[jklash1987]

Hi people.
I just need a little help finding a good Hifi-Mini system for co-use my TV.
So obviously I would like it to included AUX input port (Either RCA Analogue or Optical Digital, neither bother me) and it must include a sub-woofer for true Base...
Not to mention a High Wattage! lol.
I should hopefully using a PC on my TV soon, so obviously will be streaming music through it via a multimedia program such as iTunes WMP etc...
I would like a system like the iSymphony M10 M20 etc, but their latest systems only seem to be sold in the US.
I already have a M10uk and love it.
I have looked everywhere for a descent system on the net... cant really find anything that catches me...
If you feel I am stupid and should go for a home theater system... feel free to say so.
Thanks for your time!!

[mrbenn]

whats the budget?

[BlueWizard]

With your apparent budget, I think you are looking at the best you can get, for such a low price.

Though, do give us your budget, rather than making us guess.

Next, guessing at your budget, you simply don't have enough for a surround sound system. Yes, you might be able to get one cheap, but that is exactly what it will be - cheap.

You seem to be looking at something similar to, but not quite as portable as, a boombox. Though, I can't find a lot of info on the iSymphony models.

Is this similar to what you are looking at? -

SONY MHCEC79i CD/iPOD/FM/AM MINI SYSTEM - available from Superfi UK ...

SONY CMTHX80 CD/DAB MICRO SYSTEM WITH SPEAKERS & iPOD DOCK - available from Superfi UK ...

Remember we can't possibly know every model number of every piece of equipment made in the world. If you can give us a link to one of the iSymphony systems you are considering, that would help.

For basic TV listening, these might be OK, but while they do kick out considerable sound, it is not very sophisticated sound. Still, we are all limited by out budgets. I would not recommend one of these all-in-one stereo systems unless you can hear if first, and verify that it is good with spoken voice.

After that, it is just a matter of finding the features and specs that you want at a price that you can afford.

Steve/bluewizard

[jklash1987]

Originally Posted by mrbenn

whats the budget?

Any thng really, I am willing to save. So I guess between £100-£300

Here is the iSynphony one I like, but it is only sold in the U.S.

iSymphony USA

So I would like something that is similar to that really.

I already have a iSynphony M10uk, its linked up to my PC.

[BlueWizard]

That actually looks like a pretty nice system, and most likely would make a good addition to your TV, and would be reasonably good for casual music listening. Though don't be overly impressed with its claim of 800 watts peak. If you look deeper into the specs, it is two 50 watt channels plus a 100 watt Subwoofer. Though that is still very good power for a small system like this.

In the UK, you will typically find mini/micro amps in roughtly the 25w to 30w per channel range.

If you want basic stereo, for £300 you could probably do reasonably well in a basic separates system.

However, if you feel you need a CD player and iPod connectivity, and perhaps AM/FM/DAB radio, then for that budget, a Mini/Micro all-in-one is about the best you can do.

In the UK, I don't recall seeing any of these systems that come with a subwoofer, though some of the amps do have subwoofer outputs.

The Denon DM37DAB seems to be a popular model, though it has a base price of about £199. Others to consider might be the Onkyo CR-435UK and the Yamaha CRX-D430, and possibly the Yamaha M-430 all also roughly £200.

[EDITED:]

Here is a discussion of the Denon DM37DAB -

Denon DM37DAB new mini star?

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If a Subwoofer is important to you, then get an amp with a subwoofer output and add the sub later.

To these amps, you could add a pair of Diamond 9.1's or Tannoy Mercury F1, both just under £100 per pair. Likely, you can find pre-packaged deals on any of these amps with these speakers at an improved price. If you really want to save money, then consider Diamond 9.0 on the assumption you will add a Sub later. The Diamond 9.0, if you can still find them, can be had for a mere £50/pr.

You will see a lot of these systems bundled with the Q Acoustic 1010i. This is a nice speaker, but doesn't have the deepest low end response. However, if you are determined to add a Subwoofer, that doesn't matter that much. These speakers combined with a matching sub would do a good job, and the speakers in general are well regarded for surround sound system, again, where they are matched with a Sub.

The Sony system I mentioned earlier, and similar, might also be worth investigating.

Teac systems, while they have a generally good reputation, I'm not so sure about. I've heard a few negative things about them, but mostly that the remotes are inconvenient to operate.

I don't really follow mini/micro systems, so I'm not that knowledgeable. Perhaps some with more knowledge in this area with weigh in and expand the discussion.

[EDITED:]

I did just find an iSymphony UK website, though the model you are interested in doesn't seem to be listed there. The model M1 and M2, as well as the MS1, seem reasonably available in the UK, however, none seems to come close to the M210X model you suggested. I think the closest would be the UK model M210E, but this model in its stock configuration does not come with a sub.

http://uk.myisymphony.com/products.htm

http://uk.myisymphony.com/products_m210.htm

Note the M210E doesn't seem to be available in the UK yet, and I notice that it does have a Subwoofer output.

Steve/bluewizard