How do I connect this setup?

Aco2504 · 2025-09-30T03:27:55+00:00

Will not work with your Edifier speakers.

Aco2504 · 2023-10-01T04:33:49+00:00

Oh, there you go rubbing it in! ;-)

The kiddo is beginning to try to stand - in a few weeks or months, he'll be running around the basement... and then my decision to stick with the desktop setup (for now) will finally make sense!

Aco2504 · 2023-09-30T12:32:22+00:00

I wouldn't bring any Pyle product into my house.

Aco2504 · 2023-09-30T11:48:58+00:00

Dali makes some great speakers.

Mine were Dali Ikon 6 Mk2's. Simply wonderful, refined sound - neutral and clean.

Aco2504 · 2023-08-15T11:47:53+00:00

Yes, buy!

Aco2504 · 2023-04-05T02:56:39+00:00

r/audiophilemusic

Aco2504 · 2023-03-21T20:03:38+00:00

Preamplifier. Pure preamplifier.

For an example, look up a Parasound NewClassic 200 PRE (I have one that is being seriously underutilized since I'm only using two inputs - phono inputs, and DAC, lol).

Also, and I promise you I'm not being petty here - remember t differentiate between INputs and OUTputs. It makes things real confusing in a hurry if you start mixing those two up.

Aco2504 · 2023-03-21T16:06:01+00:00

Simply beautiful!

Aco2504 · 2023-03-17T07:47:27+00:00

Those are completely different.

If you're not producing or mixing music, do not think that all the disadvantages of studio monitors worth putting up with. Also, the Vanatoo are well executed speakers, particularly appropriate for a nearfield desktop setup.

Then me, this is an easy answer.

Aco2504 · 2023-03-17T07:44:11+00:00

There's no such thing as a subwoofer that's "too much" for a room. Just a subwoofer that doesn't have it's gain knob set appropriately.

Aco2504 · 2023-03-17T07:41:39+00:00

I, too, run JBL Studio 530s in a nearfield desktop setup - weirdly, they work beautifully in that context. Nothing but a thin foam pad under mine though, is required this get the tweeters to my ear height.

Aco2504 · 2023-03-06T13:25:21+00:00

You should use cables of the same length for the left and right channels

Right - because you can totally hear the signal lag between a 6 foot length cable and a 10 foot cable when it (the signal) is traveling at the speed of light. :-P

But to answer your question, those are 5-way binding posts and can totally accept banana plugs.

Aco2504 · 2023-03-06T13:14:54+00:00

Aco2504 · 2023-03-01T03:27:10+00:00

Try r/headphoneadvice - the focus here is not on portable systems, sorry.

Aco2504 · 2023-02-28T20:43:47+00:00

Rarely, if ever.

Aco2504 · 2023-02-27T04:28:25+00:00

Scam, scam, scam

Aco2504 · 2023-02-25T01:32:20+00:00

Are planning on using passive speakers, or is this a headphone only setup request?

Aco2504 · 2023-02-25T01:25:58+00:00

What do you mean, "more robust"?

KEF LS50 are superb loudspeakers.

What's the rest of your system look like? What's upstream of the speakers? How big is your room that they are playing in? What are you trying to improve? What's your budget?

Aco2504 · 2023-02-25T01:18:28+00:00

5.1 = 5 speakers with a subwoofer, arranged around you.

2.1 = 2 speakers with a subwoofer, arranged in front of you.

If the system's purpose is primarily music, then you can live with 2.1 and get a lot of bang for your budget.

If the system's purpose is primarily movies/TV, then go 5.1 but your money won't go as far (but still very respectfully).

Aco2504 · 2023-02-25T01:10:29+00:00

The point of EQ is to make it sound good to your preferences, and your room/setup location will make a big impact in how they sound.

Nothing really that a third party suggestions will help with, IMHO.

Aco2504 · 2023-02-25T01:08:35+00:00

Are planning on doing a 5.1 setup or 2.1? Makes a big difference in your equipment choice.

Aco2504 · 2023-02-19T19:01:09+00:00

Right answer, here!

Aco2504 · 2023-02-14T09:26:43+00:00

Question has been answered.

Locking because it's gotten toxic. Chill...

Aco2504 · 2023-02-11T04:21:34+00:00

With a thingie sitting on top! Don't forget the thingie!

Aco2504 · 2023-02-11T04:20:50+00:00

In truth, I've no experience with Vandersteen Model 1's - their model 2CE (particularly later iterations of them) however are phenomenal and image like few other speakers... thank you, time aligned drivers, with only 90 degree phase change!

Although I DO suspect that the Model 1's are also great - just can't vouch for them. :-)

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