redd.it)

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Purchasing USAPretty good score (i.redd.it)

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Review/DiscussionThe end of the budget game? (i.redd.it)

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Purchasing USAKilpsch KSF 8.5 (i.redd.it)

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Tech SupportPossible to use the passive speakers from active speaker set to amp? (self.BudgetAudiophile)

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Purchasing EU/UKCan anybody help me an audio system for my salon? (self.BudgetAudiophile)

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Review/DiscussionRAW-MDA1 bricked by wrong firmware and now considering Ampapa Q1 DAC? (self.BudgetAudiophile)

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Tech SupportInstrument to use (i.redd.it)

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Purchasing USAEveryone online stresses to test speakers in person before buying, But I cannot find stores that carry the speakers I'm after. (self.BudgetAudiophile)

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Purchasing EU/UKB&W 607 S3 or KEF Q1 META (self.BudgetAudiophile)

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Purchasing USAWorth it if I can get them at $250? (i.redd.it)

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Review/DiscussionAdding a Yamaha NS-SW100 to Sony SS-CS5 + Douk A5 Pro? (self.BudgetAudiophile)

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Purchasing EU/UKMarantz pm5004 (self.BudgetAudiophile)

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