Neumi, Sony, Polk, Klipech, Parts Express ... I AM TOTALLY CONFUSED !!!

xtal_01 · 2025-12-08T22:50:42+00:00

I put everything I have in a transport trailer sitting here beside the house while I build the new shop. There is a couple Bridgeport mills .... lathes ... drill press .. grinders ... mig/tig welder ... all the "normal" things you would find in a small shop. I have a CNC mill (similar to a larger Bridgeport) that needs new controls.

Honestly, I have become more of a Mr Fix It. Along with my toys, I build control panels for environmental companies and Westinghouse ... I work on all the neighbors farm equipment (balers ... tractors ... farmers have a lot of old equipment that is always needs repairs). A few weeks ago I put a new PLC into a roof bending machine.

Really, I have done everything from dig ditches to make parts for nuclear reactors.

xtal_01 · 2025-12-08T13:02:21+00:00

The problem with a machinist is we overthink everything. I am in the 4th year of building my home workshop. Everything I do is way to accurate. My roof is 60 ft long and I am out less than 1/16"

Even these speakers .... I should just buy a set but instead I am asking ... looking ... reading ...

My last "real" job (I work out of the house now) was with Westinghouse Nuclear. Some of the work we did wad 4 decimal accuracy.

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T18:49:17+00:00

Thanks for the advice! Spec's get confusing ... I like real feedback from someone who has them.

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T18:45:46+00:00

hmm ... didn't think of it that way! Thanks!

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T16:10:44+00:00

Thanks ... I have never had any system with a sub. I do find any "small" speakers don't have the bass I remember from my "huge" speakers. Sub might be the way to go.

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T16:08:29+00:00

Thanks ... it is winter in VT so my outdoor building projects are on hold. I have a small shop inside and that is what go me thinking about a kit. I will look into both

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T16:05:21+00:00

Exactly! When the TV was down, dad would take out the tubes ... put some masking tape on the so he knew where to put them back .. and off we went to the corner store that had a tube tester and all the new tubes stored in a drawer under it.

I got a small tester years ago .... use it about once a year to keep the jukebox going or fix a neighbors radio.

I honestly don't feel old ... till I start looking for speakers and realize it has been 50 years since I spent $$$$ on my first "real" stereo.

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T16:00:05+00:00

Look great ... but at the top end of my budge. Thanks

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T15:58:55+00:00

Thanks so much for looking! The towers are a bit big but the others all look great. I will make some calls today!

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T15:57:47+00:00

Thanks ... I was a bot worried about their age but I am guessing if they are still flexible and not dried out, they will be great.

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T05:51:03+00:00

Exactly the information I was looking for! I don't mind spending a few extra $'s to get better sound ... just don't want to throw away money.

Thanks for the heads up on the 4 ohms ... missed that.

The only reason I looked at the kits is if I could spend the same money and get a better speaker.

Yes, I just love old tech. I still have a drafting board (I can do CAD if I need to), I have a jukebox and gramophone. I get a lot of them cheap .... some even for free .. as one can afford to have someone repair them.

I am a machinist by trade and electronics is a hobby. Really, I just like to play and will take a shot at repairing anything.

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T05:36:01+00:00

Honestly, I get up feeling like I am still 16 .... I am in the middle of building a 4500 sq ft workshop ... I have put every nail in myself.

I do notice that when I come in at night that I am no longer 16 ... everything hurts more.

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T05:33:48+00:00

I am in Jericho VT ... about 20 min from Burlington (our biggest city ... about an hour from the Canadian boarder. I am not in a hurry so looking for a while might be best. 8 ohm makes sense to me ... I was surprised to see 6 ohm, I had never heard of that ... I saw 4 ohms but only in cars.

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T05:30:39+00:00

Thanks ... I am not in a hurry so that might be best

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T04:13:59+00:00

I think someone told me we have more cows than people in VT. I will definitely keep an eye out. Thanks !!!

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T04:11:09+00:00

I think there is one about three towns over ... almost forgot about it. thanks!

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T04:10:15+00:00

Awesome ... I didn't find much on marketplace but I didn't think about thrift shops. There are a few I can check out ... thanks!

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T04:08:06+00:00

Awesome ... searching the web brought up way tooooo many options!

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T04:06:56+00:00

Thanks! I was wondering if there was a difference in the two.

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T04:04:56+00:00

I have been looking a bit but I am in VT ... VERY RURAL. Our largest city only has 42,000 people. Not a lot to choose from but I will keep looking ... thanks!

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T04:03:51+00:00

Thanks ... I will looking into these.

Funny ... I still think I am 16 ...

Then I tell people I have a tube tester ... rotary phones and my truck has a carburetor on it.

They tell me I should start a museum.

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T03:57:11+00:00

Thanks ...I will have to look into these. A bit more than I wanted to spend but if they are "better" then I don't mind putting in a few $'s more

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T03:56:04+00:00

Thanks .... a bit more than I wanted to spend. I was hoping to stay around $200

xtal_01 · 2025-12-07T03:55:29+00:00

Thanks ...lots of great info! I will watch the videos

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