Want to setup basic home audio system

bob540: 
I see a lot of people selling kef q50’s and q80’s near me. Sadly, no q550’s though. I have seen the ls50’s recommended a lot on reddit. Maybe I should call one of the listing just to hear kef speakers. 
panzrwagn & rixthetrick:
wont forget to pick up some blue-tac! Good call!

asvjerry:
The details are what I want! I believe someone posted on this thread a website that sells room treatment panels. That is definitely something I will look into when I get the chance! You don’t suppose they sell the mic used??

Diripio, congrats on the NAK purchase. let us know what you think of the speakers you demo.

Re panels, you can easily make your own. Check out ATS Acoustics online.They make them and sell supplies for DIY.  I purchased the Roxul Rockboard and burlap fabric from them  (might find the roxul and fabric locally) and made frames from 1x3" pine.  

Placing panels behind speakers, at reflection points on right and left wall, and behind listening position works well for me. My room is 12.5' by 14.5'. May need bass traps in a couple corners as well.  
The amount and nature of room treatment is, like speakers, a matter of room interaction and personal preference. 

I can throw in a "mic", It's basic but will work for room correction.
"Just do not attempt a new, world class recording of say, (Blackbird)!"
 Yeah, like "Mesch" say's- Make your own panels. Which isn't only much more affordable but also easier to get that really high, "WAF" score. This by matching them to your decorum!
 With "At times", the "WAF" being the most important factor of all!
Unless you really do like sleeping on that couch!

In case anyone didn't notice- That post about the shipping was of course a joke. I ship "always", as if it is mine. Going to me. Similar to the way McIntosh learned me up about it long ago..... The plywood bolted to the footer. threads. With "Nothing" touching the component on any of the six sides! The plywood braced to the box sides with closed cell foam in the corners of both the inner and outer boxes. Utilizing the appropriate wear grade and crush-strength rated plies of cardboard and paper shipping tape as well.
 Expensive? Yes!
But it is;
"Failsafe".
And USPS? Never again.....
 UPS marked with stickers- "Live Bull Semen". "Handle with care". And a 1-800 number, over which it say's, "In case this parcel is found to be leaking, and/or exhibiting an odd odor. Please Call 1-800-XXX-XXXX. DOT Hazmat #XX-XXXXX".

Works for me.

This thread obviously tapped into the enthusiasm that we all feel for the music and the gear.  We look forward to hearing about others’ systems almost as much as we enjoy our own.  I know I look forward to hearing how diripio’s listening space comes together and his enjoyment of it.  Keep us posted!

Check out Denon receivers.  You get pretty good bang for the buck.
Wharfedale  has some nice speakers you might want to check out.
Older Klispch speakers Can be found for a good price.  Look at Ref 3 MKll towers @$200.
You might want to explore USB cables to connect your computer to the receiver.. It’s amazing the difference it can make.

Let us know what you bought and why.

All the best.

JD