Andrew Chesters wrote:

Maelstrom wrote:
I'd like to know if you think there is any point to my following idea. I
want to improve the quality of the system that I have right now in my
living
room but money is extremely limited. I've read on a couple of places
that the weakest link with all-in-one systems is often the speakers.
I've been thinking of getting a pair of Tdl STUDIO 10 floorstander
speakers (£199) or something similar and quality speaker cable from
Richer Sounds and pairing it up to the Aiwa system I have until I get
funds to buy cd, amp seperates etc.
Is there any point though? Would the Aiwa completely fail to do the
speakers justice? In which case I guess I'll just have to wait and buy
the whole shebang in one go.

The Aiwa basic specs a
Aiwa NSX-320 mini hifi
16bit Dual DAC CD player
40 watts output
3 way bass reflex speakers with basic cable
It's a good 10 years old but still in good condition.


This'll probably start a war but here goes!!!

Yes, improving the speakers will probably give you the single biggest
increase in quality achievable. I don't know the model to which you
refer. Go and listen to a variety of types and choose some you like,
not necessarily those that look good on paper (or physically for that
matter). What they sound like is what's important.

Oh & BTW don't be conned by RS sales crap about "High Quality" speaker
cable. Ordinary .75mm mains flex will be just fine.

Runs, ducking for cover...

I'm ducking too because I think you are basically right. The only other
thing that might significantly improve the sound is the room acoustics.

Ian
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Ian Bell