A remarkable deal here:
https://www.musicdirect.com/speakers/wharfedale-denton-80th-anniversary-bookshelf-speakers-pr
but as others have said, you won't hear anything like their potential with that "amp".
New speakers for turntable ($500 range)
I’m looking for new speakers to go with my turntable, and hoping to stay below $600. I also just picked up a Keiid amp. Any speakers you’d recommend? What should I consider for speakers in this price range? How important is speaker cable? Currently running 16 gauge copper rockfish.
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Thanks for your questions and suggestions. The turntable has a built in preamp, and it’s in our dining room (12x12). We generally don’t play it loud enough to rock out; just loud enough to hear in the dining room and adjoining living room. The system’s ok for playing music like Loverboy. But it stinks when playing something like Etta James or Dark Side of the Moon. There are none of the subtleties I’d like to hear. I like 70s & 80s rock music (The Eagles, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Rush, Foreigner). But I also enjoy vocalists like Linda Rondstat, Joni Mitchell, and Eva Cassidy. Will new speakers help or is the amp I chose the issue? |
On the plus side, you get it about sound quality and appreciation of what sounds good and what doesn't. It sounds like you have a limited budget for the time being ... so what to do first? So, what to do if there is only $600 to spend? I would stick with the speakers I originally suggested. They have been well reviewed. The Wharfedale house sound is pretty pleasing. They will look good in your dining room. https://www.musicdirect.com/speakers/wharfedale-diamond-220-bookshelf-speakers The Keiid amp will limit you. Something like this integrated from Denon could work (Denon PMA 600). It also has a built in phono preamp, which will most likely be better than the one that comes with your TT. It has Bluetooth, as well. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1521880-REG/denon_pma_600ne_integrated_amplifier.html At a $100 more, this Denon (Denon DRA 800) has been well reviewed. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_033DRA800/Denon-DRA-800H.html At this point, prices start to creep up. I also did not suggest buying used, as I prefer new. If this all works, the TT would be the next candidate for upgrading, but that can wait. Rich |
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