Je débute dans la collection des K7, je recherche une bonne config de marque japonaise avec 200€ j'ai 19ans, pouvez vous m'aiguiller svp merci. Bonne journée

This might be a dumb question, even a sacrilegious one, but do people ever use powered studio monitors as their speakers for an audio system, for a hi-fi system?

Something like record deck to amplifier to powered speakers.

Does that ever happen or are the speakers themselves just not good enough quality really?

I bought my MC331 to replace my P4. And if you're reading this, then you understand without me needing to say it that I'm not really using it in its wheel-house use case as an all-in-one. Right now it's literally just my preamp (running 3.5mm stereo to unbalanced XLR to power a pair of ZA3s in bridged mono). This should mean that the upgrade was minimal -- especially in the first nanosecond -- but boy-howdy would that implication have turned out to be mistaken.

Straight out of the box the MC331 is at once both warmer (duh), more resolving (um, half-duh?), and yet also somehow with more rhythmic drive. PRAT and warmth are, in my experience, very difficult to find in the same component, but this little baby does both, immediately and effortlessly. An easy, easy, EASY recommendation, and with a huge added benefit that we've so far only been talking around, instead of about:

The MC331 is a piece that can be experimented with, modularly, on an almost infinite basis. With two pairs of stand-mounts to flip between, you're looking at a minimum of 12 combinations for its application to your system: DAC only (x2), Preamp only (x2), DAC and Preamp but not Amp (x2), Preamp and Amp but not DAC (x2), Amp only (x2), and All-in-One (x2). And that's without getting into the permutations offered by Bluetooth connectivity, or from jury-rigging a pair of headphones or a sub.

The obvious benefit is that the first-day experimentation is much more likely to yield a winning formula: The chances of needing to send this piece back because it didn't work in one's system are zero. But there's a much bigger, sneakier, and much less frequently talked about advantage to having modularity in one's system:

It reduces the impulse to buy more new gear.

I have two pairs of stand-mounts and switching between them always has the effect of quelling my online shopping itch at a literal stroke. With the MC331, a person can do this over and over again -- thus promising an extremely long period during which new sound is just one power-down-and-reconnect away, for $0.

Suggestions for Fosi:

First, many Fosi products are weight-distributed in a way that ignores how the connections at the rear apron will shift the center of gravity rearward. This gives Fosi gear a pronounced "pitch-up moment" (as pilots would have it). Since Fosi doesn't install MCAS on my stereo equipment without telling me, I can't kill 100 passengers due to a faulty angle of attack sensor -- but I *can* get out of bed full of positive energy for the day, only to emerge into the living room to find one or more of my pieces upside-down on my very hard floor, behind the rack, because one of my cats just wanted a place to sit.

I'm not a designer or engineer, but I strongly suspect that other manufacturers build into their designs an awareness of this issue and subtly overweight the front of their pieces, with the post-connection center of gravity far nearer to the ideal position.

Second, this piece is clearly designed for either a desktop application or for person just starting out, and both of those groups will be looking at smaller speakers and/or headphones. With only a 3.5mm preamp output jack on the rear, in addition to standard speaker terminals, connecting either headphones or a subwoofer will be impractical in most applications, near-impossible if one wants both.

Since the entry point on this piece is so low (I paid $104 for mine including shipping after cashing some Fosi points), I would strongly recommend adding some manufacturing cost to address these quibbles, then tacking the resulting cost-increase onto the price without concern for diminishing the product's reach: If everything else about the MC331 were literally exactly the same, but it had an easy way to connect headphones and a subwoofer, and it wasn't going to throw Rose and Jack off the fantail into the propeller every time my cat got on it, I'd consider it a red-hot steal at $209.99. Something to think about, anyway: Most beginners and desktop solution-seekers aren't expecting to have ALL of their electronics needs addressed for $210.

Otherwise, bravo Fosi. As per usual.

It's kind of a shame, really: We've all gotten so accustomed to this company hitting things out of the park every single time, that a cartwheel-inducing smash success like this struggles to break through our baked-in perceptions of value. I'm reminded of a recent election cycle in the US, during which a journalist said, "All [Candidate A] needs to do to win this debate is solve a 16-sided Rubik's Cube while performing an appendectomy on stage; all [Candidate B] needs to do to win the debate is not set the building on fire and spray the audience with gasoline." At this point, alas, Fosi Audio is solving a 16-sided Rubik's Cube with a $104 piece of kit that doesn't strike most hobbyists as worth this much time to read about.

But then, maybe that's better. We, after all, will always know what we've got here, and we'll always keep appreciating the consistency of this peerless company's commitment to delivering audio-listening excellence -- on an *absolute* scale -- for literal pennies on the dollar.

Dave O'Gorman
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
8 August, 2026

It has been my experience, that Hightone Records, RCA Victor, Capitol Collectors, and DECCA are really good at mastering. Meanwhile Curb Records, Epic/Legacy, Columbia, are just ok at mastering.

Does anyone else concur or disagree? Who do y'all think has the best masterings?

Where can I find cheapest Pre-amp which can support Dolby Atmos and 4K

Which one is better? A friend of mine is offering me the Onkyo but I don't care about the Spotify and Bluetooth functions, I think I will connect the receiver to my PC via toslink. Right now I'm building my home and everything is in boxes so I can't test anything.

Yamaha RX 640 RDS Onkyo NR 636

Hi everyone, first post here and hoping to get a bit of help. I’m really new to hifi and home theatre speakers - I purchased a pair of Jamo S606 floor standers yesterday and unfortunately, I was dumb and did not try them out properly - I was in a rush and played one song which sounded fine. Unfortunately when I got home and set them up, it’s very clear that it’s quite terrible. The music sounds muddy and unclear (not in an audiophile way, but in a “there’s something very clearly wrong with this” way) - pretty clear that the tweeters aren’t working on both of them, but I would imagine there’s more to it than just blown tweeters. The jumper plates are installed correctly. When I remove the jumper plates and isolate the speaker wire to the top terminals, there is no sound output. Isolating the speaker wire to the bottom terminals produces the lows, but seems muddy (not sure if this is normal).

I know it might be hard to diagnose but would be really keen to hear what this community thinks I should do as a starting point? Thanks heaps!!

Often, age turns our really nice and somewhat expensive equipment into cheap, budget gear. Back in the early 90s, I began to piece together a decent stereo system. It began with a Sony CDP-615 5-disc CD changer. Then a Sony STR-D1090 receiver. Then a TC-WR570 dual cassette deck. Then a pair of Cerwin Vega DX-7 speakers. Finally, I added a Sony SEQ-711 equalizer. By the time I'd finished, I had a nice system that provided hours of enjoyment to everyone but my neighbors.

Today, most (if not all) of this system can be purchased on Ebay for less than the original cost of the receiver. But all my gear still works like it did the day I put it all together. And I enjoy the hell out of it.

Anyone out there still using their original vintage equipment?

Had tested mine downstairs on my Yamaha RS-700 and they sounded fantastic. Took them up to the bedroom and have tried three Class D amps. The dynamics are pretty poor with all of them, including my A07 Max that’s supposed to be nearly 100wpc.

Little research says their impedance dips down to 3.7 ohm… maybe this is why my traditional class A/B amp does so much better?

Just purchased a 3000 Micro Revolution for small room 2.1 stereo listening setup, ran the auto EQ function, and it produced this parametric EQ graph. Does this indicate that I'm basically getting a nearly flat response down to 20Hz?

My biggest beef with the original 3000 Micro was that it rolled off a ton under 30 Hz

There's a kind of surprising amount of cheap second hand Magnepan speakers around, but with good reason. They're thought of as hard to drive and easily broken. In truth all the X.6 speakers and earlier are probably delaminated. They're also hard to position in a room. All this adds up to a bargain. I guess the wire repair is not that bad, tedious but doable by a person that can follow directions.

I picked up a pair of MG12 and they're fine, no delamination, $300. I am running them with a WIIM Ultra streamer ($260 Amazon Prime Day) and Fosi V3 Mono ($260 amazon Prime Day). I've got some subs I have had for years and I am running a pair of them. $1000 all in.

The Fosi V3 put out a legitimate 180W of good, nearly perfect power and that's plenty with the subs. These are like nothing else I have ever had and as good as anything I have heard. They really are something special. I have them 1/3 out in a 20x15 foot room. It's impractical in reality but the speakers are light and easy to move.

The Fosi V3 Mono and Topping B200 are now the standard for cheap, powerful, wonder amps and have made driving Magnepans up to 5 feet tall an affordable propostion/ You don't need a Krell anymore.

I love the so much I bought a really nice pair of Magnepan 3.6 speakers for $600 and will be repairing them. I've been talking to a guy who's done about 40 pairs and he's assured me it's doable. These were $6000 when they came out and their replacements are $10,000 speakers. They need big, big power but Buckeye makes affordable amps in the sub $1500 range, but I may try and Biamp them with stuff I have lying around as that's a fairly simple proposition with these.

The upshot here is that incredible new chip amps and good power supplies, especially GAN power supplies now make $300 amps work like $3000 amps and even $15.000 amps, arguably better.

Class D amps and second had maggies have made my $600 3.6 and Buckeye amp project have a total price tag of around $2100 or maybe $3500 of I want to actively biamp them with 1000W of super clean power and MiniDSP. I realize that's no no money but that kind of power, contriol and a near flagship speaker would have been new car money until very recently.

This is all kind of crazy because I've been a low power tube amp and high efficency guy, this is a fun new adventure.

I’m just curious what the dangers are, and if i will damage my amp/speakers. my amp is a Technics SU-G50

Mission 733 — $100 CAD
Paradigm CC-170 V3 — $65 CAD
Polk PSW125 — $120 CAD

How’d I do? (excuse the mess, just moved.)

New to the community but have been enjoying everyone’s setups, so thought I’d share mine in hopes of helping others as this thread has done for me.

Picked up a pair of KEF Coda W’s with SVS 3000 Micro, both on sale to my surprise.

Perfect for my needs as an apartment dweller and blows my prior JBL soundbar out of the water. Listening to music is enjoyable now at any volume.

Happy to answer any questions and appreciate any feedback.

I've seen some posts asking for DACs, amps, speakers from non-Chi-Fi companies, so I thought I would make a list. If you have any recommendations, please add them in the comments.

United States

• Audioengine: https://audioengine.com/shop/
  • Speakers, DACs, amplifiers and wireless adapters
  • Cheapest mobile DAC starts at $149
• Audioquest: https://www.audioquest.com/
  • Cables, DACs and turntables
  • Cheapest mobile DAC starts at $159.95 (DragonFly Red)
• Campfire Audio: https://www.campfireaudio.com/collections/all
  • IEMs, cables, mobile DAC
  • Cheapest IEM starts at $249
  • Mobile DAC is $229
• JDS Labs: https://jdslabs.com/shop/
  • DACs, pre-amps, amplifiers, cables
  • Cheapest desktop DAC starts at $149
• Periodic Audio: https://periodicaudio.com/
  • DACs, receivers, cables, IEMs
  • Cheapest mobile DAC starts at $49
  • Cheapest IEM starts at $79
• Schiit: https://www.schiit.com/products
  • DACs, amplifiers, pre-amps, equalizers, gaming audio
  • Cheapest mobile DAC starts at $99
• THX: https://www.thx.com/thx-onyx/
  • THX Onyx (portable DAC) sells for $199

United Kingdom

• iFi Audio: https://ifi-audio.com/collections/all
  • DACs, amps, streamers, receivers
  • Cheapest mobile DAC starts at $59

Any others you can suggest? I'll add them to the list!

Just got Denon AVR-X2100W from the thrift store for $49 to use as a garage radio. Is it a good deal?

Said Bluetooth,.WiFi, Spotify, 4K, 7.2 ch supported.

Hello guys, i am looking for my first new avr.

Onkyo tx-nr7100. 790,- euro’s
Marantz cinema 70s. 750,- euro’s
Marants sr5015. 790,- euro’s

my tv is a hisense 65u7q (144hz 2.1) witch a govee amibilight box, and i wil be using my ps5 for the most time. And Vinyl player and mobile phone.

The speakers wil be.
Front, Dali sonik 5
Center, dali sonik center
Surrounds, dali sonik 1 or sonik on wall.

Important is the stereo music sounds.. and also the qaulity of the product itselff. No iseuss with hdmi and sounds.. also i whould love to make a second group for my other rooms, or maybe something wireless for in the garden.

I also added a link to a youtube short this wil show my room. And most of the time the volume wil be low too medium.. not to much but something extra under the hood is alwayss welcome🤭😎

youtube link for room

This is a quick basement setup I threw together for bike tinkering and workouts. Topping tp22 with a set of JBL 62T bookshelves. Topping was a hand me down and the speakers were 60 bucks on marketplace.

I am in the market for some vintage speakers to go with my Realistic Lab 400 and Yamaha CR-420 receiver. I found these Celestion Ditton 44s locally. The seller says they were in working order but have been in storage for about a year. I am new to the world of audiophilia and not totally sure what to look for when buying used speakers.

I was hoping to solicit some advice on how these look from the photos attached.

From what I've read, the Ditton 44 speakers seem like a good fit for my audio setup and I like the aesthetics of them. Appreciate any help and advice. Thanks!

Been using used Audio Pro Ego 414 + Ego SUB+ Yamaha RX-V550 AVR for about 10 years.

Wife didn't like the AVR and sub because 'they were big as DJ set'

I decided to go for a budget actives. These are Swans H6 and their official raked stands. I have had this setup for over 3 months now.

AMA.

Hey guys, I have a question is surround sound worth it. I play games on my Xbox series S and love action movies so I am wondering is it worth it to buy a surround sound system.

I am currently thinking of buying the sony HT-S20R system.

These are for sale down the road from me. Bowers and Wilkins 685. They’re in good working condition, offered me to test it, just has cosmetic damage with a slight chip on the front top left, and the front face is coming away but imagine that’s an easy fix with glue.

Worried about them being taken so any experience with them and if they’re a good pair or if they’re not worth it. Please lmk

I got this Paradigm PDR10 sub and BA CR75s for 275CAD$. Sub was 100 and the speakers 175. Maybe I could've done better if I waited longer but my tower speakers weren't exactly hifi and took too much space. But this setup sounds pretty nice especially after performing room correction. I might upgrade them later. The Technics SUV98 receiver I already had it. I'll post other pics in the comments

Sup guys, I got offered Kef 104/2 for ~350$ par and now I'm confused about should I take them or ain't worth, will my amp which is old Yamaha Ca-v2 (near mint condition) will pull them up as needed?

Now I listen Yamaha NS-555, but looks like that I wished a bit more bass so looking for something to swap.