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Garage Stereo Advice
Posted on 3/9/21 at 6:26 pm
Posted on 3/9/21 at 6:26 pm
I have been using an old scrub Aiwa shelf system stereo from the mid 1990's as my garage stereo but alas it has seen its better days and I am looking to replace and upgrade. This is a garage stereo, so I don't need it to be an audiophiles dream but I do want it to bang out some seriously good sound for the entire neighborhood to enjoy. Use it for streaming Apple Music, Pandora, etc., and AM/FM radio would be nice but can stream those stations too if need be.
For receivers I am looking at one of either:
Yamaha R-S202BL
or
Sony STRDH190
Nothing crazy, just entry level for $150.
For speakers I am looking at:
Yamaha NS-6490
or
Polk Audio Monitor 40 Series II
I am leaning towards the Yamaha receiver and Yamaha speakers but wanted to get the boards take if that would be fine or if I should do a different combination or something else entirely. Looking to keep the entire package in the $300-350 range. Considered just a Bluetooth speaker like a JBL Extreme or something comparable but for that money I figure this would be a much more serious and longer lasting system.
For receivers I am looking at one of either:
Yamaha R-S202BL
or
Sony STRDH190
Nothing crazy, just entry level for $150.
For speakers I am looking at:
Yamaha NS-6490
or
Polk Audio Monitor 40 Series II
I am leaning towards the Yamaha receiver and Yamaha speakers but wanted to get the boards take if that would be fine or if I should do a different combination or something else entirely. Looking to keep the entire package in the $300-350 range. Considered just a Bluetooth speaker like a JBL Extreme or something comparable but for that money I figure this would be a much more serious and longer lasting system.
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Posted on 3/9/21 at 7:08 pm to SoDakHawk
I have that same Sony receiver in my garage. 2 small bookshelf speakers on the back wall and the tv in the middle. Those small speakers can easily be heard down by the street so if youre wanting the music to be heard by the neighborhood, it doesnt take much
This post was edited on 3/9/21 at 7:10 pm
Posted on 3/9/21 at 8:39 pm to SoDakHawk
I am no expert on speakers, but I have the Polk T15 bookshelf speakers in my shed. They are only $99 a pair and sound great for what they are. I actually have a few sets of them hooked up to a few different receivers. They sound best with my old 1973 Sony quadraphonic stereo.
Posted on 3/9/21 at 9:03 pm to SoDakHawk
Best introductory speaker for the money...ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2...add another $100 on your total allowance...these things will rock of you put some good power behind them.
I have a pair in the second system (the ones on the stands).
I have a pair in the second system (the ones on the stands).
Posted on 3/9/21 at 10:25 pm to SoDakHawk
Marco is dead on with the Elac’s. They blow the two choices you listed out of the water. No comparison.
Posted on 3/10/21 at 3:00 pm to bknight00
How do the T15s do with bass? Adequate?
Posted on 3/10/21 at 3:28 pm to turkish
I would add a sub...altho I would add a sub anyplace I could 
Posted on 3/10/21 at 9:25 pm to turkish
Honestly, I've never put anything bass heavy through them. I've actually never even cranked them up to see if they'd distort very bad. They are just good clear speakers for the money. I know they get pretty loud at half max volume and rock, 80's pop and country soond good for the price paid. I'll have to get out to my shed and put some bass heavy music through them and get back to you. I know best buy runs these things on sale from time to time. I've never paid more than $69 a pair for the T15s. I always seem to catch them on sale.
Posted on 3/11/21 at 11:49 am to onelochevy
quote:
onelochevy
so bro, gonna need you to go ahead and head over to the H&F board and post some pictures of the garage gym and give a review of the kadillac bar please.
Unfrickbelievable....come on the tech board and find a Garage GYM guy just posting away and not sharing pictures on teh H&F board.
Posted on 3/11/21 at 6:43 pm to lsu777
Thanks for the replies. I've pretty much settled on the Yamaha receiver. I'm leaning towards the Yamaha speakers but the T15s look interesting too. If course, I start going down the speaker worm hole and am debating a set of Klipsch R-41M now too. The ELAC speakers were a nice recommendation but about $150 over my budget.
It gets worse. Now I'm looking at the Sony SSCS5 3-way speakers for $118. By the reviews people seem to love these things.
It gets worse. Now I'm looking at the Sony SSCS5 3-way speakers for $118. By the reviews people seem to love these things.
This post was edited on 3/11/21 at 7:05 pm
Posted on 3/11/21 at 10:05 pm to SoDakHawk
Going to be honest. I’m a fan of speakers from speaker companies. I’m not a fan of speakers from jack-of-all-trades companies. Yamaha and Sony are the latter.
Posted on 3/12/21 at 10:12 pm to VABuckeye
What is your main music source? If you're like a lot of people these days it's mostly a phone or something to stream from. I love the high quality audio stuff (and Elac has a well deserved bang for buck rep) but sometimes that's not the use case.
So... how about forget the receiver, get a powered PA type speaker with Bluetooth and wired inputs (in case you ever need)? Something like this:
LINK
If you're not looking for really good audio quality to sit down and enjoy listening with a nice stereo image, that might be a great option to rock out. Less money & hassle, plus more portable for a road trip or tailgate etc.
So... how about forget the receiver, get a powered PA type speaker with Bluetooth and wired inputs (in case you ever need)? Something like this:
LINK
If you're not looking for really good audio quality to sit down and enjoy listening with a nice stereo image, that might be a great option to rock out. Less money & hassle, plus more portable for a road trip or tailgate etc.
This post was edited on 3/12/21 at 10:13 pm
Posted on 3/13/21 at 5:14 pm to turkish
quote:
How do the T15s do with bass? Adequate
I cranked one pair of mine up today and turned the bass down and it was adequate. Not overpowering, but you know it's there. The speakers just create a good sound for the price. Like I said, check best buy and amazon from time to time, they put tnem on sale for $69. I bought a set during Christmas just cause we're down to $59. If your looking to fill a decent sized garage with big sound, these aren't for you, but just blasting tunes while working, these will be fine.
Posted on 3/13/21 at 10:12 pm to Marco Esquandolas
quote:
Marco Esquandolas
That a Dual 1229 I see up top?
Posted on 3/14/21 at 12:02 pm to pheroy
Posted on 3/14/21 at 7:43 pm to GeauxldMember
It is a Denon DP-62L circa 1982.
Posted on 3/16/21 at 10:15 pm to Marco Esquandolas
Update - I had a buddy gift me an old Denon AVR-2105 receiver that's about 10 years old. Specs are:
125 Watt - 6 Ohm - at 1 kHz - THD 0.7% - 7 channels (surround)
90 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.08% - 7 channels (surround)
That should be sufficient for a garage stereo. So now I'm looking to upgrade speakers. Looking at ELAC B6 or Polk S20. Both I can get for $250 a pair online. Thoughts?
125 Watt - 6 Ohm - at 1 kHz - THD 0.7% - 7 channels (surround)
90 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.08% - 7 channels (surround)
That should be sufficient for a garage stereo. So now I'm looking to upgrade speakers. Looking at ELAC B6 or Polk S20. Both I can get for $250 a pair online. Thoughts?
Posted on 3/16/21 at 10:23 pm to SoDakHawk
I'll throw SVS Prime Bookshelf Speakers out there as a suggestion.
Posted on 3/16/21 at 10:51 pm to SoDakHawk
Thoughts?
The Polks aren’t in the same league as the Elac’s or the SVS that were suggested.
The Polks aren’t in the same league as the Elac’s or the SVS that were suggested.
Posted on 3/17/21 at 8:33 am to VABuckeye
Yeah, but the SVS 's are twice the price at $500 a pair.
Curious why you say the Polk's aren't in the same league as the ELACs? All the reviews I'm watching have them quite favorable. The thing I should do is listen to them both, obviously, but Best Buy near me doesn't have them in stock. Would like to avoid returns.
From what I've read the ELAC B6 is more detailed and refined where the Polk S20 is more powerful.
Curious why you say the Polk's aren't in the same league as the ELACs? All the reviews I'm watching have them quite favorable. The thing I should do is listen to them both, obviously, but Best Buy near me doesn't have them in stock. Would like to avoid returns.
From what I've read the ELAC B6 is more detailed and refined where the Polk S20 is more powerful.
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