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Max Knight · 03-11-2002, 01:20 PM

How to determine the best speaker/amplifier/receiver for $xxx?

This question comes up a lot. When it comes to sound, there is rarely a best anything than everyone can agree on, because what "sounds best" can be very subjective. To answer this question for yourself (the only one who really matters in this case!) take (at least) the following steps:

1. Define a feature set that you feel you MUST have.
2. Define a feature set of nice-to-have features.
3. Set a budget.
4. Determine a list of components which fit your minimum feature set and hover around your budget.
5. Ask opinions (and search for past posts) on the specific models in your list.
6. Shorten your list down to three candidates.
7. LISTEN
8. LISTEN AGAIN
9. Make up your mind and go for it!

03-11-2002, 01:20 PM
Max Knight Member Join Date: May 2000 Local Time: 02:15 PM Local Date: 08-08-2008 Posts: 796	How to determine the best speaker/amplifier/receiver for $xxx? This question comes up a lot. When it comes to sound, there is rarely a best anything than everyone can agree on, because what "sounds best" can be very subjective. To answer this question for yourself (the only one who really matters in this case!) take (at least) the following steps: 1. Define a feature set that you feel you MUST have. 2. Define a feature set of nice-to-have features. 3. Set a budget. 4. Determine a list of components which fit your minimum feature set and hover around your budget. 5. Ask opinions (and search for past posts) on the specific models in your list. 6. Shorten your list down to three candidates. 7. LISTEN 8. LISTEN AGAIN 9. Make up your mind and go for it! Max Knight ---------- Lacking fins and tail the gefilte fish swims with great difficulty.