Hello all !
I need to downsize my HiFI.
Currently have separates that ive owned for 30 years.
Ariston Q Deck ( this will probably go to save space it also appears that the weight adjuster on the arm is broken ) Kenwood KX 880 tape deck ( not used in years ), Technics ST-G570L FM Tuner ( may keep ), TECHNICS SL-P555 CD Player ( intend to keep ) and Technics SU-V450 Amp ( may keep ).
The speakers are Kef floor standers that will have to go one way or another.
The room size is 2.6m x 1.9m !
I will have a desk pretty much the whole width of the room facing the window that will have to support 2 hopefully 3 24" monitors as well as the speakers.
Budget for Speaker will be a max of £500 but it looks like they are going to have to sit on the desk so size is paramount specifically the width.
I'm hoping to keep my old amp as it's an old friend but if it's going to sound rubbish then I i'm prepared to go down the amp route with a budget of £300. Would it be advisable to buy an amp with a receiver or £300 on the amp and receiver later ?
So suggestions and advice please. Is it even possible to have a nice sounding setup in such a small room which will also have cupboards along the top left hand side and the back.
2nd hand is an option but would prefer to purchase new as I dont want to travel far as I would want to audition the kit.
I've discounted active speakers as I really want to go down the classic amp / speakers route.
No amps shortlisted as of yet.
Speaker shortlist. Height and depth are not critical it's the width that's the important factor and these speakers are pretty narrow.
NeaIotas - 130 x 200 x 165mm
Monitor Audio SILVER 50 - 165 x 269 x 270
KEF Q350 - 210 x 306 x 358
Cheers
I need to downsize my HiFI.
Currently have separates that ive owned for 30 years.
Ariston Q Deck ( this will probably go to save space it also appears that the weight adjuster on the arm is broken ) Kenwood KX 880 tape deck ( not used in years ), Technics ST-G570L FM Tuner ( may keep ), TECHNICS SL-P555 CD Player ( intend to keep ) and Technics SU-V450 Amp ( may keep ).
The speakers are Kef floor standers that will have to go one way or another.
The room size is 2.6m x 1.9m !
I will have a desk pretty much the whole width of the room facing the window that will have to support 2 hopefully 3 24" monitors as well as the speakers.
Budget for Speaker will be a max of £500 but it looks like they are going to have to sit on the desk so size is paramount specifically the width.
I'm hoping to keep my old amp as it's an old friend but if it's going to sound rubbish then I i'm prepared to go down the amp route with a budget of £300. Would it be advisable to buy an amp with a receiver or £300 on the amp and receiver later ?
So suggestions and advice please. Is it even possible to have a nice sounding setup in such a small room which will also have cupboards along the top left hand side and the back.
2nd hand is an option but would prefer to purchase new as I dont want to travel far as I would want to audition the kit.
I've discounted active speakers as I really want to go down the classic amp / speakers route.
No amps shortlisted as of yet.
Speaker shortlist. Height and depth are not critical it's the width that's the important factor and these speakers are pretty narrow.
NeaIotas - 130 x 200 x 165mm
Monitor Audio SILVER 50 - 165 x 269 x 270
KEF Q350 - 210 x 306 x 358
Cheers