Need help: Buying an audio system for my Nephew
Sep 16, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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For just a simple desktop application I would go with these. Picked a pair up for myself last winter and have been enjoying them since.
Harman/kardon SoundSticks II 2.1-CH PC multimedia speaker sys
Harman/kardon SoundSticks II 2.1-CH PC multimedia speaker sys
Sep 16, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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He needs an integrated amplifier, which combines a preamp (the inputs) and an amp (the powered output) into one box. If he wants a radio too, the radio would be a "tuner," and you could combine all three of those into one box by buying a receiver.
Sep 16, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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Exactly. So I'm thinking now I'm going to buy him a 'system'. Man, I'm so out of the loop with this sh*t.....
Sep 16, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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Sep 16, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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If you want a HTIB (home theater in a box) similar to what you posted, I would go for one of the Onkyo setups (Onkyo Home Theater Systems at JR.com). They make a pretty solid system for the money, with a more traditional type of receiver (no built-in DVD players and such). I had one in college and recommended them to a few friends that were happy with their systems as well.
