Post #365952 by Naneki on Mon, Mar 10, 2008 1:19 PM

On 2008-01-21 16:35, Cool Manchu wrote:
Hi there,

I am a music lover, but by no means an audiophile. I have decided that I want to go old school with my stereo setup and was wondering if I could glean some information from my fellow tiki brethren.

I have a great record player that I am using as my base for the system, but I want to get a high-quality 1970s receiver to go with it and then some great speakers as well.

As for speakers, I am really lost...I used to think I wanted Cerwin Vegas but with all the negative feedback on them, I have changed my mind...I think the quote that resonated best with me about them "They are great if you only listen to heavy metal, but I wouldn't suggest them to anyone else..." So I am open to finding out what you suggest.

Speakers are absolutely personal taste. You have to listen to them before you buy. I have a CD of a theater organ that I use. You can't get more dynamic range than a theater organ. Take a favorite CD that has a good range and see how the speakers handle the highs & lows and soft & loud part.

I have CVs mostly because I got an incredible deal on them. (It's funny that I like a really treble-ly sound and I have CVs.) I tuned them to be as treble-happy as possible and I'm happy too. I listen to just about everything from opera to girl groups on vinyl and CDs.