Best way to spend $600?

[Shizelbs]

One of my classmates told me on our commute from work that she is going to buy a stereo this weekend. She is looking to spend $500-600. She will be starting from scratch; in that she will need new sources as well.

Any specific suggestions on speakers and other components she should look into? She appreciates the help. Thanks.

[RuSsMaN]

So what are we talking here, up to 6 Franklins on a source, amp/pre and a pair of speakers?

Man, isn't it fun living vicarously through others?

Cheers,
Russ

[Shizelbs]

Russ,

Yeah, thats pretty much what we are talking about. I think I have some spare wire to throw her way though.

[RuSsMaN]

Is this something she would want to expand on later? Go 5.1 etc?

Also, is she opened to used, or does she want to place the order/go pick it all up etc?

Cheers,
Russ

[Shizelbs]

She does not have plans of going 5.1 or similar. Should she want to, like me, she will be a pharmacist and likely will have the resources to buy what she wants then. For now she just needs a stereo system.

I do not think she opposed to used, but I am guessing that she would prefer new. She is also not opposed to online purchases either.

[organ]

I would go for a cheap DVD player as the source, a pair of RTi38(with nice stands), and a 2ch receiver or used 2ch integrated. I don't think all that would cost over $600. This is just for stereo. If she decides to get serious and wants 5.1, she could start fresh and move the 2ch system into a bedroom or something.

Maurice

[TroyD]

http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4103&highlight=3020

The options are nearly limitless if she is willing to go used...

BDT

[Tour2ma]

Man, I'm just about to tell Shizelbs to get her butt in here if she wants advice, and then I read BDT's sig... not exactly a woman magnet there... :rolleyes:

[TroyD]

yeah, I need to change that I suppose....

BDT