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Installing a stereo in my garage. Suggestions?

Newly retired and eager to spend time with my woodworking hobby. Love listening to music (classic rock, classical and R&B) Limited budget (around $500). Pre-wired for two speakers in the ceiling and a sub-woofer. Source will be my i-pod or computer. No radio, no video, just music. I have a very good ear, but limited funds. What do you suggest?
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loomisjohnson
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simplest thing might be to get some powered speakers like the audioengine a2 or a5 (200-350) and connect directly to ipod or computer--you can always add a sub/dac
billbartuska
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Ebay an amp from the late '70s - early '80s.
I just sold a nice 35WPC Pioneer integrated for $100.
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lak
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My Audioengine 5+ powered speakers and Audioengine S8 powered sub really rock and sound audiophile quality very good. Loomisjohnson suggestion is a good one to consider!
Although this suggestion doesn't really answer your question for ceiling speakers.
paul_graham
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I use an old Sansui 9090db in the garage....they are available for about $300...you can connect your Ipod to the aux input...get used speakers....big and cheap.
mceljo
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I also have the Audioengine A5+ speakers and have been very impressed with their sound. The do sound much better with a real CD player compared to my iPod. I think they would be worth the risk because you can send them back.
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