Where online did you buy your HT? (1 Viewer)

[Shawn.G]

I am shopping around for an amp and preamp or a sub around 300. I am in my second year of HT and I am begining to wonder, where's the best place to buy speakers, receivers, etc. online? Why-good returns, prices, what? Thanks for your responses!!

 

[Boka]

I've bought audio stuff online from the following places and would gladly shop at any of them again.
(1) B&H Photo Video - Link Removed (absolutely outstanding customer service. If the price is comparable I'll always buy here.)
(2)Best Price Audio Video - www.bestpriceaudiovideo.com (good prices, quick response to e-mails)
(3) Reliable Audio Video - www.reliableaudiovideo.com (good prices)
Don't forget to check out www.resellerratings.com and Link Removed for customer reviews of various retailers.
Boka

 

[Jack Briggs]

Buy only from authorized dealers if you want to avoid serious trouble. As for a separate preamp, power amp, and a subwoofer for $300, you'd be hard pressed to find such a deal even in the used market.

 

[John Garcia]

I prefer to buy local, from dealers I have built up some rapport with. I find I can get good deals this way, often as good as online pricing with no shipping. Of the few problems I have had, they are, so far, very willing to help me with them.

As for a separate preamp, power amp, and a subwoofer for $300, you'd be hard pressed to find such a deal even in the used market.

Agreed, I think you would be just in the neigborhood of a single decent, used monoblock amp. Hardly a chance of a good pre-amp in or under that price range. Sub for that price should not be tough.

 

[Shawn.G]

I must have worded that wrong, sorry. I meant a preamp and an amp for around 300 or a sub for 300. But I am mainly looking for a sub. What would you recommend for a sub. I don't mind buying used either. Thanks.

 

[Alex Dydula]

WWW.OADE.COM
http://elegantaudiovideo.com/
I have bought stuf from both.
Both seem to be very reputbale and the prices are great!

 

[Scott Merryfield]

I think you will have a hard time finding a pre-amp/amp setup for $300, too. At that price, you are probably in the market for a receiver.
I have purchased components from a few online vendors that I would recommend. I've received the best service from www.onecall.com , www.jandr.com and Link Removed . One other site recommended above (www.reliableaudiovideo.com) does not double box their shipments, so I have avoided using them after one purchase.

 

[Ron-P]

I bought 4 Adcom GFA-535 stereo amps off ebay for an average of $125/ea including shipping. Some great deals can be had off ebay for used gear.
Peace Out~

 

[Alex Dydula]

Scott,

elegantaudivideo, double boxed my receiver, and Marc in Ottawa doubleboxed all five speakers!

Alex