Get a pre amp and a separate amp not an integrated amplifier.
Rotel makes a good block amp (one per speaker) they are bi-wire capable which greatly improves the sound
make sure you can bi-wire the speakers as well
Bi-wiring provides separate inputs for the lows and the highs, through some trick of electronics, the cost is 0 and the sound improvement is noticeable.
Even if you ignore all of this advise BUY GOOD SPEAKER WIRE decent wire costs at least 1.50 a foot but is one of the cheapest ways of obtaining good sound. Monster wire is not good speaker wire, go to a audio specialty store buy it there.
there are alto of smaller speaker makers who make excellent speakers, make sure the cones are not paper, rubber gaskets will be alot less likely to blow than foam or paper, so it helps if you can find them.
Speaker placement is also important, keep the speakers elevated at ear level for the best sound, depending on the angle of the speakers and the distance apart there will be a sweet spot in the room , where the sound hits each ear evenly and at the same time, move the speakers around until that sweet spot is where you plan to sit.
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Get a pre amp and a separate amp not an integrated amplifier.
Rotel makes a good block amp (one per speaker) they are bi-wire capable which greatly improves the sound
make sure you can bi-wire the speakers as well
Bi-wiring provides separate inputs for the lows and the highs, through some trick of electronics, the cost is 0 and the sound improvement is noticeable.
Even if you ignore all of this advise BUY GOOD SPEAKER WIRE decent wire costs at least 1.50 a foot but is one of the cheapest ways of obtaining good sound. Monster wire is not good speaker wire, go to a audio specialty store buy it there.
there are alto of smaller speaker makers who make excellent speakers, make sure the cones are not paper, rubber gaskets will be alot less likely to blow than foam or paper, so it helps if you can find them.
Speaker placement is also important, keep the speakers elevated at ear level for the best sound, depending on the angle of the speakers and the distance apart there will be a sweet spot in the room , where the sound hits each ear evenly and at the same time, move the speakers around until that sweet spot is where you plan to sit.