First Time Buyer Bookshelf Speakers+Amplifier Recommendation Needed.

[JayaRaa]

Sorry to confuse you further but look at this option as well. Suggesting this since you have amazon coupons.
https://www.amazon.in/DALI-ZENSOR-B...1540653684&sr=8-1&keywords=dali+zensor+active

 

[edjamesx]

Wow! What a vibrant community. I am speechless.
Anyway, million thanks to everyone who replied.

@sandeepmohan Thank you so much for the detailed advice and now it makes a lot of sense. You just made my day by clearing the most confusing part of my problem.
As far as "diminishing returns" is concerned I actually didn't mean it by monetary value or resale value. I never sell any of my music devices/CDs/iPods or etc. I cherish them too much out of nostalgia.
I actually meant that if I invest twice my budget let us say 50-60 K. Would the resulting set-up sound twice the better of 'Set up done under 25-30K'? Or the improvement would be like 10-20%.

@edjamesx Thanks I will check out crown amplifiers. You just gave me the most useful idea to start I guess i.e. powered speakers. I have listed a couple of Powered speakers options below along with other combinations as I could think within my budget (or a bit above). Please have a look and pass along your valuable feedback. Also, you can also suggest me other good powered speakers in the same range.


@tapmal5 My heart skipped a beat when I saw that combo. But it seems a bit over my budget (+ I was hoping to buy things off Amazon as I got some Gift cards to utilize.) Nevertheless, I could attempt to convince my head around this deal. Thanks again!


@tuff Norge Gold doesn't leave much budget for speakers. But thanks, will try and find more abt it. Wharfedales are really awesome.

@blackscorpio and @rpmahale Thanks but I guess patience is not required now as I have already got few offers/listings and will have a look at them. It is just that I have this shallow and unreal inhibition about preowned stuff but your wise words are working to dispel them.


@drkrack I will PM you in a bit. And @JayaRaa mentions, this seems really enticing.

@elangoas Thanks. Just a quick question "Are Floorstanding speakers better than Bookshelves?" I have never looked at Floorstandings as they look a bit intimidating and also take more space. However, these two are also facile issues and can be ignored. I would love your suggestions on good floor standing speakers in the given range. (20-30K)


I had made the list before going through the above replies so I am still putting these here. You kind souls shall shower your suggestions on the below as well:

Micca OriGain Compact Stereo Integrated Amplifier+ Passive Bookshelves (for 15-20K)
OR
SMSL 18+ Passive BookShelves (for 15-20K)
OR
Marantz PM5005 + Passive Bookshelves (of 10-15K Range) [I am overshooting my budget here]
OR
Cambridge Audio Topaz AM5+Passive Speakers



OR Why not just get powered speakers

Micca PB42X Powered Bookshelf Speakers With 4-Inch Carbon Fiber ( 20K)
OR
Klipsch R-15M Bookshelf Monitor Speakers - Pair [They really seem to attract me but I haven't auditioned them yet and seem perfect budget fit]
{I would really love if someone could especially give me some ideas on this speaker}

I aim to run this set-up roughly for a year before upgrading.


Thanks a ton once again everyone!

I think you can settle down for
Marantz PM5005 + Passive Bookshelves (of 10-15K Range)
You will be happy even if you stretch your budget & you dont need to upgrade for atleast for another 2-3 years.
It has better resale value ,even if you want to upgrade ..you can sell it off easily..


Klipsch R-15M Bookshelf Monitor Speakers : as per i heard , it sounds good . As @elangoas mentioned powered speakers have some drawbacks usability wise , but they also sounds good for music. You may audition them and decide.

 

[sandeepmohan]

I actually meant that if I invest twice my budget let us say 50-60 K. Would the resulting set-up sound twice the better of 'Set up done under 25-30K'? .

I won't say twice the improvement. Your options will open up to a lot better components.

Let me put it this way. If you pair a Marantz PM7005 with a Boston Acoustics A25, you are not going to benefit much from using an amplifier like that. Replace the Boston with a Polk Rti A3 and you're looking at a night an day difference. I do not know all the combinations as it is next to impossible to listen to every component out there. I have heard a few and will recommend only those.

 

[Rajeshh]

@MycroftHolmes I'd say, either go for with the option that FM @drkrack has suggested or with the combo package on HifiMart.
The NAD 3020 is a gem of a amplifier and so are the Marantz PM series. you can hold on to them while you upgrade your speakers next year.

 

[saketgyani]

@MycroftHolmes what did you end up buying?

 

[shubham24x7diy]

I have an almost unused pair of Boston Acoustics BA26 and NAD D3020.
Will be just above your budget.
PM if interested we can discuss .

Hi NAD D3020 is still on offer ??

 

[drkrack]

Hi NAD D3020 is still on offer ??

Its Sold. Only DACs remain

 

[cheluvaraj]

I'm almost finalized for MARANTZ PM6006 amp and WHARFEDALE DIAMOND 220 BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS (PAIR). Could someone suggest the kind of speaker cables i should buy ?