I need recommendation for new speaker setup 2.1/5.1

[FordGT90Concept]

Yamaha A-S801 supports plugging directly into a computer via USB-A to USB-B cable. You don't need a separate DAC. The driver it needs is here.


12 AWG is better than 16 AWG so, no.

 

[Eroticus]

Yamaha A-S801 supports plugging directly into a computer via USB-A to USB-B cable. You don't need a separate DAC. Pretty much any DAC you buy will be crap compared to the one in that unit unless you're prepared to blow hundreds of dollars on one (and to be perfectly honest it's extremely unlikely you'll hear the difference).


12 AWG is better than 16 AWG so, no.

I didn't mean about the size, i mean more about easy to use and finished look....

GearIT 12AWG Premium Heavy Duty Braided Speaker Wire (6 Feet)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071L374DN/?tag=tec06d-20

 

[FordGT90Concept]

I did an edit about DAC above in case you missed it...

All you need is a wire cutter and stripper. Clean cut the cable, separate the + and - by tearing them apart, strip the end of each, unscrew the banana plug, shove the striped cable inside, fan out the strands, then screw the banaplug cover back on, then do the last few steps to the other one. Rince and repeat 3 more times for two cables. They look way better than that plastic garbage and likely work better too because they're completely gold plated. Best part is, the plugs and cable are reusable. If something happens to them, just take the plug off, cut the wire clean, and use the same plug lower down on the cable where it is still in good shape.

Video if you prefer that:

Recommend closed-type. Jump to 2 minutes in. He does the + and - in 1.75 minutes. You can reasonably have two completed cables done in 10 minutes.

The stuff I linked before, you could have two 25' cables for $27. You can cut the cables to whatever length you need and keep the left over cables for future projects.

 

[thebluebumblebee]

Is there no place in Israel for you to actually listen to some of these? What about http://www.audiophile.co.il/? (Google maps) http://www.audioclub.co.il/
You've bounced around between different types of speakers, but I don't see a realization from you that they're different. Although its been years since I've listened to them, Klipsch speakers to me have always been very bright and boomy. I will admit that I like speakers with a strong midrange, like Polk speakers. I find Bose to be - well - fuzzy/manipulated???
I also think you need to consider how the speakers were designed. If they were designed for a listener to be a certain distance away, then using them at the wrong distance could affect how they sound.

 

[Eroticus]

Is there no place in Israel for you to actually listen to some of these? What about http://www.audiophile.co.il/? (Google maps) http://www.audioclub.co.il/
You've bounced around between different types of speakers, but I don't see a realization from you that they're different. Although its been years since I've listened to them, Klipsch speakers to me have always been very bright and boomy. I will admit that I like speakers with a strong midrange, like Polk speakers. I find Bose to be - well - fuzzy/manipulated???
I also think you need to consider how the speakers were designed. If they were designed for a listener to be a certain distance away, then using them at the wrong distance could affect how they sound.

Far away from me, double price and probably does not have products i want...

That why i trust on recommendations and reviews.

 

[Eroticus]

Hi, I have a little problem , all Yamaha sound amps support only 110v.

3kw Step Up and Down Electrical Power Voltage Converter Transformer

Would help me ? this won't be dangerous ? (S801 rated ~270w)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/252044359467


nvm, my country has 220v/50hz and voltage converter only convert voltages..


How bad or good are Klipsch The Sixes ? + sub.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075JMBWVQ/?tag=tec06d-20 ?


I can also get the AS701 from my own country it's around ~1150 USD but not the AS801 it's around ~1950 USD here. "100$" MSRP. :'(

 

[AsRock]

I did some digging and stereo amplifiers don't support bi-amping. Some support bi-wiring but that's not the same. If you want to bi-amp your loudspeakers, you're going to need at least a 4.1 receiver that supports it. I think you'll find they're pretty cheap because they're mass produced where stereo amplifers...not so much.

Receivers definitely have a preference for HDMI and, complicating matters, a lot of computer HDMI ports/devices like to go off if there's only audio on it. Do you have an HDMI monitor?

Bi wiring is a waste, in fact it makes no sense at all as the amp has to sent the same signal twice.

If he's just going use optical maybe he can ebay a good second hand AV, which with some good hunting will find them way capable and then some.

I find optical clearer but lacks the bass that analog has.

 

[Vario]

Logitech Z5500

+1 Buy another Z5500 setup. Z5500 is the best.

 

[nomdeplume]

@Eroticus Humor me and restate what your use case, budget, and desires are here. Reading through since I last posted there are some discrepancies I would like to delve into before making a qualified recommendation.

That said I think there is a fair amount of improvement which could be introduced to your pre-buy list and I think this could be corrected for less money, potentially.

 

[Eroticus]

@Eroticus Humor me and restate what your use case, budget, and desires are here. Reading through since I last posted there are some discrepancies I would like to delve into before making a qualified recommendation.

That said I think there is a fair amount of improvement which could be introduced to your pre-buy list and I think this could be corrected for less money, potentially.

Around 0~2500$ USD include shipping and taxes (+17%)
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+Yamaha A-S701

 

[RejZoR]

Are there even any good wall mountable speakers like Altec Lansing MX5021 used to be? These were like one of very rare wall mountable speakers (satellites). I can't understand why is wall mounting such damn exotic feature. I like my desk clean so I have monitor and speakers on the wall. Which means it's almost impossible to find new speakers for me. For no my MX5021 are still working, but they are also like 10 years old if not more and I fear the day will come when they'll die.

 

[nomdeplume]

Outside of higher end home theater or specialty jobs (WAF) much use is made of floor stands. The other side of this is wall mounted brackets that lock the speaker safely in place.

I'm doing some shipping/tax calculations and will post a list later today within the stated budget. Actually there may be two lists; one full haul off Amazon and the other from multiple places.