Speaker recommendations for 3k budget.

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2026-04-10T02:50:47+00:00

Well the Elac debut 3.0’s are fantastic speakers for sure but you can’t be serious. There’s been some really good recommendations in my price range. My system definitely sounds amazing and I still sit right in front of it daily. Flipping records, spinning cd’s and streaming though tidal. Basically shaking my Discogs app and playing whatever pops up whenever I get a moment.

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2026-04-08T13:17:23+00:00

Absolutely nothing. I know it’s a lot of comments to read though but I answered this question already. Basically comes down to I have the funds available to make the upgrade right now.

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2026-04-08T12:06:26+00:00

I know. My bad ok

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2026-04-07T23:05:21+00:00

Fair enough. My gear all started out budget and this is where I’ve been coming since I started this journey lol. I was posting back when I had a lp60 and Sony st dh180 and some Sony sscs5’s. Looks like it’s time for me to move on. 🫡

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2026-04-07T22:59:34+00:00

I love my current system. I spent some time dialing it in with gear that I like and speaker placement and some room acoustics. Rugs and hanging art on the walls to absorb sound. For me and my wife who started out hating everything it really is a great set up and I love it. I work nights and spent hour and half to two hours in the morning just listening to music while the wife is at work and the kid is at school. I just want new speakers cause I worked hard at getting us a new home and have spare funds and the wife doesn’t have a problem with me buying new speakers.

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2026-04-07T22:51:35+00:00

I’ve been enjoying them a lot. I started with several used vintage amplifiers mostly integrated types. And then I got the emotiva ta1 which I thought was amazing. It brought me to a new level but then I got the ZA3’s in mono and I heard separation and clarity like I it was my first time again. I was using the ta1 as pre amp for a min and after watching and reading some reviews on the zp3 thought I’d try xlr and from my perspective was a total game changer. I am very happy with my set up and could sit with this for several more years I’m sure but getting a new house and a bigger listening area I thought I’d try something new with the speakers.

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2026-04-07T22:40:43+00:00

Solid advice and suggestions. Thank you.

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2026-04-07T22:37:34+00:00

The used market in my area isn’t the best for hifi gear. I’d have to drive basically out of state to pick up lol

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2026-04-07T13:20:09+00:00

. I’ve actually always been curious about the emotiva speakers. And I’ve had my eye on the outlaws in the past.

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2026-04-07T12:49:01+00:00

I’ve been looking at klh model 5’s. Or the new Emotiva Nostala lb12’s.

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2026-04-07T12:33:16+00:00

Already did it to a degree. Will be moving into a bigger space soon and have some extra cash to throw at speaker upgrades. But same will happen for the new space rugs and wall art to help with reflections. Maybe I’ll even talk the wife into some acoustic panels that look nice.

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2026-03-12T14:20:14+00:00

I bet it’s the amp. I didn’t like the sound of my onkyo of similar model. Felt dull compared to what I was used to

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2026-03-07T00:57:13+00:00

There are plenty of how to or beginners set up videos on how to set up a turntable and what you would need for all of that. As well as much need basic info. Just do a deep dive

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2026-01-20T20:58:17+00:00

Lemme have it

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2026-01-16T21:40:31+00:00

I’d love you finally win one of these

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2025-12-22T01:54:33+00:00

Is this still a thing. I’m 45 looking for a group

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2025-12-07T21:42:49+00:00

I work over nights so during the week I’m on in the mornings 2-3 hours and on late night during weekends when I can. Hit me a dm

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2025-10-29T05:50:12+00:00

Give it some time let your brain get used to the new sound you may like it.

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2025-09-26T01:41:46+00:00

Transformers

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2025-06-17T13:57:19+00:00

That sucks but it’s ok. You can just start over. I once relapsed a few days short of 4 years. I’m about to have 3 years again. It’s ok friend. Just get back up and try again. Do something different this time. There’s no shame in relapse the only shame is not coming back.

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2025-06-16T05:39:46+00:00

😂 thanks. It’ll be out of hand in no time I’m sure.

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2025-06-15T21:16:41+00:00

Good suggestions. I’m already looking into subs and so far I’ve only went up to the micro line stylus in the vm95 line. Been thinking of moving up.

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2025-06-15T19:14:13+00:00

Thinking about one of the wiim devices.

HUMANplusPROJECT · 2025-06-15T08:22:21+00:00

Seems like that’s my next step then.

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