I need real music back in my home and my life!
I used to have a big stereo with big speakers, lots of power and fancy Hi-Fi bells n' whistles. Then, I got married, bought "her" house, and had a couple babies. My days of blasting the tunes were gone, and I sold it all off.
Well, I'm older and more settled down now, the babies are grown into kids, and I've found the absence of music playing around me has had a negative effect on my mood and general well being. I want that back!
iPods and headphones are ok occasionally, and the computer will work in a pinch. But I want something thats a true stereo. I don't have a place for a big floor speaker system anymore, and no need for a room full of speakers surround system. A decent Bookshelf System will be perfect. I'm a bit out of the game on whats what in audio these days, but I know these type systems remain fairly straight forward. But I do have some requirements:
Decent power - Something I can crank up a bit and hear throughout the house
Classy Form Factor - Nothing like a plastic-y Boombox
CD player
iPod Dock or Connection
Speaker Size - The space I have for it can probably accomodate a 6" woofer size, give or take, and I have room for a seperate subwoofer
Great full sound - Good bass and great tone
Well Priced - I'm not interested in a high end high dollar system, but I don't want cheap Walmart brand either. Something midrange, maybe $300 budget give or take
My music preference is pretty much all forms of Rock, keeping that in mind. But some versatility for the wifes Country or the kids... whatever the hell that is they listen to.
Can anyone share a recommendation or point me to a system given all that? What do you guys listen to your music on?
Thanks!
I used to have a big stereo with big speakers, lots of power and fancy Hi-Fi bells n' whistles. Then, I got married, bought "her" house, and had a couple babies. My days of blasting the tunes were gone, and I sold it all off.
Well, I'm older and more settled down now, the babies are grown into kids, and I've found the absence of music playing around me has had a negative effect on my mood and general well being. I want that back!
iPods and headphones are ok occasionally, and the computer will work in a pinch. But I want something thats a true stereo. I don't have a place for a big floor speaker system anymore, and no need for a room full of speakers surround system. A decent Bookshelf System will be perfect. I'm a bit out of the game on whats what in audio these days, but I know these type systems remain fairly straight forward. But I do have some requirements:
Decent power - Something I can crank up a bit and hear throughout the house
Classy Form Factor - Nothing like a plastic-y Boombox
CD player
iPod Dock or Connection
Speaker Size - The space I have for it can probably accomodate a 6" woofer size, give or take, and I have room for a seperate subwoofer
Great full sound - Good bass and great tone
Well Priced - I'm not interested in a high end high dollar system, but I don't want cheap Walmart brand either. Something midrange, maybe $300 budget give or take
My music preference is pretty much all forms of Rock, keeping that in mind. But some versatility for the wifes Country or the kids... whatever the hell that is they listen to.
Can anyone share a recommendation or point me to a system given all that? What do you guys listen to your music on?
Thanks!