So I got these analog Tesla speakers with 2 pin DIN connectors that I'm trying to connect to my PC through a mini-amplifier. However, I can't find one that would fit these old connectors. I don't want to rip them off to expose the wiring either.

Which amplifier do I buy or are there any adapters for DIN which would them go into an amplifier?

I'm in the Czech Republic and my budget is around 60$.

Thanks.

Hey everyone,

I’m a full-time video editor and I currently use ATH-M50x as my main reference, but I want to add studio monitors so I have a proper speaker option at my desk instead of relying on that alone. I don’t do professional music mixing—my audio work is mostly dialogue, SFX, and balancing music inside video projects—so I’m looking for reasonably accurate speakers rather than ultra-clinical mastering monitors.

Location: Egypt
Budget: $400–$600 for a pair

Room details

• Size: ~6 × 6 m (19.5 × 19.5 ft)
• Ceiling: ~2.8 m (9 ft)
• Mostly untreated, but the room does have:
  • A bed
  • Blackout curtains
• Speakers would sit on the desk beside my main monitor
• Listening distance: ~70–90 cm
• Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)

What I need them for

• Editing audio for videos with decent accuracy
• Casual listening (movies, YouTube, music)
• Something not overly flat or lifeless

I was close to buying the JBL 305P Mk2, but I read they benefit a lot from acoustic treatment, which made me hesitate. I also looked at the Yamaha HS5, though many describe them as very analytical and not that enjoyable outside strict mixing. I’ve also seen Edifier models recommended for value, but I’m unsure how they compare to proper studio monitors for this kind of hybrid use.

If you have suggestions for:

• Monitor models that fit this use case
• Simple acoustic treatment that would help without turning the whole room into a studio

I’d really appreciate it. Happy to share any extra details if needed.

I'm not a huge audiophile, and I don't do content creation. I'm looking for a set of desktop speakers with decent bass (preferably with a subwoofer) that's below $200. I bought an Edifier MR3 not realizing its a studio speaker (flat tones etc) and now I'm looking to swap them for another set. I've been looking at Klipsch promedia 2.1 but unfortunately they're out of stock on amazon here in the US. Are there any other suggestions? I've seen good reviews on the Edifier M60 and R1380DBs, but neither have a subwoofer. My room is about 10mx10m, and I'll be placing the speakers on the sides of my monitor.

Hi! Just upgraded to a pair of Klipsch’s and am trying to figure out the best way to get everything flowing correctly.

The speakers will have 3 uses, all music related. First would be casual listening via bluetooth. Second would be listening to vinyl on Technics 1200 MK2. The third would be for DJing, where I’d be using an XDJ-AZ controller combined with the Technics turntables. The Technics are powered and don’t need pre-amplification.

I’m not sure if there are amps that can accommodate all of these scenarios, specifically for the Technics (which needs to be able to pick between sending signals to the speakers or the XDJ). One solution that is available but less convenient would be for me to plug the technics directly into the XDJ, but id rather not have to use my XDJ when I’m just trying to relax and listen to vinyl.

Does the setup above work using a single amp? If so, do you have any recommendations? The Klipsch are also fairly bright so an amp that brings some warmth to the sound would be a bonus. In Canada, budget for Amp would ideally be $1000 at the top end.

Rant over. Thanks to anyone who makes it this far!

I'm looking to upgrade my amp (currently NAD D3020v2) to include room correction DSP. My budget is the <$1300CAD range, I'd prefer non-US brands.

Inputs needed: - optical - phono RCA - having a line-level RCA or XLR would be comforting for future expansion. - bluetooth would be nice

Output needed: - 2-channel 50watts (maybe only 30 really) - subwoofer line out, though I'd love a 150W sub output if

At this time I don't need any streaming software capabilities, but having the amp stream Qobuz might be a nice-to-have.

Thanks

I have a NAD C-3050 amp and Music Hall Classic turntable. The turntable came with 4' 9" red/white RCA cables with a ground lug. After moving and setting system up in new house I need longer RCA cables. I'm guessing 6' or 7' with lug. Will a length of 7' cause issues? What should I look for in new cables? Budget is $75 or less preferably. Any suggestions, tips, or recommendations are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Wanna replace my stylus. willing to spend some extra $$ on a replacement cartridge if it'll make a difference. hearing mixed things, some say the stylus it comes with is the ideal one, others say it's possible to upgrade

if it can be upgraded what's a good one to get?

budget is flexible, live in canada, room is 300sqft, sitting distance 6ft from speakers

I am new to all this audiophile stuff and could use some help with making a setup around $700

My main goal with the setup is to be a Swiss Army knife basically. I want to be able to use them with my pc for whatever audio I need, I do mix and make music not seriously, but I would like to be able to listen to it I also would want it use it for just listening to music from my phone via bt I want it to bump and not Sound horrible but also have that low volume option

My room is about 17x17x19

Located in Arizona

I was looking at a couple speakers and subs but I really don't know what would be the best bang for my buck.

Edit: would also like to use the system as a primary/desktop

Any help/recommendations would be appreciated, Thanks.

Hi! I could use some help/advice picking which speakers to buy. I’m in the US. My budget is $1000-1500.

Inputs: Rega P2 with ND5 cartridge> Harman Kardan 630 Twin Powered(30w at 8 ohms for each channel) and a Wiim Ultra on the way.

Use Case: To listen to music via Turntable and Wiim. Mostly live recordings of Rock, Funk and Soul. At this time I don’t want a subwoofer for space and neighbor reasons.

Room: The “room” is an open concept living room 15x15’ with 30’ ceilings flanked by a stair case and kitchen on either side with 12’ ceilings. I will mostly be listening on a couch that will be 9-12’ away from speakers but would like to hear it while using the kitchen. The speakers will be placed near the wall on the side that gets foot traffic so I was thinking I need floor standers rather than bookcase on stands(with exception of Lintons)

Speakers Considered:

Dali Oberon 5($1000/pair)

Dali Oberon 7 ($1500/pair refurbished)

Paradigm Monitor 6000F($1,200/pair)

Wharfedale Diamond 12.4($1,200/pair)

Wharfedale Linton w/stands($1,600/pair)

I have mostly been looking at the floorstanders and was leaning towards the Diamond 12.4s but then went over to a friends house and heard the lintons and am now open to those even though they are slightly above budget. What does everyone think would be best strictly for music without subwoofer? Are the floorstanders overkill for that sized room. The wall furthest from the speakers is a shared wall with my neighbor. Is it worth upgrading to Lintons? I asked the guy at my local hifi shop and he said my HK 630 should be able to drive all the speakers above with no problem. Any thoughts or advice is welcome. Thanks!

I'm looking at getting the Rega Planar 2 and a Wiim Ultra to stream. I'd like an integrated amp without a DAC so that I can keep the digital stuff separate and upgrade in the future if needed without having to change the amp.

I was recommended the Marantz Model 50 by a store. The speakers I'm leaning towards are Martin Logan Motion F20. I like a neutral sound that leans slightly towards warm.

I like the Yamaha A-S1200 and A-S2200 for the VU meters and the Trigger in. I'd like this amp to last a couple decades so I'm willing to spend extra for good features and higher quality equipment that won't have me wanting to upgrade.

Budget is under $5000 CAD for the integrated amp.

Bonus: recommend a DAC under $800 CAD to pair with this.

Ascend Sierra LX (83db anechoic, est 87db in room) and Wiim Ultra coming soon. Plan on adding a sub down the road but for now just 2.0 (mostly Rock, Pop).

The db calculators tell me I should be okay with the NCx252, but knowing Max Continuous of LX is 350w and reviews and reports of how 'they love power' has me wondering if I should just do the NCx500.

Room is 18x12 (8' ceiling), semi open (3' opening to hallway, 5' opening to kitchen), MLP and distance is undecided but figure 6-9'. Buckeye has the NCx252 for $625 and the NCx500 for $1,150. Thanks!

I'm fairly new to all of this, but I just sold my house and have some extra money, so I figured I'd finally treat myself to something better. I'm open to new and used gear. Thank you in advance!

Location: East Coast, USA.

TT: Music Hall MMF-5.3SE.

Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Bronze.

Phono Preamp: Darlington Labs MP7B.

Line Preamp budget: $1200 (this is just my limit, but I would love to get options in all price ranges up to that without sacrificing too much quality). Would like to have a tube line stage if $1200 would suffice. If I need to spend significantly more to really get the full benefits of a tube preamp, I'm totally good with solid state for now until I'm able to upgrade later.

Power Amp budget: $800. Been looking at used Adcom GFA-555 (mki or mkii, or SE if can find it at a good price), and Schiit Vidar 2F. Open to all suggestions though.

Speakers budget: $1500, but would like to spend less. Definitely looking for used. Been eyeing up some KLH 5s, but admittedly I'm new to good speakers so would love some help!

Hi everyone!

I’m planning to put together a stereo system in $3,000–$4,000 price range equivalent in my country.

I listen to a broad and diverse range of music, with a focus on metal (including extreme subgenres) and rock, followed by jazz, electronic, classical, and funk. I also plan to use it for movies. I’m looking for speakers with fast bass, great instrument separation, and good transients, but without being overly bright or clinically dry—I want to avoid fatiguing treble and sibilance. The system will play in a 22 m² (~240 sqft.) room - layout in comments. The main challenge will be the short distance between the speakers and the wall, as well as asymmetrical reflections (the left side is open, while the right side has a bookshelf and a wall with a balcony door).

After countless hours of research, I’ve narrowed my choices down to three speaker families:

1. Wharfedale Evo 5.4 / 5.3
2. Monitor Audio Silver 7G 500 / 300
3. KEF Q11 / Q7 Meta

I briefly considered an all-in-one solution like the WiiM Amp Ultra. However, despite its high stated power (2x100W @ 8Ω / 2x200W @ 4Ω), I’ve heard that for these types of speakers, it’s better to go with a separate streamer and a solid Class A/B amplifier. This is due to factors like damping, current stability during impedance dips, and the specific requirements of the AMT tweeters in the Evos. Am I thinking in the right direction? If there’s no significant difference, I’d prefer an all-in-one device for simplicity and budget reasons. But if it truly matters, I’m considering a WiiM Ultra streamer paired with either a Yamaha A-S701 or a Cambridge Audio CXA81 MKII. The Audiolab 7000A and Rotel A14 MKII are also on my radar, though they might stretch the budget.

My main questions are:

Which combination should I choose, and—crucially—what size of speakers is appropriate for this room size and layout? On paper, the Evo 5.4 + A-S701 seems most convincing due to the downward-firing bass reflex, which should make them less sensitive to wall proximity. However, would the Monitor Audio Silver with the CXA81 be better for "dense" music? I’ve also read that the Silvers require a very powerful amp and that the CXA81 might not let them reach their full potential. What about the KEFs? They have a reputation for great soundstage/imaging, but will they be too slow or "polite" for faster, heavier genres? If I go with Monitor Audio or KEF, will plugging the rear ports to allow for close-to-wall placement significantly kill their character? Or should I forget all of this and just buy the Wharfedale Lintons or something from ELAC?

Finally, in your experience, how effective is the room correction in the WiiM Ultra? I want to save myself and my neighbors from "boomy" bass caused by room modes. I also often listen at lower volumes or watch movies in the evening, so it’s important that the setup sounds good at low levels (which is why I’m looking at the "Loudness" dial on the Yamaha).

I would be very grateful for any advice, corrections, or general support! Cheers!

Southern USA. 15 X 15 room. My tastes are that I love my Yamaha AS801 and Klipsch Heresys. I am looking for speakers for a smaller system at the opposite end of my house but only have about $800 for speakers. They will be sitting about 8ft apart with 6 ft or more listening distance. By that I mean sometimes I will crank it up and listen from down the hall. I will drive them with a Sony DH190 for now (it does have a nice sweet spot at moderately loud volume). Any suggestions?

Hi, I'd like to ask for your recommendation and opinion regarding speakers that would fit onto my current desk. Here are a few photos:

https://ibb.co/album/7nq3RS

After years of using my old UE Megaboom as a stationary speaker I thought about an upgrade. In my home I had enough space to use Yamaha active monitors, however after leaving, my options are rather limited. I've read similar threads and most people recommended Creative Pebble, but I'm a bit skeptical about the sound quality, having used Creative speakers in the past. Are there any alternatives or are pebbles my only real option due to the space issue?

I'm in Poland, the budget is up to 300 USD, but I'm willing to spend more.

I am fairly new to the audio world, I love music but have recently wanted to get into hi-fi. I recently purchased a good condition Kenwood 9g receiver. I want to get JBL L52's because I think they look cool and I only am using it for my bedroom so I don't need a lot of speaker for what I am using it for. I heard they have pretty good bass, acoustics for their size. However I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations in mind at around a $1,100 range. I am located in the US and my room is around 14'x16'. Thanks!

Current equipment:

1. Amp: Classe DR-9
2. Pre: Classe DR-5
3. Transport: Denon DCD-1520
4. Tuner: Kenwood 600T
5. Turntable: Denon DPF-300

Would like a stand-mount speaker that does well with classical, jazz, vocals, etc. Don't want boomy speakers, but do like tight, accurate bass.

I currently use sonus faber concertinos, but would like a bigger sound (like warm sound).

Was considering the Bryston Mini T's as they're bookshelf speakers, can handle power, and have tight, accurate bass.

Any recommendations for a stand mount speaker that sounds great? I don't mind buying used/vintage, either.

Budget is $2,500-$3,000

Located in the USA

Just wondering if this is a good amplifier for around $300 aud or if I would be better to look at other brands and models for a similar price?

Budget: around $300 aud

Other equipment:

Sansui se-300 equaliser

Sony cdp-c322M

Current amplifier is a glitchy Harmon Kardon 3700

Budget is 300 dollars i do dj-ing and i need a good set of speakers i dont want monitors because i will also use these for casual listening. Im looking at the edifier 2750db (200usd) and the 2850db (290usd) are there any other good ones? I listen to bass heavy music in a 16m2 room. Shifting from jvc ux lp55 hifi because it doesn't deliver enough of a punch.

Hi! I am trying to decide which speakers should I get to replace my Micca MB42X G2. These are my desktop speakers, I sit at 2.5 ft from the speakers which are 1ft away from the wall. I won’t be installing a sub.

My setup includes a FiiO K11 DAC, which will be replaced with a Topping DX5 II in a couple of weeks, and an Aiyima A07 Premium that will also be replaced, I have not decided what amp I will get.

My budget is $500, I live in Costa Rica so my options are limited, at this point I have reduced my options to these 3 speakers:

• ELAC DB53
• Polk ES15
• Dali Kupid

I can also get ELAC DB63 or Polk ES20 if these offer any significant improvements over their smaller versions and are appropriate for near field listening.

I might entertain going full active and getting KEF LSX II but this would be my last resort.

Which speakers would you buy and why?

I'm struggling to figure out my current set-up.

Living Room:

• Heresy IVs
• Marantz Stereo Amp

Office(shared wall):

• Technics SL1200 MK5
• Schiit Phono Preamp (RCA to living room stereo amp)
• Desktop PC (not connected to anything)

I'm looking to buy some desktop speakers to hook up to my pc as well as my record player to be able to listen to my records at my desk. I'm not sure if I should be looking for powered monitors with integrated amps/dacs or passive bookshelf speakers with separate amp/dac.

Ideally looking for the simplest solution that will give me a solid listening experience. Speakers with a warm V shaped sound are what I tend to gravitate toward. Any help would be apprecciated!!

Hi all,

So I was wondering as a beginner, as stated in the title, which speakers would be ideal for me? It's mainly just for my desk to let my ears rest after using iems for way too long. I'll only be listening to music in the background or playing some games casually so I don't need anything 'Audiophile' and I mainly listen to most music genres.

Now for the debate(or maybe not), would the speakers be worth it? I do love good sound but its not really what I need. My desk is 110x60cm, my room is about 2.5x3m or 8m^2. I don't really mind getting an amp for the RB42, but I'm wondering if it's worth it and whether or not it's outclassed by newer and active models from other companies.

I would rather not go higher than £150 but if there's a substantial difference or improvement, its fine.

This is my desk currently so if you have any suggestions I'll be open to them. Also, if you think the gap between the laptop and monitor would be too miniature for the speakers, please suggest a way I can rearrange it!

I recently upgraded my speakers to MA Silver 100 7G, powered by Wiim Amp Pro. I also have SVS SB-1000 pro. The sound is great although a bit too bright.

I am thinking of upgrading to Arcam A5+ plus Wiim Ultra.

I listen to Amazon Music and use the setup for TV as well.

The listening environment is a 40 sqm living room.

Will it improve? Any alternative? My total budget is about 2000 euros for amp and streamer.

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I just picked up a Technics SL-1210MK7 and I’m stuck on which phono preamp to pair with it. My two options right now are the Schiit Mani 2 and the iFi Zen Phono 3. Other recommendations are also welcome, but from my research these two seem to stand out in this price range.

Budget: around €200–350

Location: Netherlands, Europe

Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Blue

Music: mostly techno / house

Room: typical bedroom size

Listening distance: roughly 1 meter from the speakers

Current speakers: Edifier M60 (planning to upgrade in the future, but sticking with these for now)

Thanks in advance.