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https://hifi.cybercowboy.de/doku.php?id=generalGood and low cost devices follow.
Speakers passive:
* JBL Stage A130
* Elac DBR62
* Wharfedale Diamond 12.2
* KEF Q350 or R3
Speakers active:
* iLoud Micro
* JBL LSR305P MK II
* Adam T5V
* Kali LP-6 v2 and IN-8 v2
* Neumi BS5P
* Genelec 8020D
* Neumann KH80
* Edifier MR-4 and R1280T (only with EQ)
Amps:
* Used Yamaha R-S700 (receiver, power section like A-S701, pre-out/main-in, $200€, value champ)
* Used Yamaha R-N500 (receiver, digital inputs, builtin streamer, less than $200€, good value)
* Yamaha A-S 300/301/500/501/700 or 701
* Denon PMA600NE
* NAD C 316BEE
* Fosi V3 with 48V PSU (small)
DACs:
* Topping d10s, E30, E30 II or E30 Lite
* Schiit modi+
Streamer:
* RPi 3A+ or Zero 2 or RPi4 with Moode (
rpilocator.com)
DSP and calibr. microphone:
* MiniDSP 2x4 HD
* MiniDSP Flex
* MiniDSP UMIK1
Subwoofer:
* SVS SB-1000
* Rythmik L12
* Monoprice Monolith 8 THX
Software:
* REW
* EQ APO, as well as the Peace Equalizer extension
Books:
* Floyd E. Toole: Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms, Third edition
Websites for measurements:
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https://spinorama.org/ *
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/ *
https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/Tips:
* Use EQ as an almost free upgrade to your speakers
* Avoid soundbars, you can get active speakers for the same money
* Avoid headphones, instead make sure you have physical bass and correct stereo imaging
* Ferengi Rule of Acquisition #141: Only Fools Pay Retail! Use Hifishark and price search sites